YRDYC

YORK RIVER DISTRICT YOUTH CHOIR

YORK RIVER DISTRICT YOUTH CHOIR JUNE 19th --- JULY 3rd 2014
The York River District Youth Choir (YRDYC) is a choir of the United Methodist Church. The choir is made up of youth from local churches within the York River District. The purpose of YRDYC is to provide a way for the York River District Youth to fulfill their responsibilities as lay members of the church in a way that will help themselves, and the churches for whom they sing to grow in their understanding of what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ in a global church. This purpose will be carried out t hrough exciting and extensive training in Christian mission--focusing on ways in which mission is lived out through the United Methodist Church. Since 1992, we have brought our mission of love to not only our local communities but to the E a s t e r n S h o re , Pe t e r s b u r g , Burlington NC, New Orleans, and even to the people of Russia. In 2014, we will begin our trip with a brief visit to New York City and are excited about our time that we will be spending assisting in the ongoing recovery effort on the New Jersey coast that was devastated by Hurricane Sandy. We will be partnering with A Future with a Hope based out of New Jersey. www.afuturewithahope.com While there, our mission objectives will be met by doing hands-on work projects, sharing in bible study, and intense w o r s h i p a n d r e f l e c t i o n .! Following our training, YRDYC will begin our 22nd tour with concerts beginning in New Jersey and concluding with multiple concerts o n t h e Yo r k R i v e r District. The purpose of the York River District Youth Choir is three-fold: 1. To help young people better understand what the United Methodist Church is doing in mission--both locally and around the globe

In an effort to help avoid large payments at one time we have implemented a payment schedule. The first payment (non-refundable) of $150 is due February 28th. Followed by payments of $100 each month with the final payment due at registration. Local churches are encouraged to send these youth missionaries to this event. Send means not only to pay the full $550, but also to pray for them, have a service of commissioning for them before they leave, and use them for mission education events upon their return. Applicants should contact local 2. To experience worship through music and mission, challenging others to embrace the fullness of life that comes from personal involvement in mission. 3. To help choir members and those for whom we sing better understand what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ in a truly global church. YRDYC is open to 100 youth from age 14 through college age. The cost for the event is $550. This fee will cover all costs for training and the tour. Each youth is responsible for approximately 7 meals during the two week period and for personal spending money. Money for souvenirs, sightseeing, etc, will be at the discretion of participants and their parents.
For Questions feel free to Contact: Frances Johnston 13419 General Puller Highway Hartfield, VA 23071 (w) 804-758-5308 (c) 804-832-3400 YRDYC will be touring from New Jersey! to the York! River District from! June 28t h July! 3rd. If you are interested in hosting us please contact us no later than April 15th. Because of the limited time allotted for our tour and the popularity of the choir, the sooner you contact us with yo u r r e q u e s t t h e b e t t e r. Already we! have received requests and! concert slots are lling quickly.! If you live in a location where! the concert can b e h o s t e d b y! m u l t i p l e churches, this will! allow more churches to be! involved. Our tour coordinator! for 2014 is Hannah Kellogg; below you will nd her contact! number and address.! God!Bless! Hannah Kellogg 4897 Chestnut Fork Road Gloucester, VA 23061 (804)815-2335 htkellogg06@gmail.com

Tour Information
Are you or your church interested in hosting the 2014 YRDYC

pastors, UMW/UMM, or chairpersons of the Work Area on Missions to seek this support.

Application
Name_________________________________________________Age___________________ Address______________________________________________________________________ " ________________________________________Email__________________________ Applicants Cell Number__________________________________Birthdate_______________ Home Number_______________________________________Current School Grade________ Church_____________________________________Pastors Name______________________ Youth Leaders Name___________________________Shirt Size________________________ Voice Part (Check One)_____Soprano _____Alto _____Tenor _____Bass On YRDYC we try to incorporate into our concert programs unique talents you may possess. What skills would you feel comfortable using in performance? (e.g. dance, drama, instrument, etc.)

Please list any musical honors you may have received.

Are you a member of your church youth group? If so, what does this experience mean to you?

Covenant
If accepted as a Participant in the YRDYC program, I will do my best to participate enthusiastically, to learn music before coming to the event, to represent my church responsibly, and to invest my talents, and myself as a full member of this group. There, I will participate in all activities related to the event for the duration of the event.
Name:____________________________________ Date:_________________

(Please think and pray about this before you sign your name)
Please Mail Application To: YRDYC C/O Melanie Thompson, 5254 Shoveler Circle, Gloucester, VA 23061

YORK RIVER DISTRICT YOUTH CHOIR

YRDYC
C/O Melanie Thompson

YRDYC

5254 Shoveler Circle Gloucester, VA 23061

JUNE 19th --- JULY 3rd 2014

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