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The Regional Youth Council have a few words about summer camp.
Regional Youth Council Advent Devotional
What is your favorite Advent hymn or song?
What is your earliest Christmas memory and why is it important for you?
Near the end of the film, “The Santa Clause,” a little boy, Charlie, is arguing with his father, mother, and step-father about his father, Scott Calvin, being Santa Clause. Scott is confused about who he is and how he became Santa.
Charlie tosses his dad a snow globe that was given to him by Bernard, the head elf, the night Scott became Santa and shouts, “Remember.”
The Regional Youth Council invites you to “remember” this Advent and Christmas season. Yes, we know memory is painful and joyful. Maybe that is why some of us embrace the pace of life that rushes one through December. Parties, gifts, travel, or life circumstances consume the time we have to experience Advent’s lessons: waiting or anticipation are but two.
So, slow your pace.
Spend some time in silence. Listen . . .
Think through what you saw, heard, tasted, felt, smelled.
You are a child of God.
Remember. . .
Go and see what God has made known to you.
Click here to download the Advent devotional written by members of the Regional Youth Council. The devotional includes reflections on traditional Advent and Christmas biblical texts from guest writer, Rev. Dr. Lisa Davison.
International Affairs Seminar Registration Opens August 1
International Affairs Seminar is a study trip for youth in grades 11 & 12. The trip visits Washington DC and New York City. The 2019 trip will study the topic of Human Trafficking. Click here to download the brochure.
Registration Opens August 1. Visit the Event Registration page to find the registration link.
IAS 2019
March 15-23
$1850 per person
Limited to 20 participants.
Mission Stillwater
Mission Camp 2018 BLOCKBUSTER was held in Stillwater on July 22-27, 2018 with 14 churches participating!
- FCC Cherokee
- FCC Claremore
- FCC El Reno
- FCC Geary
- FCC Guthrie
- FCC OKC
- FCC Putnam City
- FCC Stillwater
- FCC Stroud
- FCC Woodward
- Life Church Piedmont
- Mt. Zion Stillwater
- New Covenant Enid
- New Covenant OKC
- Southern Hills Christian Church
More than 150 attended including youth, adult sponsors, youth leaders, and FCC Stillwater volunteers. Visit the Mission Camp 2018 – First Christian Church of Stillwater, OK – Facebook page to see photos from the week.
The week included inspiring worship services to more than 15 community services organizations and interactive social events creating deep community connections.
Worship services were held in the First Christian Church sanctuary each evening with praise and worship leaders and keynote speaker Pastor Winston Watson from St. Mary’s Jamaica. The nightly themes were: You Are Chosen, You Are Loved, You Are Somebody, and God Never Changes. These themes were carried through with devotion booklets used on the work sites and with youth groups.
The participants organized, stocked shelves and shopped with customers at Our Daily Bread. They worked with Habitat Restore on a habitat build where they organized, sorted and cleaned. They served lunches and provided self esteem building programs at 4 Stillwater Public School free lunch distribution sites.
They also installed an outdoor music wall and completed other projects for a FCC Preschool. The volunteers worked at the Life Center on various projects and helped Will Rogers Elementary accomplish yard work and other chores.
The week was not all work and no play. Monday focused on team building activities at Boomer Lake and concluded with a pool party and use of the gym at the OSU Colvin Center. Groups were back at the lake Tuesday evening for a cookout and lake activities including tubing. Wednesday was movie night followed by a Red Carpet Premiere Dance that completed the evening.
Thank you to the Disciples Foundation for providing resources to help fund the event. We also thank all of the churches, youth and leaders who made this week so fruitful.
What a wonderful end to summer and a beautiful way to make new friendships, learn new life lessons and create life skills that will be long lasting.
Oklahoma Conference of Churches Hosts Interfaith Youth Tour 2018
Oklahoma Conference of Churches’ Religions United Committee hosts the annual Interfaith Youth Tour 2018. This event will take place on September 16 from 1pm – 5:30pm.
First Christian Church of Edmond (Disciples of Christ), Edmond Baha’i Center and the Islamic Society of Edmond will be a part of the tour this year.
This event is geared for youths in seventh through 12th grade and their parents and adult advisers. To read the full article published in NewsOK click HERE.
‘Tis The Season…Camp Season!
We are in Camp Season in Oklahoma and we are delighted with the number of Youth who have been blessed to experience church camp and amazing fellowship this season! Chi Rho, Junior, Discovery and CYF 2018 Camps were all a big success!
Click on the below links to enjoy looking at camp pictures:
Chi Rho Camp Pictures
Junior Camp Pictures
Discovery Camp Pictures
CYF Camp Pictures
We still have one camp to go this season, Grand Camp. In July, Grand Camp welcomes Grandparents and Grandchildren to enjoy a very special church camp experience together.
Want to Participate? There is still time!! Check out the Youth web page HERE for details on upcoming events.
- Texoma Camp hosts Water Weekend and Reconcile 4 is part of the event (July 27-29), so make a weekend of it with your youth grades 8-12.
- Reconcile 5: September 15-16
Cost and Site: TBA - Reconcile 6: November 9-11
Come to Qahal/Koinonia to celebrate the year of reconciling action! This weekend at Oakridge Camp & Conference Center is for Chi Rho and CYF Youth groups and adults from their congregation.
Summer Camp Season Underway
Click here to see photos from Chi Rho Camp.
The Summer Camp Season has begun! Though this is an off week for the program, adult volunteers are preparing for:
- Junior Camp @ Central Camp near Guthrie (click here for camper letter)
- CYF/Chi Rho @ Texoma Camp near Kingston (click here for camper letter)
- Discovery Camp @ Central Camp near Guthrie (click here for camper letter)
- Discovery/Junior Camp @ Texoma Camp near Kingston (click here for camper letter)
- CYF Conference @ Central Camp near Guthrie (click here for camper letter)
- Grand Camp @ Camp Christian near Chouteau
Last week, 57 Chi Rho Campers (grades 6-8) were joined by 19 adults for a week of play, prayer, worship, study, and service. The curriculum for Chi Rho and CYF campers this year focuses on biblical stories that provide an image of the work to “reconcile”. Did you know there are six different definitions of the word reconcile? Older campers will explore this word and the work of reconciliation this summer. Younger campers (Discovery, Junior, and Grand Camp) will explore their beliefs by asking “What if” questions like:
What if we belong to God?
What if God is Bigger?
What if hope is real?
What if there is more than enough?
What if we speak up?
What if we change the world?
What if we go beyond?
Congregations Represented @ Chi Rho Camp
- Central Christian Church Enid
- Central Christian Church Fairview
- Christian Church of the Covenant Enid
- Community Christian Church Ponca City
- Crown Heights Christian Church Oklahoma City
- Disciples Christian Church Bartlesville
- First Christian Church Broken Arrow
- First Christian Church Calumet
- First Christian Church Cherokee
- First Christian Church Chickasha
- First Christian Church Edmond
- First Christian Church El Reno
- First Christian Church Guthrie
- First Christian Church Hennessey
- First Christian Church Kingfisher
- First Christian Church Midwest City
- First Christian Church Norman
- First Christian Church Okeene
- First Christian Church Ponca City
- First Christian Church Stroud
- First Christian Church Yukon
- Forest Park Christian Church Tulsa
- Harvard Ave Christian Church Tulsa
- Hillcrest Christian Church Oklahoma City
- Midwest Blvd Christian Church Midwest City
- New Covenant Christian Church Oklahoma City
- Western Oaks Christian Church Oklahoma City
- Yale Ave Christian Church Tulsa
Watch this young lady have the honor of dunking Associate Regional Minister Michael Davison Chi Rho Camp, Anadarko!
Reconciliation: Poetry and Prose
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FYI: Summer Camp Update
Yesterday, April 16, Michael met with the co-chairs of the Commission for Children, Youth, and Young Adults, Rev. Daniel U’Ren and Sally Wheeler. They discussed the different dates that many school systems are choosing as the last day of classes. Based on their information search and discussion it was decided to keep Chi Rho Camp on its original date, June 4-8.
All our camp experiences are nearing 50% capacity. CYF Conference is 55% full. Heifer Camp still has 14 spots available. Remember, regular rates for each camp will begin May 2, which means the cost of each camp will increase. Don’t wait!
And, don’t forget about Grand Camp (July 10-12). This 2 night/3 day camp is for grandparents of all ages and their grandchild (K-5th grade). Regular rates for Grand Camp begin June 2 and registration closes June 15. Learn more by visiting the Families & Youth webpage on our website.
Current Registration Numbers
- Chi Rho: 37
- Junior Camp: 42
- Discovery Camp: 29
- CYF Conference: 48
- Heifer Camp: 2
- Grand Camp: 2
Learn more about registering for summer camp at the Families & Youth webpage.
Remember, congregations are asked to send the Congregation Camp Worksheet completed which includes the Minister’s Endorsement of campers, with the check for payment for campers. Contact Rev. Michael Davison if you have questions.
See you at camp! Be well. Stay centered.
Summer Camp Registration OPENS March 7
Summer Camp 2018 Rates & Registration Announced
Yes, summer camp registration is beginning later this year. You are not imagining it. We have changed our online registration program and wanted to make sure we have it working properly. There is a bit more testing to do. And, the Oklahoma Disciples Men needed extra time to confirm the “Leave No Child Behind” discount for campers from congregations in the Central Area and Northwest Area. We can announce that the LNCB discount will be $45 per camper. Summer Camp rates did not rise this year and the discount rate window is extended until May 1.
To prepare for camp registration download the Camp Guidebook and review it before you begin. We are collecting a bit more information this year to help better prepare our volunteers. You can only register for camp online. If you have questions please contact Rev. Michael Davison. (mdavison@okdisciples.org)
Click here to download the Camp Guidebook
Use either of these links to find the Registration Link
Families & Youth Page
Event Registration
Discount Rates Until May 1
June 4-8: Chi Rho Camp [grades 6-8] @ Oakridge
Discount: $380 / Regular: $400
June 18-22: Junior Camp ]grades 4=5] @ Central Oklahoma Camp
Discount: $359 / Regular: $390
June 22-24: Discovery Camp [grades 2-3] @ Central Oklahoma Camp
Discount: $224 / Regular: $250
June 25-29: CYF Conference [grades 9-12] @ Central Oklahoma Camp
Discount: $362 / $390
July 8-13: Heifer Camp [grades 7-10] @ Perryville, AR
Discount Fee: $450 / Regular $500
July 10-12: Grand Camp [K-3rd grade] @ Camp Christian
Discount: $225 (adult & camper total) / Regular: $250