YORK RIVER DISTRICT YOUTH CHOIR

YORK RIVER DISTRICT YOUTH CHOIR JUNE 19th --- JULY 3rd 2014The 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 ou t t h rough exc i t i ng 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 Eastern Shore, Petersburg, 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 beg i nn i ng i n N ew Jersey and concluding with multiple concerts on t he Yo r k R i ve 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

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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.

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.

L o c a l c h u r c h e s a r e 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 e ve n t s u p o n t h e i r r e t u r n . Applicants should contact local p a s t o r s , U M W / U M M , o r chairpersons of the Work Area on Missions to seek this support.

For Quest ions feel f ree to Contact:

Frances Johnston13419 General Puller HighwayHartfield, VA 23071

(w) 804-758-5308(c) 804-832-3400

Tour Information

Are you or your church interested in hosting the

2014 YRDYC

YRDYC will be touring from New Jersey  to the York  River Distr ict from  June 28th - 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 your reques t t he be t ter. Already we  have received requests and  concert slots are filling 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 find her contact  number and address. 

God Bless!

Hannah Kellogg4897 Chestnut Fork RoadGloucester, VA 23061(804)815-2335htkellogg06@gmail.com

Name_________________________________________________Age___________________

Address______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________Email__________________________

Applicant’s Cell Number__________________________________Birthdate_______________

Home Number_______________________________________Current School Grade________

Church_____________________________________Pastor’s Name______________________

Youth Leader’s 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?

Application

CovenantIf 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

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