YHT Schedule 2012

YHT Schedule 2012

Friday

4:00 pm - Registration begins

Beginning at 7:00 pm - 
Worship - June Gordon
Sermon - Bro Mike Janette
Reception after service
Following Reception - Camp Directors may meet with their staff

Saturday

9:00 am - General Session in Chapel
Panel Discussion on Mixed Ministry:
Effectively Ministering to Outreach Kids and Church Kids

10:00 am - Breakout session for Youth and Camp Workers

1. Camp – CHH Update (explaining the new SIT program and other updates)
2. Youth – Outreach Events That Impact – Phil Minter

11:00 am - Break

11:20 am - General Session:  
Fundraising Ideas – Adam Jones

12:15 pm - Lunch

1:30 pm - Breakout sessions

1. Camp – Lord Have MRSA:  We Have a Staff Infection – Renee Rodriguez
2.  Youth – Firm Foundation:  A Focus on the Relationship Between Pastors and Youth Pastors – Phil Minter and Jeff Jones

2:30 pm - Breakout sessions

1. Camp – Altar Ministry: Effectively Working with Children and Youth in the Altar - Bobby Peoples
2. Youth – Youth Ministry Update 2012 – Jeff Jones

POWERHOUSE 2011

On November 18th, close to 350 youth and youth workers arrived at Camp Hickory Hills for POWERHouse. This years challenge was SaltLight. 

Friday night's opening service focused on the challenge to be catalysts for revival and how God had created us for such a time as this. In particular, focus was given to the call to repentance spoken by the LORD through the prophet Joel (Joel 2: 12-17). We were reminded to "Return to the LORD with all your heart", "Rend your heart and not your garments", "declare a holy fast" and for the leaders to call out to the LORD to "Spare your people". A final challenge was give to be the church that added thousands to the church daily.

Saturday opened with classes focusing on being the kind of church Christ can use. Classes covered our response to current events (David Brown), our Identity in Christ (Jay Johnson) and Holiness (Lindsey McKinley). Jason Dasher brought the message challenging the youth to be the Salt and Light of the world. His sermon focused on reaching out to the world around you, but also being a person that impacts the entire world. Asking the question, "How can we make this world a better place?" After the message, instead of focusing on the traditional altar call, the youth were divided up into POWERGroups to discuss how they can impact their world and for a time to pray with each student about issues in their own lives. 

Saturday night closed out with a concert by Knoxville band OnTheBrightSide. They not only rocked the house, they lead the students in worship and the lead singer preached on Christ impacting our lives.

Sunday morning capped off the themed weekend with a powerful message brought by Sharron Farruggia. She focused on how the Holy Spirit can change our lives. Sharon also called for the youth to live of life in the Spirit of Excellence, which is the Spirit of Christ, in all they say and do. She closed with a time of prayer for those students feeling the call of Christ on their lives. Youth leaders anointed and prayed with each one and provided them time at the altar to seek the face of God. 

Sunday's session closed with Bishop McKinley leading the students and youth leaders in a time of reflection and communion. The students then left with the closing blessing and challenge to go and be the salt and light.

POWERHouse 2011 Schedule

Friday

4:30 pm Registration Begins

5:30 pm Supper

7:30 pm Worship - TN Youth Worship Team

Service - Jeff Jones

10 pm Late Night Fun

Midnight Lights Out

Saturday

8:30 am Breakfast

9:45 am Class

David Brown

Jay Johnson

Jeff and Kimmy Jones

Lindsey McKinley

10:30 am Change Classes

10:35 am Class

David Brown

Jay Johnson

Lindsey McKinley

Janice Miller

11:20 am Break

11:30 am Class

12:30 pm Lunch

1:45 pm Worship - TN Youth Worship Team

Service - Jason Dasher

3:00 pm Go to Break Out Groups

3:45 pm Social and Game Time

5:30 pm Supper

7:15 pm Youth Camp Promotion

Give Aways

7:30 pm Concert - OnTheBrightSide

9:30 pm Movie Night: "Soul Surfer"

Hay Ride and Bon Fire

Fireworks

Midnight Lights Out

Sunday

8:00 am Breakfast

9:00 am Cabin Clean Up

10:00 am Service and Communion - Sharon Farruggia

11:30 am See You Next Year

As always, schedule subject to change.

Family Worship Center Homecoming

Pastor Bobby Peoples opening Sunday morning service.

Jeff bringing a message to the congregation.

We were blessed to visit with Pastor Bobby Peoples and the congregation at Family Worship Center in Hickman, TN. Bobby and Cindy are no strangers to our camping ministry. They served as directors for several years at Camp Hickory Hills, and Bro. Bobby serves as camp pastor for Senior Camp.

After worship, we enjoyed a church dinner. GREAT FOOD! Next time you see Sis. Cindy, you need to ask her for a piece of her delicious chocolate cake.

Family Worship Center has an incredible youth and children's ministry. They reach out to kids across their area, serve them food and teach them about Jesus Christ. Most importantly, as I witnessed one Wednesday night a month ago, they show them love. A job well done by Bro. Bobby and his staff.

Visit to HCF

A few of HCF's youth group

We traveled to Knoxville on Saturday to eat dinner with a couple of friends. We were invited to Harvest Christian Fellowship for Sunday's morning service. Jeff shared the word. His message was entitled "Who Will Ascend the Hill of the Lord." He challenged the congregation to strive to be in God's presence continually. It's not just for our leaders to do...but we are all called to be in God's presence. He shared about the upcoming NEXUS Retreat and POWERHOUSE 2011. Thanks to Pastor Dyer and Sharon Farruggia for the invitation.

New Big Shot Camp Directors Announced

Torrey & Valerie Shelby

We want to welcome Torrey and Valerie Shelby as our new Big Shot Camp Directors.  It is our goal to continue to create new and creative camp experiences. Torrey and Valerie are experienced children's ministry leaders at Empowered Ministries in Dickson, TN. We know they will bring new perspectives and creative ideas to the camping ministry. Please be in prayer for them as they take on this leadership role. Check out the CHH website's profile on our new directors.

www.camphickoryhills.org/bigshot

First IMPACT Event 2011 - Lebanon, TN

We had our first IMPACT Event. IMPACT Events are student led worship, student leaders speaking about prayer and then guided prayer services. The initial idea was taken from the International Youth Ministries event that was held at the Hickory Valley COGOP last fall. We want to get our student leaders in Tennessee involved in leading their peers in worship and in prayer for every aspect of the world around them, from their personal lives, to their churches, and their government.


Our first event was held at the Lebanon COGOP and we appreciate Pastor Meadors for allowing us to come and gather at his church. Worship was led by a youth band called Promise Given. Our service was opened by Jon-Thomas Calvert and Lindsey McKinley spoke and challenged the young people on the importance of prayer. The service concluded with guided prayer.


You can check out the IMPACT pictures on our Facebook page:
IMPACT September 2011 - Lebanon Photo Album

Arrowhead & Crab Orchard COGOP

Jeff and I traveled to Knoxville this weekend to promote camp and youth ministry.

Sunday morning we visited Arrowhead COGOP. We were invited by Pastor Barnwell's son, Evan. Evan is the youth pastor at Arrowhead and we were encouraged to see this young man stepping up and leading the students at his church. Evan and the youth lead worship and also presented a drama. We thank God for moving in the hearts of the young people after the message. We appreciate Pastor Barnwell, his family, and the Arrowhead church for the opportunity to be a part of their service.

Sunday night we traveled to Crab Orchard to be with our friends, Terry and Heather Swaw. We have enjoyed working with Terry and Heather as they directed camp in the past. We certainly missed them this year but celebrated in the arrival of their beautiful daughter, Sarah Grace. I'd like to say, never has a youth group been so bold and concerned for me as they were Sunday night. After an opening devotion by their youth pastor  they had a special prayer for me...unfortunately, their prayers were in vain. No amount of prayer will change my heart...to being a Tennessee Vols fan. :) As they laid hands on me, they played that old familiar tune of Rocky Top and a few VERY OLD CLIPS of TN touchdowns. Distant memories, I'm sure. :) Thanks guys. It's the heart that counts.

There was a prayer time before worship and God truly ministered to the hearts of his people. The youth presented a drama, lead worship and sang two special songs. It was great to see so many youth involved. Jeff spoke on being Beautiful, Loved, and Blessed...we are God's beautiful broken vessels. We enjoyed our time at Crab Orchard and thank the church family for showing so much love.

Gallatin COGOP

Sunday, we were privileged to attend Gallatin COGOP. Jeff promoted camp and brought a challenge to the church.
We were very encouraged to see their heart for the camping ministry. That morning, they prepared an awesome breakfast and held a silent auction to raise money to send children and youth to Camp Hickory Hills. They raised over $1750.
We want to thank them for their gracious hospitality and their heart for the camping ministry. They have been supporters of Camp Hickory Hills for many years. We were blessed to share our heart with them.

Camping Season 2011

The camping season is quickly approaching with less than a month before our first camp begins. Preparations are being made and applications are pouring in. Be in prayer for our directors, our staff, and our campers. We want a safe, healthy, and spiritually transforming year at Camp Hickory Hills.