Abbotsford 2007 - Mennonite Church Canada Youth Assembly

Registration Form

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Information

• Introduction | The Logo
• General Information | Location
• Children | Lodging and Meals | Transportation
• Service Projects | Seminars | Thursday Excursions
• Exhibit Hall | Small Group Time | Late Night | Planning Committee
• Contact Sponsors | Youth Sponsors/Pastors | Sponsor Handbook
• Offering | No Youth Group? Small Youth Group | Financial Aid and Bursary Challenge
• Youth Registration | Register On-line
• Preliminary Schedule

Introduction

The theme for Abbotsford 2007, “Built to Last”, is taken from 1 Corinthians 3:11, “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ.” (NRSV) As we see Christ’s power and victory over sin and death we must centre ourselves on Jesus, the foundation stone, the centrepiece, the example. How do we participate in, respond to and build on this foundation?

The primary purpose of the Youth Assembly is: “To call youth assembly participants, youth and adults, to make a commitment or to strengthen their commitment to Christ.”

We also hope that youth assembly participants will learn who we are as Mennonites. We hope you will be inspired and grow in our appreciation and excitement for our Mennonite Church–to gain a sense of belonging to a larger body of faith.

As we interact with other groups, we will develop new friendships and make long lasting faith memories. We will also have opportunity to rub shoulders with adult assembly participants in worship and in church business matters.

We hope to experience some of the church’s geographic and multi-cultural diversity as we gather in Abbotsford. We expect to grow in our understanding and living out of the biblical story. We will have time to experience service opportunities. We will have fun!

The Logo

The logo is built on the image of the inukshuk, an ancient stone formation that is used as a marker to guide travelers on their way. Inukshuks have permanence (Built to last) symbolized by the stones. Civilizations throughout the ages have used stone to create permanence. The selection of an Aboriginal symbol also speaks to our desire to be inclusive of people from other cultures. The form of the inukshuk hints at a person and the cross—for it is through Christ that God’s people become Living stones, and journey through life, striving to live the life he has called us to; Attuned to God’s purpose, Serving one another, and Transforming the world in Christ

- Built to LAST