2010

District Youth Convention

Connect Community Church, Portsmouth, NH

April 15-17, 2010

with

Eleventh Hour	Michael Fernandez
Back with us, Eleventh Hour: Paul and Heather, Zac, Clark, and Jon. We have enjoyed their worship the past few years at convention and are pleased to welcome them back.	Michael has spoken throughout the nation as well as at various venues in the world sharing his passion to see students experience life impacting encounters with God. He is the founder and director of Impact Now, a discipleship and training ministry..

CHECK AT YOUR LOCAL YOUTH GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FORMS YOU NEED FOR THIS EXCITING EVENT...

YOUTH CONVENTION POSTER (1.68mb)
YOUTH CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM (88kb)
CONVENTION GUIDELINES AND POLICIES (71kb)
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE


CONVENTION HOTEL INFORMATION

This year we have only set aside two hotel blocks. Over the past few years, many of you have let us know that you could get better rates by negotiating with hotels yourself or finding other options than those which we have negotiated. In analyzing the number of rooms used at the other hotels we had set blocks at, we realized they were not being utilized. Below we have listed the two hotels that at which we have set aside room blocks and then a list of other properties available in the vicinity, feel free to use the Anchorage or Best Western, or find what works best for you at another facility.

Anchorage Inn - 417 Woodbury Ave
(603) 431-8111
$76.00 per night**
(40 rooms have been guaranteed at this rate)
Reservation Deadline: April 1, 2010
Continental Breakfast, heated indoor pool, sauna, workout facility
 
Best Western - 580 US Highway 1 Bypass
(603) 436-7600
$74.00 per night**
(55 rooms at this rate)
Reservation Deadline: March 19, 2010
Continental Breakfast, pool, fitness center, children stay free

Courtyard by Marriot - 1000 Market Street
Website: http://cwp.marriott.com/psmcy/youthconvention
(603) 436-2121
**84.00 per night
(15 rooms at this rate)
Reservation Deadline: March 19, 2010
 
**All Rooms will have an 9% tax added to the cost.**

The following properties are listed for your convenience, we do not have a room block set aside or special pricing guaranteed at these sites.

Holiday Inn, 300 Woodbury Ave, 603.431.8000
Homewood Suites, 100 Portsmouth Ave, 603.427.5400
Comfort Inn, 1190 Lafayette Road, 603.433.3338
Hampton Inn, 99 Durgin Lane, 603.431.6111
The Port Inn, 501 US 1 Bypass, 603.436.4378


FRIDAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

Last year over 500 students and leaders donated their time the Friday afternoon of Youth Convention to meet the needs of the Portsmouth community by cleaning, painting, raking, shoveling, and much more at various project sites around the city. The response from the city was incredible, and the Christ-like example from our students changed lives. Again this year a select group of students and leaders can participate in a day of service in conjunction with Connect Community Church, New England Masters Commission and Adopt-a-Block. If your group did not have the chance to participate last year or if you had a fantastic time of ministry and it changed the lives of your teens, you’ll want to get signed up for this event. Lunch is provided right after the morning session and the projects are all finished by 4 so you can get back to your hotel, have dinner and make it to the evening session. Only the first 200 students and leaders will be able to participate so don’t wait until the last minute to make up your mind.
 

Some Information... 
Right after the morning session on Friday, all the students and leaders participating in ONE DAY TO SERVE will be served lunch and sent to different areas of the church to get briefed on their assignment for the afternoon. From there we’ll head out to our assigned neighborhoods to participate in various service projects. The projects will wrap up at 4:00, so you can get back to your rooms, get cleaned up, have some dinner and head back for our evening rally.
 
How much does it cost?
It will cost you time and labor, but there is no financial cost for the event itself. You and your students will receive lunch, and a t-shirt to be worn for the event. Come to the AM session prepared to head out for work in the afternoon with closed toe shoes and clothes appropriate to work in.
 
Why should I be involved?
This is a perfect way for you to exemplify the principles of compassion, love, and service that govern the lives of Christ’s followers. We believe this will be a life-changing time in your lives as you live out Christ’s love through service, and that it has the potential to have an incredible impact on the Portsmouth area.
 
How do I sign up?
If you and/or your group are interested in participating in ONE DAY TO SERVE you must sign up in advance of the event. This is absolutely necessary so that we can have projects available for everyone who wants to participate. Fill out the signup sheet here.

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VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Volleyball is coming again to Newcastle Commons. That’s right, for those of you who are enthusiasts, or just like to hit a round ball over a high net, we are reinstituting the NNED Volleyball Challenge, a double elimination fun fest starting at 1 down next to the ocean. Sign up your team (only 12 slots are available) on the signup sheet here.

And there is enough to do at the Commons so even those who aren’t playing volleyball can have a great time. Bring your lunch and enjoy a relaxing meal, toss a Frisbee or football, or just take a walk...it’s all available at the park and there isn’t a charge. 

NEMC is also making bag lunches available for your group if you would rather not have the hassle of finding a place to eat with your group before you head out to your activities. For $5, you get a drink, chips, and either a sandwich or piece of pizza from Moe's. If you are interested email stephanie_smc@ymail.com or call 603.436.8815 and ask for Stephanie.