2012

District Youth Convention

Connect Community Church, Portsmouth, NH

April 19-21, 2012

with

Kindle	Jeffery Portman
New this year from southern New Hampshire, Kindle will be leading us in worship. Talented musicians with hearts for worship are a perfect combination as we seek the King of Kings.	Jeff is a nationally known youth leader and motivator whose heart is to see the youth of the nation wholeheartedly following Jesus. He serves as the District Youth Director in the Northwest Ministry Network as well as speaking at camps, conventions, and retreats.

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 (561kb)
YOUTH CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM (128kb)
CONVENTION GUIDELINES AND POLICIES (116kb)
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE(coming soon)


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
$82.00 per night**
(40 rooms have been guaranteed at this rate)
Reservation Deadline: March 12, 2012
Continental Breakfast, heated indoor pool, sauna, workout facility
 
Best Western - 580 US Highway 1 Bypass
(603) 436-7600
$76.00 per night**
(55 rooms at this rate)
Reservation Deadline: March 19, 2012
Pool, fitness center, children stay free

**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


ONE DAY TO SERVE

Once again we are offering a great opportunity for your youth to be involved in a practical ministry project during the Youth Convention. Over the past two years over 1000 students and leaders in conjunction with Connect Community Church, New England Masters Commission and Adopt-a-Block have 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 has been incredible, and the Christ-like example from our students has changed lives.

The first 250 students and leaders who sign up by going online to www.newenglandmc.com will be able to participate, so don’t wait until the last minute to decide. 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 finished by 4:00 so you can get back to your hotel, have dinner and make it to the evening session.

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.