Welcome to PYPA
Fall 2024 Edition!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Lots of fun activities to enjoy with old friends or to help make new ones
A hearty pizza "snack" on Friday night
Lunch and supper on Saturday
Snacks on Saturday night
A fun rec activity on Saturday, bring weather appropriate clothes for outside
Prizes and giveaways
Challenging lessons from our speaker
Breakout sessions of your choice to learn and grow from
Sessions with your youth group to dive deep into what you have heard over the weekend (we can place smaller groups / singles with another group)
Parents! Your Pick Up Times Are....
Friday and Saturday - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday pick up to be determined (and will be posted here)
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday
6:30 Registration
7:00 Welcome & Ice Breaker games
Worship & Speaker
Pizza
10:00 Depart for home or billet
Saturday
9:00 Welcome and Wake Up
Breakout Session 1 (9:15)
Breakout Session 2 (10:30)
12:00 Lunch.
1:30 Recreation
4:00 Meet back at Bus to return to ABC
5:00 Supper
6:00 Evening Program
Worship & Speaker
Coffee House, Organized Games,
Gym and Snacks
10:00 Depart for Home or Billets
Sunday
10:00 Worship & Speaker
12:00 Pick up / Departure
BREAKOUT SESSIONS (Spring 2024)
Breakout Sessions are topical and interactive small group sessions on subjects that are relevant to youth and support the weekend theme. Participants have the opportunity to attend 2 sessions on Saturday morning and can choose from several options.
Faith Conversations - Chantal Joubert, Power to Change. “What is the Gospel Message?”, “What are some barriers my friends have to following Jesus?”, “How do I talk about my faith without losing my friends?” Join this session to explore what conversations on faith and spirituality can look like with friends and classmates, and how to walk alongside others who don’t yet know Jesus.
Faith and Dating - Ryan & Dayna Carroll, Youth Minister, Calgary Church of Christ
The Perfect from the Imperfect - Hunter Pawlak, YWAM School of Biblical Studies (SBS) Student, Come learn about the diverse backgrounds of the people in the genealogy of Jesus.
Life and Times of Jesus - David Ford, Professor and Academic Dean at Alberta Bible College Why did Jesus Choose Mary Magdalene to be the first human witness of His resurrection? Dive deep into faith and scripture through this in-depth conversation drawn from a first year ABC course.
Faith And Sports - Sterling Kerr, Oak Park Church of Christ. Join Sterling Kerr, professional soccer goalkeeper and student to discuss the many intersections between the worlds of sports and faith. Whether you are an athlete yourself or just want to learn more about topics of spiritual discipline, identity in Christ, leadership, victory and losses in life; this talk is for you! Together we will explore scriptures that can guide athletes and non-athletes alike in living with Jesus as the guiding force in your life.
Missions. Mission. Missional - Jonathan Straker, Associate Minister, Calgary Church of Christ. If we are talking about our role in God’s plan to rescue His creation and make things better in the world, it’s not just about what we can do in church or what we study in a classroom. It’s bigger than that! What does God want for everything around us? How big are those plans? How is God making them happen? How can we figure out what our part is in His plan?
Craft Session - Extra Fee $10 for supplies, payable at registration or on arrival. Participants will be making wearable art, wristbands, bracelets, necklaces and keychains. Suitable for everyone!
Youth Leaders Session (Session 2 only) - Rinus Janson, Varsity Bible Church Pastor, PYPA and ABC Alumni and former ABC Faculty. A conversational session centered around Navigating Tricky Waters. Learning together how to lean into delicate conversations with truth and love.
LOCATION (Fall 2024)
Calgary Church of Christ 4030 Maryvale Drive NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 2S8 403-272-2111
YOUTH PASTOR INFO
Click here for all the information you will need, as a youth pastor, to lead your kids through this wonderful weekend!