sixpointeight 2019: Equipping Peacebuilders
This event has been CANCELLED.
Due to low registration numbers, we will not be proceeding with the event.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lois Nickel at lnickel:@:cmu.ca .
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Sixpointeight, an inspirational day of worship, fun, learning, and community. Equip yourself to be a peacebuilder in the way of Jesus with youth from across Manitoba and beyond.
Who: Youth grades 9–12
When: Sunday, April 28, 2019 | 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
Where: Canadian Mennonite University
Cost: $15 per person (includes lunch & snacks). Payment taken at the door only - cash, cheque (made to CMU), or credit card.
Registration: Use the group or individual form. Last day to register is Wednesday, April 24th.
We are excited to have Cam Priebe, Outtatown Discipleship School director, leading and facilitating the opening and closing sessions of the day.
Cam Priebe: As the Director of the Outtatown Discipleship School, Cam is excited to encourage young adults to experience the love and grace of Jesus Christ, and to discover God's calling on their lives. He is married to Shauna, and together they have three kids: Tyson who is attending CMU, Megan who is in high school, and Madison in junior high. He most recently studied at Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary and graduated with a Masters of Arts in Christian Ministries.
From being the director at a Christian camp to working in student life at a Bible College, Cam has had many roles and experiences that have prepared him well for working with young adults and leaders to assist them in discovering more about God, the world, and themselves. These roles have included; coaching sports teams, church youth group sponsor, giving direction to a leadership development and mentoring program for churches, and involvement with the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches that focused on leadership development within the conference.
Some of Cam's favourite things to do include enjoying a cup of coffee and great conversation with a friend; white water rafting with his wife (although that's only been done once, it was just that good it made the favourites list); playing/ watching/ coaching sports, especially basketball; camping at the ocean with his family; and coaching and mentoring people to discover more of who God has created them to be.
Experiences on a Theme
As you register, you will be choosing a set of experiences for the day. You will choose between the following three experiences. Keep checking here to discover the storytellers for the morning story circles and descriptions for the afternoon large group activities.
1. Refugee and Newcomer Experiences
Canada is among the global leaders in refugee resettlement. But what are the stories of the families who choose to come here?
Spend the morning interacting with those who have fled their homeland to find refuge in Canada, including Joseph Chaeban of Chaeban Ice Cream. In the afternoon, put yourself in the shoes of a refugee family through 'Forced to Flee'—an interactive, role-playing simulation where some of the impossible choices refugee families are forced to make will become very real for you.
2. Experiences of Poverty or Homelessness
"The poor you will always have with you." These words of Jesus still ring true today. However, we may be surprised by the ways in which poverty shows itself in our neighbourhoods.
Begin the day by listening to the first-hand accounts of people who are intimately familiar with living in poverty. In the afternoon experience how you would fare living on a limited budget through "Living on Less"—an interactive simulation that mirrors the often-unexpected and jarring financial pressures of the working poor.
3. Indigenous Experiences
The history between Indigenous peoples and settlers has been tragic, to be sure. Yet it also contains glimmers of hope.
Spend the morning listening to the voices of Indigenous people whose personal stories of pain and resilience will touch you. In the afternoon, experience Indigenous culture and practice first-hand under the guidance of Walking Wolf, Ray Co-Co Stevenson. Ray Co-Co Stevenson is a singer who composes his own songs and to date has 7 original albums out. He has played, recorded, and traveled with Award winning band Eagle & Hawk, has performed with the WSO on more than one occasion, and is presently involved in a collaboration with Steve Bell. For over 20 years Ray has facilitated Pow Wow clubs educating people of all ages on indigenous song and dance. Ray will use his hand drum, talk about various dances and explain why these are done—and he will teach a song or two to everyone.
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