September 24, 2023 | Doug Sauder
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Youth Encounter 2023 is finally here! Below you’ll find everything you need to know for your student to have the best experience ever.
When: Saturday, July 22 after service, 7:30-8:30pm | Sunday, July 23 after service, 12:30-1:30pmWhere: Saturday in the HUB (Youth Building) | Sunday in the Gym (Youth Building)What to Bring: Please bring a copy of your registration with the QR code (on paper or on your phone).
Wednesday, July 26
Thursday, July 27
Friday, July 28
What if my student needs to leave YE early?
Just like at youth services, if your student needs to leave YE before the last session of the night is dismissed, a PARENT must go to the Information Booth (located in the sanctuary hallway) to pick up their student. We will not release any student unaccompanied into the parking lot before dismissal. This is for their safety and in compliance with our child safety policies.
Check In: 4-6pmSanctuary Doors Open: 5:30pmSession 1: 6-7pm Dinner: 7-7:30pmBreakout 1: 7:30-8:15pmSession 2: 8:30-10pm Dismissal/Pick Up: 10pm
Sanctuary Hallway Open: 3pmSanctuary Doors Open: 3:30pmSession 3: 4-5pm Breakout 2: 5:15-6:15pm Dinner: 6:30pmFree Time: 6:45-8pmSession 4: 8:15-10pmDismissal/Pick Up: 10pm
Sanctuary Hallway Open: 8:15amSanctuary Doors Open: 8:30amSession 5: 9-10:15amBreakout 3: 10:30-11:30amLunch: 11:30amFree Time: 11:45am–1:45pmBreakout 4: 2-3pmPartYE (Fun Session): 3:15–4pmDinner: 4:15–5pmSession 6: 5:15–7pmDismissal/Pick Up: 7pmPost YE Baptism on the Green: 7:15-8pm (campus will shut down at 8:20pm)
WHEN: July 26-27 | 4pm–8:30pm & July 28 | 8am-5pm
While students are learning more about Jesus, you’ll be able to meet other parents and chat with some of our pastors and ministry leaders. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
*Parents are invited to join in on the last session of YE on Friday, July 28 at 5:15pm
MENU
The TENTATIVE meal menu is below. Please note, last minute changes can occur due to supplier issues.
Wednesday Dinner: Taco BowlsThursday Dinner: Chick-fil-AFriday Lunch: Food TrucksFriday Dinner: Pizza
We will have separate meals available for students with a food allergy included in their registration. But as always, encourage your student not to eat anything they may be allergic to. Students are welcome to bring their own meals and snacks if they would like.
If your student would like to buy any YE merchandise or snacks during the event, please send them with cash or a card for purchases.
If your students’ registration form indicates they need special assistance during YE, Andre from our King’s Kids ministry will be reaching out to you for additional information and event accommodation details.
One of our favorite parts of YE is Color Wars. Each student will be placed on a team based on their grade. Students are more than welcome to purchase clothing in their team’s color before the event. The colors for each grade are as follows:
We have an amazing opportunity for your student to publicly declare their faith. Right after the last session of YE on Friday, July 29, at 7:15pm, we’ll be having a baptism on The Green. If your student has made the decision to ask Jesus to be their Lord and Savior, whether it was at YE or before, this would be their next step of obedience to Him. Encourage them to bring a change of clothes and towel for this event. And, even if they don’t, we hope to see you out there on The Green.
They should bring their Bible, a journal or notebook, a pen, and their name tag.
Yes, but we reserve the right to search backpacks at any time.
No, your student is not required to wear the FREE shirt they receive at check in.
Yes, for security purposes they must.
No. All students will receive a wristband at YE check in, which CANNOT be removed at or during the event. The wristband is to be worn for the ENTIRE event, and, for security purposes, we will not be replacing them.
Don’t make a trip back home, we’ll be able to look up the registration information. However, your check in experience will go faster if you have the information with you.
Please send any questions via e-mail to Youth@CalvaryFTL.org and someone from our Youth Team will reach out to you.
For breakout sessions (small groups), students are separated by grade and gender. Your student will choose their own group at the first breakout session, and they will stay with that group and adult leader for all remaining breakouts.
Breakout sessions (small groups) are the only time at YE when we require all students to be in a group of their own grade and gender. We cannot accommodate special group requests.
Yes, while students are learning more about Jesus, you’ll be able to meet other parents and chat with some of our pastors and ministry leaders in the Generous Cafe. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
You will park in the EAST parking lot and enter through the EAST side Sanctuary Hallway doors. You’ll then walk down the hall and the Generous will be on the left. There will be plenty of leaders along the way to help you get there.
While we love it when families hang out together, we will not be allowing students into the Generous Cafe. They have a busy schedule of activities and that section of the building is closed off to them.
Youth Parent Night
Join us on Friday, September 15 at 7:30pm, as we celebrate you! This is a night dedicated to you as a parent. We’ll hang out, eat some food, worship and be encouraged together!
Parenting Classes
Classes begin Wednesday, September 6. Go to Linktr.ee/FamilyMin for more details and list of classes we have available this fall.
Join a Group
You can view open groups and sign-up at https://CalvaryFTL.org/Groups
Serve
Sign-up to serve in youth ministry! Whether you can serve once a month, every week or something in between, there are a lot of opportunities to serve.. Go to Linktr.ee/CalvaryYouth to sign-up
Have coffee with a youth staff member
Email Youth@calvaryftl.org and we’ll get you connected with someone from the youth team for coffee
Follow Calvary Youth on Social Media
@CalvaryYouthFTL on Instagram and YouTube
YE Parent Survey
Take Survey Here
Sign-up to serve at Calvary! Whether you’re available to serve once a month, every week, or something in between, we have a lot of opportunities. Go to Linktr.ee/CalvaryYouth to sign-up.
First Priority
Visit FirstPriority.cc to find more info on the First Priority Club at your school.
Youth groups launch August 12 and 13 during services at the Fort Lauderdale campus . Contact your campus or local church for more information on their groups schedule.
Get Baptized
If you missed the opportunity to get baptized after the last session of YE, join us on Saturday, August 12 from 8:30-10am, just south of the Pompano Beach Pier.
Read the YE YouVersion Plan
Who is God? A 5-day Reading Plan for Teens
Outreach
Who is the one friend or family member you plan to share Jesus with?