July 15-19, 2012Come learn what it means to be Broken and Poured out at YIM 2012! Rudy Rasmus will be the Bible Study Leader; Speakers include Lanecia Rouse and Andrew Kirk. Projects include Large site Mission Art Projects and food drives in downtown Waynesville, downtown Asheville, Lake Junaluska and more!
2012 theme: 2 Corinthians 4: 5-7 "For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us."
Youth and Young People in Mission (YIM) of the Southeastern Jurisdiction is a truly moving ministry of the United Methodist Church. YIM is open to youth and young adults 12-24 years of age; creates an opportunity to explore mission and outreach in new and exciting ways; and helps youth and young adults to realize that mission is a way of life, not just a once a year trip.
The conference offers many opportunities for youth and young adults to learn what mission work for God's kingdom is all about:
- People currently serving in mission and outreach in any facet share about their lives and ministries
- The City of Opportunity features one-on-one time with organizations in mission and outreach
YIM has been impacting young lives for over 25 years by exploring mission and outreach in new and exciting ways! Rev. Lisa Yebuah has been involved in this ministry since 1994 when she was a youth in leadership in the South Carolina Annual Conference. Now, nearly sixteen years later and serving as a UMC Associate Pastor, she still finds herself drawn to this ministry. "YIM is one of the few opportunities for youth that I have seen which offers a transformative model in a retreat setting. Hence, I am grateful for the intentionality and faithful witness of YIM."
Past mission projects include: The Boys and Girls Club, Children's Presbyterian Home, Home Repair at Cherokee, and Manna Food Bank. There are over 30 sites participants served.
Design Team for YIM 2012
A design team made up of youth and young adults from the SEJ plan and organize Youth and Young People in Missions.
Bob Gilchrist
Taylor Holcraft
Jenna Johnson
Kris Konsowitz
Ismael Luna
Jack Mosely
Jaclyn Mosely
Billy Rainey
Emily Sanford
Landon Taylor
Kyle Turner
Contact Information:
Kris Konsowitz
901-853-8383
kkonsowitz@colliervilleumc.org
Youth in Missions is a ministry of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church.