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2010 HRC Youth Conference
The theme for the 2010 Youth Conference:
TULIP The Aroma of the Gospel
All too often we handle the truths of God’s Word like a tulip. We see and perhaps admire them. We “smell” them from a distance. We know they are important to believe. But that’s all. So often we don’t take these truths into our own hearts and lives and apply them personally, or share them with others. We acknowledge that we are totally depraved, but do we live with the sober reality of what that really means before God? We confess unconditional election but do we live with the reality that this is the root of salvation and reveals the character of God? We confess limited atonement, that Christ died only for His people, but are you being cleansed daily by His atoning blood? You agree with irresistible grace, but do you come humbly and willingly when Christ is offered and are you in love with Him and His grace? Maybe you have heard about perseverance of the saints, but that is really far off in the distant future, so what bearing does that have on your life now as you fight against sin? These are truths to live and die by because they reveal the grace of God before time for rebels without a cause who must be washed in the atoning blood of Christ, be intoxicated by His grace and the best part is, that there are no lost causes if you are in Christ! Come and hear about these exciting and life-changing truths! Topics will include:
Total Depravity Rebels Without a Cause
Unconditional Election Grace Before Time
Limited Atonement Mission Accomplished
Irresistible Grace Intoxicating Grace
Perseverance of the Saints No Lost Causes*
The conference will be held, the Lord willing, Tuesday, June 29 Friday, July 2, at Camp Michiwana in southwestern Michigan. All young people (grade 10 through age 25) are encouraged to attend. Speakers will include Dr. Beeke, Rev. Elshout, Dr. Murray, Rev. Fintelman, and Rev. Neels. Rev. VanderZwaag will be conducting a panel discussion. The format will be similar to previous years with topics, work shops, discussion groups, and time for fellowship. Mark your calendar! Registration forms are available this month through your local HRC churches.
The fee for the three-day camp is $170 (US funds only). This includes all meals and lodging. Full-time campers may deduct $20 if registrations are post marked by June 1, in which case the camp fee is $150. (If possible, please submit your application by June 1, late registrations require a significant amount of extra last-minute work for all people involved with providing transportation, lodging, activity supplies, and food).
If you have any questions or need a registration form, you may contact: Mr. & Mrs. Doug VandenBerg (616 874 1648) or Mr. & Mrs. Tom VanRee (616 6771727; email: thevanrees@iserv.net).
*TULIP terms taken from Michael Hortons book, Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing the Heart of the Gospel.