What is NRG? Kids Holiday Club

First week Holidays

Mon 30th June-4th July

150 Kindy-Yr 5 Kids Enrol

70 Leaders Run by St John’s North Ryde

Leadership development training

Biblical literacy

Self Reflection

Heaps of Fun!

Who leads?

NRG leadership is open to anyone: In School Years 6 through 12 University students and workers In previous years NRG leaders have come from local primary schools including North Ryde Public School,

Truscott St, Ryde East, Holy Spirit Secondary schools including: Epping Boys, Riverside Girls, Ryde Secondary, St Pius X, Hunters Hill, Chats-

wood High, Arden, Mercy College Universities including Macquarie, Sydney, UNSW, ACU

Why lead?

Make new friends Positive structured environment Biblical Instruction Develop skills Training options include: Public Speaking Music Drama Dance Computer Programming Cooking Sports Coaching Great Food! Complete partial community services requirements for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

NRG Leader day 8:00 Leaders Breakfast + Training 9:00 Outside Games with Children 9:20 Big Group #1 9:50 Small groups with Kids 10:20 Morning Tea 10:50 Novelty Event (e.g. Tug of war) 11:10 Electives (Sport, Craft, Dance etc) 12:30 Big Group #2 1:00 Leaders Lunch + Free Time 2:30 Training Part #1 3:15 Arvo Tea 3:30 Training Part #2 4:00 Program Finish 5:00 All leaders offsite

An invitation...

I hear lots of people telling me about the ‘youth of today’. I am told that they are only interested in themselves, and, when it comes to free time—won’t lift

a finger to help others. However, that has not been my experience of teens! They are looking for something meaningful and are community minded if they

can see that their contribution is valued.

For some parents, Holiday times can be both stressful and expensive when it comes to ‘catering’ for their teenagers. St John’s North Ryde would love to

help by providing a best practice program which gives teenagers the opportunity to develop new skills, reach their potentials, serve their community and

learn more about Jesus.

The program is not-for-profit, and is only made possible through the generous donations and discounts from local businesses and many people volunteer-

ing their time. Over the last three years, 105 teenagers have trained through the program, and over 200 local primary kids have loved it!

Whilst there is a program cost of $120—this barely covers the costs of the Hoodie, Cap, 14

meals, 14 morning and afternoon teas, leaders party laser tag and bowling, and other pro-

gram costs.

You may be wondering if a church run program is for you? According to the Australian Bu-

reau of statistics (ABS), four out of five teens reading this brochure believe in God. We wel-

come anyone from any faith background participating in the leadership program with us.

Our aim is to help you make the next step in honouring Jesus. We ask all teens to agree to

our statement of partnership which you can read in the application form on our website.

Can I encourage you to make the most of NRG. But why wait till July? If you have just

moved into the suburb or don’t have any connection with a youth group, why not join with

us this week at church gatherings on Sunday 10am & 5pm, or Friday Children’s and youth

programs BLAST, 57 or Revolution. Each Friday afternoon there are 120 kids in Church run

programs on site.

You are welcome to contact me on 0403 812 782, or find out more at our website.

Rev. John F. Chappell

B.Sc (Physics) / B.Ed / B.D. / Dip Min / MA Theology

2014

Program

Theme

Our 2014 Program Theme is Spies! The Program is based on the Old Testament book of Exodus. We will discover how God rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, and how God continues to rescue people today through Jesus. Our program contains gripping and imaginative storytelling, creative Bible engagement, craft and game ideas, re-lationship-building opportunities and invites children to get to know God. Mission Extra 1: God's mission Exodus 1 Mission 1: Undercover Exodus 2:1-10 Mission 2: Your mission should you choose to accept it Exodus 3:1-15 Mission 3: Mission Abort? Exodus 5:1- 21 (retold); 5:22 - 6:13 Mission 4: Mission Accomplished Exodus 7-10 retold; Exodus 11; Exodus 12:29-32,33-42 Mission 5: Escape! Exodus 14:1-29 Mission Extra 2: Mission debrief Exodus 15:1-18

LEADERS PROGRAM 2014

Training Day #1 Sun 1st June Lunch + Training Day 12-4:30pm Training Day #2 Sunday 29th Jun Lunch + Training Day 12-5pm + NRG Launch 5pm 8am-4pm Monday 30th-Thurs 3th 8am-8pm Friday 5th July Breakfast + Lunch + Arvo Food Onsite All onsite costs / snacks / included Sun Leaders Adventure— 6th July 11am-6pm Additional Costs: There are shops in Cox’s Rd that team often visit during freetime.

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Leader Expectations NRG is about learning in a safe positive community. Unfortunately, our school environments are not always like this. During the week leaders learn positive affirmation and the ‘put down’ is proactively dealt with. Leaders represent the church at all times during the program. This is to be reflected in modest attire, appropriate lan-guage, and a polite and courteous attitude towards other leaders, younger children and their parents. No inappropriate substance abuse (Smoking, Alcohol or non-prescription drugs) is permitted. Leaders are trained in ‘safe ministry’ expectations on appropriate interactions with younger children and peers. Social media is discouraged during program hours. No inappropriate access of electronic media is permitted onsite. Thanks to our past pro-active positive environment, we have had no team issues. However, should these expecta-tions be breached, church staff reserve the right to ask participants to leave the program.

Registration Go to our website at www.NRG2014.info and follow links through to registration Fill in the online LEADERS application form Pay the $120 leaders registration Fee ($80 for second leader in the same family) Fee includes all meals, T-Shirt, Hat & Activities

Want to know

More? Additional Photos and Videos on our Website Information about Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Email us: nrg@northrydeanglican.org.au Rev. John Chappell 0403 812 782 Kylie Chappell 0423 155 156 Simon & Kathryn Holmes Ph: 0415 169 831 Martin & Emma Robinson Ph: 0431 556 888 Safe Ministry Co-ordinator: Eireann Cameron on 0419 240 260