Howaremyinvestmentsdoing?-Weallinvestourlivesinto

something.Thequestioniswhatwillthatsomethingbe?Wedon't

goonthesetripsastheinvestment,buttolearnhowtoinvest

spirituallyinoureverydaylives.

Focus:InvestmentinChrist’spurposesforpeople.

CorePrinciple:Generousstewardshipofmytime,talents,and

treasurebringsjoy.

July2-7th,2018

July8-12th,2018*

WhoamIfishingwith?-Short-termtripsareanexcellenttraining

groundforlearninghowtolivealifeofinfluenceinyoureveryday

world.

Focus:SpiritualMultiplication

CorePrinciple:Simplyput,followingJesusincludesshowing

someoneelsehowtofollowJesus.

DidGodmakemyday?-Godwantsyoutoknowhiminarealand

life-definingway.Short-termtripsbreakyououtofyourregular

routine,andcanhelpjump-startanewavibrantseasonor

relationshipwithGod.

Focus:EngagementwithGodinPrayerandtheBible

CorePrinciple:Godisforme.Therefore,personalconnectionwith

theheartofGodthroughprayerandtheScripturesgivesme

passion(anddirection)forlife.

Whosharesmytoughstuff?-Sharingourtoughstuffwithothers

iscrucialtolivinganauthenticChristianlife.And,seeingthetough

stuffofothersisjustascritical.

Focus:Fellowship

CorePrinciple:AnauthenticChristianlifedemandsauthentic

relationshipswithotherfollowersofChrist.

*Extendedtripoptionforrisingjuniors,seniors,&collegefreshmen.

What is the value in going???

@g.simn Challenge this year was eye opening and life changing. It was so cool to see God moving in 5,000+ lives of others in the teenagers today. Excited to see what God has planned in the future for our lives! Thank you Louisville, Kentucky @efcachallenge #livesent #challenge16

@bcefconeministries Awesome last day of #challenge16 - serving

at the Heuser Hearing and Language Academy was a blast! Thanks for letting us

serve you in Jesus' name! #livesent #weareone #bcefc #oneministries

@jimmystheman22 #challenge2016 was

incredible. Amazing to see a group get so close and come

together so fast. Time to make a real difference folks.

@gracemarkewell everytime I feel distant from God, He breaks

down my walls and reminds me how awesome He truly is and who I am in Him. coming together and spending time with

5,000 other believers never disappoints, and this week was no exception. I'm never ready

for Challenge to end, but I can't wait to go home and #livesent #challenge16

@pk.madds #Challenge2016 has come to an end. It has been incredible & insanely inspirational for me. Being apart of this event has definitely

let the Holy Spirit guide me into higher grounds & find strengths I never knew I

had. So blessed. #LiveSent #SeventhHour #CitizensAndSaints

what are people saying about Challenge?

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Where: Kansas City, MO www.challengeconference.org

What is Challenge: Challenge Conference is a catalytic environment challenging students to live on mission with Jesus everyday, everywhere and with everyone. It is hosted every two years by Reach Students of the Evangelical Free Church of America and regularly gathers together over 5,000 students. The conference is centered on Jesus, builds a posture of “sent-ness” that moves students out toward others, and is saturated with prayer. Not only that, Challenge has a lot of fun elements too: Equipping Labs with a variety of topics to choose from, Recreation (volleyball, 9-square-in-the-air, basketball, ultimate frisbee), and plenty of late-night options. Theme for Challenge: BOLD MOVES: IT STARTS HERE. “This generation of young people have a desire to bring change into the world coupled with the belief they have the capacity to do it. The problem is they lack a white hot why that is bigger than themselves or the shifting cultural fads of our day. At Challenge 2018, we will call students to see Jesus and to walk in the steps of his Bold Moves. We will call students to kneel to the authority of Jesus in a world where self has become the ultimate authority. We equip students to courageously stand for truth in a world that encourages them to be their own truth. We challenge youth to compassionately walk alongside others inviting them to surrender to Christ. Finally, we will ask students to lay down their lives to live for that which they cannot lose.” FUN DAY: On Saturday, July 7th we will head to Worlds of Fun / Oceans of Fun for a day of roller coasters, water slides, and French fries. After this, those staying for the EXTENDED trip will head to Bridge of Hope Community Church, and those not on the extended trip will head back home to Ames. https://www.worldsoffun.com/ Accommodations: We will be staying in The Kansas City Downtown Marriott which is a block away from the Convention Center. Housing will be 4 students per room. Staffing: As with all of our trips we try to maintain a staffing ratio of one adult leader for every 5-7 students. Parents, please let Kyle know if you want to go on this or the extended trip! Who: Any current 8th through 12th grade student. When: July 2-7. We will meet Monday, July 2nd around 9 am and return at night on Saturday, July 7. (we will give more detailed times when it gets closer to leaving) How: We will travel by charter bus (CIT coaches). How do I prepare? We ask that… 1. Students, find 3 prayer supporters who will commit to pray for you individually throughout the week. We’ll

help with this on Commissioning Sunday (see important dates below). 2. Prepare your own hearts in advance, anticipating how God will use your gifts to partner with what He is

already doing. 3. Sign-up! J

July 2-7, 2018 Kansas City

How can I afford this? We know that by asking your student(s) to participate in this trip, it will be a big sacrifice of both time and money. We have worked hard to make this trip as affordable as possible without sacrificing quality and safety, and want to do everything in our power to help find a way for your kids to go. Monthly payments, and Super Savings Cards are ways that we want to partner with you in raising money for this trip. If funds are still short, then please talk to our staff and we will exhaust our resources to help your student go. We value this trip because we think it is a unique opportunity for your student to discover and use their gifts to benefit others. They will also have the opportunity to be discipled by the leaders and other students, away from their regular schedules. Can I raise money for my Challenge trip? Some students actually earn more money from our fund raisers than what the trip costs! Historically the average student who works at raising funds, raises about $200. The Savings Card that we offer, makes much more money than most of the other fund raisers we have done in the past. (If parents would like to organize a “sale” day, where we all gather and go out together, then let me know & we’ll assist in promoting it).

Feb.4 Hand out cards Feb. 11 Earn 80% of sales

Feb. 18 Earn 75% of sales Feb. 25 Earn 70% of sales

Mar. 4 Earn 65% of sales (all Cards need to be turned in) * Cards need to be turned in ON, or BEFORE, these dates to qualify for the % of sales - TIP #1: Contact people ahead of time with a copy of the Super Savings Card deals so that when you get the cards,

they are PUMPED to buy a stack of cards (or just one) J - TIP #2: Keep track of the contact info for each person that buys a card, so that next year you can contact the same

group of people about buying another card Payment Schedule: Challenge (C18) & Extended (EXT)

Dates: C18 EXT

By Feb. 18 $100 $25 Trip DEPOSITS

By Mar. 11 $100 $25 C18: + $100 Deposit, if 1st payment

Please note, C18 goes up $50 for registration after 3/12.

By Apr. 1 $100 $50 C18: + $150 deposit & $100 (3/11), if 1st payment

By May 1 $146 After May 15, registration is closed

By May 20 $149 $50 Final Payments DUE So, the Total Cost is $695 (or only $645 if you register on Jan 28th). The price of $695 includes Challenge registration: sessions, recreation, service projects, & food at Challenge ($330); Hotel ($209); Transportation (Charter bus: $80); Worlds of Fun, leader costs, travel supplies, & T-shirts ($75). * Extra money will be needed for:

• Meals: $48 (4 meals @ $12 per meal) o Lunch & dinner Monday (7/2) o Lunch & Dinner Saturday (7/7)

• Snacks: $30 o We all like a vanilla latté in the morning or need some Doritos at midnight!

• Souvenirs: $40 o Your student will get a Challenge T-shirt included in the trip price. But, that Royals

bobble head is on their own. • Total: $118

o Note: Please don’t let your student come to Challenge with more than $200 cash. It is easily lost, and your student is 100% responsible for all money they are carrying.

Money-Saving Bonuses:

- ‘I’ve-got-tons-of-kids’ Discount: If 2 or more students register from the same family, you can qualify for $25/student. If your kids go on the middle school trip, then they’ll get $10 off that trip.

Checks payable to: Christ Community Church *Registration costs are non-refundable but transferable

to someone of the same gender.

Important Dates: • March 12th: Challenge Cost goes up $50. • May 15th: Trip Registration is closed. • May 20th: Trip final payments due. • June 3 & 10: Extended trip training sessions. (1-4 pm @ CCC)

o These are mandatory. • June 24th: Last Details Parent and student meeting. (Noon -1 pm @ CCC)

o This meeting is mandatory. Please have an adult there for every student. • July 1st: Challenge Commissioning Sunday

o Please plan on attending both service hours (9 & 10:45 am)

Questions: Call Lorinda Everett (232-9484) or email at leverett@ccames.org

IMPORTANT NOTE: Challenge is requiring all parents / guardians to fill out the Challenge 18 waiver online. After we process your student’s registration information, we will send you an email with the link for the Challenge waiver.

EXTENDED TRIP: Kansas City, KS – July 8-12 This trip at the end of Challenge is for current 10th-12th grade students only. It is designed to offer a deeper

experience for upper-classmen. We want them to see & experience what a Colossians 3:23 lifestyle looks like where one’s relationship with God affects every aspect of their life. We’ll partner with Pastor Luther Eatmen and

Bridge of Hope Community Church. We will be running a day camp for inner city youth. This will offer your students a chance to see God and work and to get their hands in the action!

what

is a customizable schedule?

Daily Schedule

7:00 - 9:00 Breakfast

9:30-11:00 Morning Gathering

11:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 5:00 Afternoon Options

4:45 - 6:30 Dinner

5:30 - 7:00 Prayer Moves

7:00 - 9:00 Evening Gathering

9:00 - 9:45 The Huddle

9:45-11:00 Evening Options

Midnight Lights Out

Outreach Engage with people in the community through prayer stations and prayer

walks, or make a difference in the local community through park and

playground renovation, partnering with humanitarian aid organizations or

serving a local church.

Equipping Labs Take learning to a new level with a variety of labs that provide students with

practical skills for the other 51 weeks of the year.

Love Moves (APEX Experience) Transport students to what God is doing in another part of the world through

this powerful 60-minute walk through experience.

Prayer Moves Thousands of students gather voluntarily to seek the face of God together.

Recreation Basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, nine-square, knockerball, octoball

(gaga ball) and more.

On your own Take your group off site to one of the local attractions.

Challenge provides the opportunity to build

your own unique experience.

You know better than anyone what your group needs most and where you want your

group heading after the summer.

Therefore, each afternoon/early evening you

can choose any of the following:

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What do I pack???

• __ Clothing for 5 days away. (No tube tops, muscle shirts, spaghetti strap tops, or short shorts.)

• __ 1 work day out fits (clothes that can be worked in.)

• __ A hoodie or light jacket. • __ A bathing suit (no bikinis or speedos). • __ Closed toe shoes for ministry excursions. • __ Modest sleeping attire. • __ Sandals are allowed for the conference. • __ Toiletries: Tooth Brush, tooth paste,

soap, shampoo, contact solution, deodorant, etc. * Towels will be provided by the hotel.

• __ A water bottle. (Preferably non-breakable.)

• __ Cell Charger • __ Bible and pen • __ Necessary Medications (Please let Kyle

know what is to be taken and when.) • __ Medial Release Form (Completed and

Signed) • __ Sunglasses and Sunblock • __ A heart and mind ready to learn, serve,

and grow.

CONVENTION CENTER

1. Convention Center/Bartle HallMeals, Rec, Offices, Equipping Labs, Trinity

2. Conference Center/Grand BallroomPrayer Moves, Apex Experience, YW Update,Outreach Launch

3. Municipal AuditoriumGatherings

HOTELS4. Marriott Downtown5. Hotel Phillips6. Crowne Plaza7. Sheraton Crown Center8. Westin Crown Center

STREETCAR

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Thursday: 6�a.m. − Midnight�Friday: 6�a.m. − 2�a.m.Saturday: 7�a.m. − 2�a.m.Sunday: 7�a.m. − 10�p.m.

Round trips (Union Station to Union Station) take approximately 30 minutes. The Streetcar is a 2.2-mile route with 16 stops between River Market and Union Station/Crown Center. Streetcars run every 10-15 minutes. For more, go to kcstreetcar.org.

Walking from Union Station to the Convention Center is 1 mile and will take approximately 20 minutes.

COMPLIMENTARY BUS PARKING