Hello Sons and Daughters Issachar!* Thank You I just wanted to personally thank you for attending Re:Generation 2008. It was great to see 180 young adults come from all over the Central Territory to experience God’s Word and worship Him together. Re:Generation was a powerful experience through which we heard Kay Arthur and Commissioner Christine MacMillan preach about living in God’s Word and carrying His light into the world. We were challenged by the Bill Booth Theater Company and led in worship by The Singing Company. We grew in wisdom and perspective because of the heartfelt “mentor moments” as well as the scripture memorization that took place during the united meetings. It was powerful because you opened yourselves up to the Word of God and put yourselves in a position to help Him rescue a suffering humanity. We also—as a result of the offering on Sunday—raised $665.64 dollars, money that was given to the Wilcox Home, a Salvation Army Corps sponsored social justice initiative that houses teens who have been estranged from their families. Praise God! Next Year’s Re:Gen Re:Generation takes place over President’s Day weekend. Plan to attend next year, February 13-15th. Now that you know what to expect, invite your friends (ages 18-29) to come with you. Represent! Re:Gen Photos We have a whopping 564 photos from Re:Generation that are hosted on our Flickr account. Click here to view the slideshow. Want to save some of these photos or update your Facebook profile pic? I know you do. Follow these instructions: Click here > Click the picture you want to save > Click the “ALL SIZES” magnifying glass (above the photo) > Select the size you want to download > Click “Download…” (Photos courtesy of Scott Thomas) What’s Next For Young Adults? -Attend your Division’s Youth Councils. Youth Councils are a great time for you to reconnect, refocus and be inspired in your walk with the Lord. It’s also an awesome opportunity for you to give back by impacting those who are younger than you in a mentor relationship. Think you’re too cool to attend your Youth Councils? Think again. Nothing is cooler than authentic discipleship. -Come to the Central Territory Youth & Commissioning Weekend, June 6-8th at the Star Plaza. This Youth Congress is made especially for you! Special Guests include: Caedmon's Call, Dr. Bill Ury, Great Lakes Youth Band, Joe Castillo, Ronnie Caldwell and The Singing Company (who will debut their new full-length album called “The Mercy Seat Sessions”). These Youth Congresses don’t come along every year. Make sure you are present for the experience. -Be a part of the CBLI Young Adult Track, July 26-August 3rd. The CBLI Young Adult Track may be the best kept secret in the Territory. This intimate group meets for worship, Bible study and fellowship each day during CBLI. As a result, powerful connections are made and a strong sense of community is formed with a group of peers who understand where you are on your journey. Registration is extremely limited (only room for 50) so make sure you get your paperwork in early! The early bird fee for this track is $220.00, that’s a steal! A Final Word You are perfectly known and perfectly loved by God. Be faithful. Stay close to Him and in times of doubt, ask God to give you perspective (start by asking: “Who made the heavens and the earth”). Read His Word so that you will know how to understand the times and know what to do*. And in the words of Kay Arthur, “Hangeth thou in there, baby.” Grace, Eric Himes Territorial Director of Young Adult Ministries Eric_Himes@usc.salvationarmy.org 847 294-0984 *see 1 Chronicles 12:32, remember? | 
