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Kansas District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

Kansas District Youth Gathering
updated 11/16/09

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November 20-22
Friday-Sunday
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400 West Waterman
Wichita, Kansas, USA 67202
Tel: +1 316 293 1234
Fax: +1 316 293 1200


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  • Tax exempt forms for your church must be faxed to 316 293 1200
  • Rooms will be held only until October 19, 2009.
  • After that date rooms will be available to gathering participants on an availability basis only. So, make your room reservations early!
 
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Speaker
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Jeffrey Meinz grew up in Farmington, Missouri. He graduated from Concordia University (Seward, Nebraska) in 1996 and accepted his first Call to Walcamp Outdoor Ministries in Kingston, Illinois. He served there for 10 years prior to accepting a call to serve as the Director of Youth and Family Ministry at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jeffrey has spoken to numerous youth gatherings and events. He is a published author and has written 4 books ranging from Christian Skits to Bible Studies.

 
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Daniel's Window
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Even with four albums, eleven years of touring, a steady stream of die-hard supporters, regular spots with Acquire the Fire, Youth Encounter, Planet Wisdom and Youth Specialties events, plus four critically acclaimed projects (1999's It's a Mystery, 2003's Illuminate, 2004's Strangely Looking Forward, and 2009's Redefined), Daniel's Window admits that it's the personal encounters with members of their audience that mean the most to each of them.

“We've all listened to our favorite bands and had great experiences at live concerts, but I think it means more to everyone involved when there's a personal connection – when we've had a conversation, shared a meal, and spent time with people,” shares bass player Caleb King. “Those interactions off-stage are more important to me than any particular performance that we've done.”

These musicians are pushing boundaries beyond where members ever traveled before and have ended up with their most ambitious effort to date with their fourth album Redefined. In doing so, they're giving fans more to sink their teeth into and opening the doors wider for those who've yet to jump on board.

Along with lead singer Heather King, guitarist Alby Odum, and drummer Jesse Burkhead, their music is packed tightly with tunes that center around a theme of Christ's omnipotent presence and how He's the ultimate source of solace through life's many uncertainties and insecurities. Each lyric is crafted from a deeply personal perspective that also incorporates a very vertical mindset sure to take one's thoughts beyond this life's cares and up towards the eternal.

If there's any underlying element that can be derived from the band's time together, it is the members' fervent commitment to their faith and unwavering stance when it comes to spreading the gospel everywhere they go. Beyond trying to cash in on a craze or keep up on the current fads, Daniel's Window seeks to excel with originality and an honorable commitment to spirituality.

“It's always been vital for us to really present who we are as people in our music,” shares front person Heather King. “We're not afraid to talk about the issues we're facing, the points we're at in our walks as believers and the thankfulness we have for the blessings given to us.”

More info: http://www.danielswindow.com

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Committee Members
Henry Blickhahn
Brian Amey
Paul Johnson
Heidi Koehler
Tim Koehler
Kate Olson
Donna Williams
 
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Registration Info
  1. All youth registrations must be accompanied by a primary adult leader registration, maximum nine youth per adult.
  2. ALL Registrations will be submitted online. Paper registration  forms will be made available for those without internet access.  Contact Joyce Tate in the District Office.
  3. We request fee payment by one church check per family group, payable to the “Kansas District LCMS”.  In an effort to be good stewards we no longer accept Credit Cards.
  4. Cancellations after November 2, 2009 will be subject to a $35.00 per person cancellation fee.
 
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FAQ's
  • Are there paper registration forms I can use at my church to sign up my youth and adults?  Yes! Click  HERE to print the forms. However, all registrants MUST be submitted online.
  • May I register somebody late? Yes, however the registration fees do go up the later you register
  • May I switch someone else for a person who registered and now is not going? Yes, can make your own changes, additions and substitutions online.
  • Who may I contact for direct help? Call Joyce Tate at the District Office 785-357-4441 x206 or 1-800-357-4421 x 206 or email her at joyce@kslcms.org or Registration Coordinator Kate Olson 785-692-4276 or e-mail her at kolson@bluevalley.net
 
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Questions
Need help, contact Kansas District LCMS Ed Services
1-800-357-4421 or 785-357-4441 x 206
 
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