2017
Philadelphia District
NYI Convention
Eden Resort
Lancaster, PA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NYI President’s Report – Darin Parry...... 4
NYI Treasurer Report – Tami Murphy...... 5
NYI 2016-17 Budget...... 7
District Festival Of Life Report – Brandon Estep...... 8
District Teen Camp Report – Darin Parry...... 9
Bible Quizzing Report – Matt Brown...... 13
Back to School Rally – Tim Golden...... 15
Refresh Retreat Report...... 16
Young Adult Ministry Report – Jay Geistdorfer...... 17
2017-2018 NYI Calendar...... 18
NYI Leadership contact information...... 20
NYI 2017 - 2018 Student Rep. Application...... 21
District NYI Chaperone Form...... 23
Philadelphia district
church of the Nazarene
2016-2017 NYI president's report
NYI Delegates, Reverend Smith, and Assembled Body,
I greet you in the wonderful name of Jesus --the author and perfecter of our
faith! Your love for our Savior, willingness to serve His Kingdom, and your pursuit
of His ways makes serving in this role such a blessing and encouragement to my
life.
It has been another great year in the life of Philly NYI! We've served
together. We've worshipped together. We've prayed together and we've
experienced powerful spiritual break-throughs. I strongly encourage each of you
to "be confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to
completion until the day of Christ Jesus"(Phil 1:6).
I would caution that great does not mean without challenge. To meet these
challenges it takes great leadership, direction, and communication from our NYI
Ministry Leaders, but, even more importantly, it takes supportive, loving, and
committed Pastors, Youth Pastors, NYI Presidents, ministry leaders, and
volunteers on the front lines of youth ministry. I commend each of you as you
labor for Christ in your mission field. We are co-labors with Him!
The apostle Paul writes in Galatians 6:9, "Let us not become weary in doing
good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." I urge
all of us, youth and adults, to not give up on doing good, but to "press on toward
the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ
Jesus" (Phil 3:14).
As we look toward the future and this coming year, I implore you to embrace andlive out this verse: "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young,
but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in
purity." (1 Tim 4:12). The world preaches a different message and our adversary
is cunning and crafty, but I believe, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we do not
have to conform any longer to the patterns of this world. We can be transformed
by the renewing of our minds as we offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy
and pleasing to God—this is our true and proper worship (Rom 12:1-3).
Philly NYI, I urge you to keep your eyes on Jesus and seek his direction above allelse. Always remember you have brothers and sisters in Christ across this districtthat are journeying with you as we seek first His Kingdom andrighteousness.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rev. Darin Parry
Philadelphia District NYI Treasurer’s Report 2016-2017
Comparative Balance Report
February 28, 2015 / February 29, 2016 / February 28, 2017Assets
Designated Funds
General Assembly / $ 12,342.60 / $ 14,342.60 / $ 10,222.60
Missions / $ 6,386.25 / $ 8,986.25 / $ 4,329.97
NYC '19 / $ 17,884.49 / $ 1,500.00 / $ 3,705.60
Regional FOL / $ - / $ 5,708.33 / $ -
Quizzing / $ - / $ 1,352.44 / $ 1,172.74
Undesignated Funds
Available NYI Funds / (8,050.50) / $ 18,605.89 / $ 19,184.70
Total Assets / $ 28,562.84 / $ 50,495.51 / $ 38,615.61
Liabilities & Equity
Retained Earnings / $ 41,712.74 / $ 28,412.84* / $ 50,495.51
Net Income / (13,149.90) / $ 22,082.67 / (11,879.90)
Total Equity / $ 28,562.84 / $ 50,495.51 / $ 38,615.61
February 28, 2015 / February 29, 2016 / February 28, 2017
* this change in retained earnings from previous FY is due to one check ($150) that was voided out in 2014-2015 FY but then cashed on the recipient's end in the 2015-2016 FY
Philadelphia District NYI Treasurer’s Report 2016-2017
Profit & Loss Report
Mar '16 - Feb 17Income
Back 2 School Rally Income / 10,610.00
District Budget Income / 15,858.01
District FOL Income / 7,955.00
General Operating (Misc) Income
Prior Year Budget / 505.74
General Operating (Misc) Income - Other / 20.00
Total General Operating (Misc) Income / 525.74
Missions Trip Income / 22,240.00
NYC '19 Income / 705.60
Quizzing Income / 2,955.00
Regional FOL Income / 51,714.15
Regional Teen Seminar (Quest) / 1,400.00
Teen Camp Income / 57,223.07
Young Adult Ministry Income / 3,000.00
Total Income / 174,186.57
Expense
Administration Expense
Bank Service Charges / 252.00
Website Expense / 1,086.00
Administration Expense - Other / 0.00
Total Administration Expense / 1,338.00
Back 2 School Rally Expense / 12,039.93
District FOL Expense / 7,590.80
District Leadership Conf Exp / 3,349.24
District Assembly Expense / 6,120.00
General Operating (Misc)Expense / 1,955.14
Missions Expense / 27,496.28
NYI District Convention Expense / 75.00
Quizzing Expense / 4,134.70
Regional Dues Expense / 1,190.00
Regional FOL Expense / 62,290.74
Teen Camp Expense / 55,525.00
Youth Worker Training Expense / 1,568.45
Young Adult Ministry Expense / 1,393.19
Total Expense / 186,066.47
Net Income / -11,879.90
Philadelphia District NYI Budget 2017-2018
Philadelphia FOL District Report
This year we had a decline in attendance for both district and regional levels of FOL. We believe this is due to large classes graduating in many of our local churches. Despite having lower numbers, we were able to take a lot of steps in a forward direction to increase attendance in the future. We have restructured the events of district FOL which creates a more fun environment for students to come to. This upcoming year we will be focusing on outreach with district FOL as an opportunity for non-churched teens to come and see the bigger picture of Nazarene youth ministry.
We are establishing more relationships on the Regional level to be able to work together to make FOL a more impactful experience for the students, and for ENC as they recruit. In the upcoming year, we will be involving more local pastors in the organization to better utilize the different skill sets that everyone brings to the table, and in doing that we will be able to create a better event. This alongside online registration, and better communication will hopefully impact our numbers in a positive way. As we move forward with this event we will cover it in prayer and forward thinking, to make sure we are able to continue to have a tremendous impact on the students of our churches and helping them grow in Christ.
In Christ,
Brandon Estep
I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
Luke 15:7
This season has been a challenge for us, but the Lord is good and we are doing our very best!
THE MISSION
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
The mission of Teen Bible Quizzing is simple and yet so important – it is to get teens into the Word of God and the Word of God into our teens. Teen Bible quizzing is not the most popular of the ministries that the district offers, but it is equally as important.
We thank Eli Heisey, our Senior Rep. and High School Graduate!!
NEW WAYS OF BRANCHING OUT
We believe that Teen Bible Quizzing can be a strong ministry and that it can thrive and help change lives. However, we’ve reached a point where we’ve gotten a little stale in our publicizing of quizzing and encouraging teens to give it a try. We are asking the NYI leadership, as a team, would you help us to brainstorm ideas, to encourage our teens at meets and to bring new life into the ministry as a whole? We also ask that you as the council will please continue to pray for and encourage both the leadership (district and local) and the teens that we have.
We invite YOU to COME – Check out a quiz meet!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 2017-2018 SEASON: 1 & 2 Corinthians
Date / Location / Material / Date / Location / MaterialSeptember 8-9
Kick Off Quiz / Selinsgrove / 1 Corinthians 1-2 / March 10, 2018 / TBD / 1 & 2 Corinthians
October 8 / Seashore Community / 1 Corinthians 1-6 / April 7, 2018 / TBD / Eastern Field Practice #1
October 28 / Bel Air, MD
(CIT) / TBD / April 21, 2018 / TBD / Eastern Field Practice #2
December 9 / TBD / TBD / May 5, 2018 / TBD / Eastern Field Practice #3
January 13, 2018 / TBD / TBD / May 16-20* / Eastern Nazarene
College / Eastern Field Quiz
#efq18
February 10, 2018 / TBD / TBD / *Projected Dates of Eastern Field Quiz
Please note that our schedule is in process of change due to new churches hosting!
Philadelphia District at the Eastern Field Quiz in May
Junior Varsity A
Eric Delgado (Philadelphia First) – Top Junior Varsity Quizzer
Eric Ressler (Selinsgrove)
Matt Gomes (Lansdale)
Rebekah Pelkington (Toms River)
Junior Varsity B
Katie Whalen (Toms River)
Aaron Van Schoick (Toms River)
Mikaylah Mossman (Seashore Community)
Jeremiah Courtney (Selinsgrove)
Eyerusalem Dressler (Selinsgrove)
Varsity
Eli Heisey (Lansdale) – Top Quizzer 2016-2017
Hannah Van Schoick (Toms River)
Danny Brennan (Toms River)
FINANCES
We still charge $5 per student for lunch at every quiz meet and retain a receipt for any expenses to send to Tami so that each church can be reimbursed. We plan on spending the bulk of our budget ($1000) and the cash that we have from last year for the Eastern Field Quiz this May. We use this money for T-Shirts and transportation to and from ENC.
- Please continue to care about and encourage teen Bible quizzing. Ask your teens how quizzing is going. Take a few minutes to check out a quiz if there is one in your area. Follow us on the Philadelphia District NYI for details and pictures!
- Please continue to pray for this ministry
- That it will grow as God sees best
- For leadership as we seek God’s direction in our lives as well as with Teen Quizzing
- The hearts of teens – that they would desire to dive deeper into God’s word
- For the relationships/friendships built that will last for lifetimes
- That we do well in the competition aspect of TBQ.
- Most of all, that our teens will grow deeper in their faith, full of the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and that they will surrender their all to Him, stand firm and share the good news of salvation to the world around them.
Pamela Haglund and Matthew Brown
Back to School Rally 2016
Greetings,
The following is the report for the Back to School Rally.
This past years B2SR, was held on Friday, September 2nd 2016. The event was held at Camel Back Resort at their indoor water park area “Aquatopia.” We had in attendance 303 students, and 65 adults. With those numbers we had 26 churches represented. Our attendance was slightly down from previous years but this was slightly expected because of the transition to a new facility. The event brought in $10,610. But our overall price for the event was $12,000 so because of some lower numbers we were slightly over budget leaving us a deficit, 1,390. Overall the event was a huge success, Camelback as a organization given our group very high praises and were overjoyed in the hopes of us to return. I was able to secure our district a three-year contract, with camel back that we would return, and be granted the same $12,000 for the next three years, which is great!
Going forward the event will have a few changes that are going to be addressing.The first being the time of the event. We are going to continue to have event Labor Day weekend. This year it will fall on the 1st of September into the 2nd. What has changed due to our contract is we are expected to now arrive at 11pm instead of 10pm. We will still be ending at 5am. This shaves an hour of the trip, but should also allow us to have some more students attend, “Football/band students.”
I am also proposing that we a raise the price of the event by 5 dollars making it an even $40, this price raise will help us close the gap on the deficit that we had this past year and should encourage growth going forward. Good things are still to come! God Bless you all.
Submitted, Rev. Tim Golden
Refresh Retreat Report
This past year’s Refresh Retreat experienced a lot of changes. We moved its location from Fairview Village to Lansdale Immanuel and thus transitioned our work sites from Norristown to the greater Lansdale area. 90 students, and 21 adult leaders were able to attend and serve at 9 area locations ranging from retirement centers to food pantries. The cover charge for Refresh was $10, collected $900, spent $848.04 for material expenses and an additional $750 for speaker and worship band. Our thoughts for next year: signing up for projects ahead of time, donations for hot breakfast, inviting area youth groups to attend evening worship service. We look forward to continuing this event next year at the same location and timeframe of MLK weekend.
Young Adult Ministry Report
It is a great pleasure to serve the District as the YOUNG ADULT Pastor. I am excited about what the future holds for the Philadelphia District. It is my goal in 2017-18 to develop and train more Young Adult leaders. We are looking to reshape our vision for the coming year.
Scripture:
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together…but let us encourage one another...." ~Hebrews 10:24-25
Some of ourPurpose going forward will be:
- To bring together young adults between the ages of post-high school thru age 30 who have a common purpose in seeking a redemptive relationship with God.
- To come together in faith, fun, and fellowship.
- Creatively and completely involve Nazarene Young Adults on the Field and District Level.
- Create and Cultivate a meaningful Internship Program
- Support and Encourage - Youth In Missions and the many opportunities open to Young Adults
- Identify the Young Leaders and their call to ministry and help them develop inroads to that calling
- This will be a great year on the district and I anticipate a lot of new interactions. Thanks for the support and be looking for the launch of new events and initiatives. We will be updating and announcing our efforts through NYI.ORG
- See ya Soon!
- Pastor Jay Geistdorfer
Philadelphia District NYI Calendar
2017-2018
For event details & updates, check the district website at
2017
May 18-21Eastern Field Bible Quizzing @ ENC
July 2-7District NYI Teen Camp
For students who have completed 6th – 12th grades
Camp Joy El – Greencastle, PA
Student and Counselor applications available at
Cost: $290/student ($275 if registered before May 2,
$310 after May 16)
Director: Darin Parry,
September 1-2 District Back to School Rally
For students in grades 7-12
Aquatopia
Cost: $40/student
Coordinator: Tim Golden,
September 2Student Rep. Applications DUE
September 8-9Bible Quizzing Kickoff @ Selinsgrove
September 23NYI Gen. Council meeting @ New Holland
November 17-18District Festival of Life
For students in grades 7-12 @ Fairview Village Nazarene
Coordinator: Brandon Estep Email:
2018
January 14-15“Refresh Philly” 2018
Coordinator: Matt Brown
January 20NYI Council Meeting @ Lansdale
March 15-18Eastern Field Festival of Life @ ENC
May 25-28The Quest for Leadership @ ENC
Tentative 2017-18 NYI Bible Quizzing Dates
Contact: Matt Brown:
Sept. 8-9Kick Off QuizLocation Selinsgrove1 Corinthians 1-2
Oct. 8Location Seashore Community TBD
Nov. 3-4Location Bel Air, MD (CIT)TBD
Dec. 9Location TBDTBD
Jan 13, 2018Location TBDTBD
Feb 10 Location TBDTBD
March 10Location TBDTBD
April 7Location TBDTBD
April 21 Location TBDDistrict Practice #1
May 5Location TBDDistrict Practice #2
May 16-20 Eastern Nazarene College Eastern Field Quiz
#efq18
NYI Leadership Contact Information:
- Executive NYI Council
◦ DP of District Relations: Darin Parry (New Holland)
▪ Email:
▪ Church Phone: 717-355-7800
◦ DP of Pastoral Care: Brian Doherty (Oxford)
▪ Church Phone: 610-932-2584
▪ Email:
◦ DP of Communications: Trevor Oates (Birdsboro)
▪ Email:
▪ Cell Phone: 484-515-3989
◦ DP of MinistryTim Golden (Lancaster)
▪ E-mail:
▪ Cell Phone: 215-317-5656
◦ NYI Treasurer: Tami Murphy (New Holland)
▪ E-mail:
▪ Send NYI allocation payments to:
Tami Murphy
271 Buchanan Ct.
Downingtown, PA 19335
Home Phone: 610-873-1310Cell Phone: 484-716-7375
- NYC Coordinator: TBD
- District and Field FOL Coordinator: Brandon Estep (Fairview Village)
Email:
*** For Individual ministries see NYI Calendar
PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT NYI
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE APPLICATION
For the 2017-2018 NYI Year
Personal Information
Name: ______
Grade Completed (2016-2017 school year): ______Age: _____ Circle one: Male Female
E-mail: ______Phone: ______
Address: ______
City: ______State: ______Zip: ______
Church Information
Church: ______
Pastor: ______Youth Leader: ______
Church phone: ______
References
Please list two individuals that can be used as references:
1. Name: ______Relationship: ______
Phone: ______E-mail: ______
2. Name: ______Relationship: ______
Phone: ______E-mail: ______
Parental Consent
I understand that my son/daughter is applying to be a student representative to the Philadelphia District NYI Council. I understand the requirements and benefits of this position and I support my child’s decision to apply.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______
Student Commitment
I understand the commitment involved in applying to be a student representative to the Philadelphia District NYI Council. If appointed, I will attend all meetings and be prepared to give input re: activities, events, etc. As a student leader, I will strive to be a Christian example to my peers in all areas of my life.
Student Signature: ______Date: ______
Application Questions
Please answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper (preferably typed).
1. Share the story of your relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. How is God working in your life NOW?
3. How are you involved in ministry in your local church?
4. List all your other ministry involvement – community, district, etc.
5. Why do you want to be a student representative to the District NYI Council?