Soul Survivor Week A programme 2015 by Soul Survivor

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From Mike P Hello little ones and welcome to Soul Survivor 2015! We’re so excited to have five days together to hang out and meet with God. One thing we really want to focus on this summer is understanding God’s mission and how we can be a part of it. We’ll be exploring what the Bible has to say about mission, hearing from some people who are serving God in amazing ways, and we’ll make plenty of space to pray for one another, asking God to empower us through his Holy Spirit to make a difference in the world.

We can’t wait to have our first ever community bonfire on the evening of Day 4, and on Day 3 we’ll be pausing our seminars for the afternoon so we can have a giant foam party! There’s so much else going on that we haven’t got the space here to tell you everything but have a flick through the programme, listen up for announcements in the main meetings and check out the info points around the showground to make sure you don’t miss a thing!

We’ve also got loads of great seminars for you to choose from covering everything from finding our identity in God to handling anger and from dealing with divorce to being evangelists (without being weird), plus Bite Size is back with some brand new speakers if you’d like to pop in to a 15 minute teaching session.

We pray that you meet with God while you’re here at Soul Survivor and that you leave knowing more about his love for you and for others. Let’s be open to what God wants to do in us and through us. Have a brilliant time. Love Mike

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Intro Info

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Welcome 1 About us 3 Testimonies 4 Feedback 4 Safety 4 Main meetings 6 Worship 6 Teaching 7 Ministry 7 Communion 7 Outline of a day 8 Venues 9 Soul Action Café 10 Café Uno 10 Bandstand 11 Chat Room 12 Late Night Worship 12 Student Welcome 13 Sports 14 Skate 15 Soul Action Fun Run 15

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Celluloid 16 The ToolShed 18 Soul Survivor stand 18 Soul Survivor Café 18 Rewind 20 Pop up events 21 Foam party Bonfire night Kids work 22 Baby bathing Freetime Café Evening session Special needs Family films Child protection 23 Day planner 24 Day 1 25 Day 2 26 Day 3 28 Day 4 30 Day 5 32

Articles Seminar timetable 34 Who’s who? 37 Things you should know 40 Health & safety 43 The offering 45 Support Soul Survivor 46 The Bible in one year 47 Soul Action 48 SoulNet 50 Be on team 51 Soul61 52 Bible reading notes 54 Q&A 58 Being green 62 Prayer ministry 64 Events 68 Soul Survivor Merchandise 70 Shop 71 Keep in touch 72 Site rules 75

Still need some help to find the info you’re after? Check out the Index on page 76!

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It was a sunny evening in Somerset at a New Wine family event when Mike Pilavachi had an idea. How about creating an event that was just for teenagers and would give them an opportunity to get to know Jesus in a deeper way? His boss thought the idea was crazy but that it sounded a bit like God so he gave him a shot to get it off the ground and here we are 22 years later! From that first event that welcomed 1,896 teenagers we have now grown to the extent that we run five events each summer in Stafford, Scotland and Somerset that gather around 25,000 young people in total. This includes our Momentum event that provides teaching for students, 20s and 30s. Our team are based in Hertfordshire alongside our associated church Soul Survivor Watford and Soul61. We run events throughout the year both in Watford and around the country and everything we do is about meeting with Jesus and being equipped to live every area of our lives for him.

Main meetings Why do we focus so much on worship, teaching and ministry?

Q&A Find some answers to the questions we often get asked!

Upcoming events We have loads on throughout the year – come and join us.

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Resources Check out our Bible in One Year (page 47) and the new hoodies and goodies in our shop (page 70)

Still want more?! Read about our history, vision and values on our website under ‘About Us’.

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We’d love to hear your story! We find it really encouraging to know how you’ve been meeting with God and what he’s been doing in your life and we love to share your stories with others too. You can email testimonies@soulsurvivor.com, tweet using #soulsurvivor15 and/ or @SoulSurvivorGB, or write your testimony and drop it into the box on the stage. If you’d like us to keep it private, just let us know.

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CK FEEDBA Want to tell us what you loved about Soul Survivor this summer and what you think we could do better next year? Fill out our online questionnaire at the end of the week to give us your feedback and to be in with a chance of winning a USB with all the talks on from this week!

We want you to stay safe at Soul Survivor so please: Have your mobile on you at all times so you can be easily contacted

Stay with at least one other friend when you’re out and about at night

Let your youth leader know where you’re going

Don’t assume someone is safe just because they are at a Christian event

Put the Soul Survivor emergency number in your phone 0300 302 0330 and call it if you need to - please don’t phone emergency services yourself

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M A I N TIMES Day 1: 7pm Days 2-4: 11am & 7pm Day 5: 10am for Communion & 7pm LOCATION Main meeting venue One of our favourite things about all being together here at Soul Survivor is our main meetings that happen every morning and evening. These give us a fantastic opportunity to hang out with each other and focus on God, and they are made up of three core elements: worship, teaching and ministry. We always want to be open to what God wants to do – if we feel like God wants us to pray for people right in the middle of worship we want to be obedient to that and go for it. It means our meetings aren’t always slick but we’d rather follow what God wants us to do than have everything be neat and tidy!

WOR S H I P Jesus said that the greatest commandment is to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37). Singing songs of worship, telling God how much we love him, is part of our response to this. When we focus on God he meets with us, changes us and empowers us, but this is a wonderful by-product as worship is to God, for God and about God. We also recognise that worship is about the whole of our lives and singing together is just one expression of worship.

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The Bible is amazing! It has loads of things to tell us about who God is, how he feels about us and how he wants us to live, as well as telling lots of incredible stories of how he’s led his people through all sorts of crazy adventures. Understanding the Bible is foundational to getting to know God better but loads of people miss out on it as they think it will be boring or too hard to understand. Each day in our meetings we’ll be looking at different parts of the Bible and exploring what it has to say about us living God’s way today. We also have a Bible in One Year blog online that has two videos uploaded every day to help us as we journey through the Bible. Check out page 47 for more info.

We make plenty of space in our meetings to pray for one another in the power of the Holy Spirit. As Christians the Holy Spirit is always living in us but during these ministry times we like to make space for him to empower and equip us to do God’s will, to heal us physically and/or emotionally, and to draw us into a deeper understanding of who God is.

NION COMMU Day 5: 10am On our last morning we like to celebrate all that God has done by taking Communion together. We share some of the stories of what has happened during the week (you can tell us yours via the testimony box on stage) and reflect on Jesus’ death and resurrection. We also make space to worship God and pray for one another.

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of a day 0 8 : 3 0 Wake up, it’s a beautiful morning (hopefully). If you’ve not already been woken up by your fellow campers, now is a good time to think about getting up and grabbing some breakfast to kick start your day.

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It’s time for the first main meeting of the day. All of our other venues close so that we can gather together to spend time worshipping God, hearing from his word and praying for each other.

Youth leaders: we love you. And because we love you, we think it’s only right to provide you with coffee at the start of your day. Point your young people in the direction of the cereal and pop along to the SoulNet breakfast starting at 9.30am in Café Uno this morning to grab a free croissant and coffee!

Let the seminars begin! Have a look through the planner to see what’s on offer this morning, grab your Bible, notebook and pen and head off to whichever seminar catches your eye.

1 9 : 0 0 Time for another main meeting! We’ll have more worship, teaching and ministry tonight so come and join us at 7pm.

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Head back to your campsite to grab some dinner with your friends and chat about your day.

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The world* is your oyster this afternoon! You can grab a hot drink and a slice of cake in one of the cafés, have a kick-about or browse the ToolShed for some bargains. There are also three seminar sessions (2pm, 3.15pm and 4.30pm) so have a flick through the planner and see what grabs you! *well, the showground…

Party time! Our venues are now open again… Hooray! Have a boogie in Café Uno, shoot some hoops in the Sports venue, watch a movie in Celluloid or have a browse of the ToolShed. All of the cafés are ready to serve you the finest hot chocolate mountains in the land!

2 3 : 3 0 In the famous words of the Von Trapp family, so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, good night! Our venues are shut now so that we can all get a good night’s kip, ready for another epic day tomorrow.

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V E N U E S

V E N U E S Sitting in an empty field all day long could get kinda boring, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve created a whole host of venues for you to enjoy. Whether you want to have a chat over a cup of tea or kick a football around, play cards or get your skate on, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun for everyone!

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Fighting injustice doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always have to be strenuous â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can start by making small, everyday decisions like buying Fairtrade goods to ensure that all involved get treated fairly for their hard work. Everything sold in the Soul Action CafĂŠ is Fairtrade so why not grab some mates and enjoy a Fairtrade chocolate muffin knowing that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making a positive difference? The cafĂŠ team would love to chat to you more about the everyday things you can do to help bring freedom to others and this is a great place to find out a bit more about the Different Shoes campaign. Plus thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giant Jengaâ&#x20AC;Ś need we say more?!

Up for a boogie? As well as hosting some of our seminars during the day, this venue comes alive with some of the best live music in town each evening. Our house band, The Josh Betteridge Trio will be playing a variety of tuuuuunes for you to get your dance on to. Or if you just fancy a yummy hot chocolate mountain and a slice of red velvet fudge cake, come and enjoy all that CafĂŠ Uno has to offer with its funky pop-art dĂŠcor.

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THE JOSH BETTERIDGE TRIO This week we have the brilliant Josh Betteridge Trio here to entertain and get us dancing! These three friends come from Southampton and love playing a lively mix of classic covers as well as brand new tracks perfect to get your feet moving. Find out more about them at: www.facebook.com/joshbetteridgemusic

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TIMES Days 2-5: 2-4pm

Fed up of singing in the shower? Ready to share your musical talent with the world? Well, now is your time to shine! Head on over to the Bandstand each afternoon and take part in our very own open mic sesh. Find one of the Bandstand hosts and they will let you know what time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be on to dazzle the crowds.

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CHAT ROOM TIMES Day 1: 9.30pm - 11pm, Days 2-5: 1pm - 5pm and 9.30pm - 11pm Sometimes you just need a chat with someone and that is the sole purpose of our Chat Room! We’ve found a bunch of the loveliest, wisest people we know who are waiting to have a natter with you about anything – no subject is off limits and no question is too big or too small. So if there’s a difficult situation going on back home or you’ve got some questions about something God has brought up during the main meetings or seminars, just drop in – the team would love to meet you and pray with you!

IP WORSH TIMES Days 1-5: 10.30pm - 11.30pm Want to keep worshipping God, after the main meeting? Hop on over to Late Night Worship. One of the Soul Survivor team will be leading worship each evening in a more stripped-back, acoustic style so come and sing your heart out to God before you head to bed.

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TIME Day 3, 2pm LOCATION Café Uno Heading off to uni is a big deal and we want to give you a great send off so we’re gathering all the students-to-be in one place. It’s a great opportunity to hear from a couple of organisations who are focussed on supporting students and hopefully even bump into some people heading off to the same university as you. You’ll get some top tips for thriving as a student and maybe even the secret formula for how to make the perfect beans on toast. We’ll also make some space to pray with one another before stepping into the adventure that is university. You might also like to check out Freddie Pimm's seminar on Day 2 at 9.30am called The university challenge.

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V E N U E S TIMES Day 1: 9.30pm-11.30pm Days 2-5: 1.00pm-6.00pm, 9.30pm-11.30pm

ULTIMATE FRISBEE Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s something much more fun - it’s a frisbee! Come and get involved in this fast and furious game.

Five-A-Side Football Tournament If you’re the next Lionel Messi and can bend it better than Beckham, the five-a-side footie tournament might be just what you’re looking for. Grab four mates and head on over to Sports on night 1 to get involved. If you’re not interested in actually playing football but you’ve got a loud voice, come along and cheer on the teams!

Panna Cage Football Tournament Three minutes. Two teams. One ball. See if you can get in a cheeky nut-meg!

Basketball Tournament Slam dunk the funk, or just shoot normally! Grab your mates and join the basketball tournament.

Free Running Did you ever play that game when you were a kid where you had to get across the room without touching the floor because the floor was lava, or shark-infested water? No? Just us?! Well we want to share the fun with you so we’ve invited our friends at Scripture Union back to provide a space for you to try a more grown-up version of that amazing game: free running! Come along to the sports venue and give it a try.

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TIME: Day 4, 5:15pm for warm up, 5.30pm start LOCATION: Grandstand TIMES: Day 1: 9.30pm-11.15pm (Open session) Days 2-5: 8.30am-9.30am (Beginners session), 1pm-6.30pm (Open session), 9.30pm-11.15pm (Open session) Day 5: 5pm-6.30pm (Competition time) Want to learn what an ollie is or already a pro at a double kickflip? Either way you’re welcome down at Skate! We’ve got the ramps, just bring your board, scooter or roller blades and come and join the fun.

This does exactly what it says on the tin: you raise money to support the work of Soul Action whilst running around the campsite having the time of your life! You can dress up if you like but there are no rules about ACTUALLY having to run if that isn’t your cup of tea – you could walk, hop, skip, roly-poly or cartwheel the 3K. Grab your sponsorship form and running number from the Soul Action stand in the ToolShed, get your friends and your youth leader to sponsor you and start warming up!

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C E L L U L O I D TIMES Days 1-5: 10pm We’re showing some great new films for you to enjoy in Celluloid this week and we’ll also be selling flavoured popcorn, chocolate treat bags and drinks. Read on to see the selection of films on offer.

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Guardians Of The Galaxy (12) Having been abducted by aliens as a child Peter Quill becomes a scavenger for hire, eventually stealing a coveted orb. He finds himself the target of a villain known as Ronan the Accuser who knows the orb’s true power, and Peter must form an uneasy alliance with some fellow criminals in order to save the universe.

The Maze Runner (12) Thomas wakes up to find himself in the Glade surrounded by a huge wall and he, like the other boys there, doesn’t know who he is, where he is or how he got there. Every day while the wall is open, runners from the camp head into the maze to look for a way out, risking everything and braving the monstrous Grievers in a bid to find their freedom.

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The Fault In Our Stars (12) A teenage cancer support group doesn’t sound like the most romantic setting and yet that’s exactly where Hazel and Gus begin their unforgettable love story. If you’re one of the few who haven’t read the book/seen the film, The Fault in Our Stars is smart, funny, wise and heartbreaking, asking the big questions about life and providing an entertaining, must-see movie.

What We Did On Our Holiday (12) Family holidays to see your relatives are fun right? Well they are until your mum and dad are getting divorced and there are so many lies to remember that it’s hard to keep track of them all. But at least Jess, Mickie and Lottie can have an adventure with their grandad… only that might lead them to a run in with the police and find them at the centre of a media storm.

Big Hero 6 (U) In this comedy-adventure robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, his brother Tadashi, and their friends must join with plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax to solve the mystery of a dangerous plot that is unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo. This brilliantly animated film is energetic and action-packed but still manages to deliver an emotional punch.

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V E N U E S TIMES Day 1: 9.30pm-11.30pm Days 2-5: 1.00pm-5.30pm, 9.30pm-11.30pm

Stand

We know the saying goes that there’s an elephant in the room, but that would just be impractical in the middle of the ToolShed so we put a big Soul Survivor stand in there instead. It’s jam-packed full of books, CDs and DVDs that we think will really support you in your walk with Jesus, as well as some snazzy new Soul Survivor goodies to check out. We have some mega friendly team members who would love to help with any recommendations, or just have a chat, so come along and say hi! This area is also home to the Soul Action stand where you can find out more about the Different Shoes campaign and the Soul61 stand for anyone interested in spending a gap year with us in Watford learning about leadership.

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The ToolShed is THE place to be. It’s full to the brim with charities and organisations that are ready to chat to you (and maybe give you free sweets if you’re really nice to them). A lot of them have gap year opportunities that you can get involved with and resources to help you in your faith. There is also a café in the ToolShed so sit back and enjoy a cuppa.

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Check us out – we’ve got our own camping-themed café and it’s is the perfect spot to have a little sit down amongst the hustle and bustle of the ToolShed! Our team are ready and waiting to dish you up a slice of rocky road cheesecake and and have been in intense (in-tents, geddit?!) training to perfect the art of the mighty hot chocolate mountain. What are you waiting for?

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Here are a couple of things we’d like you to know about the ToolShed, that we’re pretty serious about:

All the stands and organisations are here to equip you in your relationship with Jesus. That means none of them should be getting upset if you don’t agree with their theological angle on things. If you feel like you’ve been accosted by an over-zealous exhibitor, then pop into Info and let one of our team know.

Most of the items that are sold in the ToolShed are either resources or a way of generating money to support the work of a charitable trust. We know lots of you like having a browse but the absolute last thing we want is for anyone to feel pressured to spend any cash. We’re not trying to make money out of you.

3 From time to time Mike, Ali or Andy might mention a book, CD or DVD on mainstage. Just so you know, there are no marketing deals going on – if they say they like it and think you will too, then they mean they like it and think you will too (not that someone is paying them to say it’s brilliant).

Basically what this boils down to is the fact we like you, we think you’re pretty special, and we don’t want you to feel like you’re having lots of stuff pushed at you. We want you to be able to relax and have a good time at Soul Survivor.

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⏪ TIMES Days 1-5: 9.30pm-11.30pm LOCATION Rewind

Guess who’s back, back again…! Rewind made its debut last summer and went down a storm so we’re excited that it’s back for more. There's a bunch of stuff going on throughout the week so grab your mates and your dancing shoes and get ready for the time of your life!

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Day 1 We loved the UV party so much last year that we couldn’t wait to do it all again but this time bigger and better than ever! We’ve got some UV paint awaiting you so grab your glow sticks and get ready to party. Our resident DJ will be playing some tunes for you to dance to all night long (and by all night long, we mean until Rewind closes at 11.30pm).

Day 2 What’s quiet on the outside but loud on the inside? A silent disco! Our neighbours will be really happy tonight as we will be making practically no noise as we dance the night away. Two DJs will be battling to win you over so make sure you tweet and Instagram using the #soulsurvivor15 the tunes that you're loving. Head over from 9.30pm, grab the special headphones on your way into Rewind and flick between the two channels to choose your tune of choice.

Meet Jesse, our DJ this week. He’s been slaying dancefloors across the UK for many moons with a trademark combo of brand new and old fashioned dance music. Having shared a stage with Zane Lowe, Hot Chip, DJ Yoda, Toddla T, Benga, Norman Jay, and many others, his ability to make a room move and smile at the same time has won him many fans.

Days 3 and 4 Some of the freshest tunes, biggest beats and crowd pleasing anthems to get you on the dancefloor. Hosted by our very own Rewind resident DJ, Jesse Baines.

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Day 5 A Christmas party in July is an opportunity too good to miss, especially when we’re all dressed up in our nativity fancy dress! Rewind will be transformed into a winter wonderland and Jesse will be playing some sweet Christmas tunes ready for us to boogie.

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TIMES Day 3, 4pm LOCATION Showring Get ready for the party of the summer! We’ve got some giant foam canons and an awesome DJ; all that’s missing is thousands of you lovely lot. We’re pausing all our seminars so we can all get together for one big foam party! A couple of things to note: the foam won’t stain so you don’t need to worry about damaging your clothes but please DON’T wear white as it will become see-through and please don’t come in a bikini or swimming costume. Thanks!

BONF I RE TIME Day 4, 9.30pm LOCATION Next to Blue 6 Adele wanted to set fire to the rain, but that seems kinda silly so we’re just going to stick to setting fire to the big pile of wood we’ve collected. Join us tonight for a HUUUUUUGE community bonfire in the field next to Blue 6, as well as several smaller ones dotted around so that you can make S’mores and have a singsong whilst keeping warm! Bring a blanket and snacks for some fireside fun.

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REGIST TIMES Registration: Day 1, 4.30pm-6.30pm Days 2-4: 11am - 1pm Day 5: 10am-12pm Days 1-5: 7pm-9pm (Refreshers only) GROUPS Jelly Tots (0-4s) Refreshers (5-11s) We agree with Whitney – children ARE the future! If you brought along some little ones with you, we can’t wait to get to know them over the next five days. We’ve split our kids work into two groups so that we can provide each group with age-appropriate worship, teaching and prayer. Plus there will be a whole load of fun & games and arts & crafts thrown in to keep them happily occupied while you head over to the main meeting each morning.

REGISTRATION FOR THE WEEK Although you should have already received event wristbands for your children along with your own (and if you haven’t, you will need to pop to Info!), your children still need to be registered with the kids team leaders on arrival day. This is to collect security information from you, and to ensure we have the correct ratio of team members to children. Please make your way to your child’s group venue between 4.30pm and 6.30pm on Day 1. You will need to complete a registration form – more will be available in the venue if you have lost yours!

SESSION REGISTRATION When you drop your child off at each session, you’ll be given a contact card that you will need to bring with you in order to collect them later. It is strictly enforced that children under 10 can’t be picked up without the correct card. Children aged 10 and 11 can leave unaccompanied if you let the team leader know in advance.

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If you’ve got a baby with you we salute your intrepid camping skills and we’d love to help you out. We have baby baths ready and waiting for you to bathe your nippers each evening between 5pm and 6.45pm. We’ll provide the tubs and warm water, you bring the towels and toiletries. Oh, and your baby.

This year we’ve added in an extra session in the evening so that you lovely parents can get along to the main meeting if you’d like to. This is open to Refreshers only and will run from 7-9.30pm each evening, giving you an opportunity to stay and pray, worship and/or receive ministry, but please keep an eye on the time and pick your child up promptly.

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We’ll be showing a different family-friendly film each evening for the little - and the not so little - ones to enjoy before bed. Please note that this session is unsupervised so there must be at least one adult to every four children. Day 1: The Nut Job (U) Day 2: Rio 2 (U) Day 3: Penguins of Madagascar (U) Day 4: Paddington (PG) Day 5: Annie (PG)

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TIMES: 6am-8.30am and 3pm-5pm LOCATION: Jelly Tots venue Early morning and each afternoon, the Jelly Tots venue will be open for you and your kiddies to hang out in for a couple of hours. There will be loads of toys, games and colouringin available for the children to play with, while you sit down and enjoy a nice cuppa. Please note that this session is unsupervised so you must remain with your children at all times.

TIMES: 7pm LOCATION: Celluloid

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We want to make sure every child has a great week with us, so if they have special requirements please let their team leader know when you register on Day 1 so that we can do all that we can to make them feel right at home.

All of the lovely team here that have given up their week to look after your little ones have had a DBS check and received appropriate welfare training. Child protection procedures are in place to ensure a safe environment for everyone. If you have any concerns, just pop into Info and ask to speak to our kids coordinator.

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P L A N N E R D A Y

As well as our main meetings we’ve got loads of seminars to help us explore what it means to live out our faith in every area of our lives.

These are 45 minute sessions on a whole variety of topics and most seminars will make space for a cheeky Q&A sesh at the end so that you can ask any burning questions you have. We’re also hosting the Bite Size stream that feature two shorter talks from some brand new speakers that we’d love to introduce you to. The following pages have some handy day planners to help you work out where you want to be and when – and they include info on what else is happening each day and evening.

If there are two seminars on at the same time that you like the sound of, have no fear, the internet is here! After the summer we put all of the talks up on our online shop for you to purchase for the bargain price of £1 each. You can also buy a USB with audio of all of the talks from the week, (including all of the seminars and main meeting talks). This normally costs £30 but since you’re super cool and bought a programme, you’ll find we’ve tucked a voucher on the back page for £5 off when you grab it from the Soul Survivor stand in the ToolShed.

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WHAT’S GOING ON

Tonight?

7.00pm: See you in the main meeting venue, ready for our first session together! (Talk code: 15A101)

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Welcome, welcome, we’re so glad you could join us! We’ve got our first main meeting together at 7pm tonight so once you’ve set up your tent and grabbed some dinner, head on down to the main meeting for an evening of worship, teaching and ministry… plus some terrible jokes from Mike! (Talk code: 15A101)

9.30pm: All of the venues are now open – hoorah! Come and test out our baristas’ hot chocolate mountain making skills. The UV Party is back and better than ever! Head to Rewind to get involved. The Chat Room is open if you need someone to talk to about… anything! Time to have a browse in the ToolShed and come and say hello to our team at the Soul Survivor Café. 10.00pm: Tonight’s screening in Celluloid is Guardians of the Galaxy. 10.30pm: Come and spend some more time worshipping in the Late Night Worship venue.

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O W T Y A D 9.30-10.15AM

2-2.45PM

SOULNET BREAKFAST: YOUTH MINISTRY AND YOUR DEVELOPING CHARACTER Martin Saunders and Chris Curtis The most important qualification for leadership isn’t skills or passion, but character. So how much time do we really invest in who we are? This session is full of applicable ideas on how we can become leaders who look a little more like Jesus, and are then more qualified to ask the same of young people. Café Uno, 15A001

BELOVED: BE FULL, BE FREE, BE FIERCE! Rachel Gardner This is one for the girls as Rachel looks at what holds us back from living in the freedom and confidence God wants for us. It will cover friendships, self-esteem, fashion, aspirations, sexuality, love and fear, so come prepared to take off your masks and uncover your big, bold and beautiful belovedness! Celluloid, 15A005

PRAYER MINISTRY 101 Ali Martin Want to find out more about praying for people and seeing God meet with them in amazing ways? Come along to get the low down on prayer ministry, what you might expect to see happen in the main meetings and how you can be a part of seeing God meet with people. Celluloid, 15A002

THE UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE: HOW TO GROW UP IN OUR FAITH Freddie Pimm University can be an incredibly difficult environment for a Christian to survive in with up to 70% dropping out of church by the end of their first year. But it can be an amazing opportunity too so come and explore how we can grow and thrive in our faith rather than just aiming to survive. Rewind, 15A003

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP FROM NEHEMIAH Mike Pilavachi Nehemiah gives us a fantastic understanding of biblical leadership. Come and find out why it was a good thing that he wept, mourned and fasted over a broken wall; and the importance of being able to communicate a clear vision, purpose and plan. Rewind, 15A006

WORSHIP AS GOD INTENDED David Westlake In the book of Amos God says, “I’ve had all I can take of your noisy egomusic… Do you know what I want? I want justice—oceans of it.” So how do we make sure our worship isn’t just ‘noisy ego-music’ but that we worship God as he wants us to? Soul Action Café, 15A004

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FOUR GOSPELS, ONE JESUS Andy Croft Jesus is so impressive that one Gospel wouldn’t be enough to describe him. Come and discover the different approaches Matthew, Mark, Luke and John take to tell us more about the one amazing Jesus. Warning: you may well have your mind blown! Rewind, 15A008

3.15-3.30PM SHARING YOUR FAITH Bethany Lucas How do we share our faith with friends who think Christianity is outdated and has nothing to offer? Refreshers, 15A009

AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY Luke Hamblett What does it look like to live in community in the way that God intended? How can we play our part in being that community? Refreshers, 15A010

4.30-5.15PM DIVORCE SUCKS! Jemma Phillipson Family set-ups are changing and many of us are having to deal with the break-up of our parents. How does this affect us? Where is God in the midst of it all? And how can we support our parents? Drawing on personal experience Jemma will aim to answer these questions and point towards the redeeming power of God’s love. Celluloid, 15A011 HOLINESS, HUNGER AND HANGING OUT AT JESUS' TABLE Chris Lane Jesus got into trouble for eating with the wrong types of people, and redefined the idea of what holiness was. Chris has spent the last year studying what happens when we eat at Jesus' table; come along and hear some of his reflections. Refreshers, 15A012 IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR Rachel & Jason Gardner Every single one of us has been adopted by God and if we can grasp our place in God’s family it will revolutionise our sense of identity and transform the way we live our lives as Christians! Rewind, 15A013

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HATERS GONNA HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE Open Doors Life seems to be getting worse for many Christians around the world with horrendous stories from Iraq, Syria and Nigeria frequently in the news. What on earth is God doing? Much more than we could imagine! Come and hear amazing testimonies, be inspired by the incredible faith of our persecuted family and learn why we can’t just shake it off. Celluloid, 15A007

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3.15-4PM

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Today?

11.00am: It’s our first morning meeting together! (Talk code: 15A102) From 1.00pm: The showground is yours to explore! All of the cafés are open for you to grab a slice of cake, you can check out the books and CDs in the ToolShed or head on over to the Sports venue for a game of football or basketball.

WHAT’S GOING ON

Tonight?

7.00pm: Join Mike, Ali and Andy for our second evening meeting together. (Talk code: 15A103) From 9.30pm: Head over to Rewind to take part in our first ever silent disco! Café Uno is open for business – join us for a boogie! 10.00pm: Fancy a movie? The Maze Runner is on in Celluloid. 10.30pm: Late Night Worship is open with a stripped back, acoustic vibe.

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R H T Y A D 9.30-10.15AM SOULNET BREAKFAST: YOUTH MINISTRY AND YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD Martin Saunders and Chris Curtis We can only lead young people out of the strength of our own relationship with God. This session provides practical ideas for developing a deepening relationship with God in the busyness of investing in others, and explores how we can put our own spiritual formation back to the top of the agenda. Café Uno, 15A014 THE SELFISH GOSPEL: A FLAW IN THE MODERN CHURCH Freddie Pimm Lacking in passion and commitment, self-obsessed and self-absorbed. Is this a picture of our culture or the modern church? Freddie will look at the problem of our selfish culture, explore what we can do about it and think about what might happen if we were able to live selflessly and transform our culture. Celluloid, 15A015

STUMBLING BLOCKS Gavin Calver What holds you back from following Jesus? Pain and suffering, broken dreams, problems with the Church? Gavin will look at how we can conquer these issues and keep growing in our faith despite our struggles. Rewind, 15A016

2-2.45PM STUDENT WELCOME If you’re a student or you’re off to uni in September, pop along to the Student Welcome in Cafe Uno. Café Uno

I’M NOT COPING Sarah Davis & Erin Docherty Life can be tough for all of us but some of us have days, weeks and months where it feels like we really can't cope. We’ll be looking at what causes those feelings, self-harm, self-esteem, low moods and suicidal thoughts; as well as exploring some positive and practical ideas to help us cope and to discover how we can find God in the midst of our pain. Refreshers, 15A018 LESSONS I’M LEARNING ABOUT WALKING WITH JESUS Andy Croft Andy will share some of the things God has been teaching him over the last year about leadership, prayer, Bible reading and what he’s learnt through his struggles. Come along for some practical tips to help you follow God. Rewind, 15A019

HOW TO BE AN EVANGELIST (WITHOUT BEING WEIRD) Claire Cooke Telling your friends about Jesus doesn't mean you have to be odd! As we grow in our love and trust of God, and in the fruits of the Spirit, we will gain the courage to be our true selves who reflect God to those around us. Celluloid, 15A017

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Today?

11.00am: It’s that time again - race you to the main meeting venue! (Talk code: 15A104)

3.15-4PM IT'S THE TIME OF THE CHURCH Tich Smith The world is in a mess with lives destroyed by war, disease, abuse, trafficking and starvation. What's the solution to this dismal picture? Jesus! It's time for the church to hear God's heartbeat for the widow, the orphan, the destitute and the poor; to share the good news and to impact the world in Jesus' name. Celluloid, 15A020

MAKING THE MOST OF THE BIBLE Gavin Calver How can we get more from the Word of God? How might we read it more effectively and understand it better when it can seem so complicated? How can the Bible have a massive impact on our everyday lives? Rewind, 15A021

From 1.00pm: The ToolShed is open for you to have a browse of some helpful resources and meet some lovely organisations. 4.00pm: Two words: Foam. Party. Grab your mates and head over to the showring to get involved! Are the other venues will be closed so we can all join in together.

WHAT’S GOING ON

Tonight?

4.30-5.15PM We’re not having any seminars at this time because we’ll all be at the massive foam party instead – hurray!

7.00pm: Make your way down to the main meeting! (Talk code: 15A105) From 9.30pm: We declare all of the venues…. OPEN! Grab a bev, have a mooch around the ToolShed, get your dancing shoes on in Café Uno or shoot some hoops in the Sports venue! 10.00pm: Tonight’s film in Celluloid is The Fault in Our Stars. The Chat Room is open! 10.30pm: Want to keep worshipping? Head to Late Night Worship!

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U O F Y A D 9.30-10.15AM

2-2.45PM

SOULNET BREAKFAST Q&A WITH MIKE Our SoulNet hosts, Martin and Chris will be grilling Mike on youth ministry, character and developing a deep relationship with God. Café Uno, 15A022

MY GUINEA PIG DOES ALGEBRA Bob Wallington That’s plain ridiculous! And so is the idea that when you get home from Soul Survivor your walk with Jesus could get even more exciting right? Wrong! Come and find out how to use this week as a launch pad for an incredible adventure with Jesus. It isn’t ridiculous - it’s possible! (Guinea pigs and algebra questions not welcome.) Celluloid, 15A025

BREATHE IN LIFE Taryn Freeland In the Bible we read how the Spirit of God breathed life into a valley of dry bones. Many of us have parts of us that look and feel like those lifeless bones so we'll discuss how the Holy Spirit can bring healing, freedom and life into those places where we're living without hope. Celluloid, 15A023 GOD IS NOT A JELLY BABY Andy Croft What is God made of? How is he like us and how is he different? Why does he even exist? Thinking about God can cause us to love him more but it can also cause our brains to melt… Come along and try it. (Jelly Babies not included.) Rewind, 15A024

YOU’RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Joan Smith Want to change the world for Jesus? The time is now! God has already given you gifts and talents to use and he’s looking for those who will swim against the tide and be givers in a world of takers. Come and imagine what God can do through you! Refreshers, 15A026 MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS Mark Ritchie We need to be mindful of what’s going on in our heads, so how can we make good choices when it comes to our thought life? Mark will unpack this huge subject and see what we can do to become more like Christ in our minds. Rewind, 15A027

SIZE 3.15-3.30PM GOD WORKS ALL THINGS FOR OUR GOOD Hannah Shioleftou We all have struggles and life isn't easy just because we're Christians. It might sound strange but that's not always a bad thing! Hannah will share her story, including her own experiences of mental health issues, to encourage us that God is with us in our struggles and can use even painful situations for our good. Refreshers, 15A028

3.40-3.55PM STAYING CLOSE TO GOD IN THE TOUGH TIMES Joe Cook How do we face obstacles and deal with setbacks without losing our faith? Joe will be taking a look at some of the characters in the Bible who faced tough seasons yet sought God in the midst of it all. Refreshers, 15A029

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Today?

11.00am: Rise and shine, it’s main meeting time. (Talk code: 15A106)

3.15-4PM

4.30-5.15PM

THEY'RE NOT COPING Sarah Davis & Erin Docherty How can you support someone who is struggling with self-harm and low self-esteem, low moods or is thinking about suicide? We’ll look at where some of those feelings come from and how we can make a positive difference in the lives of those who aren’t coping. Celluloid, 15A030

SPIRITUAL ADVENTURER Mark Ritchie Want to live a life with stories to tell of great faith, miracles, and walking on water moments? Come and explore what a faith adventure could look like. Celluloid, 15A032

LIVING IN THE LIGHT Taryn Freeland Jesus said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ Many of us carry hurts from the past that still affect us today so in this seminar we’ll look at how we can allow Jesus’ light to bring us healing and wholeness. Rewind, 15A031

EVERYONE CAN DO THIS! Phil Knox and Grace Tween Our friends at HOPE have a new tool to equip and empower us to share our faith called Chatterbox. Come along and be inspired! Refreshers, 15A033 THE MISSION OF GOD Chris Lane God is on a mission and he wants us to join in! Chris will take us on a whistle-stop tour of God’s mission through all 66 books in the Bible all in less than 45 minutes! Rewind, 15A034

From 1.00pm: All the venues are now open for you to enjoy! 2.00pm: Dazzle the crowds with your musical talent at the Bandstand – chat to one of the hosts to get involved.

WHAT’S GOING ON

Tonight?

7.00pm: Quick, the main meeting is starting! Head over and join Mike, Ali and Andy for some worship, teaching and ministry. (Talk code: 15A107) From 9.30pm: It’s bonfire night! Grab your mates, a blanket and some marshmallows and we’ll see on Blue 6. 10.00pm: We’ll be pressing play on What We Did On Our Holiday at 10pm in Celluloid – don’t miss it!

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Week AE

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DAY FIV 9.30-10.15AM There won’t be any seminars this morning so that we can all take Communion together at 10am.

2-2.45PM WHEN LIFE DOESN’T GO TO PLAN Patrick Regan What do you do when the things you’ve hoped and longed for aren’t happening? How do you find God when life is painful? Come and be inspired about how to keep going in the face of disappointment, and learn how to dream again. Celluloid, 15A035

SIZE HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD David Westlake It’s easy to say ‘you can change the world’ but what does it really look like to do it? How can we get handson and help people who are living in poverty? Come and hear people’s frontline experience, share your own stories, and explore how we can respond to God’s call to transform a broken world. Soul Action Café, 15A037

HELP! I’VE JUST BECOME A CHRISTIAN… Andy Croft If you’ve become a Christian this year at Soul Survivor this is the seminar for you! It’s a beginner’s guide to relationship with God, what makes a happy Christian and how to give everything to the adventure you’ve just begun… Rewind, 15A036

3.15-3.30PM THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE FAITH Madeleine Herbert Looking at the book of Jude, Madeleine will be helping us explore how we can go deeper in our friendships and make a real difference in peoples’ lives with God's help. Refreshers, 15A038

3.40-3.55PM DEALING WITH TOUGH QUESTIONS Alex Keith Have you got friends who really question your faith? Come and take a look at how we can communicate Jesus to those who are sometimes the hardest to talk to. Refreshers, 15A039

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3.15-4PM WHY CAN’T I HEAR YOU? Fiona Green Ever feel like God seems to speak to everyone but you? This is a seminar for people who want to hear from God but don’t really get the whole ‘God told me’ thing. Expect to leave encouraged! Celluloid, 15A040 NAME-DROPPING JESUS Miriam Swaffield If Jesus is our friend and we think that knowing him is good news, why is it so hard to chat about him with our mates? This will be an honest and practical look at how we can share our faith in a normal, natural and fun way with time for your questions on evangelism too! Celluloid, 15A041 MY MUSLIM NEIGHBOUR Sarah Branson What does God’s kingdom coming to earth look like in a community of people from a crazy array of different places, faiths and backgrounds? Come and hear reallife stories from Sarah’s experience of living and working in a diverse inner-city London borough affected by issues of poverty, fear and misunderstanding, and to explore how you can reach those who come from a different background to you. Rewind, 15A042

most challenging words of the Bible uttered by prophets, kings, shepherds, fishermen, and God himself. Bring a cushion for your kicked butt. Celluloid, 15A043 YOU WON’T LIKE ME WHEN I’M ANGRY Patrick Regan Anger can be a bit of a taboo subject yet many of us struggle with painful circumstances in our lives that have left us with unresolved anger towards God, ourselves and others. Patrick will explore how we can process those emotions in a healthy way (without turning into The Hulk), let go of our guilt over not being ‘sorted’ and find God’s love and grace in the midst of our pain. Refreshers, 15A044 CAN I LOVE MY TEENS AND LOVE JESUS? Miriam Swaffield Will you have to lose your friends if you want to be bold and honest about your faith? Is there a way to be at the parties but shine differently? Are we missing out or could following Jesus be the best adventure of all? Come with your questions and stories and let's explore how we can confidently enjoy being a Christian. Rewind, 15A045

Today?

10.00am: We’re starting the main meeting early today so we can take Communion together. (Talk code: 15A108) From 1.00pm: It’s the last afternoon so make the most of

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WHEN THE BIBLE KICKS YOUR BUTT! Bob Wallington Ever read something in the Bible and been so challenged by it that it felt like you just had your butt kicked?! This seminar is going to open up some of the

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all of the venues. Have one final game of Ultimate Frisbee, chill out in Café Uno or pop to a seminar.

WHAT’S GOING ON

Tonight?

7.00pm: It’s our last meeting… BOOOOOO. Put on your fancy dress and head to the main meeting venue, ready to celebrate all that God has done this week! (Talk code: 15A109) From 9.30pm: It’s your last chance to grab some snazzy Soul Survivor merchandise in the ToolShed. Have a final boogie in Café Uno or grab a scrummy hot chocolate mountain from one of the cafés. 10.00pm: Big Hero 6 is showing in Celluloid tonight – don’t forget the popcorn! The Chat Room is open for one last session so if you need to talk to someone about anything that has come up this week or you’re worried about heading home, just pop in for a chat. 10.30pm: Finish your week by worshipping God at Late Night Worship.

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9.30 am

Rewind

SoulNet Breakfast: Youth ministry and your developing character Martin Saunders and Chris Curtis

Prayer ministry 101 Ali Martin

The university challenge: How to grow up in our faith Freddie Pimm Lessons in leadership from Nehemiah Mike Pilavachi

Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate Open Doors

Bite size

Four gospels, one Jesus Andy Croft

Divorce sucks! Jemma Phillipson

Holiness, hunger and hanging out at Jesus' table Chris Lane

It's a family affair Rachel and Jason Gardner

9.30 am

Beloved: Be full, be free, be fierce! Rachel Gardner

SoulNet Breakfast Youth ministry and your relationship with God Martin Saunders and Chris Curtis

The selfish gospel: A flaw in the modern Church Freddie Pimm

2 pm

Refreshers

3.15 pm

Celluloid

4.30 pm

CafÉ Uno

Student Welcome

How to be an evangelist (without being weird) Claire Cooke

3.15 pm

Day 3

Sunday 26th July

Day 2

Saturday 25th July

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TIMETABLE

It's the time of the Church Tich Smith

1. Sharing your faith 2. Authentic community

Soul Action CafÉ Worship as God intended David Westlake

Stumbling blocks Gavin Calver

I'm not coping Sarah Davis and Erin Docherty

Lessons I’m learning about walking with Jesus Andy Croft Making the most of the Bible Gavin Calver

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9.30 Am 2 pm

You're never too young to make a difference Joan Smith

Mind your own business Mark Ritchie

3.15 pm

God is not a Jelly Baby Andy Croft

They're not coping Sarah Davis and Erin Docherty

Bite size

Living in the light Taryn Freeland

4.30 pm

Breathe in life Taryn Freeland

Rewind

Spiritual adventurer Mark Ritchie

Everyone can do this Phil Knox and Grace Tween

The mission of God Chris Lane

2 pm

SoulNet Q&A Mike Pilavachi

Refreshers

My guinea pig does algebra Bob Wallington

When life doesn't go to plan Patrick Regan

4.30 pm

3.15 pm

Day 4 Day 5

Tuesday 28th July

Celluloid

Why can't I hear you? Fiona Green

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Monday 27th July

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CafÉ Uno

Soul Action CafÉ

1. God works all things for our good 2. Staying close to God in the tough times

Help! I've just become a Christian Andy Croft

Name-dropping Jesus Miriam Swaffield

Bite size

My Muslim neighbour Sarah Branson

When the Bible kicks your butt Bob Wallington

You won't like me when I'm angry Patrick Regan

Can I love my teens and love Jesus? Miriam Swaffield

1. Dealing with tough questions 2. The fellowship of the faith

How to change the world David Westlake

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Sarah Branson Raised in the rural West Country, Sarah moved to East London in 2010 to join the XLP team as a youth worker, and hasn’t been able to tear herself away since! She loves seeing young people spearhead social justice in their communities and says the last four years have been a crash course in curry, concrete and cultural faux-pas. Gavin Calver Gavin is the Director of Mission at the Evangelical Alliance and was formerly the National Director of Youth for Christ. He is an ordained evangelist, a regular public speaker, and an author, as well as being husband to Anne and father to Amelie and Daniel. He loves new challenges and is a passionate AFC Wimbledon supporter. Claire Cooke Claire was a church youth worker before beginning training as a Pioneer Minister in the Church of England. She lives in a beautiful corner of the North West of England with her husband Jim, their two daughters and a rabbit named Sniffy-Licky.

Andy Croft Andy is married to Beth and they recently became parents to little Josiah. When he’s not occupied with dad-duty, he’s a busy bee heading up our leadership course (Soul61) and co-pastoring our church Soul Survivor Watford. He’s a fan of reading big books containing long words, and likes working out to the Rocky soundtrack. Beth Croft Beth is married to Andy, mum to Josiah and heads up worship at both Soul Survivor and our church Soul Survivor Watford. She’s got a Maths degree (#cleverclogs) which statistically makes her better at winning auctions on eBay and she loves a good DIY project. Chris Curtis has been a youth worker for longer than he can remember - which turns out to be about thirty years. He works for Youthscape, a national charity that’s focused on innovation in Christian youth ministry.

Sarah Davis After eight years with Youth For Christ, Sarah founded Street360, a Youth for Christ centre in West Sussex. Sarah is passionate about seeing young people encounter Jesus and spends a lot of her time travelling around the UK to speak. Sarah holds a black belt in Karate and loves hanging out with her dog Buddy. Erin Docherty Erin is a mental health nurse with a special interest in self-harm and anxiety. She has worked in a variety of settings from forensics (think CSI!) to local secondary schools and now works full-time in a GP practice. Erin loves real life documentaries, is a huge One Direction fan and speaks regularly at youth events. Taryn Freeland Taryn and her husband Chuck are the Lead Pastors of City Church Aberdeen and they have three wonderful kids. She is passionate about seeing people find freedom and wholeness in God, as well as good movies, box sets, roast lamb and anything Cath Kidston!

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Jason Gardner Jason is a youth pastor at St Peter’s Harrow. He’s married to Rachel and is the proud dad of a beautiful little girl called Daisy. Rachel Gardner Rachel is a youthworker, a Church Warden, a flat white drinker, a champion for adoption & fostering, President of the Girls Brigade England & Wales, a writer, a vintage shopper and a mum. Her new book ‘Beloved’ is out this summer.

Ali Martin Ali is on the leadership team of Soul Survivor and our associated church Soul Survivor Watford. She is married to Joel and they have two lovely little ones called William and Esther. Ali is passionate about helping people learn how to communicate effectively and is a big fan of juicing so make sure you ask her for her best recipes.

Fiona Green Fiona grew up in South East Asia and, after gaining a degree in art, she is now a youth pastor at Christ Church in Chorleywood.

Open Doors Open Doors have been working with persecuted Christians for 60 years since Brother Andrew first smuggled Bibles in Communist Europe. They now work in over 50 countries providing Bibles, Christian materials, and training, as well as doing advocacy work to help those who suffer because they follow Jesus.

Jemma Phillipson Jemma is a youth worker at St Michael’s Youth Project in Hull where she leads the faith work in local schools. She’s a graduate from Midland’s Centre for Youth Ministry, loves making music, drinking tea and Gilbert and Sullivan Operas, and is engaged to Joel.

Phil Knox Phil is the Director of Church Resources at Youth For Christ. He is passionate about seeing young people becoming Christians and wholeheartedly following Jesus. Phil is married to Dani and they have a little boy called Caleb; he also has a law degree and loves football and good coffee!

Mike Pilavachi As well as being the king of bad jokes, Mike heads up all that we do here at Soul Survivor and our associated church Soul Survivor Watford. He spends lots of time travelling around the world telling people about Jesus, loves to cook, watch West Wing on repeat and ‘beat’ Andy at squash!

Patrick Regan Patrick founded XLP, a charity that works with young people in inner city London who others have written off. He’s getting used to hanging out with royalty after being awarded an OBE by the Queen and having Kate & Wills come and visit XLP recently. Patrick is the author of four books, is married to Diane, and they live in South London with their four children.

Chris Lane Chris lives in Salford and leads Langworthy Community Church. He’s married to Esther and they have three children, Daniel, Rebekah and Hannah. Chris is an avid fan of Manchester United and, unlike many United fans, actually lives in Manchester.

Freddie Pimm Freddie is a junior doctor in a busy London hospital, having recently graduated from Imperial College London. He's an active member of St Albans Fulham where he mainly works with students. He is passionate about sports, food and great hair!

Mark Ritchie Mark is an evangelist who spends his time telling funny stories all over the world that make people think about Jesus. Mark is married to Tamzin and they have two children Jordan and Keziah.

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Tom Smith Tom is part of the worship team at Holy Trinity Brompton in the heart of London and Worship Central which is led by Tim Hughes. Tom is married to Susi and has this year released his first EP 'Sound of Heaven'. He's a fan of Tottenham Hotspur and loves salted caramel ice cream!

Miriam Swaffield Miriam leads all things Student Mission for Fusion and she is seriously passionate about seeing this generation love the church and share Jesus with their mates. She's just finished road-tripping to every uni location in the UK in a bright orange VW camper van called Benedict! Grace Tween Grace is part of the team at Youth for Christ where she has led the street dance crew 'Stance' for the last three years. She loves lattes, bird watching (yep – she really does), her church and telling people about Jesus. Bob Wallington Bob is Director of Onelife, an organisation that is all about equipping young people to become exceptional leaders in every area of society. He is a former youth worker and teacher, has been known to walk two marathons back to back, and last year he married Tabi. David Westlake David is the International Director at Tearfund and heads up Soul Action, as well as being a co-founder and the chair of the Cinnamon Network. He’s husband to Minu, Dad (and taxi service) to Ellie and still manages to find the time to be an academic researcher.

Joe Cook Joe is 18 and has just finished his A levels. He loves football, surfing and pretty much any sport that exists and in September he’ll be joining us at Soul Survivor Watford.

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Tich & Joan Smith In 2008 Tich and Joan began the Lungisisa Indlela village (LIV) in Durban, South Africa to care for orphaned and vulnerable children. The village now has 96 homes with more than 140 children cared for by 29 mothers. Their vision is to see thousands of villages across Africa where children are rescued, restored, raised and released to become responsible Christians and valuable members of society.

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Martin Saunders Martin Saunders has spent 15 years in youth ministry and is the author of ‘The Beautiful Disciplines’ and ‘Youthwork from Scratch’. He works for Youthscape, a national charity that’s focused on innovation in Christian youth ministry.

Luke Hamblett Luke loves people, design, his exceptional beard, wrestling, Jesus and his girlfriend Libby (though he recognises the ranking order may need to change). He is part of the church leadership team at PHCC, Dudley. Maddie Herbert Maddie is a 17 year old from a Birmingham youth group. Alex Keith Alex is 17 and he lives in Birmingham where he’s currently doing his A levels. He goes to St. Johns church where he is involved in worship and running youth events. Bethany Lucas Bethany is from Birmingham and has just completed her GCSEs. She loves a good book, in-depth conversations about TV shows and having opportunities to talk to her friends about her faith. Hannah Shioleftou Hannah is 17 and is from Birmingham. She attends St. John’s church and loves being involved in the youth group there.

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IN AN EMERGENCY

INFO POINTS

First things first: don’t panic. Keep calm and give Comms a call on 0300 302 0330 or pop in to see them. DON’T phone the emergency services yourself as this can actually delay help getting through.

Our info points have maps, seminar timetables and other important information such as any last minute changes to the programme. We’ll do our best to communicate any updates with you in the main meetings so keep an eye on the screens too.

your bag to carry around this beautiful programme then you can find all of the information you need on the app. Search for Soul Survivor in the app store and once you’ve downloaded it, press ‘download guides’ and then pick the guide for the appropriate week. Simple.

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FREE PHONE CHARING

Open 24 hours a day The Comms team are great people to make friends with as they help keep the events running smoothly. This bunch co-ordinate all the practical things that need doing and keep in touch with the various teams around the site. If you notice anything that’s broken, or there’s an emergency sitch, Comms should be your first point of call. Pop in to see them or in an emergency call them straight away on 0300 302 0330. (This number is also on your wristband… handy!)

If your phone has run out of juice, get along to the ToolShed to make the most of our free phone charging facility.

Alternatively, find the nearest team member who’s got a snazzy radio (probably a steward or a member of the production team) and ask them to radio Comms for you.

GENERAL INFO We’ve packed up our office and transported it from Watford to Stafford. Our team are ready to answer any questions you might have so if you can’t find the information you need in this programme, or you have some chocolate that you want to give away (Galaxy is our favourite), then pop into Info to say hello. OPENING TIMES Days 1-5: 9am-5.30pm If you need to call us, ring: 0303 333 1 333

SOUL SURVIVOR APP We’re so tech savvy now that we have our very own Soul Survivor app. If you don’t have room in

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WRISTBANDS Your wristband is your bestie this week and acts as your ticket to all the joy that Soul Survivor has to offer. Wear it at all times so that the lovely stewards will let you into all the venues. If you break it, bring it along to Info where we can replace it for you for £1. If you lose it, there’s a £40 charge for a new one so keep it safe! It’s really important that everyone has the correct information on their wristbands so that we can identify you in an emergency. If you’re wearing a wristband that doesn’t have your name on, please head to Info so we can sort that out for you.

FACILITIES FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED The main meeting venue has a loop system facility; please see the ushers for the best location for you to sit in. The main meetings will also be signed, so make your way to the designated area towards the front for the best view.

SPECIAL NEEDS We hope everyone will have a brilliant week at Soul Survivor and

we want to do all that we can to make sure that happens. If you or anyone in your group has any additional needs, please pop into Info and ask to speak to our special needs co-ordinator. The kids groups should have team available to work one-on-one with any child who has special requirements so please make sure you chat to their team leader at the beginning of the week.

STEWARDS Fun fact: not all of the stewards are called Stewart, but they are all here to help keep us safe this week. Please follow any instructions they give you, smile at them and be sure to tell them that fluorescent yellow really is their colour.

VILLAGE HOSTS Whichever village you’re camping on this week, don't forget to introduce yourself to your lovely village hosts. They’re there to help you feel at home this week so if you have any Soul Survivor questions, need to borrow a mallet to put your tent up or just fancy a hot chocolate to warm you up, they’re the people to chat to!

SNAIL MAIL If you want to send a postcard to tell someone about the fun you’re having this week, there’s a post box next to the showground office!

LOST PROPERTY If you’ve put your Bible, phone, coat, camera, wallet, bag or something else in a really safe place but can’t quite remember where that safe place is, pop into Comms to see if it’s been handed in. Likewise if you spot anything that looks like it has been left behind, please drop it off in Comms so we can try and reunite belongings with their owners. If you don’t realise you’ve lost something until you get back home, don’t panic. We hang onto valuable lost property (Bibles, phones, wallets etc) so drop us an email lostproperty@soulsurvivor.com or call us on 0303 333 1 333 to see if we have your missing item. Anything less valuable that hasn’t been collected by the morning of Day 6 will be given to charity so have a good check to make sure you have everything you should before you leave the showground.

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FOOD If your youth leader isn’t exactly the next Jamie Oliver, don't despair! Some of the very finest food vans have made their way to sunny Stafford so that you don’t go hungry this week. You’ll find culinary delights from baked potatoes and burgers to chips and Chinese. We also think you’ll be pretty happy about the sweet snacks on offer like crêpes and doughnuts. Just a little FYI… As we don’t directly contract these vans we can’t control the prices, sorry.

SUPERMARKET If you’re out of food there’s a massive Asda just a five minute drive away. To get there, head right out of the car park and into the town centre, keeping your eyes peeled for the superstore signs. This is also where the closest cash point is.

Supplies the main gate when it arrives as we’re unable to accept it on your behalf. Your name Your village (eg Green 1) c/o Soul Survivor Stafford Showground, Weston Road Stafford, ST18 0BD

ONSITE SHOP The little shop is a treasure trove for goodies to help you through camping this week. It stocks essentials such as pasta, bread, milk, toiletries, chocolate bars and ice creams – all the important things in life. The opening times will be displayed on the front of the shop.

You can save yourself the trip by ordering your shopping online and getting Mr Asda to deliver it to you on site. Just give them the following address and make sure you’re on hand to collect your shopping from

Out of gas? Forgotten your tent pegs? Your prayers have been answered! Behind the Soul Action Café there’s a little shop selling camping-related goodies at the following times: Days 1-5: 12.30pm-2pm, 4.30pm-6pm Day 6: 8.30am-9am for returns

ICE PACKS You can exchange your warm ice packs for frozen ones outside Stores from 8.30-9.30am and 4.30-5.30pm.

ROAD SAFETY Remember those hedgehog adverts about road safety? Well, now’s the time to put those lessons into practice. The showground is on Weston Road aka the A518 and this road gets very busy so pleeeeeease don’t try and cross it. There is a little underpass that you can use to get to the car park safely, but please don't use your bike or skateboard on the underpass.

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H E A L T H S A F E T Y We don’t want to be a bore, but these things are really important so please have a quick flick through so that we all stay safe.

FIRE REGULATIONS Tempting as it may be to put your tent right next to your mates’, please remember that all tents need to be at least three metres apart in order to comply with fire safety regulations. Our super village hosts will be on hand to advise and assist should you have any problems. If they ask you to space your tent out a little more, please listen to them. You can have a BBQ outside as long as it’s placed on a hardstanding surface but please note that BBQs and generators are not allowed inside tents or marquees. It’s a really bad idea, honestly. Open fires, fireworks and Chinese lanterns are not allowed either.

FIRST AID & SICKNESS In an ideal world everyone would stay super healthy this week. But just in case, we have the first aid team made up of first aiders, nurses and doctors on standby to help. They’re based in the building opposite Info from 9am till midnight every day but if someone in your group falls ill outside of those times, contact Comms and they’ll get someone to help you. If you have any ongoing medical

conditions that require medication, make sure you pop along and say hello to the first aid team – they’ll even store your medication for you. If any of your group do fall ill (sudden fever with a temperature of over 38°C or 100.4°F, a sudden cough or any signs of diarrhoea or vomiting), please keep them in their tent and contact the first aid team. In an emergency, please ring 0300 302 0330. Please do not contact the emergency services yourself as this can actually delay help getting through.

Help us help you! We want to keep everyone healthy so make sure you’re washing your hands regularly and let us know if you find any broken or dirty showers or toilets by popping into Comms.

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G N I R OFFE On the night of Day 4 we will be taking up a collection to go towards the work of Soul Action, to help us raise up young leaders and to support friends in the persecuted church. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no pressure to give but, if you would like to, directions will be given in the main meeting. There will be Gift Aid envelopes available for any of you who are lucky enough to pay tax. You can also drop any gifts off to Info throughout the week.

CTION SOUL A Soul Action is a partnership between Soul Survivor and Tearfund that is all about empowering young people to get involved in issues of poverty and injustice. This year Soul Action is running a Different Shoes campaign to raise money for projects working in some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poorest areas. Find out how to get involved on page 48.

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One of our passions is raising up young leaders who will love and serve the Church so we run a Soul61 leadership course every year and want to continually find ways to invest in the church leaders/planters, worship leaders, speakers and youth workers of tomorrow.

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Many Christians around the world suffer for their faith. They may be beaten, tortured, imprisoned or even killed for owning a Bible, meeting with other Christians, or just for loving Jesus. We work closely with friends in Central Asia who are persecuted as we want to encourage, resource, support, equip and strengthen them in their faith.

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1. GIVE

WHY? Take a look around the main meeting venue. You might see the number of people here and think that we’re loaded, but unfortunately that isn’t the case! Soul Survivor is a charity which means we don’t make any money; everything goes back into our events and resources. We exist because we’re passionate about reaching young people, introducing them to Jesus and equipping them to live their whole lives for him. As well as our summer conferences (like the one you’re at right now!), we spend the rest of our year running a bunch of other events to support and equip you guys and your youth leaders. We keep the ticket price of these

events as low as possible to make sure that they are accessible, but this often means that they don’t quite cover their costs. On top of all this, we’re keen to continue providing young people with free resources to encourage you in your journey of faith. This includes things like video teaching, Bible in One Year videos and minimagazine articles plus we’ve got loads of new ideas of things we’d love to do. Let’s not beat around the bush about it: we need your help to do what we do! We’d love it if you felt able to stand with us by giving or getting involved in one of the following ways:

Supporting us financially – whether it’s a one-off gift or a monthly amount – makes a huge difference. Firstly, it’s just amazing to know that you are standing with us and that our events have been a blessing to you. Secondly, it’s the incredible generosity of our supporters that enables us to keep doing all that we do. Why not give Soul Survivor a fiver each month? Regular donations, no matter how big or small, really help us plan for the future, so if you can give even a few pounds a month, it would mean a great deal to us. For details on how you can donate, hop on over to our website: www.soulsurvivor.com/give

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2. DO We know loads of you are busy studying and may not have much spare cash so why not use your talents to do something to raise money for Soul Survivor instead? From a talent show to a sponsored* silence, running a marathon to hosting a cake sale, the possibilities are endless. Go it alone or team up with your youth group and get fundraising! *If you get your friends and family to sponsor you online, we’d love you to use www. givey.com/soulsurvivor as they ensure that Soul Survivor get every single penny you raise.

3. PRAY We’d love it if you would stand with us in prayer throughout the year. We only want to do the things that God is calling us to do so please join us in praying for wisdom and guidance as we listen to God. We’d also love you to pray with us for all of the young people who have come along this summer, many of whom go back to difficult situations.

4. SERVE Every year a lot of wonderful people give their time and skills to serve at our summer events and we couldn’t do it without them!

Last summer over 2500 people volunteered across 60 teams, getting involved with everything from praying with people to making hot chocolate mountains, from checking wristbands to stewarding the campsite. If you’d like to serve in 2016, check out the ‘Get Involved’ section of our website.

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5. SHOP Calling all fans of internet shopping! We’ve got good news – you can now raise money for Soul Survivor whilst you shop online, at no extra cost. Head over to www. easyfundraising.co.uk, select Soul Survivor as your cause and click through to your favourite shops. Loads of these shops will then donate money to Soul Survivor without it costing you a single penny. Winner!

6. SHOUT If you’ve enjoyed Soul Survivor this year, why not invite a friend to come with you next year? We’ve also got loads of events going on throughout the year that you could bring them to. Just point them towards our website, write on their Facebook wall or shout it from the rooftop. The more people that come to our events, the more money we can put into making them even better!

Last summer, we re-launched the Soul Survivor Bible in One Year and thousands of you joined in! We’ll be starting all over again on 1st September and we’d love you to get involved. Every day we post a short video unpacking what was in that day’s reading. These videos have been recorded by Mike, Ali and Andy, as well as guests such as Krish Kandiah, Danielle Strickland and Christy Wimber. There’s also an app that you can download for free which has the daily videos, and you can grab a copy of the Bible in One Year or the New Testament in One Year from the Soul Survivor stand in the ToolShed if you would like to read along with us.

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A C T I ON This year we want to take a walk in someone else’s shoes and see what life is like for them. As we explore some of the different types of poverty we’ll be meeting people from around the world whose challenges include having no home, little food, no security, no freedom, or no hope. We want to understand more about how Jesus feels about these situations, see how we can make a difference and raise money for charities who are doing brilliant work in some of the poorest areas of the world.

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Pick up a challenge card from the Soul Action stand in the ToolShed and complete as many of the challenges as you can: •

Only use one set of clothes for the rest of your time at Soul Survivor

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Make some shoes out of plastic bottles and plastic bags and see how long you can wear them for

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Miss as many lunch time meals as you can

Take part in the 24 hour challenge! We’re challenging youth groups to get out of their comfort zone and spend 24 hours in someone else’s shoes. Youth Leaders – you can pick up our Different Shoes resource from the Soul Action stand which contains four group sessions on the Different Shoes theme with Bible studies, stories from around the world, group activities, prayers and ideas for personal reflection. There are also details of how to get involved in our 24 hour challenge.

Come and chat to us on the Soul Action stand in the ToolShed, connect with us on social media Facebook.com/SoulActionUK Twitter @SoulActionUK or pop over to our new website www.soulaction.org

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“UMA UFUNA UKUQONDA NGE MPILO YAMI, KUMELE UHAMBE EZICATHULWENI ZAMI”

“IF YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND MY LIFE, YOU MUST WALK IN MY SHOES” WILL YOU SPEND 24 HOURS LIVING IN SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES? Millions of people around the world live in poverty. In slums, shanty towns, favelas, and cities all over the world, people are fighting to survive. Take on different challenges to experience something of what life is like for them, and raise money for projects working in some of the world’s poorest areas. Choose Different Shoes.

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A R T I C L E S We’ve been having a re-think about how we can best equip, support and encourage all you lovely youth leaders and so we’ve taken a break from our usual SoulNet schedule to give us time to pray and plan. This means we won’t be having our annual retreat at Center Parcs over the winter but we hope you’ll come and join us at Naturally Supernatural in February and/or our Momentum weekend in France over the first May Bank Holiday weekend. (More info on both are on page 68 and on our website.)

RESOURCES Visit the Soul Survivor stand in the ToolShed to find out more about some resources for your youth group!

CONSIDERING YOUTH MINISTRY? We’ve got a one-day conference at our warehouse in Watford on Saturday 23rd January and we’d love to see you there to help you explore if this is something God is calling you to do.

SOULNET BREAKFASTS Join Martin Saunders and Chris Curtis for coffee, a croissant and some youth ministry chat on Days 2, 3 and 4. Youth ministry and your developing character Day 2, 9.30am, Café Uno Youth ministry and your relationship with God Day 3, 9.30am, Café Uno Q&A with Mike Pilavachi Day 4, 9.30am, Café Uno

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You may have noticed several people wandering around the showground with walkie talkies and florescent yellow jackets, or been served a hot chocolate mountain by someone in one of the cafés. These amazing people have given up their time to come and serve at our events and we couldn’t do it without them. Here’s what some of last summer’s team had to say about their time with us:

Being on the hospitality team was hard work but so rewarding in many different ways. I met people who, after only a few days, felt like best friends. The team community at the events is so encouraging and inspiring and I am so thankful for the time I had with my team this summer.

I loved every minute of being on team. It was great to see another side of Soul Survivor and be part of the bigger picture. I met some amazing people; everyone was so friendly, approachable and welcoming and made me feel like I was part of the Soul Survivor family.

Serving on a team gave me a real chance to strengthen my relationship with God, I feel I have taken more away from this time at Soul Survivor than I ever have as a delegate because of the wonderful people on my team!

Being on the stewarding team has opened my eyes to everything that goes into the running of the summer events. The team welcomes you with open arms and starts to feel like your family.

IF YOU’D LIKE TO JOIN THE GANG NEXT SUMMER, WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU! For more information about the various teams you can get involved with and how the application process works, pop into Info this week or head on over to our website

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A R T I C L E S Soul61 is the part of Soul Survivor that focuses on equipping resourcing, teaching and supporting 18-24 year olds who want to develop as leaders. Our main programme is a ten-month course to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus and equip them to serve him through leadership.

What’s It All About? Soul61 is an opportunity to set the foundation for a lifetime of leadership. We want to give you space to encounter God, worship him, wait on him and allow him to mould you into the person he wants you to be. If you throw yourself in, you will be challenged and stretched in your character and gifts as you learn, grow and develop your skills.

Who is it for? Soul61 is for anyone aged18-24 who feels the call of God on their life to serve his people. We’re not looking for individuals who feel they have it made; we’re after those who have a deep and genuine desire to develop their character, and have an openness to be used by God wherever he chooses.

What will I do? You will be developing your leadership skills at the heart of Soul Survivor, getting involved in church life and various conferences and events. Each week you will have two days teaching plus you'll choose a placement that focuses on worship or leadership. You will be thrown in at the deep end, stretched and tested by things you may not have experienced before. We want to prepare you to lead for the rest of your life and we believe the best way of doing this is by trusting you with real situations and responsibilities.

Where do i apply? Pop along to the Soul61 stand in the ToolShed and chat to our team, or head to www.soul61.co.uk

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@Soul61uk

soul61.co.uk charity No: 1144249 Company No: 07705162

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God’s ‘mission’ At the start of Soul Survivor, think about where you are with God. Would you call yourself a follower of Jesus? Or are you not sure why you’re even here? Read John 3:1–21 and make a note of anything you have a question about. If you have a lot of questions about what Jesus says, you’re not alone. Nicodemus was a religious leader, but even he didn’t get what Jesus’ mission was about.

Here are three points from the passage: • God loves us so much that he even sacrificed his Son for us (verse 16). • Only through the Holy Spirit can we become children of God (be ‘born again’) (verse 6). • Everyone who has faith in Jesus will have eternal life (verse 15).

Jesus is telling Nicodemus about God’s mission – to bring salvation to everyone, to repair the relationship with him, to give us eternal life. Even though the first day of Soul Survivor is hectic, spend a few moments reflecting on your questions. What do you think of God’s mission? Don’t leave your questions unanswered – find someone you trust and chat with them about what Jesus has done. Extra bits: John 3:36

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Follow the best advice When we’re part of God’s mission, who do we listen to? Who’s the biggest influence on how you tell others about Jesus?

DA Y

So what?

Be and do

Yesterday, we discovered what Jesus had to say about his mission. But what does that mean to you?

If you describe yourself as a Christian, would anyone else look at your life and see your faith? Can people tell you follow Jesus by the way you act?

Read Luke 10:1–12 and 17–20. Imagine Jesus is sending you out with his followers. How would you feel? Jesus has been teaching his followers for a while and they’re starting to get God’s mission. They’re not perfect, but that doesn’t mean they can’t go out and tell others about God. And when they come back, they’re full of excitement about what they’ve done, said and seen. Maybe you’ve experienced some of the same feelings – have you held a mission week or reached out to your local community in some way? How did you feel when people listened to you? Or rejected you? Whatever the response, we should keep spreading the word! Think about your friends and family who don't know Jesus. Pray for them and ask God about the best ways to tell them about him. Extra bits: Luke 9:1–6; Acts 14:1–7

Read Acts 2:42–47 and make a list of all the things that God’s followers did to show they followed Jesus. So, how many things did you come up with? And what kind of things were they? The followers of Jesus served and served. They praised God as they served and people were saved as a result. People looked at the way these followers lived and knew there was something different and attractive about them. They showed the Gospel with their words and their lives. So, what does that mean in our lives? If people see us living God’s way, then they’re going to want to know why. We won’t be perfect, but we’ll be showing God’s love to people and that makes a huge difference! Extra bits: Acts 4:32–37; 1 John 3:11–24

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Read Acts 8:26–40 and decide who Philip listens to. OK, that question about who Philip listens to wasn’t difficult. But how? Philip listens to an angel and then God’s Spirit, in order to find the person whom God wants him to talk to. But what on earth does that mean? Listening to the Holy Spirit is different for different people. So, why don’t you put down this programme and go and ask some of the people you’re with how they hear God’s voice. What did they say? Some people hear him as a voice, some through pictures in their mind, others might have a new emotion or feel something physical. The more we listen, the more we recognise his voice. So ask him to speak to you now. Philip listened to the Spirit, but he also knew what to say when someone wanted to hear about Jesus. It’s important for us to be able to tell our story of faith naturally. Think about how you might tell others about what Jesus means to you. Can you tell your story in less than five minutes? Or even two? Extra bits: Acts 10; Acts 16:6–10

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Reaching the least Who is the least popular in our society? Lots of people are treated badly on TV or on social media because of their jobs, where they come from or a range of other reasons. In Jesus’ time people hated tax collectors, because they worked for the Romans and often cheated people out of money. Read Luke 19:1–10 and imagine you were in the crowd. What would you have thought when Jesus went to Zacchaeus’s house. The crowd would have been scandalised when Jesus announced he was going to Zacchaeus’ house. In fact, it’s hard to imagine how shocked they would have been. And yet, Jesus reaches out to this

One more time tax collector and turns Zacchaeus’s life around. All through the Gospels, Jesus welcomes the least in society: outcasts (people with leprosy), the hated (tax collectors, people from Samaria) and those with low social status (widows, children). And he has strong things to say to those in power and the rich. Read verse 10 again. Who in your neighbourhood might be described as ‘the lost’? How can you take God’s mission to those people? Are there any groups or charities you can join with to reach out to ‘the lost’? Extra bits: Luke 17:11–19; Luke 18:18–30

Back home? Unpacked yet? Drying out the tent? Think back over the last five days. How have you met with God? Read 1 Peter 1:13–25. Make a note of everything God has done for us. Then highlight what we should do in response to that. Look back at the things that God has done for us. This is the message that we need to pass on to everyone – we were rescued by Jesus, what good news! Jesus has led us to faith in God and our hope is in him. How can we keep that quiet? So what are you going to do about it? How can you join in with God’s mission?

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Why do people close their eyes and put up their hands in worship?

Why is all the music in the main meetings led on guitar?

Worship is an opportunity to encounter Jesus and each person responds differently to meeting with him. Firstly there is no right or wrong way to worship Jesus. Many people shut their eyes so they aren’t distracted by what is going on around them. Some lift their hands as a sign of praise (like when the Psalmist said “I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands” in Psalm 63) or hold their hands out to God as a sign they are surrendering to him or would like to receive from him.

If you look carefully in the Bible you’ll see that the only acceptable type of worship is that led on guitar. Kidding! Of course there are lots of different musical styles, genres and instruments that can be used in worship and we don’t believe God minds what we use as long as our praise and worship is genuine. We’re pretty simple people so we keep our worship simple too and, whilst we try and stay open to new musical styles, the most important thing is that we stay focused on Jesus.

Why do people do strange things when the Holy Spirit comes in power?

How can I get the lyrics/ chord charts to the songs?

Why does everything else close when the main meetings are on?

If you’re not familiar with the Holy Spirit moving in power, the first thing to say is – don’t worry. When God’s presence rests on people in times of ministry they may cry, laugh, move around or just be still. All of this is totally fine - we all respond differently. The best thing we can do is be open to allowing the Holy Spirit to move and work in us and not worry about what we or anyone else is doing. There’s no need to force or hype anything up. The biggest mistake we can make in prayer ministry is to believe that it’s all about us when actually it’s all about God and he is the only one who can truly change us. If you’re curious about any of this please speak to a member of the enabling team.

Lyrics and chords to many of the songs we sing at Soul Survivor are in books that are available to buy from our stand in the ToolShed or from our online shop. We’ll also try to post lyrics and chords to some of the new songs written by one of our team on our website in the autumn.

We want to give everyone the opportunity to meet and worship God together in our main meetings as these are the highlight of Soul Survivor. We want this to be a time when we give Jesus all of our attention, so we try and remove the distractions of other venues around site by closing them. We also have a lot of volunteers running these venues who work really hard throughout the week and we want them to have time and space to meet with God for themselves.

Can I be in the worship band/do a seminar/be a part of Bite-Size next year? It’s really important to us that if we ask anyone to speak or be a part of the band that know them and can vouch for their integrity and love for Jesus. Our Bite Size speakers are all people we know or we have connected with via youth workers we trust. If you’re

passionate about speaking/leading worship we really recommend you get stuck in at your home church. You might also find our Loud & Clear day for speakers and our Young Worship Leader Day useful.

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What about bands? Can I recommend someone or volunteer my band to play in a venue? If you’re part of a band and already have a good following please send us examples of your music and we’ll check it out. Unfortunately we get a lot of musicians contacting us so we’re sorry that we can’t respond to everyone.

Why is Mike so rude to people on stage? Mike is a funny man (in both senses of the word) and one thing that tickles him is taking the mick out of his friends. But please don’t worry,

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Mike only jokes around with people who know that he loves them (he’s actually a big softie which is why he can never keep a straight face for long).

Why do we have to sit on the floor? The simple answer is so we can fit lots of you into our venues! If we were to have chairs in our main meetings it would halve the number of people who could get in.

Why aren’t there more toilets and showers?

Why are the food vans so expensive?

For any big event there is a recommended number of toilets and showers that should be available so no one has to wait too long. We actually hire twice as many toilets and showers as recommended because we know that waiting can be frustrating. Some quick ways of reducing queuing time would be:

We’re really sorry if you’ve found the food vans expensive. The showground decide who comes to sell food so we don’t have any control over the prices or the menus. Don’t forget there is an onsite shop that sells plenty of food, and there are supermarkets a short drive away too (check out the Things To Know section on page 40).

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We have a small army of cleaners making sure the toilets and showers are spick and span but if you see a problem just let our Comms team know and they’ll get the team assembled to sort it out.

Why do you fundraise when it costs us around £100 each to be here? The money you pay for your ticket helps us to pay for some of the event costs but it doesn’t cover everything we need to keep Soul Survivor running. For example we have to pay for office space year round in Watford plus essential staff costs to plan and manage our events. So we rely on people donating money to help us carry on doing what we do. If you’d like to find out more about giving to Soul Survivor please see page 46.

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What happens when I get home? How do I sustain this high? We hope you’ve had a brilliant time here at Soul Survivor and are feeling passionate about your relationship with God but we know being here isn’t the same as everyday life. Unfortunately as Christians we’re not immune to life’s ups and downs but we want to encourage you to keep seeking Jesus and living everyday with him. It’s amazing when thousands of us gather together but God is with you just as much when you’re at home as he is when you’re here. Here are some tips to help you stay close to God: •

Reading your Bible - one of the best ways to stay connected to God is through reading his word. We’re starting to read through the whole Bible on September 1st and we’ll be posting daily videos on our app. Come and join us!

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Get/stay plugged in to your church and youth group – none of us are meant to do the Christian life alone. Go along regularly, give and serve, be committed and enjoy being part of the body of Christ.

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Getting passionate about social justice? Awesome! Get involved with the Soul Action Different Shoes campaign and stay in touch for loads more ideas, resources and inspiration.

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Stay in touch with us – we love hanging out with you guys at our other events through the year plus we’re always up for a little chat on social media!

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Have a Soul Survivor Sunday to feed back to your church how you’ve met with God this summer. We’re suggesting everyone does their Soul Survivor Sunday on the 6th September to give you time to plan what you’d like to do and how. You’ll find loads of ideas and resources on our website www.soulsurvivor.com/soul-survivor-sunday

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Even the great Mary Berry herself over-caters on occasion, so imagine how hard it is for a youth leader to know how much food to get for their group at Soul Survivor! If you have any leftover nonperishable, unopened food, don’t feel you have to cart it all home with you again - you can drop it to Comms on Day 5 and we’ll donate them to a local charity for you.

Let’s all try our best to save water this week. Take short showers (although please DO take showers!), make sure you turn taps off once you’ve finished and only use the water you need (e.g. don’t boil a massive pan of water for one cup of tea).

REUSE WHERE YOU CAN Reusable plates and cutlery are the way forward in reducing the amount of waste we create and also give us a chance to practice our washing up skills!

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P R A Y E R MINISTRY One of the things we’re really passionate about at Soul Survivor is meeting with God. During the main meetings we will always try to let God lead what’s going on and make space for him to meet with us. As part of this the leaders of the meeting will make time for us to wait on God’s Spirit and pray for groups of people they believe God particularly wants to meet with. This is a great opportunity for God to work in our lives and it’s brilliant to be as open to him as possible. Don’t worry if you’ve never had prayer offered in this way, or if you’re not sure how to pray; Mike P and the team will talk you through what’s going on and some basics for praying. We also have an experienced enabling team who will be around to help you and answer your questions. We’d really encourage you to get along to Ali Martin's seminar ‘Prayer ministry 101' too.

What happens? Ministry times usually begin with an invitation from someone on the main stage for people to wait on and respond to the Holy Spirit. The most important thing to remember is that this is God’s work, not ours. Try to stay open to what God might want to do in your life and invite him to speak to you. Everyone responds differently to meeting with God so try not to focus too much on your reaction or the reactions of those around you. We can experience God in all sorts of ways and physical manifestations aren’t the important thing. If you’d like to receive from God just stay focused on him. If you’d like to pray for other people, have a read on for some helpful tips.

A guide to praying for others… When you’re praying remember that you are there to encourage those seeking God and to bless what the Holy Spirit is doing. There is no ‘right way’ to pray for each other but we’ve included these guidelines as they are tried and tested and tend to work quite well! While you’re with us please stick to the advice given. Lots of it is just straight-forward common sense! • Please only pray for someone who shares your gender. Prayer ministry can bring up all sorts of personal stuff and so it’s a great principle to have guys praying for guys and girls praying for girls. Even if you’re married, or you are a youth leader praying for someone you know, we’d ask you to bear this in mind to avoid any confusion for others around you. Thanks. • Don’t be afraid to ask someone what they would like you to pray for and what God is doing even if the Holy Spirit is moving powerfully on them (in Luke 18v40 Jesus asks the blind man ‘What do you want me to do for you?’). However, be aware of not turning this into a long conversation; this is a time for the Holy Spirit to offer counselling, not you! • If appropriate you can speak into the situation or condition in Jesus’ name, but be sensitive and recognise that you may be wrong. If you have a prophetic word or picture, offer these as a prayer or in such a way that the person being prayed for can make their own decision as to how appropriate they are. Never insist that what you have to say is a word from God and always seek to build up, comfort and

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• It’s very important to allow the expression of feelings and this might mean people cry, shake or respond in other ways to what God is doing. This is totally fine but be careful not to suppress or to build up the situation. Alternatively some people might not seem to respond physically at all. That’s fine too. We want God to do what he wants to do,

• Encourage the person to receive from God and be still, rather than praying for themselves. Some people may show this attitude by opening their hands in front of them. • The laying on of hands to pray is Biblical. We see Jesus touch a man to heal him of leprosy in Mark 1 v40-45 and he lays hands on the children to bless them in Matthew 19v13-15. That said, not everyone is comfortable with this so please be aware of that. Please also use common sense about where you place your hands so it doesn’t become distracting for the person you are praying for. • Keep your eyes open when you pray for someone. This means you are more aware of what God is doing and how the person is responding. It also means you can be prepared if they look like they may fall over in the power of the Spirit. • If someone does fall over in the power of the Holy Spirit then please make sure they are in a comfortable position, not draped over anyone else and that their dignity is maintained (i.e. nothing is on show that shouldn’t be). If you can, put a jumper or jacket under the person’s head. It is not always necessary to stay with them for the whole time but if you move away encourage them to keep receiving from God and keep an eye on them to check they are safe. It can be helpful

to whisper to them that you will return in a little while so they know that they are not forgotten. • It can become very hot when there are lots of people together during times of prayer ministry. If the person you are praying for is sweating, offer them a drink of water (you should find water and cups at the front of the stage or ask someone on the enabling team). • Listen carefully both to the person you are praying with, and to God. Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and encouragement, and be prepared to wait, this is God’s work, not yours. The person you are praying for may tell you about things that have happened in their life. Don’t appear to be shocked by any disclosures. Remember that confidentiality is of the utmost importance but DO NOT promise to keep anything secret (especially with regards to claims of abuse). Your first contact in such a situation should be a member of the enabling team. They are there to support you and the person you are praying with and will be able to take things further if necessary.

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encourage the person you’re praying for (1 Corinthians 14v3).

we don’t want to get in the way of that and we want to make sure people leave a time of ministry feeling loved and valued. • If someone has been crying for a long time, or releasing deep pain, they may start breathing too fast which can lead to spasms in their hands and legs. Encourage the person to concentrate on breathing slowly – this won’t stop what God is doing and will make sure the person is OK. Remember you can always call over a member of the enabling team if you are worried. • It’s brilliant to have more than one person praying for someone at a time so feel free to go over and join someone who’s praying already. That said, it can be distracting if a large group gather around someone when the ministry is of a sensitive nature so please ensure people have enough personal space. • If at any time you feel out of your depth then ask for help from the enabling team. We all find ourselves in situations that we can’t handle alone. This is not failure and it’s often good to pray with others, plus it’s a great way to learn more!

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Praying for physical healing When Jesus healed people in the Bible he spoke to the sickness and ailments and commanded them to be healed. Jesus gives us the power and authority to do the same in his name. So, for example, if you are praying for a sight problem, speak to the eye and tell it to ‘Be open and see in Jesus’ name’. If you’re praying for an ear, speak to the ear and tell it to be open and hear in the name of Jesus. When praying for injuries that cause pain or immobility ask the person what level of pain they have on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest pain possible). Speak to the condition in the name of Jesus and command it to be healed. Speak to the pain and tell it very firmly to ‘Stop it,’ in Jesus’ name (but remember you don’t need to shout!). If appropriate speak to the mobility of the joint or limb and tell

it to be healed in Jesus’ name. After this short prayer ask the person to test for pain and mobility in the injured area. Ask for the number out of 10 of the level of pain and mobility to see if it has gone down. Repeat the prayer, if necessary, as many times as you are both comfortable with.

And finally… Not everyone is familiar with ministry and prayer times and some people feel a bit concerned or nervous when they become aware of God working through his Holy Spirit. We need to help people who are receiving feel comfortable and safe, and to encourage them to reach out to God. Always be sensitive and respectful, keeping in mind how you would like to be prayed for, and constantly asking for God’s help. Reassure those being prayed for that God has heard sincere prayers and the cries of our hearts and encourage them

to expect answers. Speak healing, peace and release in the name of Jesus and remember the place of repentance, forgiveness and being forgiven. If someone would like extra prayer you can refer them to a member of the enabling team or to the Chat Room. Encourage the person to receive as much prayer as they like during the event but also to seek ongoing ministry support from their home church. Don’t make any appointments to pray with the person outside of the meeting. All these are tips to help you let God work through you. Remember: don’t worry. The enabling team and the person leading the meeting will be giving directions and advice to everyone. The important thing is that you are ready and willing to pray for those around you.

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If you’ve become a Christian this week we couldn’t be happier for you and we’d love for you to join us on 17th October for a day looking at what it means to follow Jesus. There’s no need to book and there’s no cost, just come along to our warehouse in Watford.

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From 1st September we’ll be reading through the whole Bible in one year – fancy joining us?! Mike, Andy, Ali and the team will be posting daily vlogs on soulsurvivor. com/bibleinoneyear to go alongside each day’s reading so you can dig a bit deeper into God’s word.

Soul Survivor New Testament in One Year – if reading the whole Bible feels like too much to do in one year but you’d still like to get stuck into God’s word, try reading just the New Testament and watch our daily videos that go alongside it at soulsurvivor.com/bibleinoneyear

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1. Youth leaders/responsible adults are responsible for their under 18s at all times. 2. Alcohol is strictly forbidden on site. 3. Strictly no drugs, intoxicating agents (such as “legal highs”) or drug paraphernalia is allowed on site, except when medically prescribed. Anyone found in possession of drugs or suspected to be under the influence of drugs will be evicted from the site and be denied further entry to the event. Any such incidents will be reported to and dealt with by our site management team and the police representatives on site. 4. After arrival, all vehicles must be moved to the designated car parks to comply with fire and safety regulations. Only emergency vehicles or ones with a valid disabled badge are allowed on site. Cars may be forcibly removed if they are parked illegally on the site. 5. Event wristbands must be worn (around your wrist!) at all times and they are the only way to get access into the venues. There is a £1 charge to replace a broken wristband and £40 to replace a lost one – pop to Info for assistance. 6. Smoking is not allowed inside any of the buildings, marquees or individual tents and caravans. 7. Girls and guys aren’t allowed to share a tent / caravan / accommodation unless married. 8. Outdoor ball games must be finished by 10pm, even if it’s a nailbitingly close match. 9. Roller blading, skateboarding and cycling can only take place after dark if there is appropriate lighting. That

means if you have a light on your bike or you’re in a well-lit area; the light from your smartphone doesn’t count! 10. Tents and caravans can only be moved to a different village with permission from Info. This is so you can be contacted in the case of an emergency. 11. No speeding. When you arrive and leave the site please honour the 10mph limit. We know it’s painful but it’s important to keep everyone safe. No driving lessons are allowed either. 12. No flyposting or damaging the site – please respect the property of the showground. 13. The only pets allowed at Soul Survivor are guide dogs (please come to Info on arrival if you have a guide dog). 14. Generators cannot be used on site. If you need a power supply, please speak to Comms. Electrical hook-ups can be provided in certain conditions and for a fee. 15. Soul Survivor wishes to make it clear that it does not favour sectarian propaganda or proselytising within the Christian fellowship. This means any individual or group that uses Soul Survivor and its facilities for such purposes does so against the spirit of the event. Soul Survivor reserves the right to cancel any such person or group’s booking and escort them off the site at once. If you think someone is trying to force their views on you and others, please let us know immediately by coming to Info so we can deal with the situation. 16. Promotion of organisations or activities that do not form part of the Soul Survivor or Momentum event programmes, including the

distribution of literature, is only permitted by authorised exhibitors within the ToolShed. 17. Soul Survivor does not operate holiday insurance or cancellation schemes. We strongly recommend you consult with an insurance broker if you need cover. Soul Survivor cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to people or personal property. Sorry about that. 18. The Stafford Showground has some very pretty areas, so please be respectful of your surroundings and don’t go where you shouldn’t. That means no going into the woods or any section of the site that has been cordoned off with tape. 19. Please respect other people’s privacy by not taking photos or videos during ministry times. 20. Open fires, fireworks and Chinese lanterns are not allowed on the showground. 21. Even if bright yellow is totally your colour, fluorescent jackets are only to be worn by team members who are on duty. 22. Everyone needs to be back at their village by midnight and the campsite must be quiet by 1am so we don’t upset the neighbours. The curfew village should be quiet by 10pm to let everyone get a good night’s sleep. 23. The car park is on the other side of the road to the showground, as you may have noticed. It’s a very busy road so please use the underpass when you cross to avoid any accidents. Access to this underpass is via a ramp, but please don’t use your bike or skateboard there. 24. Drones are not to be used on site, except by the official Soul Survivor media team. Thanks for reading all the rules! We award you a special gold star.

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There’s one thing this programme has been missing so far and that’s some rules! We know rules don’t always sound that fun but these things are important to make sure everyone stays safe.

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App 40 Baby Bathing 23 Bandstand 11 Basketball 14 Bible in One Year 47 Bible notes 54 Bonfire 21 Cafés Café Uno 10 Soul Action Café 10 Soul Survivor Café 18 Celluloid 16 Chat Room 12 Christmas Party 20 Comms 40 Communion 7 Emergency number 40 Feedback 4 Films 16 Fire regulations 43 First Aid 43 Foam party 21 Food 42 Football 14 Free running 14 Freezer packs 42 Fun Run 15 Gas 42 Generators 75 Hearing impaired 41 Info points 40 Info opening times 40 Kids work 22 Late Night Worship 12 Lost property 41 Maps 77,78 Main meetings 6 Offering 45

Panna cage football 14 Phone charging 40 Prayer ministry 64 Q&A 58 Recycling 62 Rewind 20 Rules 75 Safety tips 43 Seminars 34 Shop 42 Sickness 43 Silent Disco 20 Skate 15 Social networking 72 Soul Action 48 Soul Action Café 10 Soul61 52 Soul Survivor Café 18 Soul Survivor events 68 Soul Survivor goodies 70 SoulNet 50 Speaker bios 37 Special needs 41 Sports 14 Stewards 41 Student welcome 13 Support Soul Survivo r 46 Team 51 Testimonies 4 Toilets and showers 60 ToolShed 18 UV party 20 Village hosts 41 Voucher Fold out back cover Worship 6, 12, 58 Wristbands 41 Youth Bible 71 Youth leaders 50

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