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WELCOME THANKS FOR JOINING US FOR SOUL SURVIVOR 2018 – IT’S WONDERFUL TO BE HERE IN PETERBOROUGH WITH YOU! We love hanging out with you and can’t wait to see what God wants to do over these five days together. If this is your first time at Soul Survivor then a particularly warm welcome to you – we hope you feel at home really quickly. We’ve got loads lined up for this week with seminars covering key areas such as anxiety, women in leadership, relationships, social media, overcoming obstacles in our lives, following God’s plan for our lives and leadership. Check out the day planner so you don’t miss a thing! Plus there are great venues including The Basement which will be home to our UV party, silent disco and will have Guvna B performing; Café Uno which will have live music each evening; and the ToolShed which is packed with great resources. Plus there’s an opportunity to show us your talents on the Bandstand, you can play sports, watch films, join us for Late Night Worship, or hang out in one of our cafes. On night 4 we’ll have a bonfire after the main meeting with live music so we can all hang out together and on night 5 we’ll be finishing the week by having a sing-along to The Greatest Showman! We like to pack lots of fun stuff into the programme but the thing we’re most excited about is seeing what God wants to do. He never ceases to amaze us with the ways he meets us in his love, kindness, grace and mercy. We want to make loads of space in our main meetings to encounter him in intimate ways through worship, to hear what he wants to say to us through his word, and to invite the Holy Spirit to meet with us in whatever way he chooses. That’s why we’re here so let’s make the most of the time we have together this week to seek him and to enjoy hanging out with one another. Our prayer is that you leave here knowing God better, knowing more of his love for you, and more aware of his presence in your life as you go home and continue to follow him. With love, Mike

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CONTENTS Essentials

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Welcome About us Testimonies Feedback Staying safe Outline of a day Main meetings Worship Teaching Ministry Communion We’re going to be on the telly The Venue Menu The Hub Café Uno Grounds Container Café Bandstand Chat Room The Basement XLP Bus Student reception

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Day planner

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Articles

Late Night Worship The ToolShed Sports The Village Screen Bonfire Lifelines Kids work

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Day planner Week B: Day 1 Week B: Day 2 Week B: Day 3 Week B: Day 4 Week B: Day 5 Week B: Timetable

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Week C: Day 1 Week C: Day 2 Week C: Day 3 Week C: Day 4 Week C: Day 5 Week C: Timetable

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Who’s who Useful info Food Health and safety The green standard The offering Prayer ministry guidelines Q&A Support Soul Survivor Soul Action Soul61 SoulNet Upcoming events Merchandise Soul Survivor shop Online resources Be on team Keep in touch Site rules Index Maps

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ABOUT US SOUL SURVIVOR BEGAN WITH ONE EVENT FOR 1896 PEOPLE IN SOMERSET IN THE SUMMER OF 1993. MIKE PILAVACHI WAS THE YOUTH WORKER AT ST ANDREW’S CHURCH IN CHORLEYWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE AT THE TIME AND HE’D HAD THE VISION TO START SOMETHING SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. It turned out that lots of people liked the idea and so the events grew and grew until now there are four of them taking place in Scotland, Stafford and Peterborough each summer. We also run a six-day event for the whole church called Naturally Supernatural which is all about living a Spirit-led life, and other events during the

year. You can find out what’s coming up this year on page 83. Got more questions about Soul Survivor? Pop to our stand in the ToolShed and ask away!

IF YOU’RE NEW TO SOUL SURVIVOR YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE TO CHECK OUT: What happens in our main meetings / Page 7 Our prayer ministry guidelines /Page 67 Some FAQs / Page 71

PLUS ON OUR WEBSITE YOU’LL FIND MORE INFO ABOUT OUR HISTORY AS WELL AS OUR EVENTS.

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TESTIMONIES We’d love to hear how you’ve been meeting with God! Email us (testimonies@soulsurvivor.com) give us a tweet (use #soulsurvivor18 or tag @soulsurvivorgb) or write it out and pop it into the testimony box on the stage. We share some testimonies on social media and for fundraising - if you’d like us to keep your story private, just let us know.

STAYING SAFE

FEEDBACK Tell us about your week and you could win a USB with all the talks on from the week of your choice this summer! Fill in our questionnaire telling us what was good and what you think we could do to improve Soul Survivor for you and we’ll enter you automatically. It also helps us make sure Soul Survivor is what you want it to be so do tell us your thoughts!

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Make sure you stay safe this week! • Keep your phone on you • Let your youth leader know where you’re going • Stay with at least one friend when you’re out at night • Don’t assume someone is safe just because they are at a Christian event • Don’t arrange to meet up alone with someone you’ve just met • Put the Soul Survivor emergency number in your phone 0300 302 0330 – please don’t phone emergency services yourself

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OUTLINE OF A DAY 8AM Grounds will be open for you earlyrisers who are in need of a cup of tea and some porridge to help kick-start your day!

9.30AM Our first seminars of the day will begin – check out the seminar timetables on pages 41 & 53 for more info.

11AM We’ll all gather in The Arena (and the Big Top at Week B) for the morning meeting.

1PM-5.30PM Our cafes and the ToolShed are open, plus you can play some sports, see what’s going on in The Basement and at the Bandstand, or enjoy some seminars – the choice is yours!

7PM Time for the evening meeting with worship, teaching and ministry in The Arena (and the Big Top at Week B).

9.30/10PM Our evening venues open after the main meeting so you can get some cake, watch a movie, speak to someone in the Chat Room, skate in The Basement or shoot some hoops in sports.

10.30PM Head on over to the Big Top, to finish your day singing God’s praise.

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MAIN MEETINGS Day 1: 7pm Days 2-4: 11am and 7pm Day 5: 10am (for communion) and 7pm

OUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE WEEK IS WHEN WE ALL GATHER TOGETHER MORNING AND EVENING TO WORSHIP GOD THROUGH SONG, HEAR TEACHING FROM THE BIBLE AND TO PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER. We want to leave these times open to what God wants to do and to follow his lead. That means although we’re likely to have a time of worship, followed by a talk, and then by prayer ministry, that’s all flexible. Whatever happens, Mike will talk you through what’s going on!

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PRAYER MINISTRY

WORSHIP Worshipping God is at the very heart of what it means to be a Christian so it’s at the very heart of all we do here at Soul Survivor. Jesus said that the most important thing we can do is to love God with all our heart, soul and mind. There are many ways to express that love, but when we gather together one of the key ways is to sing songs of praise. This is an amazing opportunity to be intimate with our Creator, to tell him we love him, and to know more of his love for us.

We want to live in God’s power rather than our own strength so we make plenty of space to ask him to fill us with his Holy Spirit in our meetings. Anyone who is a Christian has the Holy Spirit living in them but this is a time of asking for an increased sense of his presence to equip, empower, heal, challenge and change us; to give us his gifts and give us a greater understanding of who he is. If you’ve not been around prayer times like this before, there’s nothing to worry about! We’re not going to hype anything up or start acting weird and Mike will keep chatting through what’s happening.

RELEVANT TEACHING The Bible is absolutely packed with amazing truth about who God is, how much he loves us and how we should follow him. Getting to know the Bible is the best way to get to know who God is, how he feels about us and how he wants us to live our lives. We know that it can sometimes be hard to know where to start with such a big book and difficult to understand how to apply what was said thousands of years ago to our lives today. So in each of our main meetings one of our speakers will be helping us take a look at God’s word and what God is saying through it. If you’ve not heard a Soul Survivor talk before you’ll soon see that we’re pretty informal and like to have a laugh as well as be challenged by what we’re hearing. We don’t take ourselves very seriously but we do take God seriously!

COMMUNION DAY 5: 10am On our last morning together we take some time to celebrate all that God has done during the week and to remember what Jesus sacrificed for us on the cross by taking communion together. Directions will be given during the meeting as to when to go to take the bread and wine, plus gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine will be available for those who prefer. If your tradition is to take Catholic Mass this will be available in Café Uno, with instructions given during the main meeting as to when to head there.

BIG TOP AT WEEK B We’ve got two venues for our main meetings in order to accommodate everyone this week. The worship and talk will be linked into the Big Top which will be hosted and have ministry. You can choose which venue you’d like to be in as long as there is capacity so if you have a strong preference do head in early to get your favourite spot! If you find the main meetings a bit overwhelming and would like to access the worship and teaching in a quieter venue, Café Uno will be open for you to watch and listen in there.

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WE’RE GOING TO BE ON TELLY During Week B we’ve got some friends here filming our main meetings so that we can provide worship and teaching videos as a resource. Just to make you aware we will be filming ministry times as we’re keen to equip others around the area of ministry and what happens when the Holy Spirit meets with people, but we will make sure we handle this footage sensitively.

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After the evening meetings Mike and Andy will be filming some TV shows that will be broadcast on TBN. They will be interviewing some friends over a BBQ, and there will be some additional acoustic worship. You’re really welcome to come along and be a part of the fun! The shows will be broadcast on TBN later this year – keep an eye on social media for more details – plus we’ll make them available on our YouTube channel. Subscribe so you don’t miss anything!

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HUB CAFÉ Day 1: 6pm-10pm Days 2-4: 10am-2pm, 6pm-10pm Day 5: 9am-2pm, 6pm-10pm

TO MAKE THINGS NICE AND EASY FOR YOU, WE’VE GOT A LOVELY CAFÉ IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE ARENA WHICH WILL BE HAPPY TO SERVE YOU HOT AND COLD DRINKS, CAKES, AND SNACKS. We’ll also sell bottled water here during the main meetings and you can always find a friendly face from our Info team if you need any help! The Hub is also home to our amazing smoothies and milkshakes. If you’re a fan of chocolate, try adding some crushed Oreos, Crunchie or Mars bar bits to your milkshake – it’s amazing!

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CAFÉ UNO Day 1: 9.15pm – 11.30pm Days 2-5: 1pm – 5.30pm (in between seminars) and 9.30pm – 11.30pm

CAFÉ UNO IS HOME TO SOME OF THE WORLD’S FINEST CAKES, A DELICIOUS SELECTION OF PICK ‘N’ MIX, AMAZING HOT CHOCOLATE MOUNTAINS, AND THE AWESOME SHMOO MILKSHAKES. In the afternoons Café Uno plays host to a number of seminars so you can grab a drink and a snack while you listen. Each evening the venue will come alive with the sounds of the awesome Bean Baker Band (at Week B) or the incredible CJ Edwards Band (at Week C) who are virtually guaranteed to get you dancing!

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GROUNDS Day 1: 9.15pm – 11.30pm Days 2-5: 8am-10am, 1pm – 5.30pm and 9.30pm – 11.30pm

GROUNDS IS THE PERFECT SPOT TO PULL UP A PEW, GRAB A MIGHTY FINE COFFEE AND CATCH UP WITH YOUR MATES OR JUST TAKE IT EASY. The menu is packed full of your favourite cakes including an amazing chocolate orange tart, a New York Cheesecake, Oreo doughnuts and a range of muffins. Plus you’ll find popcorn, chocolate, crisps and more. Open from 8am, Grounds is also the place to come if you need a cuppa and a pastry or some porridge to start your day.

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CONTAINER CAFÉ Day 1: 6pm-7.30pm and 9.30pm-11.30pm Days 2-4: 10am-11.30am, 12.30pm-7.30pm, 9.30pm-11.30pm (On Day 5 The Container Café will open at 9am ahead of communion.)

OUTSIDE THE ENTRANCE TO THE ARENA YOU’LL FIND OUR CONTAINER CAFÉ WHICH WILL BE HAPPY TO SERVE YOU A TEA OR AMERICANO, MUFFINS AND DOUGHNUTS, CRISPS, SNACKS AND SOFT DRINKS. GRAB SOMETHING ON THE GO, OR TAKE A SEAT AND WATCH THE WORLD GO BY.

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BANDSTAND Days 2-5: 2pm-4pm This is your opportunity to show us your skills! We’d love to hear your vocal talents whether you’re a singer/ song-writer with your own material or a band who’d like to play covers. Just chat to our hosts to sign up for a slot. There are no scary judges, just an audience of your fellow Soul Survivor friends cheering you on!

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CHAT ROOM Day 1: 9.15pm-11pm Days 2-5: 1pm-5pm and 9.30pm-11pm We’ve gathered the friendliest, wisest, most Jesus-like people we can find for our Chat Room team and they would love to offer you a listening ear. Pop in any time to ask any question or to chat about anything that’s bothering you. There will be no judgement no matter what you want to discuss, there is no subject off limits and no question is too big or too small. The team are here just to love and pray for you.

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THE BASEMENT

Day 1: 9.15pm – 11.30pm / Days 2-5: 1pm-5.30pm and 9.30pm-11.30pm

THE BASEMENT IS BACK! AND IT’S THE PLACE TO COME IF YOU WANT TO PLAY VIDEO GAMES, TRY OUT OUR CUSTOM MADE TABLE TENNIS TUBES OR HAVE A GO AT FREE RUNNING. IT’S ALSO HOME TO OUR SKATE PARK SO COME AND GET STUCK IN WHETHER YOU’RE A KEEN SKATER OR A NEWBIE. SILENT DISCO

UV PARTY Night 1 Get your UV paint and glow sticks on the door and check out the tunes from DJ Jesse Baines

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Night 2 We love a silent disco! Just grab some headphones on your way in, pick your favourite channel (there will be two DJs doing their best to win you over) and belt out the songs as you dance – what could be better?!

DJ JESSIE BAINES Nights 4 and 5 Our in-house DJ, Jessie Baines will be bringing the party tunes on nights four and five.

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SKATE SESSIONS If you’re a beginner, our team would be happy to teach you some skills from 1pm-2pm each day.

GUVNA B Night 3 Multi-award winning, record-breaking rap artist Guvna B will be performing music from his new album ‘Hands are made for working’ – don’t miss it!

Don’t miss out on the competition on Day 5 from 4pm!

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XLP BUS

STUDENT RECEPTION

Day 1: 9.15pm-11.30pm Days 2-5: 1-5.30pm and 9.30pm-11.30pm

Week B / Day 3, 3.45pm Breakout Week C / Day 4, 3.45pm Village Screen

This double decker bus is actually a venue run by our good friends at XLP! It comes complete with games consoles, air hockey tables and a music studio. Go and say hello to the lovely hosts and check out how much brilliant stuff you can pack into one bus!

Higher education is a brilliant thing but heading into student life can sometimes feel daunting too. Come along to get some top tips for getting stuck in at uni, to meet with others who are doing the same thing, and to take some time to pray for one another.

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LATE NIGHT WORSHIP Days 1-5: 10.30pm / Big Top If you just can’t get enough time to worship and would like to finish your day with some laid-back, acoustic praise, we’d love you to join us in the Big Top.

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THE TOOLSHED Day 1: 9.15pm – 11.30pm Days 2-5: 1pm – 5.30pm and 9.30pm – 11.30pm

WE’VE PACKED OUT THE TOOLSHED WITH A BUNCH OF RESOURCES WE THINK YOU’LL FIND REALLY HELPFUL IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS. We’ve invited some charities to come and exhibit too, to tell you a bit more about what they do to further God’s kingdom and how you can get involved. They may also be selling items that generate funds for their charitable trust. The ToolShed is home to the Soul Survivor Stand where you’ll find loads of great books and CDs plus our brand new t-shirts, hoodies and goodies – we hope you like them! You can also find out more about our gap year programme at the Soul61 stand.

Please keep in mind that the ToolShed should be a relaxed place for you to browse and enjoy - please don’t feel pressured to spend any money. If any of the exhibitors get a bit over-zealous and make you feel uncomfortable, just pop into Info and let us know. We don’t mean to get all soppy on you but you’re pretty special and we don’t want you to feel like anyone is just trying to sell to you or getting angry with you if you don’t agree with their theological take on things. While we’re talking about this stuff, if Mike or Ali mention anything from stage or on social media about any books or music they think you’ll like, they really do mean they think you’ll like it; they’re not getting paid to tell you about it!

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SPORTS Day 1: 9.15pm – 11.30pm Days 2-5: 1pm – 5.30pm and 9.30pm – 11.30pm

FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Afternoons Pull together a team and sign up on the first night to get involved.

Afternoons Played hard and fast, this game is a whole lot of fun so come and give it a try!

PANNA CAGE Afternoons and evenings The beautiful game played 2 on 2 in a cage; what’s not to love? Nutmeg your opponent and you win outright!

WANT MORE SPORT?

YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO CHECK OUT THE SKATE PARK AND FREE RUNNING IN THE BASEMENT!

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BASKETBALL Afternoons and evenings Come and shoot some hoops with us on the basketball court. ‘Alley-oop!’

SOUL ACTION FUN RUN Day 4: 5.15pm warm ups for a 5.30pm start Grab your trainers and join us for a 3k run around the showground! (We call it a run but feel free to walk/ stroll/dance or floss your way round if you prefer – getting involved is what counts!) Sign up in Info and get your mates to sponsor you to raise money for a great cause. If you want to come in fancy dress that’s fine by us!

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THE VILLAGE SCREEN

Days 1-2: 9.30pm Days 3-5: 10pm

BLACK PANTHER (12A)

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI (12)

Day 1

WE’VE SELFLESSLY WATCHED A LOT OF MOVIES THIS YEAR SO WE COULD PICK THE VERY BEST FOR YOU TO ENJOY THIS WEEK! BRING SOME POPCORN AND ENJOY THE SHOW!

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Day 2 When T’Challa returns home after the death of his father to take his place as King, he soon finds his new position challenged. Ruling over Wakanda, an African nation that keeps its advanced technology well hidden, is not going to be easy. An old enemy is on the prowl and the hero Black Panther must arise, teaming up with a CIA agent and using all the strength at his disposal to save not only his beloved nation but the entire world.

Luke Skywalker becomes an unwilling teacher to hero Rey as she learns the ways of the force, while the last of the Resistance, led by Leia, face an all-out assault from Kylo Ren and General Hux. Prepare for the shocking revelations, epic battles, and witty quips that are just some of the reasons we love Star Wars so very much.

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PADDINGTON 2 (PG)

WONDER WOMAN (12)

Day 3

Day 4

Guaranteed to make you smile, and perhaps just a chance it might make you sniffle, Paddington 2 is a practically perfect film. When our favourite bear sets his sights on a gift for his beloved Aunt Lucy in Peru nothing can stop him. Except perhaps Hugh Grant and a little stint in jail.

Diana’s upbringing as a warrior princess on an idyllic island is interrupted when an American pilot crash lands and tells her the future of the world is under threat. Leaving her home and encountering the outside world for the first time, Diana must discover her full power and fight with all she has if she’s to win the war to end all wars.

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THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (SINGALONG) Day 5 ‘Ladies and gents this is the moment you’ve waited for…’ Having smashed all box office records, The Greatest Showman also won a place in our hearts as one of the best singalong films of all time! So, because we love you, and because we know it’s hard to watch this film and keep quiet, we’re turning tonight’s screening into a proper sing-along occasion! Warm up those vocal cords and get ready to belt out ‘THIS IS ME!’

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BONFIRE Day 4: 10pm When you’re camping it’s only right to have a camp fire* and if you’re going to have a camp fire, you’ve got to do it in style! We’ll be spending some time hanging out together and enjoying some live music; grab a drink or snack from a café/food van and come and enjoy the fun!

*Just a little health & safety reminder that unfortunately it’s not possible for there to be any other fires during the week except this one organised by our team.

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LIFELINES: £8 MIKE AND ANDY’S NEW BOOK IS HERE! LIFELINES LOOKS AT WHAT WE CAN LEARN ABOUT HOW TO DO EVERYDAY LIFE THROUGH THE SUCCESSES, FAILURES AND STRUGGLES OF SOME OF THE MOST FAMOUS BIBLE CHARACTERS. For example, how can Ruth’s story help us when we’re wrestling with a relationship issue? What might Joseph say if we told him about our concerns for the future? How might David’s example help us when we’re feeling fearful? This book helps us walk beside men and women who, thousands of years ago, blazed a trail for us to follow, in order to learn how to live lives of faith and integrity today.

NEW ! BOOK

Get your copy at the Soul Survivor stand in the ToolShed today!

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KIDS WORK REGISTRATION Day 1: 4.30pm-6.30pm

MORNING SESSIONS Days 2- 4: 11am-12.30pm Day 5: 10am-12pm

EVENING SESSIONS Days 1-5: 7pm-9pm (Breakout only)

THE MAIN MEETINGS ARE AIMED AT THOSE AGED 12 AND OVER SO IF YOU’VE GOT SOME LITTLER ONES WITH YOU, GET THEM REGISTERED FOR THE CHILDREN’S WORK SO THEY CAN ENJOY SOME WORSHIP, TEACHING, ACTIVITIES AND GAMES THAT ARE SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THEM!

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REGISTRATION FOR THE WEEK

We’ve got four different age groups for the under 12s: Wrigglers is a crèche for the 0-2s

Please register your children on Day 1 so we can collect the right security info from you. Wristbands for little ones should have arrived with yours but please pop in to see us in Info if they haven’t.

Explorers has fun and games for the 3-4s

SESSION REGISTRATION

Engage offers age appropriate worship and teaching in a fun environment for the 5-8s

When you drop your child off in their group you will be given a contact card which you must bring with you when you collect them at the end of the session. Children under 10 cannot be picked up without the right card but if you’re comfortable with your 10 or 11 year old leaving unaccompanied, please let their team leader know in advance.

Breakout provides worship, teaching and ministry for the 9-11s every morning and evening

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FAMILY FILMS 7pm / Explorers To help with the bedtime wind down, we’ll be showing a family friendly film every evening from 7pm. These sessions are unsupervised so you will need to stay with your child/children but one adult can accompany up to four children. Our panel of child-whispering experts have selected the following films: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

Early Man (PG) Cars 3 (U) Despicable Me 3 (U) Ferdinand (U) Paddington 2 (PG)

BABY BATHING

FREE TIME CAFÉ

ADDITIONAL NEEDS

5pm-6.30pm / Wrigglers If you’re camping with a tiny tot you deserve a gold star. We’d love to help make things a little easier for you by providing warm water and tubs for you to get your baby clean before bed time. Please bring your own towels and toiletries.

3pm-5pm / Engage Toys, games and colouring will be available to help keep children entertained while you sit down and enjoy a cuppa. These sessions are unsupervised so please stay with your children at all times.

If your child has any additional needs please let their team leader know on Day 1 so we can make sure they have the best week possible.

SAFEGUARDING We have a brilliant bunch of volunteers looking after your kids this week. Each person has had a DBS check and received appropriate welfare training but if you have any concerns please speak to their group leader or come and chat to us in Info.

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DAY PLANNER WE’VE PLANNED SOME GREAT SEMINARS THIS WEEK TO HELP US EXPLORE DIFFERENT AREAS OF OUR FAITH AND GO DEEPER IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. The next few pages will help you to plan your days so have a browse to find out who will be speaking and what they will be talking about. Seminars last for around 45 minutes except our Bite Size stream which features new speakers whose talks will last for 15 minutes. If you miss any, or there are two on at once that you’d like to hear, there’s no need to worry! You’ll be able to stream each talk on our website after the summer and each talk has a code next to it to help you find it online. If you’re keen to get your hands on the lot, you can grab a Soul Survivor USB stick from the Soul Survivor stand in the ToolShed. As an added bonus for buying this programme we’ve given you a cheeky little discount voucher towards an ‘All The Talks’ USB stick when you pre-order on site!

YOUTH LEADERS! We’ve got a couple of SoulNet seminars just for you! Join us at 9am for free coffee and breakfast before the seminar begins at 9.30am.

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WHAT’S ON TODAY? 6pm The Hub Café and the Container Café will be happy to serve you hot and cold drinks, plus cakes and snacks ahead of the main meeting. 7pm We can’t wait to see you in our first main meeting of the week in The Arena and the Big Top! (Talk code 18B101)

AFTER HOURS 9.15pm When the main meeting wraps up we’ll be opening our venues which are packed full of treats! Grab a cuppa in the Hub Café or the Container Café as you leave The Arena/Big Top, head to Café Uno for milkshakes, pic ‘n’ mix and to hear the Bean Baker Band; or enjoy a hot chocolate mountain in Grounds. Shoot some hoops in sports, check out the resources in the ToolShed, say hello to the team at the XLP bus or pop down to see Mike and Andy filming TV shows for TBN! If you’d like to have a chat with one of our friendly team, head to the Chat Room. The Basement is the place to be if you’re up for a UV party or if you want something a little more low-key, catch the awesome Black Panther on the Village Screen at 9.30pm. 10.30pm Join us for some laid-back acoustic worship – the perfect way to end the day!

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THE WHOLE NEW TESTAMENT IN 45 MINUTES

Chris Curtis and Rachel Gardner What tools and techniques can we put in place as leaders to make sure that we don’t become so focused on leading others that we forget to look after our own discipleship? As part of this, we’ll also address the issue of the lure of the platform, ego and making sure our motivations are right. Café Uno, 18B001

THE WHOLE OLD TESTAMENT IN 45 MINUTES

Chris Lane Chris will be taking us on a whistle stop tour of each book in the Old Testament in just 45 minutes. He’ll give us the low down on Genesis to Malachi and everything in-between, and show us how the great story of the Old Testament points to Jesus. Big Top, 18B002

PRAYER MINISTRY 101

Ali Martin Want to find out more about how to pray for people and be part of what God wants to do during a ministry time? There’s no secret formula but Ali will share some helpful, practical tips about how to pray, what you might expect to see happen in the main meetings, and how you can get involved in seeing God meet with people. Breakout, 18B003

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Chris Lane Chris is your tour guide for today’s adventure, taking you through every book of the New Testament from Matthew to Revelation in just 45 minutes. Come along and enjoy the ride! Café Uno, 18B004

HOW CAN I FOLLOW GOD’S PLAN FOR MY LIFE?

Freddie Pimm If God has a plan and a purpose for each of us how can we know what that plan is and how can we follow it effectively? Freddie will give some insights and tips into grasping God’s plan for our lives and being obedient in our faith. Big Top, 18B005

DOES GOD EVEN LIKE ME?

James Grier The Bible talks about God’s love for us but do you ever worry that God only really loves you because he has to? That he doesn’t have any choice because he’s God? Many of us aren’t truly convinced that God likes us very much so this seminar will look at those struggles in our relationship with God and with how we view ourselves. The Village Screen, 18B006

BITE SIZE: EMBRACING GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE

Katie Madanat What does it look like to let go of how the world says your life should be and step into God’s calling? Breakout, 18B007

THE GIRL DE-CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Rachel Gardner Culture is giving us an increasingly narrow view of what it means to be female. Lies and false goals are everywhere leaving many girls with a deep sense of shame about not being ‘enough’. This seminar will de-construct three lies and false expectations of what it means to be female and will re-construct three truths and godly goals for being a girl who is confident and loved by God. The Arena, 18B008

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WHAT IS IT TO BE A CHRISTIAN?

Ruth Williams What does it mean to be a Christian? What the heck have I signed up to? What is expected of me as a Christian? Whether you’ve been a Christian for 10 years, 10 days or 10 minutes, together we will explore what it means to live an exciting, authentic Christian life and look at how we can do this adventure together. Café Uno, 18B009

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HELP! I CAN’T READ MY BIBLE.

Andy Croft The Bible is the place where God speaks most clearly but lots of us find it hard to read it regularly and to hear God when we do. Andy will share some tips on how to read the Bible daily and grow in relationship with God. Big Top, 18B010

HOW CAN I FIND THE PEACE OF GOD?

Freddie Pimm Life is stressful! With exams, relationships, coursework and family tensions, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by everyday situations. In this talk Freddie will consider what it really means to find rest in God, and how to deal with both success and failure. Village Screen, 18B011

EVANGELISM MADE A BIT LESS SCARY

Jason Gardner Is the idea of telling your friends about your faith as appealing as doing a bungee jump into a pool of piranhas? Then this seminar is for you! We’ll be looking at the big reasons why we don’t do evangelism as well as all the reasons why sharing your faith can be fun, thrilling and will hugely grow you as a disciple of Jesus. Also if you feel God’s nudging you to be an evangelist come along and get some great ideas! Breakout, 18B012

DON’T MISS 8am Grounds will be open and ready to serve you tea, coffee, porridge and pastries. 9am Youth leaders! Come and join us for the first SoulNet breakfast and seminar. 10am Grab some coffee and cake at the Hub Café or the Container Café. 11am It’s our first morning meeting in The Arena and the Big Top! (Talk code 18B102) 1pm-5.30pm Our cafes are open for you to enjoy with a whole range of delicious cakes to accompany your hot chocolate mountain! Head to sports to get involved in the five-a-side football tournament or browse some great resources in the ToolShed. Pop to the Chat Room if you need someone to talk to; skate in The Basement, or show the world your talents at the Bandstand. 7pm Join Mike, Ali, Andy and the team for worship, teaching and ministry in The Arena and the Big Top. (Talk code 18B103) 9.30pm Our cafes and venues are open for you to enjoy! Try the awesome table tennis tubes in The Basement, have a chat with your mates in Grounds, dance to the Bean Baker Band in Café Uno, pop to see the lovely team in the Chat Room, or shoot some hoops in sports. It’s time for the silent disco in The Basement! Or you can catch Star Wars: The Last Jedi at the Village Screen. 10.30pm Come and spend some time worshipping in The Big Top.

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SOULNET: STAYING INNOVATIVE AS A YOUTH LEADER

Chris Curtis and Rachel Gardner How can we think creatively about every aspect of our youth ministry, making sure we’re really meeting the needs of a rapidly-changing culture? Chris and Rachel will take us through the Youthscape innovation process, a brilliant tool you can pick up and run with straight away. Café Uno, 18B013

JESUS LOVES THANOS

Jason Gardner Yes, even mad, purple, Titan, megalomaniac, reality-altering, moon-munching arch villains aren’t beyond the love of God! But what does the story of Avengers: Infinity War, one of the biggest box office successes of all time, tell us about faith in today’s world? Why are we obsessed with stories about gods, heroes, and demons wielding ultimate power? What would you do if you had an infinity gauntlet? All these questions and more will be answered at a click of the fingers. Big Top, 18B014

MORE THAN JUST MY PARENT’S CHILD

John Kell There are many different pressures growing up, not least of all our parent’s reputations and expectations. Looking at the lives of David and Solomon, and

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sharing from his own experience, John will look at how our identity isn’t defined by these things and how we can ‘honour our father and mother’ through living out our identity as a child of God. Breakout, 18B015

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THE NEW RULES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Tim Alford We love how it connects us to the world; we hate how it sometimes makes us feel… but love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. Social media is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master: so come and discover how to take control of your social media use before it takes control of you. Café Uno, 18B016

HANDS ARE MADE FOR WORKING Guvna B After a career full of highs, Guvna B was knocked sideways last year when he lost his dad very suddenly. As he tried to come to terms with his loss, he found a sentence his dad would often say, come back to comfort him, ‘Hands are made for working.’ Drawing on his experience, this seminar will look at themes of fatherlessness, grief, youth culture and faith. Big Top, 18B017

BITE SIZE WHERE IS GOD WHEN WE SUFFER?

Keren Davies Ever feel like God is distant in the midst of our pain? Keren will draw on personal experience to look at the relationship between faith and suffering. The Village Screen, 18B018

A YEAR IN MUSIC

Graham Cray Graham will be looking at where we can see God in the music scene over the last 12 months, focusing on artists like Avicii, Chvrches, Florence and the Machine, Manic Street Preachers, Kesha, Drake, Sam Smith, Ariane Grande, Johnny Marr and U2. Breakout, 18B019

HERE, WE PRAY

Tim Ross Prayer should be a natural part of our relationship with God. If you’d like to increase your prayer life in a practical way come along and hear from Tim. The Arena, 18B020

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HOW FAR IS TOO FAR?

Tim Alford Are there some relationship questions you really want to know the answer to that the Bible doesn’t seem to address? How far is too far? Is it OK to see someone

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who isn’t a Christian? Is it OK to kiss someone if you’re not in a relationship with them? Tim will show us how to use the tools the Bible gives us to answer these questions and share three filters that bring clarity to even the most difficult relationship questions. Café Uno, 18B021

HEARING GOD’S VOICE IN LIFE’S BIGGEST MOMENTS

Bob Wallington How on earth are you meant to be able to tune into God’s voice when you are facing an incredibly big, life changing or important decision or situation? Whether it’s about choosing which University, working out which GCSE’s to take, if you should date that boy that you fancy or if should you break up with that boy that you fancy. This is going to be a biblical and practical seminar about ways we can ensure that we keep God at the centre and listen to his voice as we navigate the BIG moments in life. Big Top, 18B022

RECKLESS

John Williams Society tells us to “Be careful” and “Don’t take unnecessary risks” but God doesn’t seem to operate that way as there’s a reckless nature to his Gospel. Join John as he looks at the risky side of God’s love and what that means as we share the gospel with the world. The Village Screen, 18B023

STUDENT RECEPTION

If you’re heading off to higher education come along to meet others in the same boat! Breakout

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DON’T MISS 11am We’ll be back in The Arena and the Big Top to see what God wants to do! (Talk code 18B104) 1pm-5.30pm Head to Café Uno to get your milkshake fix or go to the ToolShed to grab a copy of Mike and Andy’s new book, Lifelines. The sports team would love to put you through your paces or show us what you’re made of at the Bandstand. 7pm More worship, teaching and ministry! (Talk code 18B105) 9.30pm There’s live music in Café Uno courtesy of the brilliant Bean Baker Band and while you’re there you can grab a milkshake and some pic ‘n’ mix! Head to the XLP bus to play some video games, or to the Chat Room if you need someone to talk and pray with, or check out our new merch in the ToolShed. Don’t miss Guvna B in The Basement! If you’re in the mood for a movie, Paddington 2 is playing on the Village Screen. 10.30pm It’s time for some more laid-back, acoustic worship in the Big Top.

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SOULNET: Q&A

Mike Pilavachi Youth leaders! This is your opportunity to put any question you like to Mike about youth ministry. Café Uno, 18B024

LANDING IT WHEN YOU GET HOME Bob Wallington Is it possible to take home what happens this week? Do you have to go through the whole year, longing for the summer so you can go to Soul Survivor again and ‘bump start’ your relationship with God? Come and find out some super-practical ways that you can not only land it when you get home but take your walk with Jesus to the next level! Big Top, 18B025

NINE ESSENTIAL BIBLICAL QUALITIES OF A LEADER

Michael Lloyd Michael will be looking at the baptism of Jesus, an event that is so important it features in all four gospels, to draw out nine key lessons on leadership it offers to us today. The Village Screen, 18B026

THINKING WELL, FEELING BETTER!

Kate Middleton Your mind is amazing, the Godcreated filter through which you experience the world. But it can also be the source of difficult

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emotions which threaten your happiness and interfere with life and relationships. Come along to learn what emotions really are, why they can be such a nuisance, and how this can help you deal with them better. Breakout, 18B027

2.30PM - 3.15PM

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP THE BIBLICAL OVERVIEW

Ali Martin and David Westlake What does the Bible have to say about women, calling, purpose, and leadership? We’ll take a look at the Bible as a whole to help us understand the place of women in leadership with a particular focus on creation, salvation and the life of Jesus. Café Uno, 18B028

FEELING LOW? STRATEGIES TO CHANGE A BAD MOOD!

Kate Middleton Emotions are great when you’re feeling good but what do you do when you’re feeling rubbish? Kate will share five handy tips that can help you banish bad moods and deal with life’s low moments. Big Top, 18B029

POST-TRUTH, ALTERNATIVE FACTS AND THE GOSPEL

Michael Lloyd Many have been shocked by the lack of truth-telling amongst world leaders and say we live in a post-truth world, but could this be a huge opportunity for those of us who follow Jesus? Michael

will suggest ways in which we can use this potentially momentous turning-point in our society to persuade people that there is such a thing - and such as person - as Truth. The Village Screen, 18B030

BITE SIZE FRIEND OR THERAPIST?

Laity Watters Do you or your friends struggle with mental health? Does it sometimes feel like you’re holding everyone else’s life together but your own is falling apart? Come along and get some advice about friendships, supporting others and looking after yourself. Breakout, 18B031

HERE, WE SERVE

Tim Ross Serving God and people shouldn’t feel bad and if it does we’re doing it wrong. Come along to get inspired about how to put the fun back in serving! The Arena, 18B032

3.45PM - 4.30PM

GOD’S PERFECT WORSHIP SONG

Minu Chowdhury-Westlake and David Westlake We are blessed with amazing and powerful worship songs to sing to our God, songs that imagine a better world. But what are we promising him as we sing? The

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Bible tells us to worship and it also tells us how. Come along to look at what it means to worship God in every part of our lives and how we’re called to bring the kingdom we sing about into our everyday world. Café Uno, 18B033

FRENEMIES

Andy Hancock One minute you’re best mates, the next you’re falling out; friendships are hard work! Is it possible to have great friendships and deal with conflict in a healthy way? Come on your own or as a group of mates to find out! Big Top, 18B034

SETTING YOUR YOUTH GROUP ON FIRE

Bob Wallington Have you ever dreamed of what would happen if, like on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit got hold of your youth group and metaphorically lit the fuse? What would you need to do to see God’s Spirit transform your youth group? Is there anything you can do? Let’s talk, dream, plan and start an adventure to see your youth group so on fire that it’s impacting your church, schools, neighbourhoods and cities! The Village Screen, 18B035

JESUS IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM

Chris Burgess When the storms of life hit, how do we handle them? Where does Jesus fit in the picture? We’ll be looking at Mark 4, hearing some of Chris’s testimony and finding out what lessons he learnt when his son was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2013. Breakout, 18B036

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DON’T MISS 11am Spend time in God’s presence in the main meeting. (Talk code 18B106) 1pm-5.30pm Cafes and sports are open! Don’t miss the opportunity to talk and pray with one of our team in the Chat Room if there’s anything bothering you. 5.15pm Join in the Soul Action fun run! 7pm Join Mike, Ali, Andy and the team in The Arena and the Big Top. (Talk code 18B107) 9.30pm Tonight DJ Jesse Baines will be in The Basement, there’s another opportunity to catch the Bean Baker Band in Café Uno, you can check out all the great resources in The ToolShed or play some panna football at sports. 10pm Warrior Wonder Woman will be wowing us on the Village Screen and don’t forget it’s our bonfire evening! Grab a hot chocolate mountain from one of the cafes and come and join the fun! 10.30pm We’ll be making time to worship in the Big Top.

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DAY FIVE THERE ARE NO SEMINARS THIS MORNING AS WE’LL BE MEETING A LITTLE EARLIER THAN USUAL SO WE CAN TAKE COMMUNION TOGETHER. JUST HEAD TO THE ARENA OR BIG TOP FOR 10AM SO WE CAN CELEBRATE TOGETHER. 2.30PM - 3.15PM

FORTNITE STOLE MY BAE

Laura Hancock Sex, relationships and singleness in a digital age can feel like a battlefield. How do we have healthy relationships where we love, argue, chat, kiss, build intimacy and honour each other when we are never too far from a screen? How do we do face to face and thumbs to thumbs and have the best relationships possible? Café Uno, 18B037

OVERCOMING MOUNTAINS

Neil O’Boyle As a keen climber (having just climbed Mount Kilimanjaro) Neil will be taking a biblical look at how we respond to sizeable mountains in our lives and how we not only go about climbing them, but how we also go about putting them behind us. Big Top, 18B038

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WAITING, DATING, MATING

Ness Wilson Ness will be looking at some key questions like: When we are waiting for a relationship, how do we make sure our season of singleness isn’t wasted? Can our season of singleness be used to help save our future marriages before they even begin?! If we stay single and never start a relationship, can we experience contentment, even fulfilment? When we are dating, how can we date well? When we’ve found a mate for life, how do we become the best husband or wife we can be? The Village Screen, 18B039

NEW RULES

Andy Hancock Can we set some things in place that radically reduce the mistakes we make? Dua Lipa’s song ‘New Rules’ talks about her setting new boundaries in order for her to avoid temptation; how can we follow suit and live more wisely for Jesus when we get home? Breakout, 18B040

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP THE TRICKY PASSAGES

Ali Martin and David Westlake There are a number of passages in the Bible that, on first read, seem to say that women can’t lead. We’ll take a deeper look at these to understand what the writers meant, and hold the teaching up to the bigger picture of the Bible to set it into context. In this session Ali and David will also look at how the issue of women in leadership is worked out pastorally and practically. The Arena, 18B041

3.45PM - 4.30PM

LEADERSHIP SUCKS

Laura Hancock Jesus didn’t talk about leaders, he talked about followers, followers with influence. If you find yourself influencing others it’s an honour but it can really suck, because you’re responsible for more than just you. How we can manage ourselves and others so that our influence builds a better world? Café Uno, 18B042

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GEN Z

Neil O’Boyle Based on YFC research this seminar will explore what it means to be part of GEN Z, what it means for the way you see the world, respond to the world and how the world sees and responds to you, as well as where faith comes into play for Gen Zers. Big Top, 18B043

DISCOVERING GOD’S CALLING

Ness Wilson We all have a longing to be used significantly by God and make a difference. God has a dream for each one of us so how do we discover it and walk into it? The Village Screen, 18B044

GOD OF THE IMPOSSIBLE

Chris Burgess An opportunity to look at the story of Gideon and how, despite facing overwhelming odds, he defeated the Midianite army. How do we apply this to our life when faced with something and the odds are not in our favour? Breakout, 18B045

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DON’T MISS 9am The Container Café will be ready to serve you drinks and snacks ahead of the main meeting. 10am Our main meeting is a little earlier this morning so we can share communion together. (Talk code 18B108) 1pm-5.30pm If there’s something you’ve been meaning to get off your chest, head to the Chat Room. Don’t forget to pick up those resources you wanted in the ToolShed and to enjoy one last Oreo doughnut or hot chocolate mountain in Grounds or Café Uno! 7pm It’s time for our last main meeting so let’s celebrate together! (Talk code 18B109) 9.30pm All our venues are open for you to enjoy for one last time – you know the deal by now! DJ Jesse Baines will be in The Basement and you can catch the Bean Baker Band in Café Uno. 10pm We’re finishing in style with a sing-a-long to The Greatest Showman at the Village Screen! 10.30pm We’ll have one last opportunity to worship together to close the week in the Big Top.

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THE VILLAGE SCREEN

CAFÉ UNO

THE BIG TOP

SOULNET: STAYING CONNECTED TO GOD AS A YOUTH LEADER

THE WHOLE OLD TESTAMENT IN 45 MINUTES

THE WHOLE NEW TESTAMENT IN 45 MINUTES

HOW CAN I FOLLOW GOD’S PLAN FOR MY LIFE?

DOES GOD EVEN LIKE ME?

WHAT IS IT TO BE A CHRISTIAN?

HELP! I CAN’T READ MY BIBLE.

HOW CAN I FIND THE PEACE OF GOD?

Chris Curtis & Rachel Gardner

Chris Lane

Ruth Williams

BREAKOUT

THE ARENA

PRAYER MINISTRY 101 Ali Martin

Chris Lane

James Grier

Freddie Pimm

Andy Croft

Freddie Pimm

BITE SIZE EMBRACING GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE

THE GIRL DE-CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Rachel Gardner

EVANGELISM MADE SLIGHTLY LESS SCARY Jason Gardner

SOULNET: STAYING INNOVATIVE AS A YOUTH LEADER

JESUS LOVES THANOS

MORE THAN JUST MY PARENT’S CHILD

THE NEW RULES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

HANDS ARE MADE FOR WORKING

BITE SIZE: WHERE IS GOD WHEN WE SUFFER?

YEAR IN MUSIC

HOW FAR IS TOO FAR?

HEARING GOD’S VOICE IN LIFE’S BIGGEST MOMENTS

RECKLESS

STUDENT RECEPTION

Jason Gardner

John Kell

Chris Curtis & Rachel Gardner

Tim Alford

Tim Alford

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Guvna B

John Williams

Graham Cray

HERE, WE PRAY Tim Ross

Bob Wallington

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CAFÉ UNO

THE BIG TOP

SOULNET: Q&A

LANDING IT WHEN YOU GET HOME

Mike Pilavachi

Bob Wallington

THE VILLAGE SCREEN

BREAKOUT

NINE ESSENTIAL BIBLICAL QUALITIES OF A LEADER

THINKING WELL, FEELING BETTER

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WEEK B / WEEK B / WEEK B / WEEK B / WEEK B / WEEK B / WEEK B / WEEK B

THE ARENA

Kate Middleton

Michael Lloyd

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: THE BIBLICAL OVERVIEW

FEELING LOW? STRATEGIES TO CHANGE A BAD MOOD!

POST-TRUTH, ALTERNATIVE FACTS AND THE GOSPEL

BITE SIZE: FRIEND OR THERAPIST?

GOD’S PERFECT WORSHIP SONG

FRENEMIES

SETTING YOUR YOUTH GROUP ON FIRE

JESUS IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM

FORTNITE STOLE MY BAE

OVERCOMING MOUNTAINS

WAITING, DATING, MATING

NEW RULES

Ali Martin & David Westlake

Tim Ross

Kate Middleton

Andy Hancock

David Westlake & Minu ChowdhuryWestlake

Laura Hancock

Michael Lloyd

HERE, WE SERVE

Bob Wallington

Neil O’Boyle

Chris Burgess

Andy Hancock

Ness Wilson

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: THE TRICKY PASSAGES

Ali Martin & David Westlake

LEADERSHIP SUCKS Laura Hancock

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GEN Z

Neil O’Boyle

DISCOVERING GOD’S CALLING Ness Wilson

GOD OF THE IMPOSSIBLE

Chris Burgess

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WHAT’S ON TODAY? 6pm The Hub Café and the Container Café will be happy to serve you hot and cold drinks, plus cakes and snacks ahead of the main meeting. 7pm We can’t wait to see you in our first main meeting of the week in The Arena! (Talk code 18C101)

AFTER HOURS 9.15pm When the main meeting wraps up we’ll be opening our venues which are packed full of treats! Grab a cuppa in the Hub Café or the Container Café as you leave The Arena, head to Café Uno for milkshakes, pic ‘n’ mix and to hear the CJ Edwards Band; or enjoy a hot chocolate mountain in Grounds. Shoot some hoops in sports, check out the resources in the ToolShed, or say hello to the team at the XLP bus! If you’d like to have a chat with one of our friendly team, head to the Chat Room. The Basement is the place to be if you’re up for a UV party or if you want something a little more low-key, catch the awesome Black Panther on the Village Screen. 10.30pm Join us for some laidback acoustic worship in the Big Top – the perfect way to end the day!

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SOULNET STAYING CONNECTED TO GOD AS A YOUTH LEADER

Rachel Gardner and Martin Saunders What tools and techniques can we put in place as leaders to make sure that we don’t become so focused on leading others that we forget to look after our own discipleship? As part of this, we’ll also address the issue of the lure of the platform, ego and making sure our motivations are right. Café Uno, 18C001

WHAT IS IT TO BE A CHRISTIAN?

Ruth Williams What does it mean to be a Christian? What the heck have I signed up to? What is expected of me as a Christian? Whether you’ve been a Christian for 10 years, 10 days or 10 minutes, together we will explore what it means to live an exciting, authentic Christian life and look at how we can do this adventure together. Big Top, 18C002

RECKLESS

John Williams Society tells us to “Be careful” and “Don’t take unnecessary risks” but God doesn’t seem to operate that way as there’s a reckless nature to his Gospel. Join John as he looks at the risky side of God’s love and what that means as we share the gospel with the world. The Village Screen, 18C003

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GOD’S PERFECT WORSHIP SONG

Minu Chowdhury-Westlake and David Westlake We are blessed with amazing and powerful worship songs to sing to our God, songs that imagine a better world. But what are we promising him as we sing? The Bible tells us to worship and it also tells us how. Come along to look at what it means to worship God in every part of our lives and how we’re called to bring the kingdom we sing about into our everyday world. Breakout, 18C004

2.30PM - 3.15PM

JESUS LOVES THANOS

Jason Gardner Yes, even mad, purple, Titan, megalomaniac, reality-altering, moon-munching arch villains aren’t beyond the love of God! But what does the story of Avengers: Infinity War, one of the biggest box office successes of all time, tell us about faith in today’s world? Why are we obsessed with stories about gods, heroes, and demons wielding ultimate power? What would you do if you had an infinity gauntlet? All these questions and more will be answered at a click of the fingers. Café Uno, 18C005

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP - THE BIBLICAL OVERVIEW

Ali Martin and David Westlake What does the Bible have to say about women, calling, purpose, and leadership? We’ll take a look at the Bible as a whole to help us understand the place of women in leadership with a particular focus on creation, salvation and the life of Jesus. Big Top, 18C006

HOW CAN I FOLLOW GOD’S PLAN FOR MY LIFE? Freddie Pimm If God has a plan and a purpose for each of us how can we know what that plan is and how can we follow it effectively? Freddie will give some insights and tips into grasping God’s plan for our lives and being obedient in our faith. The Village Screen, 18C007

WAITING, DATING, MATING

Ness Wilson Ness will be looking at some key questions like: When we are waiting for a relationship, how do we make sure our season of singleness isn’t wasted? Can our season of singleness be used to help save our future marriages before they even begin?! If we stay single and never start a relationship, can we experience contentment, even fulfilment? When we are dating, how can we date well? When we’ve found a mate for life, how do we become the best husband or wife we can be? Breakout, 18C008

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THE GIRL DE-CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Rachel Gardner Culture is giving us an increasingly narrow view of what it means to be female. Lies and false goals are everywhere leaving many girls with a deep sense of shame about not being ‘enough’. This seminar will deconstruct three lies and false expectations of what it means to be female and will re-construct three truths and godly goals for being a girl who is confident and loved by God. The Arena, 18C009

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DON’T PUT YOURSELF ON SILENT

Mark Ritchie Talking to yourself in the mirror isn’t a problem but what you say to yourself just might be. Come along to have a look at what the Bible says about how we should speak to ourselves. Café Uno, 18C010

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP - THE TRICKY PASSAGES

Ali Martin and David Westlake There are a number of passages in the Bible that, on first read, seem to say that women can’t lead. We’ll take a deeper look at these to understand what the writers meant, and hold the teaching up to the bigger picture of the Bible to set it into context. In this session Ali and David will also look at how the issue of women in leadership is worked out pastorally and practically. Big Top, 18C011

HOW CAN I FIND THE PEACE OF GOD?

Freddie Pimm Life is stressful! With exams, relationships, coursework and family tensions, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by everyday situations. In this talk Freddie will consider what it really means to find rest in God, and how to deal with both success and failure. The Village Screen, 18C012

DISCOVERING GOD’S CALLING

Ness Wilson We all have a longing to be used significantly by God and make a difference. God has a dream for each one of us so how do we discover it and walk into it? Breakout, 18C013

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DON’T MISS 8am Grounds will be open and ready to serve you tea, coffee, porridge and pastries. 9am Youth leaders! Come and join us for the first SoulNet breakfast and seminar. 10am Grab some coffee and cake at the Hub Café or the Container Café. 11am It’s our first morning meeting in The Arena! (Talk code 18C102) 1pm-5.30pm Our cafes are open for you to enjoy with a whole range of delicious cakes to accompany your hot chocolate mountain! Head to sports to get involved in the five-a-side football tournament or browse some great resources in the ToolShed. Pop to the Chat Room if you need someone to talk to; skate in The Basement, or show the world your talents at the Bandstand. 7pm Join Mike, Ali and the team for worship, teaching and ministry in The Arena. (Talk code 18C103) 9.30pm Our cafes and venues are open for you to enjoy! Try the awesome table tennis tubes in The Basement, have a chat with your mates in Grounds, dance to the CJ Edwards Band in Café Uno, pop to see the lovely team in the Chat Room, or shoot some hoops in sports. It’s time for the silent disco in The Basement! Or you can catch Star Wars: The Last Jedi at the Village Screen. 10.30pm Come and spend some time worshipping in Late Night Worship in the Big Top.

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SOULNET: STAYING INNOVATIVE AS A YOUTH LEADER

Rachel Gardner and Martin Saunders How can we think creatively about every aspect of our youth ministry, making sure we’re really meeting the needs of a rapidly-changing culture? Rachel and Martin will take us through the Youthscape innovation process, a brilliant tool you can pick up and run with straight away. Café Uno, 18C014

FRENEMIES

Andy Hancock One minute you’re best mates, the next you’re falling out; friendships are hard work! Is it possible to have great friendships and deal with conflict in a healthy way? Come on your own or as a group of mates to find out! Big Top, 18C015

PRAYER MINISTRY 101

Ali Martin Want to find out more about how to pray for people and be part of what God wants to do during a ministry time? There’s no secret formula but Ali will share some helpful, practical tips about how to pray, what you might expect to see happen in the main meetings, and how you can get involved in seeing God meet with people. The Village Screen, 18C016

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FORTNITE STOLE MY BAE

Laura Hancock Sex, relationships and singleness in a digital age can feel like a battlefield. How do we have healthy relationships where we love, argue, chat, kiss, build intimacy and honour each other when we are never too far from a screen? How do we do face to face and thumbs to thumbs and have the best relationships possible? Breakout, 18C017

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EVANGELISM MADE SLIGHTLY LESS SCARY

Jason Gardner Is the idea of telling your friends about your faith as appealing as doing a bungee jump into a pool of piranhas? Then this seminar is for you! We’ll be looking at the big reasons why we don’t do evangelism as well as all the reasons why sharing your faith can be fun, thrilling and will hugely grow you as a disciple of Jesus. Also if you feel God’s nudging you to be an evangelist come along and get some great ideas! Café Uno, 18C018

THE NEW RULES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Tim Alford We love how it connects us to the world; we hate how it sometimes makes us feel… but love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. Social media is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master: so

come and discover how to take control of your social media use before it takes control of you. Big Top, 18C019

DON’T PUT GOD ON SILENT

Mark Ritchie God wants to talk to you but how can we drown out the noise around us and hear him? Come along for some helpful tips to hear God’s voice. The Village Screen, 18C020

HANDS ARE MADE FOR WORKING

Guvna B After a career full of highs, Guvna B was knocked sideways last year when he lost his dad very suddenly. As he tried to come to terms with his loss, he found a sentence his dad would often say, come back to comfort him, ‘Hands are made for working.’ Drawing on his experience, this seminar will look at themes of fatherlessness, grief, youth culture and faith. The Arena, 18C021

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LEADERSHIP SUCKS

Laura Hancock Jesus didn’t talk about leaders, he talked about followers, followers with influence. If you find yourself influencing others it’s an honour but it can really suck, because you’re responsible for more than just you. How we can manage ourselves and others so that our influence builds a better world? Café Uno, 18C022

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HOW FAR IS TOO FAR?

Tim Alford Are there some relationship questions you really want to know the answer to that the Bible doesn’t seem to address? How far is too far? Is it OK to see someone who isn’t a Christian? Is it OK to kiss someone if you’re not in a relationship with them? Tim will show us how to use the tools the Bible gives us to answer these questions and share three filters that bring clarity to even the most difficult relationship questions. Big Top, 18C023

DON’T PUT YOUR LIFE ON SILENT

Mark Ritchie Don’t put your faith on mute but let your life speak to your friends. Mark will be sharing creative ways of sharing your faith with those around you. The Village Screen, 18C024

NEW RULES

Andy Hancock Can we set some things in place that radically reduce the mistakes we make? Dua Lipa’s song ‘New Rules’ talks about her setting new boundaries in order for her to avoid temptation; how can we follow suit and live more wisely for Jesus when we get home? Breakout, 18C025

DON’T MISS 11am We’ll be back in The Arena to see what God wants to do! (Talk code 18C104) 1pm-5.30pm Head to Café Uno to get your milkshake fix or go to the ToolShed to grab a copy of Mike and Andy’s new book, Lifelines. The sports team would love to put you through your paces or show us what you’re made of at the Bandstand. 7pm More worship, teaching and ministry! (Talk code 18C105) 9.30pm There’s live music in Café Uno courtesy of the brilliant CJ Edwards Band and while you’re there you can grab a milkshake and some pic ‘n’ mix! Head to the XLP bus to play some video games, or to the Chat Room if you need someone to talk and pray with, or check out our new merch in the ToolShed. Don’t miss Guvna B in The Basement! Or if you’re in the mood for a movie, Paddington 2 is playing on the Village Screen. 10.30pm It’s time for some more laid-back, acoustic worship in the Big Top.

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SOULNET: Q&A

OVERCOMING MOUNTAINS

Mike Pilavachi Youth leaders! This is your opportunity to put any question you like to Mike about youth ministry. Café Uno, 18C026

THINKING WELL, FEELING BETTER!

Kate Middleton Your mind is amazing, the Godcreated filter through which you experience the world. But it can also be the source of difficult emotions which threaten your happiness and interfere with life and relationships. Come along to learn what emotions really are, why they can be such a nuisance, and how this can help you deal with them better. Big Top, 18C027

FAKE NEWS OR GOOD NEWS?

Carl Brown When it comes to politicians, news channels and Facebook posts, it’s hard to know what is true and what is fake news. But what about Jesus and faith? Does ultimate truth exist? Come along to explore if Jesus is Fake News, Mad News or Good News. Breakout, 18C028

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Neil O’Boyle As a keen climber (having just climbed Mount Kilimanjaro) Neil will be taking a biblical look at how we respond to sizeable mountains in our lives and how we not only go about climbing them, but how we also go about putting them behind us. Café Uno, 18C029

A YEAR IN MUSIC

Graham Cray Graham will be looking at where we can see God in the music scene over the last 12 months, focusing on artists like Avicii Chvrches, Florence and the Machine, Manic Street Preachers, Kesha, Drake, Sam Smith, Ariane Grande, Johnny Marr and U2. Big Top, 18C030

FEELING LOW? STRATEGIES TO CHANGE A BAD MOOD!

Kate Middleton Emotions are great when you’re feeling good but what do you do when you’re feeling rubbish? Kate will share five handy tips that can help you banish bad moods and deal with life’s low moments. Breakout, 18C031

HERE, WE PRAY

Tim Ross Prayer should be a natural part of our relationship with God. If you’d like to increase your prayer life in a practical way come along and hear from Tim. The Arena, 18C032

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GEN Z

Neil O’Boyle Based on YFC research this seminar will explore what it means to be part of GEN Z, what it means for the way you see the world, respond to the world and how the world sees and responds to you, as well as where faith comes into play for Gen Zers. Café Uno, 18C033

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

John Bodily How can we make a difference and be a positive influence wherever we find ourselves in life, sharing the good news of Jesus with those around us. Big Top, 18C034

STUDENT RECEPTION

If you’re heading off to higher education come along to meet others in the same boat! The Village Screen

INSTAGRAM, SCHOOL AND ANXIETY

Carl Brown Living with anxiety can suck! With parents, school or friends piling on the pressure, wanting to keep up a good appearance on Instagram, and discovering your faith...life can be overwhelming. Carl will share from personal experience and give us some ideas on what on earth we can do about anxiety. Breakout, 18C035

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DON’T MISS 11am Spend time in God’s presence in the main meeting. (Talk code 18B106) 1pm-5.30pm Cafes and sports are open! Don’t miss the opportunity to talk and pray with one of our team in the Chat Room if there’s anything bothering you. 5.15pm Join in the Soul Action fun run! 7pm Join Mike, Ali and the team in The Arena. (Talk code 18B107) 9.30pm Tonight DJ Jesse Baines will be in The Basement, there’s another opportunity to catch the CJ Edwards Band in Café Uno, you can check out all the great resources in The ToolShed or play some panna football at sports. 10pm Warrior Wonder Woman will be wowing us on the Village Screen and don’t forget it’s our bonfire evening! Grab a hot chocolate mountain from one of the cafes and come and join the fun! 10.30pm We’ll be making time to worship in the Big Top.

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DAY FIVE THERE ARE NO SEMINARS THIS MORNING AS WE’LL BE MEETING A LITTLE EARLIER THAN USUAL SO WE CAN TAKE COMMUNION TOGETHER. JUST HEAD TO THE ARENA FOR 10AM SO WE CAN CELEBRATE TOGETHER. 2.30PM - 3.15PM

HOW TO DEFEAT THE GIANTS IN YOUR LIFE

Matt Summerfield We all face giants - whether that’s anxiety, problems with relationships, suffering, injustice or something else! This seminar will look at one of the most famous stories in the Bible that can inspire and equip us to be giant killers. We were made to take out the giants so come and find out how! Cafe Uno, 18C036

THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR

John Bodily With his teenage years now a few years behind him, John will be reflecting on the things he wished he’d known then about key areas like money, sex, power, people, and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Big Top, 18C037

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3.45PM - 4.30PM

EXTRA ORDINARY LIVING

David Kell So often we feel the pressure to do incredible things for God and then we feel like failures if we don’t live up to these impossibly high standards. Romans 12:1-2 tells us to place our everyday, ordinary lives before God as a sacrifice or act of worship. Come along to think about how we can give those everyday moments to God, allowing him to make them extraordinary, and worshipping him with our whole lives. Breakout, 18C038

HERE, WE SERVE

Tim Ross Serving God and people shouldn’t feel bad and if it does we’re doing it wrong. Come along to get inspired about how to put the fun back in serving! The Arena, 18C039

ONE WAY TO LOVE!

Matt Summerfield We use the word ‘love’ in lots of different ways: I love pizza. I love my friends. I love the poor. Come and discover how Jesus loves and get ready for your whole world to change! Café Uno, 18C040

MARKED - WHEN FAITH MAKES YOU A TARGET

Open Doors The Open Doors team will share stories of believers around the world who have boldly identified themselves with Christ at a huge cost. Let’s allow their courage to inspire and challenge us to make a bold statement for Jesus. Big Top, 18C041

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BITE SIZE GOD IS WITHIN HER SHE WILL NOT FALL

Jasmine Kennett-Brown and Lucy O’Callaghan Jasmine and Lucy will be exploring the life of Deborah and how her faith and trust in God transformed the lives of those around her, inspiring us to think about how we can stay in-tune with God in our everyday lives. Breakout, 18C042

BITE SIZE REPUTATION

Emma Baptiste We’ve got the world at our feet to explore and sometimes it’s tempting to push the boundaries, regardless of the consequences. But recklessness can damage our reputation, and slander brings struggles and frustrations. How can we find healing? Breakout, 18C043

DON’T MISS 9am The Container Café will be ready to serve you drinks and snacks ahead of the main meeting. 10am Our main meeting is a little earlier this morning so we can share communion together. (Talk code 18B108) 1pm-5.30pm If there’s something you’ve been meaning to get off your chest, head to the Chat Room. Don’t forget to pick up those resources you wanted in the ToolShed and to enjoy one last Oreo doughnut or hot chocolate mountain in Grounds or Café Uno! 7pm It’s time for our last main meeting so let’s celebrate together! (Talk code 18B109) 9.30pm All our venues are open for you to enjoy for one last time – you know the deal by now! DJ Jesse Baines will be in The Basement and you can catch the CJ Edwards Band in Café Uno. 10pm We’re finishing in style with a sing-a-long to The Greatest Showman at the Village Screen! 10.30pm We’ll have one last opportunity to worship together in the Big Top to close the week.

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SOULNET: STAYING CONNECTED TO GOD AS A YOUTH LEADER

WHAT IS IT TO BE A CHRISTIAN?

John Williams

JESUS LOVES THANOS

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP - THE BIBLICAL OVERVIEW

HOW CAN I FOLLOW GOD’S PLAN FOR MY LIFE?

WAITING, DATING, MATING

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP - THE TRICKY PASSAGES

HOW CAN I FIND THE PEACE OF GOD?

DISCOVERING GOD’S CALLING

SOULNET: STAYING INNOVATIVE AS A YOUTH LEADER

FRENEMIES

PRAYER MINISTRY 101

FORTNITE STOLE MY BAE

EVANGELISM MADE SLIGHTLY LESS SCARY

THE NEW RULES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

DON’T PUT GOD ON SILENT

LEADERSHIP SUCKS

HOW FAR IS TOO FAR?

DON’T PUT YOUR LIFE ON SILENT

RECKLESS

Ruth Williams

Ali Martin & David Westlake

DON’T PUT YOURSELF ON SILENT Mark Ritchie

THE ARENA

GOD'S PERFECT WORSHIP SONG

David Westlake & Minu ChowdhuryWestlake

Rachel Gardner & Martin Saunders

Jason Gardner

BREAKOUT

Ness Wilson

Freddie Pimm

Freddie Pimm

THE GIRL DE-CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Rachel Gardner

Ness Wilson

Ali Martin & David Westlake

Andy Hancock

Ali Martin

Laura Hancock

Rachel Gardner & Martin Saunders

Tim Alford

HANDS ARE MADE FOR WORKING

Mark Ritchie

Guvna B

Jason Gardner

Laura Hancock

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Tim Alford

NEW RULES

Andy Hancock

Mark Ritchie

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THE VILLAGE SCREEN

CAFÉ UNO

THE BIG TOP

SOULNET: Q&A

THINKING WELL, FEELING BETTER

FAKE NEWS OR GOOD NEWS?

A YEAR IN MUSIC

FEELING LOW? STRATEGIES TO CHANGE A BAD MOOD!

Mike Pilavachi

Kate Middleton

OVERCOMING MOUNTAINS

BREAKOUT

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THE ARENA

Carl Brown

Graham Cray

Neil O’Boyle

HERE, WE PRAY Tim Ross

Kate Middleton

GEN Z

Neil O’Boyle

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE John Bodily

STUDENT RECEPTION

INSTAGRAM, SCHOOL AND ANXIETY Carl Brown

HOW TO DEFEAT THE GIANTS IN YOUR LIFE

THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR

EXTRA ORDINARY LIVING

ONE WAY TO LOVE!

MARKED - WHEN FAITH MAKES YOU A TARGET

BITE SIZE 1. GOD IS WITHIN HER 2. REPUTATION

Matt Summerfield

Matt Summerfield

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Open Doors

HERE, WE SERVE Tim Ross

David Kell

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WHO’S WHO? TIM ALFORD

Tim lives in Malvern with his wife and two children where he is the National Director of Limitless (the youth ministry of the Elim Pentecostal Church), a Youth Ministry Specialist Lecturer at Regents Theological College, and a volunteer youth leader at The Source Church. Tim is a frustrated supporter of Arsenal, and has on more than one occasion been to the cinema in Star Wars fancy dress.

GUVNA B

Guvna B is a double MOBO award-winning, rap artist from London. Known for his positive, energetic and inspiring lyricism, he draws from personal experience and stays at the cutting edge of urban trends.

JOHN BODILY

John is an Associate Pastor at Trent Vineyard in Nottingham. He loves helping people get to know Jesus better and live the lives God made them for. He is currently being taught how to floss by his two children, but it’s not going very well.

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CARL BROWN

Carl is 30 years old and husband to Sam. For the last 10 years he’s been a Youth Leader in Rugby. He’s passionate about Jesus and young people with a healthy dose of love for American football, travelling and TV show Taskmaster.

CHRIS BURGESS

Chris is passionate about sandwiches being made well and his top tip is to add layers and always include a gherkin. He also loves being a youth worker for Rugby Youth for Christ which has been his role for the past 14 years.

MINU CHOWDHURYWESTLAKE

For the last 18 years Minu has been focused on social justice, working with both national and international charities as director of marketing and communications. She now works as a crisis intervention consultant whilst juggling home-schooling daughter Ellie. Minu helped launch Soul Action with her husband David 13 years ago.

GRAHAM CRAY

Before retiring Graham was the Principal of Ridley Hall, then Bishop of Maidstone, before becoming the Archbishop’s Missioner and the leader of the Fresh Expressions team. He is a big fan of music and heads up the Soul Survivor board of Trustees.

ANDY CROFT

Andy is the Senior Pastor of Soul Survivor Watford alongside Mike and part of the leadership team of Soul Survivor ministries. He’s ordained and is the co-author of Lifelines and Everyday Supernatural. Andy is married to Beth, and dad to three boys so balances out reading heavy theology books by playing lots of Thomas the Tank Engine.

CHRIS CURTIS

Chris has been a youth worker for over 30 years and works for Youthscape, a national charity that’s focussed on innovation in Christian youth ministry.

RACHEL GARDNER

Rachel is a youthworker, a flat white drinker, a champion for adoption and fostering, President of the Girls Brigade England & Wales, author of ‘The Girl DeConstruction Project’, part of the mighty Youthscape team, an amazing driver, a wife and a mum.

JASON GARDNER

Jason is an ordained minister working as a curate for St Peter’s, Harrow. He’s married to Rachel and they have one daughter; he loves films, music, a bit of sci-fi, the odd graphic novel and – when he finds time – doing a bit of song-writing.

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James leads Unlimited Church in Devon, a multi-generational church which exists for young people with no interest in faith or church. He’s also a Diocesan Youth Adviser and Chair of the trustees for South West Youth Ministries (SWYM) which trains and resources youth, children and family workers. He’s married to Liz and they have two sons, Josh and Toby.

ANDY HANCOCK

Andy can usually be found playing FIFA, cheering on Liverpool FC, listening to live music or walking his dog. When he’s not hobbying, Andy is NextGen Pastor at Lifecentral Church in the West Midlands.

LAURA HANCOCK

Laura is the Church Resources Director at Youth for Christ and lives in Halesowen with her husband Andy and her Labradoodle Archie. She loves shopping, reading, eating street food, running and hanging out with their church youth group.

DAVID KELL

David is from Bolton which proudly counts Peter Kay, Paddy McGuiness, Warburton’s Bread and Danny from McFly among its exports. He loves football, cricket, and having overgrown eyebrows. David works in Community Development in Bury and leads the youth at King’s church, Little Lever where he is part of the Senior Leadership Team.

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JOHN KELL

John lives in his hometown of Bolton with his wife Rachel and son Reuben. When not changing nappies, working in local government, or studying theology at Westminster Theological College, John is part of his church leadership team, along with his brother David.

CHRIS LANE

Chris leads a church in Salford called Langworthy Community Church and is a theology lecturer at St Mellitus NW. He is married to Esther and is teaching their three children to follow Jesus and Manchester United, in that order. His ideal evening involves big fat theology books and even bigger tubs of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Chris is a Soul Survivor trustee and the author of ‘Ordinary Miracles’.

MICHAEL LLOYD

Michael is Principal of Wycliffe Hall, the author of Cafe Theology (which takes a look at Christian theology in a way that makes it accessible to non-theologians) and a regular voice on the GodPod.

ALI MARTIN

Ali is part of the Leadership Team of Soul Survivor and our associated church Soul Survivor Watford. She helps train and equip speakers in their communication skills and is the author of a book on that topic called ‘Loud & Clear’. Ali is married to Joel, mum to Will and Esther, and an evangelist for The Greatest Showman.

KATE MIDDLETON

Kate is a psychologist and church leader living in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. She’s one of the directors of the Mind and Soul Foundation, an organisation passionate about emotional and mental health and the church. Kate spends a lot of time explaining she is not married to Prince William but does have a prince and princess of her own at home.

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JAMES GRIER

NEIL O’BOYLE

Neil became a Christian through Youth for Christ when he was at school and is now the National Director of British Youth for Christ. He is passionate about evangelism, is married to Joy and they have four kids.

OPEN DOORS

Open Doors supports people who are beaten, tortured, ridiculed, imprisoned, falsely accused, disowned, ignored and hated simply for following Jesus. They provide persecuted Christians around the world with Bibles, training, livelihood skills, advocacy and more.

MIKE PILAVACHI

Mike loves telling terrible jokes, tending to his grape vines and travelling the world seeing what God is doing. He started Soul Survivor and our associated church, Soul Survivor Watford, in 1993 and has since been ordained as a vicar. He’s the author of a number of books, the latest of which is called ‘Lifelines’.

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FREDDIE PIMM

Freddie is an NHS doctor, training to be a GP. He attends St Albans Fulham with his wife, Becky, and is the author of ‘The Selfish Gospel’.

REND COLLECTIVE

Rend are a group of musicians with a passion for celebration and joy. They come from Northern Ireland and travel the world with their amazing collection of instruments to share the infectious love of Jesus.

MARK RITCHIE

Mark is a Scotsman with a deep passion to bring the message of the cross where people least expect it. He has performed at the Edinburgh fringe festival on a number of occasions, and tours his evangelistic one-man comedy shows all over the world. He is the founder of the 73rd Trust and now lives in Nottingham with his wife Tamzin and their two children.

TIM ROSS

Tim is the senior pastor of the multiethnic, multi-generational Embassy City Church in Irving, Texas. He travels around the world helping people understand the gospel, is married to Juliette and dad to Nathan and Noah.

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MARTIN SAUNDERS

Martin has been working with young people and their leaders for nearly two decades, and is aiming to do at least the same again, weather permitting. He’s the author of a number of books on youth ministry including ‘Youth Work from Scratch’, and is Youthscape’s Director of Innovation.

TOM SMITH

Tom heads up worship at Soul Survivor and Soul Survivor Watford, has written a number of songs and has just released a new EP called ‘Everyday’. He is married to Susi and is dad to one year old Sonny, so he’s used to living on an hour’s sleep and a tonne of caffeine.

MATT SUMMERFIELD

Matt is the Senior Pastor of Hitchin Christian Centre as well as being a speaker, writer and coach through Stretch Your Life. Prior to this he served for 18 years as CEO, and latterly President, of the youth and children’s missionary movement, Urban Saints. He’s also a big fan of meaty pizzas, Belgian Chocolate Haagen Daaz and great movies!

BOB WALLINGTON

Bob is the Youth Pastor at Soul Survivor Watford as well as being husband to Tabi and dad to Phoebe. He loves sports, movies, the sea and telling stories of the mischief he got up to when he was in Mike P’s youth group.

DAVID WESTLAKE

David is the CEO of International Justice Mission UK having previously spent many years as International Director at Tearfund. He cofounded the Cinnamon Network, which helps churches build transforming relationships with their communities, is married to Minu and dad to daughter Ellie.

JOHN WILLIAMS

John is the Senior Pastor of Primrose Hill Community Church in Dudley, West Midlands where he loves hearing people’s stories, dreaming big dreams, and trying to follow after God’s heart. John is married to Ruth and they have two kids, Melody and Noah.

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Keren is the Youth Pastor of Limitless Malvern and enjoys creating new music and art in her spare time. Back in her early uni days, Keren was a singer in a metal band.

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Ruth is a senior leader at Primrose Hill Community Church in Dudley where she oversees the Youth and Children’s ministries and is a Deputy Head Teacher. She is married to John and mum to Melody and Noah.

NESS WILSON

Ness leads Open Heaven Church in Loughborough which was planted with a bunch of friends in 1993 when they graduated from uni together. Open Heaven is a resource church and Ness is overseeing a number of churches, as well as being on the Core Team of the Pioneer Network. Ness is married to Rich and they have two daughters, Amelie and Lauren.

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Born and raised in Jerusalem as part of an Arab-English family, Katie is passionate about seeing Jesus work in young people’s lives across cultures and conflict zones. She is currently pursuing training in overseas ministry, focusing on social justice.

LAITY WATTERS

Laity is an 18 year old from South Wales who has just finished her A levels. Next year she’ll be on the Church of England’s Stepney Intern Scheme, working in a church in Islington. She loves chocolate, books, music and sharing hope with other young people.

EMMA BAPTISTE

Emma likes to laugh a lot, spends more time outdoors than in, and never manages to stay out of trouble for long. She’s currently doing A-levels at an all-girls school and lives with her family and their golden retriever in Surrey.

JASMINE KENNETT-BROWN

Jasmine is 15 years old and has lived in London her whole life. She enjoys playing flute and piano in the worship teams at her church and also has a passion for dance.

LUCY O’CALLAGHAN

Lucy is 15 years old and this is her second time at Soul Survivor. She loves photography and meeting new people, and once she starts laughing, she can’t stop!

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Please DON’T call emergency services yourself as this can delay help getting to the right place. Instead give Comms a ring on 0300 302 0330 and they will swing into action on your behalf. (Alternatively you can pop in to Info if you’re nearby or ask any member of team that has a radio to contact Comms for you.)

There’s limited free wifi on the showground and you don’t need a password to access it. Sorry if it gets a bit slow at times with so many of us using it.

INFO DAYS 1-5: 9am – 10pm Our team are here to help whether you need a wristband, are looking for a day pass, have a question about local facilities or are wondering what the weather forecast for tomorrow is. Come in and say hi!

INFO POINTS We have some handy info points with huge maps so you can find your way around, big seminar timetables, and loads of other useful info.

SEMINAR CHANGES We sometimes have to change seminars at short notice and if we do we’ll post details on the info points and let you know in the main meetings so hopefully you won’t miss a thing!

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PHONE CHARGING Battery running low? We’ve got some handy USB charging points in our cafes so you can recharge while enjoying a hot chocolate mountain. Charging is free but please don’t leave your phone unattended in case someone else takes a shine to it.

WRISTBANDS Your wristband is your ticket into all the venues on site! Keep it safely around your wrist at all times (it’s designed to withstand most things including going in the shower with you!) and show it to the stewards at the door of each venue so they know you’re legit. If you do manage to break your wristband please pop along to Info with the pieces and we’ll print you a new one for £1. If you lose it altogether that would be a very sad day as you’ll need to pay £40 for a replacement. It’s very important that everyone wears the correct wristband so they can be identified in case of an emergency so please don’t swap wristbands with anyone else. If for any reason you have the wrong one, please pop to Info and we’ll sort that out for you.

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FACILITIES FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED Our main meetings are signed plus The Arena and the Big Top have loop system facility. Please speak to an usher (one of the people wearing a beautiful, bright pink jacket) if you need any help.

CASHPOINT There is a cashpoint on site but the showground charge a fee to use it. There is also a cashpoint at the Tesco which is a 10 minute drive away.

STEWARDS We love our stewards! They do an amazing job in keeping us all safe here at Soul Survivor so please do follow their instructions and don’t forget to flash them your wristband as you enter venues.

VILLAGE HOSTS Your village hosts are here to make you feel at home and should be your first port of call if you have any questions about Soul Survivor, if you need to borrow a mallet to sort out your tent pegs, or if you fancy a hot chocolate and a chat.

GAS AND CAMPING SUPPLIES Don’t worry if you’ve forgotten your tent pegs or you’ve run out of gas – we’ve got your covered! There’s a stand in the ToolShed that will happily top up your gas and sell you any camping essentials you need.

LOST PROPERTY Sometimes there’s so much going on that you get distracted and realise hours later you’ve lost sight of your hoody/Bible/wallet. We get all manner of things handed in to Info so whatever you’ve lost, pop in to see us and we’ll try and reunite you. Any nonvaluable items that aren’t claimed by the morning of Day 6 will be donated to a local charity so please come and see us before then. We take valuable items (Bibles, phones, wallets, jewellery) back to our office in Watford and share them out amongst ourselves. Kidding. We’ll keep them safe for you so please get in contact if you’ve lost something and let us know the details (info@ soulsurvivor.com or call 0303 333 1333). Please note our events go on until 28th August and then our office will only be open for a limited number of hours for a couple of weeks while we recover from a busy summer so please bear with us if we don’t respond straight away.

ADDITIONAL NEEDS If anyone in your group has any additional needs, please pop into Info and chat to us so we can work together to make sure they have the best week possible.

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FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD SUPERMARKETS There are various convenience stores nearby, including Tesco which is about a 10 minute drive away. Pop in to Info if you need any directions.

FOOD DELIVERIES You’re welcome to get supermarket deliveries sent to the showground but please give them your phone number and arrange to meet them at the gate as unfortunately we can’t accept deliveries on your behalf. The address you need is: The East of England Showground, PE2 6XE.

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FOOD VANS If you don’t fancy cooking, the lovely folks at our food vans will do that for you! They can offer you burgers, chips and more.

ONSITE SHOP You’ll find some essential food items and tasty treats in the onsite shop including milk, bread and snacks. Opening times will be displayed on the shop door.

ICE PACKS You can exchange freezer packs for free or buy new ones for £2 from Stores each day between 9.30-10am and 5.30-6pm.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY WE THINK YOU’RE AWESOME FOR CARING ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY! THANK YOU FOR READING THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

FIRE REGS If you’re using a tent for cooking please make sure that it is 3 metres away from all other tents in order to comply with fire safety regulations. Our lovely village hosts will be on hand if you don’t know your metres from your yards. If you have a BBQ please make sure it is placed on a hard-standing surface, not directly on the ground and not inside any tents or caravans. Please don’t leave any cooking appliances on and unattended.

FIRST AID AND SICKNESS For everyday issues (such as headaches and small cuts) please see your group leader who should have a good supply of pain killers and plasters. For anything more serious pop along to see our medical team of first aiders, doctors and nurses who are available from 9am till midnight. We know sickness doesn’t run on a timetable so if you need help outside of these hours please come to Info. In an emergency please ring 0300 302 0330 (this number is also on your wristband) – please do not contact the emergency services yourself as this can delay help getting to you.

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GAS SAFETY Please check your gas connections to gas bottles are securely fitted and ensure that gas canisters are properly secured within single burner camping stoves. Please don’t use any damaged gas canisters or bottles. If you have any concerns please don’t use them but come to Info and we will get someone to help you.

ONGOING MEDICAL CONDITIONS Please come and let our medical team know about any ongoing medical conditions that may need attention while you’re here at Soul Survivor. The team can also store any medication for you.

D&V If you fall ill with diarrhoea and/or vomiting, please stay in your tent and contact the first aid team through your group leader.

DON’T FORGET THE BASICS! No one likes to get a bug when they’re camping so remember to wash your hands thoroughly and use antibacterial gel regularly to help stay healthy!

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THE GREEN STANDARD WE WANT TO TAKE CARE OF THIS AMAZING PLANET THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US SO WE’VE DONE WHAT WE CAN TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND TO HELP YOU GUYS DO THE SAME! RECYCLING Help out the recycling team onsite by using the recycling points all around the site for glass, plastic, cardboard and cans. There are recycling bags at each village waste point that you can take back to your camp.

REFILL YOUR WATER BOTTLE Single-use plastic bottles are causing a huge environmental problem and whilst we really want to encourage you to stay hydrated we’d love for you to use a reusable bottle. If you brought one with you then you head straight to the top of the class! You can refill it at any of our cafes plus there are taps on all the villages. If you don’t have one, now could be a great time to invest by heading to our stand. Limiting plastic bottle waste will make us (and David Attenborough) very happy. Thanks!

REUSEABLE COFFEE CUPS You can purchase reusable coffee cups in our cafes or you’re very welcome to bring your own and we’ll refill that for you.

NOT WASTING WATER Please remember to turn off taps when you’re done and try to be quick in the shower. Make sure you get properly clean though obviously…

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COMPOSTABLE CUPS To keep all our consciences clear, we’ve made sure all the coffee cups, straws, paper bags and plates used in our cafes are 100% compostable. They can be placed in normal bins and don’t even need to go in the recycling. Amazing.

PLAYING FAIR Rest assured that all the tea, coffee, hot chocolate, juice and sugar served in our cafes is Fairtrade because we want to make sure all the growers involved earn a living wage. We sell the most ethical water available and the milk used in our cafes is sourced locally. All our clothing is Fair Wear certified and we have Fairtrade chocolate in our cafes too.

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DONATING LEFTOVER FOOD Day 5 afternoon/Day 6 morning at Info If you have any food, cleaning supplies or toilet roll at the end of the week that you’d like us to donate to a local food bank, please bring them along (in bags) to Info. Food banks will accept anything that is unopened and has a decent shelf life.

When you get home don’t forget to keep an eye on the ethics of your favourite companies and see if they’re living up to the green standard we should be asking them to!

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THE OFFERING AS PART OF OUR WORSHIP WE TAKE UP AN OFFERING DURING THE MAIN MORNING MEETING ON DAY 4. ALL THE MONEY GIVEN WILL BE SPLIT EQUALLY BETWEEN YOUNG LEADERS, THE PERSECUTED CHURCH AND SOUL ACTION PROJECTS. Please don’t feel under any pressure to give but if you would like to, just follow the instructions given during the meeting. Gift Aid envelopes will be available for everyone who is lucky enough to pay tax so please fill one in and help us to claim an extra 25p for every pound that you give. Please make any cheques payable to Soul Survivor Limited.

PERSECUTED CHURCH Many of our Christian brothers and sisters around the world are persecuted for their faith. For some it is illegal to meet together or own a Bible and they can be heavily fined, arrested, imprisoned, tortured and even killed for their belief in Jesus. We work with church leaders in and around Central Asia to encourage and help equip believers following Jesus in the most difficult circumstances.

RAISING UP YOUNG LEADERS We are passionate about working with young people who love God and long to serve him and his church. Through our Soul61 trust we invest in future leaders, providing them with training, teaching and mentoring to develop their gifts.

SOUL ACTION We want all people to live in God’s freedom but know that slavery continues to exist and that many around the world do not have the educational opportunities that we have been blessed with. Money given towards Soul Action will enable us to make grants to organisations like Soul Action South Africa who are starting a school to help underprivileged children in some of the poorest parts of Durban. You can find out more about Soul Action on page 77.

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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. A GUIDE TO PRAYING FOR OTHERS…

As part of this Mike and Ali will make space for us to wait on the Holy 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 been prayed for in this way, or if you’re not sure how to pray for others; Mike and Ali 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.

WHAT HAPPENS? Ministry times usually begin with an invitation from someone on the 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.

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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! In general feel free to pray for anyone regardless of gender but please be aware that at times, when ministry is of a sensitive nature, we will ask that girls pray for girls and guys pray for guys. 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 18:40 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; you don’t need to offer advice and counselling but allow space for the Holy Spirit to do what he would like to do. If appropriate you can speak into the situation or condition in

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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 strengthen, encourage and comfort the person you’re praying for (1 Corinthians 14:3). 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: 40-45 and he lays hands on the children to bless them in Matthew 19:13-15. That said, not everyone is comfortable with this so please be sensitive. Please also use common sense about where you place your hands so it doesn’t become distracting for the person you are praying for.

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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 grab them some tissues if they start crying or 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 quietly let them know that you will return in a little while so they know that they are not forgotten. 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 but 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 point of 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.

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, 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. 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 please 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.

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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 which is open every afternoon and evening. 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 people you don’t know 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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EVER WONDERED WHY WE DO THE THINGS WE DO? HERE ARE SOME ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS WE MOST COMMONLY GET ASKED. IF THERE’S SOMETHING YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW THAT WE HAVEN’T ANSWERED, DROP US AN EMAIL AT INFO@SOULSURVIVOR.COM. WHY DO PEOPLE CLOSE THEIR EYES AND PUT THEIR HANDS UP IN WORSHIP? Many people close their eyes as it helps keep them from being distracted while they worship. Some raise their hands as a sign of praise (in Psalm 63 the psalmist says, ‘I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands’) and hold out their hands as a way of showing they are surrendering to God and want to receive from him. There is no right or wrong way to worship God and it doesn’t matter so much what we’re doing with our bodies, it’s more about what’s going on in our hearts. You may want to shout, dance and jump about, or you may want to be quiet and still. As long as you’re focussed on Jesus (and you’re not trampling on anyone else!) then that’s what counts.

WHY DO PEOPLE DO STRANGE THINGS WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT MOVES? When God’s Spirit rests on people during ministry times they may laugh, cry, move around or just be still. All of this is totally fine. Ministry times are about giving God space to meet with us however he wants and so the best thing we can do is be as open as possible to him and not worry about what anyone else is doing.

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We don’t want to hype anything up or stop people from expressing themselves and so we try not to focus on people’s outward manifestations and focus instead on what God is doing in our hearts, minds and bodies. Mike will chat through what’s going on and if you have any questions about ministry times please do chat to someone on the enabling team, to your youth worker or to a member of the Chat Room team.

of bands contacting us for just a few slots. If you are part of a band that already has a good following please do send us a sample of your music but because of the volume of requests we receive we’re sorry that we can’t reply to everyone personally.

CAN I GET THE LYRICS/CHORD CHARTS TO THE SONGS WE’VE BEEN SINGING? Lots of these are available online for free, and some are in song books that you can buy. For any new songs written by our team we’ll post chord charts and lyrics as soon as we can after our summer events.

CAN MY BAND PLAY AT SOUL SURVIVOR? The Bandstand is a great opportunity for you/your band to play at Soul Survivor and is open to everyone; just chat to the hosts about signing up for a session in the afternoon. Unfortunately other opportunities to play are limited and we get a large number

CAN I BE PART OF THE WORSHIP BAND, DO A SEMINAR? We absolutely love hearing that you guys are keen worshippers and passionate about preaching God’s word and want to do all we can to encourage you in that so check out our website for upcoming dates for equipping events. At our summer events we only have speakers and band members who we know and are in relationship with just so we can ensure their integrity and love for Jesus.

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WHY IS MIKE SO MEAN TO PEOPLE ON STAGE?

WHY AREN’T THERE MORE SHOWERS?

One of Mike’s quirks is that he likes to tease his friends and that means he often makes cheeky remarks about them on stage. Please don’t be offended! Mike’s being affectionate rather than mean; we promise you he only ever teases someone who knows that he loves them.

We hire loads more showers than the number recommended for an event of this size in order to reduce your waiting time. Queues of course tend to be longer in the morning so you might want to shower in the afternoon/at night to save some time. We have a big team of cleaners who try and keep the showers and toilets clean for you but if you spot any problems just pop into Info and let us know.

WHY DO YOU CLOSE ALL THE OTHER VENUES WHEN THE MAIN MEETINGS ARE ON? The main meetings are the highlight of our time together so we close everything else so we can all come together to worship God, hear from his word and pray for one another. We also have lots of volunteers working in these venues so closing them twice a day gives them an opportunity to take some time off and come and meet with Jesus.

CAN I WORK FOR SOUL SURVIVOR? We’re a pretty small team, based in Watford, but we do occasionally have vacancies that we advertise on our website and on social media. Keep your eyes peeled! Every summer we need thousands of volunteers to make our events happen so if you’d like a peek behind the scenes, apply to be on team and get involved! All the info is on our website.

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WHY DOES SOUL SURVIVOR FUNDRAISE WHEN WE HAVE TO PAY TO BE HERE?

WHY DO WE HAVE TO SIT ON THE FLOOR? Whilst we’d love to all sit in luxurious seats, it would mean we could only get a fraction of the number of people in the main meetings. You’re welcome to bring a back support in with you but unfortunately, for health and safety reasons, we can’t allow pillows, fold up chairs or big cushions into the meetings. If you really need a chair there are a small number made available; chat to a steward if you can’t spot them.

We try and keep the costs down for you so Soul Survivor remains accessible to as many people as possible but that means the fees you pay don’t cover everything it costs us to make the events run. We couldn’t do what we do without the amazing people who support us financially – if you’d like to be one of them, find out more on page 61 or head to the ‘give’ section of our website.

WHY IS SOUL SURVIVOR FINISHING AFTER THE SUMMER OF 2019? We believe it’s time for us to step aside and allow new ministries to rise up. Head to our website to see a full statement and Q&A, plus a video message from Mike.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I GET HOME? HOW DO I SUSTAIN THIS HIGH? We hope you’ve had a brilliant time and are leaving Soul Survivor on a high, having met with God and had a great time with your mates. But we know that going home can present some challenges… As Christians we’re not immune to life’s ups and downs but through them all we want to keep deepening our relationship with God. Here are our top tips to help you grow in your faith:

READING YOUR BIBLE

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This is one of the best ways to stay connected to God and to allow him to keep speaking to you throughout the year. If you want to do the Bible in One Year with us we’ll be kicking off again on September 1st and we’ll share a daily reading and video at bible.soulsurvivor.com.

We’ve loved hanging out with you this summer and it would be great to see you at one of the other events we run through the year. We’re always up for a cheeky chat on social media so pop over and say hi. You can also tell us about what God has been doing in your life by emailing testimonies@ soulsurvivor.com – we’d love to hear from you!

GET/STAY PLUGGED IN TO YOUR CHURCH AND YOUTH GROUP None of us can do the Christian life alone – God didn’t design us that way. Be an active and committed member of your church – go regularly, give your time and money, and get stuck in!

SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY/ STAND UP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE One of the ways we worship God is through how we love and serve other people, especially those in need. Ask God to show you ways that you and your youth group can bless your community.

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SOUL SURVIVOR SUNDAY! KEEP STEPPING OUT If you’ve started speaking in tongues, keep praying that way to God every day. If you’re longing to hear God’s voice, keep listening and humbly offering words to other people. Want to see people healed? Keep praying for them! The more we step out, the more we’ll see God do so keep going for it! You might want to try using the Everyday Supernatural Small Group Guide with your youth group to keep encouraging one another in your journey.

Have a Soul Survivor Sunday to let your church know what happened at Soul Survivor this summer. Loads of churches will be holding theirs on Sunday 9th September so that gives you some time to plan what you’d like it to look like. It may be that you take over the whole church service, or just have a few minutes for testimonies but you’ll find plenty of ideas and resources on our website (under the ‘About the events’ FAQ).

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SUPPORT SOUL SURVIVOR WE NEED YOU! SOUL SURVIVOR HAS ONLY EVER EXISTED BECAUSE OF AMAZINGLY GENEROUS PEOPLE WHO SHARE OUR PASSION TO REACH YOUNG PEOPLE AND HAVE GIVEN THEIR TIME AND MONEY TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN. WE NEED PEOPLE WHO WILL STAND WITH US IN OUR FINAL YEAR AND HELP US TO FINISH WELL. COULD YOU HELP US?

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GIVE We try and keep the cost of our events low so that they are open to everyone and especially to those who don’t yet know Jesus. This means we don’t cover our costs through ticket prices and therefore all donations, whether one-off or regular monthly gifts, help us to do what we do. Money given also allows us to do things like provide resources for free such as the teaching on our website and YouTube channel. Head to our website to give online or to find giving forms. If Soul Survivor has been a blessing to your church we’d also really appreciate it if you were able to take up a one-off offering for us.

PRAY We want to pray that all those who come to our events go home blessed and equipped to keep following Jesus in all areas of their lives. Please pray with us, especially for those who have just come to faith and those who go home to particularly difficult situations that they would keep going in their faith and would know God with them.

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MAKE OUR FINAL YEAR A GREAT CELEBRATION! We’ve been running Soul Survivor events since 1993 and we want to end in 2019 with a real celebration of God’s goodness. We’d love for you to join us and bring your mates along too. God isn’t finished with us yet and we’re excited and expectant of all that he will do during the rest of this summer and next! Bookings for 2019 will open at the end of the week.

GIVE WHEN YOU ARE INTERNET SHOPPING If you head to easyfundraising.co.uk you can nominate Soul Survivor as your preferred charity and then when you shop online, a number of retailers will donate money to us at no cost to you. Amazing eh?! Thanks so much for reading this and considering supporting us. We really couldn’t do what we do without amazing people like YOU!

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SOUL ACTION EACH YEAR AT SOUL SURVIVOR WE CELEBRATE THE FREEDOM THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGS US. WE DELIGHT IN BEING SET FREE FROM THE THINGS THAT HOLD US BACK AND ASKING GOD TO LEAD US INTO FURTHER FREEDOM AS WE DISCOVER HIS CALLING AND EMPOWERMENT IN OUR LIVES. WE KNOW THAT WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS FREEDOM!

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In recent years Soul Action has been focused on two areas: freedom from slavery for those who have been trafficked and held captive; and opening up the future for those who wouldn’t otherwise have access to a quality education.

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In 2005 we set up Soul Action so that the freedom that we experience at Soul Survivor events would continue beyond the showgrounds to some of the world’s poorest communities. All the people of the world are made in God’s image and our Father has good plans for all of us. However, Jesus taught us that there is an enemy who hates humans and who acts like a thief, trying to steal, kill and destroy people made in God’s image (John 10:10). In the same verse Jesus promised that he had come to bring fullness of life to God’s children.

YOU CAN JOIN THE FIGHT TO END SLAVERY! We can all help build a bridge to freedom for those held captive. Money helps, but if we are going to have investigators and lawyers and social workers knocking on the doors of brothels, sweatshops and fishing boats then we need to be knocking on the door of heaven too. Last year IJM and Soul Survivor launched Prayer for Justice to build a huge move of prayer to see the end of slavery. You can join the frontline of the fight to end slavery by signing up to pray at www.Pray4Justice.net

FREEDOM FOR THE FUTURE

FREEDOM FROM SLAVERY Sadly slavery isn’t a thing of the past. Today there are at least 40 million slaves in the world and while we are here at Soul Survivor another 1,400 children will have been sold. That’s two children every minute of every day. They are sold to work in sweatshops, brothels and fishing boats. We believe those children belong in families, playgrounds and schools instead. In short, they should be living in freedom. Working with International Justice Mission (IJM) we support the rescue of those in captivity, the rebuilding of their lives and the prosecution of the slave owners.

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We take education for granted but across the world some of the poorest children are denied the opportunities that education brings, often because they are the wrong gender, caste or ethnic group; or simply because they are poor and they cannot afford an education or be spared from the family’s work. Since we began, Soul Action has supported projects to bring quality education to poor communities, particularly in South Africa. We have worked with Soul Action South Africa and a network of local partners who provide teacher training and support in informal settlements and townships. Right now we are working to develop a truly multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-social school that can provide quality education for children who would otherwise be denied the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

YOU CAN BUILD A BRIDGE TO FREEDOM BY PRAYING AND GIVING THROUGH OUR OFFERING (SEE PAGE 65) TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA SO WE CAN HELP A NEW GENERATION FIND FREEDOM.

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WHAT WILL I DO? You will develop your leadership skills at the heart of Soul Survivor Watford, getting involved in all aspects of church life, plus various conferences and events. Each week you will have two days of teaching with highly respected speakers plus practical training as part of either the worship or leadership stream. We want to prepare you to lead for the rest of your life and we believe the best way to do this is by trusting you with real situations and responsibilities.

WHEN DOES IT START? Courses run from the end of October to the end of August and you can apply now for both 2018/2019 and 2019/2020. The closing date for applications for this year’s course is 14th September.

WHAT IS SOUL61? 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. Throw yourself in and 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 aged 18-24 who feels the call of God on their life to serve his people. We’re not looking for individuals who feel they have it all together; 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.

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HOW DO I APPLY? Come and chat to us on the Soul61 stand in the ToolShed or visit www.soul61.co.uk.

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SOULNET YOUTH LEADER SESSIONS Days 2-4, 9am for breakfast, 9.30am seminar starts in Café Uno

YOUTH LEADERS – WE LOVE YOU! WE THINK YOU DO AN AMAZING JOB OF SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE YEAR ROUND SO WE’D LOVE TO PUT THE KETTLE ON AND GET YOU A CROISSANT IN THE MORNINGS AND PROVIDE YOU WITH SOME TEACHING DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP YOU IN WHAT YOU DO. Here’s what we’ve got in store, check out the day planner for more info.

DAY 2: STAYING CONNECTED TO GOD AS A YOUTH LEADER

Week B: Chris Curtis and Rachel Gardner Week C: Rachel Gardner and Martin Saunders

DAY 3: STAYING INNOVATIVE AS A YOUTH LEADER

Week B: Chris Curtis and Rachel Gardner Week C: Rachel Gardner and Martin Saunders

DAY 4: Q&A

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PROPHECY Plus we’ve got a small team who would love to pray for you and try and listen to anything God might want to say. Sign up via the SoulNet breakfasts.

TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS! We’d love to get your feedback about your week at Soul Survivor! Head to surveymonkey.co.uk/r/youthleaders2018 and tell us how things have been for you and your youth group. If you have a question or comment that requires a response please email info@soulsurvivor.com and if you have a testimony you can send it to testimonies@soulsurvivor.com.

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UPCOMING EVENTS WE MISS YOU AFTER THE SUMMER SO WE’D LOVE TO SEE YOU AT ONE OF THE EVENTS WE RUN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! OUTSIDE OF OUR SUMMER EVENTS THEY ALL TAKE PLACE AT OUR WAREHOUSE IN WATFORD (WD24 7GP).

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SATURDAY CELEBRATIONS Around once a month we have a celebration with worship, teaching and ministry, led by Mike and the team. These are free to attend and there’s no need to book, just come along!

SOUL SURVIVOR 2019 We’ll be back here in Peterborough next summer and it wouldn’t be the same without you!

WEEK B: 17TH – 21ST AUGUST WEEK C: 23RD – 27TH AUGUST We can’t wait to see what God wants to do as we seek him and celebrate his goodness together. Bookings will open at the end of this week and you can save £21 by booking early so head to soulsurvivor.com/book to get your place for £102! We also have Soul Survivor summer events in Scotland from 20th – 24th July and in Stafford from 3rd – 7th August.

27TH OCTOBER 24TH NOVEMBER 12TH JANUARY 16TH FEBRUARY 9TH MARCH 6TH APRIL LOUD & CLEAR 24TH NOVEMBER

Want to communicate God’s word? This practical equipping day led by Ali Martin is a great way to learn how to develop your passion for preaching, looking at all the practicalities around preparing and delivering great talks. Book online for £10!

SOUL SURVIVOR WORSHIP CONFERENCE 6TH APRIL

Mike, Tom and the team will be looking at the heart and importance of worship as well as teaching on practicalities around leading. This is a great day for worship leaders, band members, tech and creative teams, plus anyone passionate about worship!

NSN 2019 WINTER: 20TH – 23RD FEBRUARY IN WATFORD SUMMER: 27TH JULY – 1ST AUGUST IN STAFFORD We’re passionate about the whole church moving in the power of the Holy Spirit so our Naturally Supernatural events are aimed at all ages. We make loads of space to worship God, to hear from his word and to make space for the Holy Spirit to move. Our NSN summer events are similar to our Soul Survivor ones in that they also have loads of practical seminars, great venues and social activities; and there is a teaching programme for the under 12s that mirrors the themes of the event so the whole family can learn and grow together. Discounts apply when you book early! You can book for next summer for just £112 before 31st August and you can save 10% on NSN winter when you book online. Head to naturallysupernatural.co.uk for loads more info and to book.

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SOUL SURVIVOR MERCHANDISE POP TO OUR STAND IN THE TOOLSHED TO CHECK OUT ALL OUR LATEST GEAR! HERE ARE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS…

T-SHIRT £14

SWEAT SHIRT £20

THERMOS FLASK £16 COFFEE TUMBLER £6

Some of our merch may be available from shop.soulsurvivor.com after the events but we can’t guarantee what will be left so it’s best to snap it up now if you’re really keen on something! SOUL SURVIVOR MERCHANDISE PAGE 85

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BIBLES We have a Soul Survivor Youth Bible packed full of helpful extra info and articles that's great for individual or group study. Plus we have a Bible in One Year and New Testament in One Year which have accompanying videos available at bible.soulsurvivor.com to explore the day's teaching.

LIVE ALBUM You can pre-order our 2018 live album which will be released around October. Use the voucher at the back of this programme to save £2 on your copy when you order on site! You can also get copies of our 2017 live album, ‘The Promise’ with songs including ‘Jesus I Love You’ ‘Reality’, ‘1000 years’ and ‘Come Holy Spirit’ with worship leaders Beth Croft, Tom Smith, Rend Collective and Guvna B.

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Enjoyed the teaching this week in the main meetings and seminars? We'll post it all online so you can stream it as soon as we can after the event but if you'd like to get your hands on a copy to keep, just order a talk USB from our stand. £20 or get it for £17 if you use the voucher in the back of the programme!

TOM SMITH ‘EVERYDAY’

Mike and Andy have been busy this year writing a new book about the great heroes of the faith! Find out more on page 28 and pick up a copy in the ToolShed.

Tom’s been busy writing fresh songs to help us express our worship and this week you can be one of the first to get your hands on his brilliant new EP – ‘Everyday’! The EP features brand new songs 'Risen', 'Everyday' and 'Obey'.

You can also get Mike and Andy’s ‘Everyday Supernatural’ which now includes an extra small group guide to help you put the teaching into practice for £9 plus we have some additional copies of the small group guide that you can buy for £1.

You can also purchase loads of great resources via our online shop. It’s had a bit of a make-over recently so pop to soulsurvivor.com/shop to check it out. We send all items with free UK p&p! SHOP PAGE 86

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ONLINE RESOURCES WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT RESOURCING YOU LOVELY PEOPLE AND SO WE MAKE LOADS OF CONTENT AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON YOUTUBE. Head to www.youtube.com/soulsurvivoruk and you’ll find teaching (full talks and short snippets), worship videos and special interviews that we hope you enjoy and find helpful. Plus you’ll find loads more resources on our Naturally Supernatural YouTube channel. You can also listen to audio of all our summer talks and many additional events (such as Saturday Celebrations and our NSN winter conference) on our website. Just head to the Resources section to have a browse.

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BE ON TEAM FOR OUR LAST SUMMER! SOUL SURVIVOR EVENTS HAPPEN THANKS TO AN AMAZING TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK BEHIND THE SCENES DOING ALL SORTS OF JOBS AND HAVING ALL SORTS OF FUN! We’d love for you to consider being on team whether you could serve tea in a cafe, would enjoy helping out in our kids work, fancy stewarding a venue, recording seminars or being on our first aid team. We really do have roles for all skills and interests so find out more online and apply!

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‘SERVING ON TEAM IS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF MY YEAR!’ ‘I LOVED BEING ABLE TO ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP THE NEXT GENERATION.’

KIDS TEAM AT NATURALLY SUPERNATURAL We especially need people who are passionate about little ones meeting with Jesus to come and be part of our children’s team at our NSN conference next summer.

WE GIVE TEAM MEMBERS A FREE PLACE AT OUR EVENTS AND MOST TEAMS GET THEIR MEALS PROVIDED FOR THEM. SOULSURVIVOR.COM/TEAM

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EVERY NOW AND THEN WE HAVE TO GET A BIT OFFICIAL JUST TO MAKE SURE WE’RE CLEAR ABOUT A FEW THINGS. THESE RULES ARE LARGELY ABOUT KEEPING YOU SAFE WHILE YOU’RE HERE SO PLEASE HAVE A QUICK READ AND STICK TO THEM. 1. Youth leaders/responsible adults it is your duty and hopefully your joy to be responsible for the under 18s you brought with you at all times. 2. No alcohol is allowed 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 a £40 charge to replace a lost one – pop along 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 you’re playing the game of your life. 9. Tent pegs/poles or stakes must be less than 25 cm long. For larger tents/

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marquees you may find some are longer than this and in this case you must comply with the underground utilities policy. This is to ensure there is no damage to gas, electric and water lines that run under the showground. (The policy has been emailed to group leaders and copies are in Info.) 10. Roller blading, skateboarding and cycling can only take place after dark if there is appropriate lighting i.e. if you have a light on your bike or you’re in a well-lit area (and no, the light from your smartphone doesn’t count!) 11. Tents and caravans can only be moved to a different village with permission from the Info team. This is so you can be contacted in the case of an emergency. 12. No speeding. When you arrive and leave the site please keep to the 10mph limit. We know it’s incredibly painful but it’s important to keep everyone safe. Think of it as a Godgiven opportunity to practice your patience. No driving lessons are allowed either.

doing this please let us know immediately in Info. 17. Promotion of organisations or activities that do not form part of the Soul Survivor event programme, including the distribution of literature, is only permitted by authorised exhibitors within the ToolShed. 18. We don’t operate holiday insurance or cancellation schemes so we strongly recommend you consult with an insurance broker if you need cover. We can’t be held responsible for loss or damage to people or personal property so please take care of yourself and your belongings. 19. 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. 20. No flossing before 10.30am without the written approval of three youth leaders. 21. Please respect other people’s privacy and don’t take any photos or videos during ministry times.

13. No flyposting or damaging the site – please respect the property of the showground.

22. Open fires, fireworks and Chinese lanterns are not allowed. Sad, we know, as they are very pretty.

14. The only pets allowed at Soul Survivor are registered assistance dogs. If you have a registered assistance dog please introduce them to us in Info on arrival.

23. We know fluorescent jackets are pretty special but please don’t wear one unless you are a team member who is on duty.

15. Generators cannot be used on site. Electrical hook ups can only be provided where these have been arranged before arrival. 16. We don’t condone anyone forcing their views on others (including sectarian propaganda or proselytising), so if you see anyone

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24. 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. 25. Drones are not to be used on site, except by the official Soul Survivor media team.

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INDEX About Soul Survivor, 4 Additional needs, 30, 60 Baby bathing, 30 Bandstand, 16 Basement, 17 Big Top, 8 Bonfire, 27 Cafes, Café Uno, 13 Container Café, 15 Grounds, 14 Hub Café, 12 Café Uno, 13 Catholic Mass, 8 Cash Point, 60 Chat Room, 16 Communion, 8 Container Café, 15 Day planner, 31 Emergencies, 5, 59 Feedback, 5 Family films, 30 Films, 25 Fire regs, 62 First aid, 62 Food, 61 Freetime Café, 30 Fun Run, 23

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Gas safety, 62 Green Standard, 63 Grounds, 14 Health and Safety, 5, 62 Hearing-impaired facilities, 60 Hub Café,12 Ice packs, 61 Info, 59 Kids work, 29 Late Night Worship, 20 Live album, 86 Lost property, 60 Main meetings, 7 Merch, 85 Offering, 65 Online resources, 87 Outline of a day, 6 Persecuted Church, 65 Phone charging, 59 Prayer ministry, 8, 67 Praying for physical healing, 70 Q&A, 72 Recycling, 63 Safeguarding, 30 Seminar recordings, 31 Seminar timetable Week B, 41 Week C, 53

Shop (onsite), 61 Sickness, 62 Silent disco, 17 Site rules, 92 Skate sessions, 18 Social media, 91 Soul Action, 65, 77 Sports, 23 SoulNet, 81 Soul Survivor shop, 86 Student reception, 19 Supermarket, 61 Support Soul Survivor, 75 TBN, 9 Team, 90 Testimonies, 5 ToolShed, 21 Upcoming events, 83 UV Party, 17 Village Screen, 25 Who’s who, 55 Worship, 8, 20, Wristbands, 59 XLP bus, 19

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