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WELCOME THANKS FOR JOINING US FOR SOUL SURVIVOR 2018 – IT’S WONDERFUL TO BE HERE IN SCOTLAND 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 a Soul Survivor event 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 identity, hearing God’s voice, relationships, talking to friends about Jesus, social media and tackling anxiety. Plus there are great venues where you can enjoy a hot chocolate mountain and hang out, or you can get involved in the SU sporting activities, watch a film, or check out the resources in the ToolShed. Each evening there will be Late Night Worship around the bonfire plus on the last night we'll have a giant ceilidh. 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 Safety Main meetings Worship Teaching Ministry Communion Outline of a day The Venue Menu Café Uno Grounds Hatch Café Chat room Late Night Worship Sports SU Activity Zone The ToolShed Films
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Day planner
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Articles
Pop up Events Guvna B Mark Ritchie Ceilidh Silent Disco
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Kids work Day planner Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Timetable Who’s who Useful info Food Health and safety The Green Standard
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The offering Prayer ministry guidelies Q&A Support Soul Survivor Soul Action Soul61 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 59. Got more questions about Soul Survivor? Pop to our stand in the Hatch Café 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 45 Some FAQs / Page 49
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.
HEALTH & SAFETY
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 • Put the Soul Survivor emergency number in your phone 0300 302 0330 – please don’t phone emergency services yourself
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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, followed by prayer ministry, that’s all flexible. Whatever happens, Mike will talk you through what’s going on!
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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! SOUL SURVIVOR SCOTLAND 2018 EVENT PROGRAMME
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COMMUNION DAY 5: 10am On our last morning together we take some time out 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.
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OUTLINE OF A DAY 8AM Grounds will be open for you earlyrisers who are in need of a coffee/ blueberry muffin to help kick-start your day!
9.30AM Our first seminars of the day will begin – check out the day planner on page 27 for more info.
11AM We’ll all gather in the Big Top for the morning meeting.
7PM Time for the evening meeting with worship, teaching and ministry in the Big Top.
1PM-5.30PM
9.30/10PM
Our cafes and the ToolShed are open, plus you can play some sports or enjoy some seminars – the choice is yours!
Our evening venues open after the main meeting so you can get some cake, watch a movie or shoot some hoops.
10.30PM Head on over to the bonfire for Late Night Worship.
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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
HEAD OVER TO CAFÉ UNO TO GRAB A HOT CHOCOLATE MOUNTAIN AND CATCH ONE OF OUR FILMS. ON SOME NIGHTS WE WILL HAVE LIVE MUSIC TO GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO SHOW US YOUR GREATEST DANCE MOVES, WE WON’T EVEN MIND IF YOU PULL OUT THE MACARENA. On Days 1 and 3 we will have live music and on Days 2, 4 and 5 we will have some of our favourite films from this year to show you!
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GROUNDS Day 1: 9.15pm – 11.30pm Days 2-5: 8am-11am, 1pm – 5.30pm (in between seminars) 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 delicious muffins (lemon, blueberry, or chocolate – how to decide?!) and the always popular Oreo doughnuts. Open from 8am, Grounds is also the place to come if you need a cuppa and a blueberry muffin to start your day.
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CHAT ROOM
Day 1: 9.15pm-11.30pm Days 2-5: 1pm-5.30pm and 9.30pm-11.30pm
Day 1: 9.15pm-11pm Days 2-5: 1pm-3pm and 9.30pm-11pm
The Hatch 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!
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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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LATE NIGHT WORSHIP Days 1-5: 10.30pm We always love worshipping God but even more so when we get to do it around a campfire with you guys! The worship will be more laid back than in the main meetings so join us underneath the stars as we finish the day praising God.
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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 Pull together a team and sign up on the first night to get involved in the beautiful game.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE Played hard and fast, this game is a whole lot of fun so come and give it a try!
BEACH VOLLEYBALL Day 2 Spike your way to victory… or just come and enjoy the sand!
DODGEBALL Day 3 Dodge the balls, win the game! Come on your own or with some friends and we’ll get teams together to get two age-grouped tournaments started. Fancy dress welcome!
ROUNDERS Day 4 One bat, one ball, two teams...
FLAG FOOTBALL Day 5 Come and learn an awesome new sport that’s a variation on American football!
BASKETBALL Each day and night Come and shoot some hoops with us on the basketball court. ‘Alley-oop!’
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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 Lendrick Muir! (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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SCRIPTURE UNION ACTIVITY ZONE Days 2-5: 1pm – 5.30pm
OUR BRILLIANT HOSTS, SCRIPTURE UNION HAVE LOADS OF GREAT ACTIVITIES YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN! AS THESE ARE ADDITIONAL EXTRAS TO THE PROGRAMME THERE IS A SMALL FEE FOR EACH ONE AS BELOW. GO KARTS (£5) Lewis Hamilton has nothing on you so show us what you’ve got in these beach-buggy style karts!
KING SWING (£2) An exhilarating ride, 12m off the ground.
BUNGEE TRAMPOLINING (£2) Defy gravity and work on your gymnastics at the same time!
LEAP OF FAITH (£2)
ZORB FOOTBALL (£5)
Inspired by Zac Efron’s Greatest Showman antics? Take a leap from 9 meters high onto the trapeze.
Days 2, 3 & 4 How do you make the beautiful game even more fun? Play wearing a huge zorb bubble that allows you to bash into your mates without getting hurt!
COMBAT ARCHERY (£5) This fusion of dodgeball and archery is a game where players must hit and eliminate opponents without getting hit themselves. Hit specific targets or catch an arrow to get a teammate back into the game. The last team standing wins!
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NERF WARS! (£5) Day 5 Shoot your friends and leaders in the fast-paced game of Nerf! We’ll provide inflatable barriers and all you need to be battle ready!
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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 work for their charitable trust.
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 the team 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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Days 1-5: From 9.30pm
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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BLACK PANTHER (12A)
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI (12)
Day 1 / Big Top / 9.30pm Day 2 / Café Uno /9.30pm 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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THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
WONDER WOMAN (12)
PADDINGTON 2 (PG)
Day 4 / Café Uno / 9.30pm
Day 5 / Café Uno / 9.30pm
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.
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.
Day 3 / Big Top / 9.45pm ‘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 so we’ve brought it back to the big screen to enjoy together. A story of identity, risk, and belonging wrapped up in a stunning circus package and topped with the catchiest songs in the world. Listen to Hugh Jackman: ‘This is where you wanna be.’
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GUVNA B
MARK RITCHIE
Day 2: 10pm, Big Top
Day 3: 10pm, Grounds
Multi-award winning, recordbreaking rap artist Guvna B will be performing music from his new album ‘Hands are made for working’ – don’t miss it!
For one night only Mark Ritchie will be performing his one-man comedy show ‘God only knows’. Having sold out this show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival and taken it on tour all around the world, he’s now here in Kinross just for you!
CEILIDH Days 5: 10pm / Big Top On the final night we’ll be enjoying a giant ceilidh together! Live band Sporrandipity will be providing the music and taking us through our paces, so come ready to dance and have a good time!
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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 tunes as you dance – what could be better?!
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GROUPS
DAY 1: 4.30pm-6.30pm in Cafe Uno (all groups)
Jelly Tots: 0-4s in Café Uno Refreshers: 5-11s in Grounds
SESSION TIMES DAYS 2- 4: 11am-12.30pm DAY 5: 10am-12pm
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! REGISTRATION FOR THE WEEK Children need to be registered on arrival day so we can collect the right security info from you. Their wristbands should have arrived with yours but please pop in to see us in Info if they haven’t.
SESSION REGISTRATION 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 happy for your 10 or 11 year old to leave unaccompanied, please let their team leader know in advance.
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ADDITIONAL NEEDS If your child has any additional needs please let their team leader know at the start of the week so we can make sure they have the best time possible.
SAFEGUARDING We have an amazing 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 ONE 7pm We’ll kick off day 1 with worship, teaching and ministry in the Big Top. Don’t miss it! (Talk code: 18S101)
AFTER HOURS
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 each. 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 later this summer*, or 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 Hatch Café. 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! Get your hands on this at the back of the programme.
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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*Each talk has a code next to it to help you find it online.
9.15pm When the main meeting wraps up we’ll be opening our venues which are packed full of treats! Head to Café Uno for milkshakes, pic ‘n’ mix or grab a coffee and Oreo doughnut in Grounds. Shoot some hoops, check out the resources in the ToolShed, or pop to the Hatch Café to grab a drink. If you’d like to have a chat with one of our friendly team, head to the Chat Room. 9.30pm The first film of the week is the awesome Black Panther in the Big Top. 10.30pm Laid-back acoustic worship around the campfire – the perfect way to end the day!
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DAY TWO 9.30AM – 10.15AM
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, chat, build intimacy, disagree well and honour each other when we are never too far from a screen? How do we do both face to face and thumbs to thumbs and have the best relationships possible? Café Uno, 18S001
SOULNET: LEADING OURSELVES
Andy Harding What sort of leader has God created you to be? How can we continue to serve young people whilst not stretching ourselves too thin or missing out on investing in our own development, faith and relationships? Let’s take a look at some habits and practices we can put in place to ensure we lead well and that our faith and leadership continues to grow. Grounds, 18S002
2.30PM - 3.15PM
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 also really suck, because you’re responsible for more than just you! How can we manage ourselves and others so that our influence builds a better world? Café Uno, 18S003 DAY TWO / DAY PLANNER PAGE 29
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THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING
Jack Lewis & Zoë Macnaughton We’ll be looking at the life of Jesus through the lens of the friendship he shared with his disciples, exploring how he was able to lead a perfect life and have a life-giving ministry, whilst enjoying the company of his closest friends along the way. Grounds, 18S004
3.45PM - 4.30PM
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. Café Uno, 18S005
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! Grounds, 18S006
DON’T MISS 9am Youth leaders! Come and join us for the first SoulNet breakfast and seminar. 11am Our first morning meeting in the Big Top! (Talk code: 18S102) 1pm-5.30pm Our venues are open for you to enjoy. Try a hot chocolate mountain and muffin in one of our cafés, get involved in the five-a-side football tournament or have a go at one of the SU activities. Browse some great resources in the ToolShed or pop to the Chat Room if you need someone to talk to. 7pm Worship, teaching and ministry in the Big Top with Mike and the team. (Talk code: 18S103) 9.30pm Our cafes and venues are open for you to enjoy! 10pm Don’t miss Guvna B in the Big Top! 9.30pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi is playing in the Café Uno. The resistance needs you. 10.30pm Late Night Worship underneath the stars.
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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, 18S007
SOULNET: LEADING OTHERS
Andy Harding Leadership matters! We want to see those we lead growing in their discipleship, developing their gifts and doing truly significant things for the kingdom so how are we investing in them to help them fulfil their God-given potential? Grounds, 18S008
2.30PM - 3.15PM
THRIVING NOT SURVIVING AT UNIVERSITY
Christa Lyth How can we have a holistic view of faith and find ways to bring Jesus into every aspect of uni life whether that’s living in halls, studying, partying, getting involved in clubs and societies, managing our money, or looking after our physical, mental and emotional health? How too can we find, and belong in, a new church and be prepared for tricky questions and situations? Big Top, 18S009
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DAY THREE 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 give tips on creative ways of sharing your faith with those around you. Café Uno, 18S010
THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS
Pete Gilbert How can we learn to forgive others and ourselves and how can our good choices release us all into greater freedom? Grounds, 18S011
3.45PM - 4.30PM
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. Café Uno, 18S012
DISCIPLESHIP
Pete Gilbert Looking at Luke 5 v1-11 where Jesus goes fishing with Simon Peter, we’ll explore our journey of following Jesus and what it might mean to go deeper with him. Grounds, 18S013
DON’T MISS 11am We’ll be back in the Big Top to see what God wants to do! (Talk code: 18S104) 1pm-5.30pm Try a schmoo milkshake in Café Uno, check out Mike and Andy’s new book, Lifelines, at our stand; play some sports, take a leap of faith in the SU activity zone or enjoy a snack and a game at the Hatch Café. 7pm More worship, teaching and ministry in the Big Top. (Talk code: 18S105) 9.30pm Head to the Chat Room if you need someone to talk and pray with, enjoy drinks and snacks at our cafes, or check out some great resources in the ToolShed. 9.45pm The circus is in town with The Greatest Showman on in the Big Top. 10pm Don’t miss Mark Ritchie performing ‘God only knows!’ in Grounds. 10.30pm Laid-back, acoustic worship by the bonfire.
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DAY FOUR 9.30AM – 10.15AM
THE NEW RULES OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Tim Alford Social media is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master. We may love how it connects us to the world but hate how it can make us feel. Love it or hate it social media is here to stay so come and discover how to take control of your social media use before it takes control of you. Café Uno, 18S014
SOULNET: Q&A
Mike Pilavachi Youth leaders! This is your opportunity to put any question you like to Mike about youth ministry. Grounds, 18S015
2.30PM - 3.15PM
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. Big Top, 18S016
TALKING TO FRIENDS ABOUT JESUS - PART 1
Claire Cooke God wants us to join with him in his mission of loving the world but sometimes it can feel hard to explain to people who he is and what he’s done for us. Claire will look at how we can share our own stories of what God has done in our lives and how he’s shown us his love; as well as looking at what elements of evangelism are up to God and which are up to us. Grounds, 18S017 DAY FOUR / DAY PLANNER PAGE 31
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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. Café Uno, 18S018
3.45PM - 4.30PM
TACKLING ANXIETY
Patrick Regan Anxiety sometimes can be hard to talk about in church as we are told we just need to trust God. We’ll explore this topic without condemnation to help us realise God hasn’t left us and to give practical tips to help us in those lonely moments. Café Uno, 18S019
TALKING TO FRIENDS ABOUT JESUS - PART 2
Claire Cooke Let’s be ready to share our faith with gentleness and respect, learning from Jesus how to use pictures that help people understand about the kingdom of God. It’s God who makes us bold so we’ll take some time to pray that God would fill us with his Holy Spirit just like he did with the first disciples. Grounds, 18S020
DON’T MISS 11am Spend time in God’s presence in the main meeting. (Talk code: 18S106) 1pm-5.30pm Cafés and sports are open. Have you checked out our brand new merch at our stand? Plus it’s your last opportunity to try Zorb football in the SU activity zone - don’t miss it! 5.15pm Get your running shoes on and join in the Soul Action fun run! 7pm Join Mike and the team in the Big Top. (Talk code: 18S107) 9.30pm All our evening venues are open and ready for you to enjoy. 9.30pm Watch Wonder Woman in Café Uno. 10pm It’s silent disco time! Head to the Big Top for 10pm. 10.30pm Worship Jesus around the fire.
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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 BIG TOP FOR 10AM SO WE CAN CELEBRATE TOGETHER. 2.30PM - 3.15PM
3.45PM - 4.30PM
OVERCOMING THE BLACK DOG
LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
Patrick Regan People with depression often get told to pull themselves together, as though it’s somehow their fault or something they can control. Depression touches the lives of so many people yet is often ignored or misunderstood so this seminar will explore how we can find hope within the darkness, and show how we can support those going through it. Café Uno, 18S021
THE HEART IS THE START
Tom Smith Whether or not you’re a musician, we’re all called to live a life of worship as it says in Psalm 66, “Shout for joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious.” We’ll be looking at what it means to live a life of worship, to have a heart for worship, and to pursue God’s heart in worship. Grounds, 18S022
Mike Pilavachi Nehemiah gives us a fantastic understanding of biblical leadership. Come and find out why it was a good thing that he wept, mourned and fasted over a broken wall; and the importance of being able to communicate a clear vision, purpose and plan. Café Uno, 18S023
HERE FOR A GOOD TIME NOT A LONG TIME?
Hannah Charters and Teagan Proctor Have you ever found yourself using phrases and slang without realising what you’re actually saying? Could some of these be more harmful than they might first appear? Come and take a look at current sayings whilst digging deeper into what we are learning about ourselves, others and God. Grounds, 18S024
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DAY FIVE DON’T MISS 10am Our main meeting is a little earlier this morning so we can share communion together. (Talk code: 18S108) 1pm-5.30pm Today’s the day for Nerf Wars! 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 the Hatch Cafe 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! Don’t forget your fancy dress! (Talk code: 18S109) 9.30pm All our venues are open for you to enjoy! 9.30pm Catch Paddington 2 on the big screen in Café Uno. 10pm We’re finishing the week with a giant ceilidh in the Big Top! 10.30pm One last opportunity to worship together underneath the stars.
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DAY 5
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DAY 4
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DAY 3
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SEMINAR TIMETABLE CAFÉ UNO
GROUNDS
FORTNITE STOLE MY BAE
SOULNET: LEADING OURSELVES
Laura Hancock
THE BIG TOP
Andy Harding
LEADERSHIP SUCKS Laura Hancock
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING Jack Lewis and Zoë Macnaughton
HANDS ARE MADE FOR WORKING
HOW TO DEFEAT THE GIANTS IN YOUR LIFE
ONE WAY TO LOVE!
SOULNET: LEADING OTHERS
DON’T PUT YOUR LIFE ON SILENT
THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS
Guvna B
Matt Summerfield
Mark Ritchie
Matt Summerfield
Andy Harding
Pete Gilbert
THRIVING NOT SURVIVING AT UNIVERSITY Christa Lyth
THE GIRL DE-CONSTRUCTION DISCIPLESHIP Pete Gilbert PROJECT Rachel Gardner
THE NEW RULES OF SOCIAL MEDIA
SOULNET: Q&A
HOW FAR IS TOO FAR?
TALKING TO FRIENDS ABOUT JESUS - PART 1
Mike Pilavachi
Tim Alford
Tim Alford
DON’T PUT GOD ON SILENT Mark Ritchie
Claire Cooke
TACKLING ANXIETY Patrick Regan
TALKING TO FRIENDS ABOUT JESUS - PART 2 Claire Cooke
OVERCOMING THE BLACK DOG
THE HEART IS THE START
LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
HERE FOR A GOOD TIME NOT A LONG TIME?
Tom Smith
Patrick Regan
Mike Pilavachi
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Hannah Charters and Teagan Proctor
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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.
CAZ BRAND
Caz is 21 years old and has just finished a degree in theology at Exeter uni. When she’s not singing she can usually be found playing the best sport in the world: Ultimate Frisbee!
HANNAH CHARTERS
Hannah is born and bred in good auld Scotland and she’s passionate about people, Irn Bru and Jesus, after living in Watford for ten months she is hoping to get back to sunny Scotland next year.
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DAN GOODWRIGHT
Dan studies Liberal Arts at Royal Holloway University and is part of the Soul Survivor Watford worship team. He has a passion for the local church, songwriting and Man City (which pre-dates the glory days!).
GUVNA B
Guvna B is a double MOBO award-winning, rap artist from London. Known for his positive, energetic and inspiring lyricism, his latest album is called ‘Hands Are Made for Working’; and he’s also the author of the book ‘Unpopular Culture’.
CLAIRE COOKE
As a pioneer curate, Claire loves nothing more than helping the church explore what it means to be blessed and to be a blessing to the whole world. She is committed to finding the fun in life and including as many people as possible in that fun, as well as being real with God when life is tough.
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.
PETE GILBERT
Pete is husband to Nikki and dad to Freddi and Josh. He loves church planting, discipling others through DNA’s gap year, Scotland, curry and having fun with friends. He lives in Inverness where he is part of the King’s Fellowship.
ANDY HARDING
Andy is a Pastor at Central Church in Edinburgh and leads Powerpoint, an intercity church youth event. He has also founded a charity called Lead that helps young people develop their leadership skills.
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MIKE PILAVACHI
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.
JACK LEWIS
Jack is 19 years old and enjoys playing hockey and hiking in his free time. He is interning at Soul Survivor Watford and next year will study medicine at St George’s University in London.
CHRISTA LYTH
Christa lives in Glasgow where she was a student worker for eight years. She now heads up Fusion Scotland which is all about equipping students, serving churches and developing student workers. In her spare time Christa loves adventuring in the great outdoors.
ZOË MACNAUGHTON
Zoë is an accentconfused Yorkshire lass trying to live it up in the south as part of Soul Survivor’s Soul61 course. She’s passionate about seeing food, friendships and faith done well and can’t wait to ceilidh along with the best of them this week!
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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’.
TEAGAN PROCTOR
Teagan is a 19 year old Southern Californian native who has been traveling with Mike Pilavachi as his intern this past year. He’s going to be starting university in Nashville next year studying the music business.
PATRICK REGAN
Patrick is the founder of urban youth work charity XLP and more recently Kintsugi Hope, a charity which exists to create safe spaces for those suffering from mental and emotional health challenges. He’s an OBE, has received the Mayor of London Peace Award and is an Honorary Fellow of South Bank University for his contribution to peace, justice and wellbeing.
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 his two children.
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.
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USEFUL INFO IN AN EMERGENCY 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.)
INFO DAYS 1-5: 8.30am – 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 The main meeting has a loop system facility. Please speak to an usher (one of the people wearing a beautiful, bright pink jacket) if you need any help.
CASHPOINT The nearest cashpoint is at the service station by the M90 (J6).
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.
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 If you need to top up on supplies there are a couple of supermarkets nearby. The Co-Op is out to the west and there’s a Sainsburys if you head towards Kinross. If you’d like to have your shopping delivered please give them your phone number and arrange to meet them at the main house drop-off area. Unfortunately we can’t accept shopping on your behalf. The address is: c/o Soul Survivor, Lendrick Muir Rumbling Bridge, Kinross KY13 0QA
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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, crepes and more.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY WE THINK YOU’RE AWESOME FOR CARING ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY! WE THINK THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION. THANK YOU FOR READING IT! 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.
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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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 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 At the top of the campsite there is a skip where you can place all waste which will then be taken away and sorted at a recycling facility. You can collect rubbish bags from your village host.
REFILL YOUR WATER BOTTLE
COMPOSTABLE CUPS
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!
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.
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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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. All our clothing is Fair Wear certified and we have Fairtrade chocolate in our cafes.
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THE OFFERING AS PART OF OUR WORSHIP WE TAKE UP AN OFFERING DURING THE MAIN EVENING 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’re passionate about raising up young people who love God and who want to serve him and his church. Every year we run a ten-month Soul61 leadership course, as well as a number of one-day conferences to invest in future church leaders/ planters, worship leaders and speakers.
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 55.
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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 the team 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 co 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. We don’t want to hype anything
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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.
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? Unfortunately opportunities to play are limited and we get a large number 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 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? 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.
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? 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 53 or head to the ‘give’ section of our website.
WHY IS SOUL SURVIVOR FINISHING AFTER THE SUMMER OF 2019?
WHY AREN’T THERE MORE SHOWERS?
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.
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 make sure the toilets and showers are cleaned daily but please pop into Info if you spot any problems.
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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 on our website: soulsurvivor.com/bible.
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/NSN 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 very soon.
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 43) 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 in Info or visit www.soul61.co.uk.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IF YOU CAN EVER MAKE IT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO WATFORD WE HAVE A SERIES OF SATURDAY CELEBRATIONS WITH LOADS OF SPACE FOR WORSHIP, TEACHING MINISTRY, PLUS A ONE-DAY CONFERENCE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO DEVELOP THEIR COMMUNICATION GIFT IN NOVEMBER. FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.SOULSURVIVOR.COM
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NSN 2019
SOUL SURVIVOR 2019
27TH JULY TO 1ST AUGUST, STAFFORD SHOWGROUND
20TH JULY TO 24TH JULY, LENDRICK MUIR
Naturally Supernatural is a Soul Survivor event for all ages that makes plenty of space for worship, teaching and ministry, with a focus on being equipped to lead Spirit-led lives. Find out more and book at www.naturallysupernatural.co.uk
We’d love to see you next year for our final Soul Survivor summer! We’ll be back here at Lendrick Muir from Saturday 20 July to Wednesday 24 July. Bookings will open very soon and you can save money by booking early.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT’S COMING UP AND BOOK AT WWW.SOULSURVIVOR.COM!
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SOUL SURVIVOR MERCHANDISE POP TO OUR STAND IN THE HATCH CAFÉ 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 61
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SOUL SURVIVOR SHOP WE’VE PRODUCED AND GATHERED TOGETHER A BUNCH OF RESOURCES THAT WE HOPE YOU’LL FIND HELPFUL AS YOU SEEK TO FOLLOW JESUS. THERE ARE LOTS MORE ON OUR STAND BUT HERE ARE A FEW WE WANTED TO TELL YOU A BIT ABOUT.
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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.
You can pre-order our 2018 live album which will be released around November. 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.
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. £15 or £12.75 if you use the voucher in the back of the programme!
LIFELINES: £8 Mike and Andy have been busy this year writing a new book about the great heroes of the faith! Lifelines takes a look at some of the most famous biblical characters such as David, Ruth and Joseph, and explores what they have to teach us about living lives of faith and integrity today. 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’ll have some additional copies of the small group guide that you can buy for £1.
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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. 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 ARE RUN BY AN AMAZING TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK BEHIND THE SCENES DOING ALL SORTS OF JOBS AND HAVING ALL SORTS OF FUN! We’d love you to consider being on team at one of our final events whether you are a highly qualified GP who can serve in first aid, or you fancy running around a football pitch blowing a whistle as part of our sports team. We really do have roles for all skills and interests so find out more online and apply!
‘I CAME AWAY A DIFFERENT PERSON – IT WAS TRANSFORMATIONAL.’
‘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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KEEP IN TOUCH
WE MISS YOU WHEN WE GET HOME SO DO STAY IN TOUCH – WE LOVE HEARING HOW YOU’RE GETTING ON THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND WE’RE ALWAYS UP FOR A LITTLE CHAT ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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SITE RULES 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 nor any drugs (or drug paraphernalia) or intoxicating agents (such as ‘legal highs’) except where medically prescribed. Anyone found in possession of drugs or suspected to be under the influence of drugs will be evicted from the site and will not be allowed back. We will also report any such incidents to the police representatives on site. 3. 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. 4. Event wristbands must be 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. 5. Smoking is not allowed inside any of the buildings, marquees or individual tents and caravans. 6. Girls and guys aren’t allowed to share a tent/caravan/ accommodation unless married. 7. Outdoor ball games must be finished by 10pm, even if you’re playing the game of your life.
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8. 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 sadly the light from your phone isn’t going to cut it!) 9. 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. 10. 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. No driving lessons are allowed either – we can’t deal with the danger or the arguments. 11. Please respect the property of Lendrick Muir and take care not to damage anything or to go into any parts of the house/site that have been cordoned off. 12. 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. 13. Generators cannot be used on site. If you need a power supply, please speak to Comms. Electrical hook ups can only be provided where these have been arranged before arrival. 14. We do not favour sectarian propaganda or proselytising within the Christian fellowship. This means any individual or group that uses Soul Survivor and its facilities for
such purposes does so against the spirit of the event. Soul Survivor reserves the right to cancel any such person’s or group’s booking and escort them off the site at once. If you think someone is trying to force their views on you and others, please let us know immediately by coming to Info so we can deal with the situation. 15. 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. 16. We don’t operate holiday insurance or cancellation schemes so we strongly recommend you consult with an insurance broker if you need cover. We’re sorry we can’t be held responsible for loss or damage to people or personal property so please take care of yourself and your belongings. 17. Please respect other people’s privacy and don’t take any photos or videos during ministry times. 18. Late Night Worship is the only place where we can have an open fire so please don’t create one of your own. We know they’re pretty but please don’t set off any fireworks or Chinese lanterns either. 19. Drones cannot be used on site, except by the official Soul Survivor media team.
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INDEX About Soul Survivor, 4 Additional needs, 25, 38 Basketball tournament, 15 Cafés Café Uno, 11 Grounds, 12 The Hatch, 13 Cashpoint, 38 Ceilidh, 23 Communion, 8 Day Planner, 27 Emergencies, 5, 37, 40 Feedback, 5 Films, 21 Fire regulations, 40 First aid, 40 Food, 39 Football, 15 Fun run, 15 Green standard, 41 Health and safety, 5, 40 Hearing-impaired facilities, 38 Info, 37 Kids work, 25 Late Night Worship, 14
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Live album, 62 Lost property, 38 Merch, 61 Offering, 43 Persecuted church, 43 Phone charging, 37 Prayer ministry guidelines, 45 Praying for physical healing, 48 Safeguarding, 25 Seminar recordings, 28 Seminar timetable, 33 Sickness, 40 Silent Disco, 24 Site rules, 66 Soul Action, 55 Sports, 15 Supermarket, 39 Supporting Soul Survivor, 53 Testimonies, 5 The ToolShed, 19 Volleyball, 15 Upcoming events, 59 Who’s who, 35 Worship, 8, 14, 50 Wristbands, 37
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