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Youth Revival Events--Pioneer Clubs VeggieTales Movie Night and Revolution.06 Youth Concert • Sunday, March 26, 2006
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The pioneers enjoy pizza and watching the latest VeggieTales video, "Lord of the Beans"
Youth arrive in Graham Hall for the Youth Concert
The Blacktop June perform an acoustic set to start off the concert
David gives away door prizes in between sets
Final Card Random is the second band to perform
Hatcher energizes the crowd
Special guest speaker Johnathan Woodham, Youth Pastor at Fort Lee Baptist Church in Richmond, challenges the youth with a dynamic message


Pioneer Clubs Regular Meetings • Sunday, March 5, 2006 & Sunday, March 12, 2006
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Sarah and Laura help make the tea
Lisa mixes up the mashed potatoes
Kate and Laura serve the drinks
Rachel, Carrie, and Tammy lead the Scooters in a Bible story
Paula leads the Voyagers in a hands-on lesson
The Pathfinders work on their Woodworking activity award


Alphas/Omegas World Vision 30 Hour Famine • Friday, March 3, 2006 - Saturday, March 4, 2006
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A World Vision 30 Hour Famine poster greets participants as they arrive
The group participates in one of the first Tribal challenges of the famine--the Numbu Dance
As part of their 30 Hour Famine materials, World Vision provides a game called "Tribe". Similar to television's "Survivor", several tribes compete in challenges that illustrate the difficulties faced by those in improverished countries, such as Ethiopia and Nigeria. Following each tribal challenge, bonus cards are awarded to the winning tribes, and a discussion-based devotion is given that is relevant to the topic of the challenge. The tribe with the most bonus cards at the end of the famine got their meals first at the end of the famine.
Video games were a popular way to pass the time
The next Tribal challenge--cross the "lake" without falling in
The Kaputei tribe--Philip, Matt, Kelsey, and Brittany
The Matapato tribe--Jake, Nathan, Brooke, and Brianna
The Purko tribe--Ashley, John, Michael, and Shane
Among the materials World Vision provides to participating groups, identity cards give famine participants their new identities as needy children and members of various "tribes". Each identity card shows the child's new name, his/her picture, a detailed life history of the child, and any disabilities he/she may have. Many children in impoverished countries not only face hunger, but also disabilities such as blindness, deafness, the inability to speak, difficulty walking, or even AIDS. In the three tribal pictures above, several members are exhibiting their identity cards, as well as their various "disabilities". Identity cards are another way World Vision adds realism to the famine, making it "hit home" for the kids participating.
Kelsey and Brooke watch a movie on the big screen
The group prepares for bed
The third Tribal challenge--be the last one to survive an AIDS epidemic
Becke leads a discussion
The girls watch another movie to take their minds off food!
Even while fasting, the youth help the COFFEE Class prepare for their annual Roast Beef Dinner
Ashley and John set up rows of dominos
The group looks for items on their list in a Food Scavenger Hunt at Food Lion
Time to check out!
The group donated the food they purchased--over 80 non-perishable food items worth over $90--to Bethlehem's Food Pantry
The group's final Tribal challenge--Danger Area
Playing cards helps the time go by faster
Nathan watches a movie on his laptop during the final few hours of the famine
After a closing devotion and group prayer, the hungry famine participants are treated to a delicious roast beef dinner, courtesy of the COFFEE Class