I know that I did drugs because of a lack of security and a lack of love and a need to belong. And I found that in my druggie circle but it wasn’t what I was really “I know that I did drugs because of a lack of security and a lack of love and a need to belong. And I found that in my druggie circle but it wasn’t what I was really looking for. What I was lacking was God and support. And that’s exactly what you get at the Youth Alive program.” American Youth Alive Training1

“It was such a fine and pleasant learning experience for me to be a part of this Youth Alive program… We are serious about starting a Youth Alive club right away.” Indian Youth Alive Training2

“Fantastic!” “Unforgettable!” “We will make the Youth Alive program in our home church.” Romanian Youth Alive Training3

“One thing is to read the manuals, but another thing is to have a living experience together with the young people. My expectations were surpassed. I strongly encourage every Adventist boy and girl to have a personal experience of a Youth Alive program.” German Youth Alive Training4

“This new format for the Youth Alive program is the best financial investment that our church can make.” Canada Youth Alive Training5

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“No words can describe the gratitude we feel for accommodating us here and accepting us as your own…” Catholic Group in the Philippines Youth Alive Training7

“We feel so accepted by the group. If we had attended a program like this, we would most probably not have become addicts.” A group of youth from Shanti- Sadan Center of Addiction Recovery, India Youth Alive Training8

“I’m a Catholic and I personally feel that there was a big change in my life ever since I have been here. I pray to the Lord that religion discrimination would be gone to the society, respect one another and help one another.” “I learned a lot from this Adventist affair and it is not impossible for me to be converted to your religion. Thank you very much.” Youth Alive Training9

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Suggested facilitators’ training schedule prior to Youth Alive conference Youth Alive Training16

Monday Youth Alive Training17 ArriveLocal Education Institution 04:00 pmRegistrationAssigned Area 06:00 pmWelcome DinnerDining Room 07:00pmBrief overview of the training program Dining Room

Tuesday Youth Alive Training18 08:00 amBreakfast 09:00 amInspirational thoughts 09:30 amGetting to know you 10:30 amGetting to know Youth Alive 11:30 amGetting comfortable 12:30 pmLunch 02:00 pmFriendship Group development

Tuesday Youth Alive Training19 06:00 pmSupper 07:00 pmPlanning for Friendship Groups 09:00 pmPersonal time 09:30 pmRest well

Wednesday Youth Alive Training20 08:00 amBreakfast 09:00 amThe adult role 09:00 amYouth facilitators exposure to FG activities 11:00 amYouth facilitators rehearsal for conference introduction & “What is Youth Alive?” 12:30 pmLunch

Youth Alive Congress at Local Educational Institution Youth Alive Training21

Wednesday Youth Alive Training22 08:00 amRegistration for participants (age 14-30) 12:30 amLunch

Wednesday Youth Alive Training23 02:00 pmWelcome! Inspirational thought, Youth Alive facilitators introductions 02:30 pmOpening spectacular 03:00 pmGet acquainted games 04:00 pmFriendship Group session #1 05:00 pm“Honor, Dignity, and Respect” 05:15 pm“What is Youth Alive?”

Wednesday Youth Alive Training24 06:00 pmSupper 07:00 pmMusical concert 08:00 pmPersonal time, colored-cluster roup briefing 08:30 pmRest well

Thursday Youth Alive Training25 07:00 amPersonal exercise 08:00 amBreakfast 09:00 amInspirational thought 09:30 amGeneral presentation, suggestion: “Overview of Human Sexuality” 10:30 amFriendship Group session #2 11:30 amWorkshop Series I 12:30 pmLunch

Thursday Youth Alive Training26 02:00 pmFriendship Group challenge 03:00 pmWorkshop series II 04:00 pmFriendship Group session #3 05:00 pmGeneral presentation, suggestion: Getting Smart about Alcohol 06:00 pmSupper 07:00 pmCultural program 08:00 pmPersonal time Colored Clustered Groups’ briefing 08:30 pmRest well

Friday Youth Alive Training27 07:00 amPersonal exercise 08:00 amBreakfast 09:00 amInspirational thought 09:30 amGeneral presentation, suggestion: “Why not Smoke?” 10:30 amFriendship Group session #4 11:30 amWorkshop series III 12:30 pmLunch

Friday Youth Alive Training28 02:00 pmCooperative games 03:00 pmGeneral presentation, suggestion: Self Esteem 04:00 pmWorkshop series IV 05:00 pmSabbath preparation 06:00 pmSupper 07:00 pmFestival of songs 07:30 pmFriendship Group session #5 08:30 pmPersonal time 09:00 pmRest well

Sabbath Youth Alive Training29 08:00 amBreakfast 09:00 am“Youth Testimonials” 09:30 amSabbath School program 10:30 amFriendship group session #6 11:30 amSermon 12:30 pmLunch 02:00 pmBible scavenger hunt

Sabbath Youth Alive Training30 03:00 pmCommunity outreach program 06:00 pmSupper 07:00 pmFriendship Group session #7 08:00 pmFriendship Group gifts 09:00 pmCelebrate life drug free, “Go for it” 10:00 pmPersonal time 10:30 pmRest well

Suggestions for community outreach programs Youth Alive Training31 Tracts distributionClown ministries Witnessing paradeDoor to door Puppet ministryFeeding the homeless Sunshine band in hospitals/nursing homes Collecting food and clothing for Red Cross Jail inmate visitationSinging in park, etc.

Suggested topics for the Youth Alive workshops Youth Alive Training32 AdultYouth 1.Sex communication to youth (3 hrs) 2.Dealing with youth temperaments 3.Parent-child dynamics (3 hrs) 4.Sharing the Gospel with unique visuals (3 hrs) 5.Peer counseling, etc. 1.Am I really in love? 2.Date Rape Prevention 3.How to relate to parents 4.Conflict Resolution 5.Non-alcoholic parties 6.Struggling with stress 7.Personal development 8.Prevention drama 9.Peer pressure reversal technique 10. AIDS & sex, etc.

Major purposes of the Youth Alive conference To inspire, motivate and recruit new people To develop leadership skills for youth facilitators Youth Alive Training33

Administrative staff & adult roles at conference Share the spirit of Youth Alive with Share the spirit of Youth Alive with participants, including positive attitude, enthusiasm participants, including positive attitude, enthusiasm and commitment and commitment Maintain conference order through Maintain conference order through “Honor, Dignity and Respect” “Honor, Dignity and Respect” Provide leadership for Provide leadership for small group sessions small group sessions Youth Alive Training34

Adult & youth facilitators’ responsibilities Be present for entire facilitator’s training. Listen and learn. Co-facilitate in assigned Friendship Groups Co-facilitate in assigned Friendship Groups Plan with youth co-facilitator for Friendship Group sessions Plan with youth co-facilitator for Friendship Group sessions Participate in every Friendship Group Participate in every Friendship Group Give and encourage youth to give Warm Fuzzies Give and encourage youth to give Warm Fuzzies Attend all evening Colored-cluster group briefings Attend all evening Colored-cluster group briefings Maintain order, proper behavior and confidentiality Maintain order, proper behavior and confidentiality Youth Alive Training35