Greater New York Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Department of Adventist Youth Ministries
New Awards Unveiled by the Adventist Youth Ministries Department in GNYC
3/19/10
During the IV Adventist Youth Evangelism & Leadership Congress, our Department of Adventist Youth Ministries in the Greater New York Conference unveiled four different awards and a medal which will be presented to kids, teens, young adults, and adults in recognition for their commitment to different areas of ministry within their local churches in the Greater New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Prior to the unveiling of these Awards, there was ample discussion in our Conference Adventist Youth Ministries Council which combines the different Advisories (AY Coordinators Advisory, Pathfinder Coordinators Advisory, Instructors Advisory, & Events Team). As we unveiled the awards it was made clear that only God deserves the honor and the glory for the great things He accomplishes through His people. It was also made clear that it is healthy and appropriate to positively recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment of individuals who allow God to use them to build His Church and to serve others as we await His Second Coming.
These awards are meant to serve as a reminder of the work God has done through our young people. They are also an affirmation to its recipients and a reminder that our church highly values the honest, earnest, solid effort, dedication, and the results produced by young people working in partnership with the Holy Spirit and the adults of the church.
Pins are already available; you may begin to request them immediately. The awards/pins and the medal are highlighted below.
Love & Blessings!!!
Pastor Jose
Be the Bridge Award (Pin): Will be presented by the local Church Adventist Youth Leader, Adventurer Leader, Pathfinder Leader, (Church Pastor, or Head Elder in the absence of the previously mentioned leaders) to a child, teen, young adult, or adult who has demonstrated the ability to bridge a gap with other generations (youth and adults), among Ethnic Groups, with the community outside the church, with non-believers, and between genders. The Award must only be presented to individuals who live out “the Bridge Concept.” The awarding of this pin must be approved by the AY Leader, Pathfinder Director, Adventurer Director and AY Council of the local church. The award is not to be presented to anyone as a consolation prize, or as a means of encouragement so they can do better; this award is to be presented only to individuals who have shown, themselves, to be true bridges.
The name of the recipient/recipients of this pin must be presented to the Department of Adventist Youth Ministries before the pin is sent to the church. The name of each recipient will be listed every year on the Department’s Website.
Evangelism Award (Pin): Will be requested and presented by the local Church Adventist Youth Leader, Adventurer Leader, Pathfinder Leader, (Church Pastor, or Head Elder in the absence of the previously mentioned leaders) to a child, teen, young adult, or adult who actively participates in any role for the entire duration of an evangelistic project of any kind for at least one week.
The name of the recipient/recipients of this pin must be presented to the Department of Adventist Youth Ministries before the pin is sent to the church. The name of each recipient will be listed every year on the Department’s Website.
Small Group Award (Pin): Will be requested and presented by the local Church Adventist Youth Leader, Adventurer Leader, Pathfinder Leader, (Church Pastor, or Head Elder in the absence of the previously mentioned leaders) to a child, teen, young adult, or adult who is actively involved in a small group (whether leading or attending) for six months or more.
The name of the recipient/recipients of this pin must be presented to the Department of Adventist Youth Ministries before the pin is sent to the church. The name of each recipient will be listed every year on the Department’s Website.
Soul-Winning/Star on My Crown Award (Pin): Will be requested and presented by the local Church Adventist Youth Leader, Adventurer Leader, Pathfinder Leader, (Church Pastor, or Head Elder in the absence of the previously mentioned leaders) to a child, teen, young adult, or adult who leads or is instrumental in leading someone to Christ through baptism.
The name of the recipient/recipients of this pin must be presented to the Department of Adventist Youth Ministries before the pin is sent to the church. The name of each recipient will be listed every year on the Department’s Website.
The Felix Hernandez Medal of Courage & Service (Medal): The highest award presented to anyone in Adventist Youth Ministries in the Greater New York Conference. It will be presented to ONE (1) individual in the Greater New York Conference every year (ONE MEDAL per YEAR) by the Director of the Adventist Youth Ministries Department of the Greater New York Conference. Nominations for this Medal may be submitted to the Department of Adventist Youth Ministries by the Adventist Youth Council of the Local Church by the deadline set each year. Adventurers, Pathfinders, Teens, Young Adults, Master Guides, Adults (active in any of the Youth Ministries of the Conference), and Pastors who are a living example of COURAGE & SERVICE to OTHERS (within & outside the church) are eligible to receive this Medal. The Medal will generally be awarded during the Worship Service at the Adventist Youth Evangelism & Leadership Congress each year.
Nominations will be received by the Department of Adventist Youth Ministries; the recipient will be selected by the Director of Adventist Youth Ministries in consultation with the Adventist Youth Ministries Council. In very special cases, exceptions can be made by the Director of Youth Ministries and the medal may be awarded to more than one individuals. Also in very special cases the Medal may be presented at a more relevant time.
The first recipient of The Felix Hernandez Medal of Courage & Service was the Hernandez Family (Felix’s Parents & Sister): Felix Sr., Rosa, and Eveliz. They received the inaugural award at the IV Adventist Youth Evangelism & Leadership Congress on January 23, 2010 in Stamford, Connecticut.
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