(14/9/07) With 130 people booked in, PYV Junior Camp is now full. Receipt letters have been posted to all registered campers. If you have not received yours by Wed 19th September, please contact PYV as per the directions on the camp form. For directions to camp, please visit the Junior Camp FAQ page.
(10/07/07) Camp forms have been posted, and are also available for download. Click here to download the camp form, or here to go to the Junior Camp FAQ page. Online payments can be made here.
(17/07/07) Good news!!! PYV has made an error on both the camp form and the online payment process. The fee has been listed as $55 instead of the correct amount of $65. However, we have decided to offer this $55 as a special-early-bird-web-price only until July 29th.
(30/07/07) The special-early-bird-web-price is now over, and the price of Junior Camp has reverted to the correct amount of $65.
21C Subsidies
(23/08/07) Are you keen to go to 21C but can't afford it? If you are quick, you may be able to obtain a subsidy to go. Read the application form on the 21C website for information on how to apply.
(23/8/07) 21C is a national conference that aims to invest in the lives of young leaders (18 – 28 years) within our denomination in order to encourage, inspire and equip them for gospel ministry. This year’s 21C conference is to be held at Merroo Conference Centre (Sydney) from September 7-10, 2007. Click here for more information.
(12/8/07) The Presbyterian Theological College in Box Hill is running another six-week course on Introduction to New Testament, from Wednesday August 8th - September 12th. To view the flyer and more details, click here. To visit the PTC website, click here.
(5/4/07) Organised by the CENC committee of the Presy Church of Victoria, this is an awesome opportunity for young Christian songwriters to get their stuff out there. And just think, you could be part of the process of encouraging our churches to use inspiring songs that proclaim God's grace in a way that seems true to today's generation. To download the entry form, with more details, click here .
Lost Property
(15/3/07) Did you leave anything at Senior Camp? Check out the photos and email admin@pyv.org.au if they belong to you (login required).
Volleyball Competition
(18/07/07) Congratulations to the winners of this year's PYV Volleyball tournament. Burwood Community, the carry-over champs, continued their success by taking out the men's competition. However it was Croydon Hills who were too strong for them in the mixed comp. Surrey Hills maintained their unmatched record in the cheerleading. Full results table and photos will be available soon.
Ministers Family Camp - Great Success!
(8/07/07) Ministers Family Camp creche, primary and youth program was a massive success. Over the 4 days, the 3 teams were able to minister to over 100 PK's. A massive thanks to Linda Webster, and team, Suzy Vines, and team, and Jess Leach, and team. You guys are awesome!
(18/2/07) The AGM is a necessary event in PYV's year, however it is usually unpopular and poorly attended (for obvious reasons). However this year's turnout was encouraging with 24 people in attendance, the highest for a number of years. Highlights of the day included:
- Kingsley's final remarks as he stepped down as President
- hearing of CENC's plans to visit churches to promote PYV & CENC
- the number of young enthusiastic leaders in attendance
- the financial strength of PYV
- discussing the possibility of employing future workers.
When it came to election time there was an embarrassment of riches; thirteen delegates were nominated for ten Council positions. Much discussion took place as to whether to amend the Constitution to expand Council, however this was decided against. The vote took place and will be left in the hands of CENC to determine the final makeup of the 2007 Council. CENC meet this coming Thursday, so we should have news for you in about a week. All up, the day was a great success and showed the great work God is doing in PYV in raising up people, resources and vision for the future.
(21/2/07) The PYV Annual Report for the 2006 year is now available for download. The document was presented at the recent AGM, and contains reports about all aspects of PYV's work in 2006 (both the memorable and forgettable moments). Reading the document is an invaluable way of learning from our mistakes and making PYV even better in 2007.
(24/2/07) With Kingsley recently stepping down as PYV President (due to ill health), he thought it was a good time to share with others how God has used PYV in his life to bring about His wonderful purposes. Many people played a part in his testimony (although some are not named), and he hopes you find it encouraging to read the brief testimony.
New PYV President
(18/6/07) With Russell about to head overseas for a month, as well as getting married later in the year, he has decided to temporarily step aside as PYV President. From 1 July 2007, the presidency will pass onto the more than capable hands of Alex Venn. If all goes to plan, Russell will resume the presidency in 2008. No matter who is President they can be contacted via president@pyv.org.au. Please pray for, and pass on your best wishes to Alex as he takes on the role.
Senior Camp followup
(13/3/07) Senior Camp is over and was a roaring success. For those on camp please send photos and reports to webmaster@pyv.org.au. Unfortunately due to technical issues the talks were not recorded. Our sincere apologies for this. More Senior Camp information will follow soon, so keep checking back.
Girls Day Out Report (& more photos)
(21/6/07) On Saturday June 16th we had the PYV Girls Day Out at Heathmont Presbyterian Church. Michelle Macintosh gave two talks; one on a passage from Ruth and the other from Genesis. She talked about each of these passages while also making them very applicable to our every day common struggles and thinking. Many girls agreed and said that they had learnt something new about each passage and never realised how applicable they could be to our modern day life. We had a time to get to know other girls on the day by having small discussion groups which we discussed solutions to some scenarios we were given, prayed and talked about Michelle's talk. It was a enjoyable time, to get to know other girls, eat food, including healthy Subway rolls for lunch and chat. A big thank you to Michelle Macintosh for delivering such great talks and for all the girls who came!
Hannah Veith
Girls Day Out 2007 photos available
(19/6/07) Photos of Saturday's Girls Day Out are now available (login required). Thanks to Joy Venning.
(27/3/07) Senior Camp 2007 was my first ever Senior Camp and it was such an awesome weekend! We had 4 sensational speakers who spoke on understanding human sexuality Biblically. Matt James spoke to us all about what the Bible teaches about sex and romance. Helen Bell spoke to the girls about how to be content in our singleness and focus on developing a strong relationship with Jesus. I can’t really say what Toby Mac spoke about, seeing as he spoke to the guys, but I’m told it was sensational! Vinesy did the dating talk and we looked at whether to date or not to date. The talks were very clear and to the point and taught us heaps! One of my many ‘wow moments’ was during the worship times just joining together with a hundred people singing our hearts out in praise to God. It was just an amazing atmosphere to be with so many people all worshiping God together! I can’t wait until next Senior Camp, and I look forward to seeing everyone again at the other PYV events.
Joy Venning
2007 PYV Council
(25/2/07) Congratulations to the 2007 PYV Council:
Russell Graham (President)
Sarah Brightwell (Treasurer)
Andrew Burns*
Dean Carroll*
Rene Jabour
Shady Mehani*
Ruth Ronalds*
Alex Venn
Kirsty Watson
Sarah Weber
The position of Secretary is yet to be assigned.
* New to PYV Council in 2007
Mailout complete!
(24/4/07) We have just completed another mailout full of flyers for our upcoming events. It's really important that you keep your contact details up to date. To do this, login and click "update your account" up the top right hand side. Whatever details that are saved there are used for our mailouts. If you would like to not receive mailings, login and update your mailing preferences or click here.
New Poll (login required)
(26/3/07) We would like your feedback on whether you prefer multiple speakers at a camp or just one.
First meeting with new 2007 PYV Council
- 24 March 2007
Senior Camp Photos Available
(15/3/07) Photos from Senior Camp are now available. Thanks to Jess Leach (login required).
Social Photos available
(13/5/07) Photos from the recent Social are now available (login required). Thanks to Kane Georgiou!
(21/4/07) Details about PYV's annual Volleyball competition are now available, so get your church team together and start practising. Registration is due by 7 July and the best way to do it is online. To download a copy of the offical rules from the Feradation Internationale de Volleyball (though we aren't quite that serious!), click here. For more information email events@pyv.org.au.
(20/4/07) The organisers of the Social and Girls Day Out require you to RSVP for catering purposes. This can be done online and only takes 1 minute.
- Social online RSVP (closed)
- Girls Day Out online RSVP;(by 9th June)
(18/4/07) Details for the 2007 PYV Social are now available (link above). The flyers are being printed and should arrive within a few days! See you there.
(28/4/07) Some "Punk" ideas:
- black/dark coloured clothes
- crazy hair (i.e. spikes, colours, mussed up style)
- accessories may include: bracelets, necklaces, chains (like the ones you have to link keys onto belt), badges, safety pins, black/studded jewellery and accessories, body art, fake earrings/studs, etc.
- shoes: converse, skate shoes, doc martins
- ripped/tattered t-shirts and pants/jeans
- black tights/knee high socks
- t-shirts with punk/rock bands on them
- fishnets
- ties
- tartan patterned clothing (i.e. old golf pants)
- black nail polish
- eyeliner
- sparkles around eyes (girls)
Please don't worry too much about the dress theme: the idea is to have a bit of fun. But of course, feel free to take on any, some, or none of the above ideas! However, if your parents have a concern about the theme, feel free to ignore the punk theme - we definitely still want you to come! The parallel idea for the talk is about standing up for Jesus and standing out from the crowd. The punk theme is simply a way to illustrate this.
1 Corinthians 10:31 applies here ("So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God"). Whatever you wear, choose artwork and clothes glorifying to God (for some of you, this will mean not having fights with your parents about what you wear!).
We look forward to seeing you there!
(30/4/07) Due to popular demand the Social RSVP has been extended to Wednesday 2nd May. If you have any questions please email Brad
(25/1/07) The dates for PYV events in 2007 have been finalised! Therefore now is a great time to view the calendar and 'events' page and make sure that the dates are put in your diary, and your Church and Youth Group's calendars. Today a mailout will go out to our mailing list and ministers that will include the 2007 calendar, AGM information and Senior Camp forms. If you want to change your mailout preferences, login, click "update your account" and then tick\untick the "Receive news via post?" box. Everyone who receives the mailout has a login account (whether they know it or not). To find this out or for all enquires please email webmaster@pyv.org.au . Please note that the mailout generally goes to the eldest PYVer at each address, therefore if your brother/sister receives the mailout please don't add yourself. A huge thanks go to Fran Davis (Wyndham) and Rachel Stasse (Geelong) for their efforts to make the mailout happen.
PYV Short Term Mission Trip
(29/03/07) PYV has set up a partnership with Surrey Hills Presbyterian Church to send out a short term overseas mission team over Easter 2008. Over the next 4-6 months, we will be recruiting team members from Surrey Hills and other churches around Victoria to be a part of this exciting project. The official launch will at a BBQ on April 21st. Over a snag and a cup of fanta, we will talk about what will be involved in being part of the team, where the team will be sent, what we will do, and how we plan to meet the the costs. If you can't come but are interested in being either a prayer supporter or team member, please email youthworker@pyv.org.au to be added to the email list for the mission trip.
(7/4/07) Organisers are working hard to finalise the details of the 2007 PYV Social. However, the next mailout will still be a week or two off so please save the date 5 May in your diary and details will follow. Please keep checking online regularly for more details.
Coming up: FUELLED City (31 March)
(24/3/07) FUELLED is a day run by the Presbyterian Church to train people who are doing ministry in their local church.
(14/3/07) FUELLED is a training day run by the Presbyterian Church. On 31st March, it will be held at Heathmont Presbyterian Church. Elective streams will cover: Sunday School ministry, Spiritual Formation, Youth ministry and church finances. Registration forms (due 27/3/07) are available for download here.
(27/2/07) Don't miss out! To download the Senior Camp form, register online, or to view the camp FAQ page, click here.
Coming up: FUELLED City
(20/2/07) FUELLED is a day run by the Presbyterian Church to train people who are doing ministry in their local church.
(16/2/07) What better way to warm up for tomorrow's AGM than to see how PYV plans to develop over the next few years? Accessible in .pdf format (250kb) or PowerPoint with audio (5MB).
(2/2/07) Recently you may have received information in the mail about PYV's upcoming AGM. The meeting will be held at St Kilda Presbyterian Church (cnr Alma Road & Barkly St, St Kilda) at 9:30am 17th February 2007 (and is expected to last about two hours). As outlined in the letter, the following AGM documents can be downloaded:
Please note, PYV Council is going to start meeting every second month in 2007.
More Summer Camp Photos #3
(29/1/07) Further photos from Summer Camp are now available (login required). Thanks to Peter McDonald.
(21/1/07) Very few people ever attend the PYV AGM, with approx 25 people being the largest attendance in memory. Why is this so? Usually it's because PYVers do not know what happens at the AGM and who it is for. The AGM (or Annual General Meeting) is not the most exciting of PYV events, however of all our events it has the greatest capacity to effect change in PYV. The purpose of the AGM is three-fold:
- to discuss the last twelve months in PYV
- to elect a new council
- to discuss the future of PYV.
So who is the AGM for? It's for PYVers and church people who are interested in where PYV is going and what has happened in PYV in the last year. If you are 18+ and have lots of ideas about PYV and what you would like to see happen, it's the perfect event to attend. If you are passionate about growing into PYV leadership, nominating for council is strongly encouraged. There will be lots of support and help from the other councillors as you grow into the position.
So as you can see, the AGM is not just for old people and the PYV council. The day is everyone's chance to have their say about PYV, whether they nominate for council or not. See you there! (and hopefully 50 other people!)
(18/1/07) Details of the upcoming 2007 Senior Camp are now available. Camp is open to those in Grade 11 and up. The camp will be held between 9th - 12th March 2007 at Lady Northcote Recreation Camp (near Bacchus Marsh). Camp forms will be available shortly.
More Summer Camp Photos #2
(7/1/07) A few more photos from Summer Camp are now available (login required). Thanks to Jess Leach.
More Summer Camp Photos
(3/1/07) More photos from Summer Camp are now available (login required). Thanks to Paege Norris.
Summer Camp Photos
(2/1/07) Photos from Summer Camp are now available (login required). If you have any Summer Camp content you would like on the website please email webmaster@pyv.org.au.
(23/12/06) A cool looking range of PYV Merchandise is now available for purchase (at very low prices!). Wearing the PYV merchandise is a great way to promote PYV in your church and a great conversation-starter with your friends. Merchandise can be purchased online (including postage) or can be bought at PYV events with cash. Thanks to Alex Venn and the PA boys for their professional modeling skills.
Material for Summer Camp Leaders
(21/12/06) Summer Camp leaders: to access updated study notes, and other useful information, please click here (leadership login required).
(20/12/06) Those who registered by the due date should have received receipt letters in the mail. If you believe you have registered, but have not yet received this letter please contact PYV on (03) 9017 4676 immediately. Information about time & location of camp can be found on the Summer Camp form, with more information on the FAQ (frequently asked questions) page.
- To download the form, click here.
- To view the FAQ page, including questions about TRANSPORT, click here.
- Leaders can pay online for camp here (leaders login required).
(15/12/06) Are you coming to this year's Summer Camp?! This year we are offering a range of subsidies which will help families and Healthcare Card holders attend camp for up to half price. This year will prove to be the biggest and best summer camp ever. The leaders have aleady met at our Train24 leaders' training weekend. They are a fantastic bunch of leaders who have managed to organise what will be superhero sized program. All new! Bigger! Better! Super! Make sure you bring all your friends and remember to ask your minister to see if the church can assist you with financial help if you need it.
Get in quick with the online registration or download a camp form and send it in - the due date for registrations has been extended until Tuesday 19th Dec! Summer Camp forms are now available for download:
(5/12/06) The Presbyterian Theological College have their annual summer school seminar coming up on February 5th. Its before uni starts for the year, and its FREE, so why not go along and check out the latest from the PTC? To download the flyer, click here.
Draft 2007 Calendar available
(18/11/06) A draft PYV program for 2007 is now available to help you plan your church\youth group program. However please note all events are subject to change. The official 2007 PYV calendar will be finalised, printed and sent out in early 2007.
(11/11/06) An excel spreadsheet with all the Volleyball results is now available for download . If you have any photos of the day, please email them to webmaster@pyv.org.au. We'd also like your feedback on the day, so please visit the polls page (login required) or email events@pyv.org.au
(7/11/06)
Mixed Final:
St Georges Geelong & Bundoora: 25 defeated Donvale 1: 22
Men’s Final:
Burwood: 18 defeated Korean: 14
Best Cheer Squad:
Croydon Hills
(31/10/06) This day is intended to resource ministers, elders, sunday school teachers, youth leaders, bible study leaders, admin workers (and others!) with training in ministry skills. There will be four optional streams, as seen below. Click here for more information.
(23/10/06) The 2006 PYV Volleyball competition is only two weeks away! Teams need to be registered by 28th October. The easiest way to register is online. For more information see the Volleyball event page or email events@pyv.org.au. See you there!
(14/10/06) Then why not check out the Presbyterian Theological College open night? It will be held on Friday evening, 20th October at the PTC, 684 Elgar Road, Box Hill North. Greg Goswell will speak on: "Is Theological College For Me?" To download the flyer, click here.
(10/10/06) PYV is keen to assist in the development of youth work in local churches, and is putting together a "Youth Group Starters' Pack." We are offering up to four congregations in the Presbyterian Church of Victoria a scholarship worth $200. Click here for more information on the content of the pack. To apply on behalf of your church, please send a submission, in 250 words or less, about why your church should receive this scholarship. It should be sent to youthworker@pyv.org.au , by Thursday 30th November, 2006.
Junior Camp photos
(26/9/06) Photos from the recent Junior Camp are now available (login required). Thanks to Paege Norris and Andrew Vines.
(23/9/06) At PYV's 'Special General Meeting' a new President and Treasurer were elected! Congratulations to Kingsley and Sarah on their appointments. This makes PYV's leadership team:
PYV Council
Kingsley Davidson (President)
Sarah Brightwell (Treasurer)
Michelle Davidson (Secretary)
Russell Graham (Councillor)
Rene Jabour (Councillor)
Alex Venn (Councillor)
Kirsty Watson (Councillor)
Sarah Weber (Councillor)
Youth Worker
Andrew Vines
Admin Worker
Emma Cox
CENC Reps
Scott Kroeger
Andrew Venn
Will Belcher
Junior Camp soooo much fun!
(19/9/06) This was my first ever Junior Camp and it was soooooo much fun in so many ways! The camp theme was “Walk like an Egyptian” and Shady Mehanni was our genuine Egyptian on-camp Pharoah. All the games were very amusing and were based on the ten plagues brought upon Egypt. On the Saturday, we were blessed with some hot weather and went on a very long walk down to the beach, where we played tug-o-war and search for buried Egyptian treasure. The speaker was Douglas Robertson and his talks were about the Exodus and were both interesting and inspiring for many people (including myself!) I also made a lot of new, great friends whom I can’t wait to see again next year.
Alisha Bilyj
September SGM & Council Meeting
Social photos
(19/9/06) Photos from the recent PYV Social in Ballarat are now availabe (login required). Thanks to Larissa Norris and Matt Pennycuick.
(18/9/06) In line with Section 5.1b of the PYV Constitution, the PYV Secretary has called for the convening of a 'Special General Meeting' of PYV on 23rd September 2006. In the light of the recent personnel changes in PYV (such as Andrew Vines resigning as President to assume the role as CENC Youth Worker), the Special General Meeting has been called for the purpose of:
- Electing a new President
- Electing a new Treasurer
- Viewing and adopting minor revisions to PYV’s 5 year plan.
The meeting will be held at St Kilda Presbyterian Church (cnr Alma Road & Barkly St, St Kilda) at 9:30am 23rd September 2006 and is expected to last one hour. Please follow the links below for more information.
- Many thanks to Rachel Stasse for her continued amazing design work!
(12/9/06) It's that time again! Time to gather your church mates & friends and start training for the annual PYV Volleyball competition. The easiest way to register your team is to do it online. Follow the link above for more details.
(8/9/06) Junior Camp is now full! As of today, no more registrations will be accepted. If you have already sent in a camp form, you can expect to receive a confirmation letter/email early next week. Camp forms, contact details and directions are still available for viewing here. See you on camp.
(28/8/06) Online Social RSVP's are now closed.
(21/8/06) A quick reminder that an RSVP for the social is due this Friday! A map directing you to the venue is now also available for download.
(16/8/06) The 2006 Social is coming up fast! Held in Ballarat on Saturday 2 September, the night will be a great chance to catch up with all you PYV friends and dance the night away. As the night starts with a dinner at 6:15pm, an RSVP is required. To RSVP or find out more information, please click the link above.
(13/8/06) PYV are offering the second unit in the "Foundations" ThA programme (see below or follow link to download flyer). This is a distance subject on Christian Education using audio CDs. It may be helpful to Sunday School teachers, youth leaders and others in teaching positions. It will commence on Sat 2nd September. If you have anybody who you think may be interested, please encourage them to call Andrew Vines (PYV Youth Worker) on (03) 9017 4676 or email youthworker@pyv.org.au.
News: Youth Worker
(4/8/06) Our new youth worker has started work. Andrew Vines has been appointed as the CENC worker, and is employed four days per week for PYV. He spends the other day finishing off his studies at the Presbyterian Theological College. Andrew's main role is to mentor and assist volunteer PYV leaders through camps and training. Please pray for Andrew and his family as they start out in this exciting work. If you need to contact him, you can email youthworker@pyv.org.au or call (03) 9017 4676.
(29/7/06) Junior Camp 2006 can be paid for online via Visa/Mastercard with the need to have a Paypal account. If you have a Paypal account, you can set it up to pay via EFT transfer from your bank account. The cost is $55 + a $1.37 fee for online payments. If you have any questions, feedback or problems with the online payment system please email webmaster@pyv.org.au.
May Council Meeting
- Michelle & Kingsley Davidson, Dave Assender (CENC rep), Andrew Vines, Alex Venn
2nd half of the year - be prepared for changes!
(19/6/06) Each year we send out an annual calendar of PYV for the year to help you plan your Youth Group program (or just your social program!). As you can imagine planning 12 months in advance is incredibly difficult, due to the large number of events and people involved. We had to change the day of the Girls\Guys Day out in May and unfortunately our plans are proving no more solid for the rest of the year. It is likely that the Volleyball will be held on 4 November & Fuelled Country will be held later in the year (rather than 7 Oct). Therefore we'd appreciate your understanding, and ask you to be prepared for some date changes in the second half of the year. As a result of this we are considered printing and sending out a revised 2006 PYV Calendar. Please keep visiting www.pyv.org.au to keep up-to-date. For more information please contact events@pyv.org.au.
(19/6/06) As you may have seen on the website recently, unfortunately Ashburton Pool & Recreation centre was booked out on 12 August! We have therefore decided to move the Volleyball competition to later in the year when the centre is available. This is likely to be 4 November, however this is yet to be confirmed. Please read above for more information.
(23/5/06) The PYV Girls Day Out was on 20 May and it was a fabulous day and fortunately very nice weather. We had roughly thirty people rock up including leaders which was great, some coming all the way from the country to be there! The room was decorated beautifully, with lots of colour and specialness thanks to the many people that helped with that included with many snacks and drinks.
Kathy was a wonderful speaker who talked to us in the first session about self acceptance and identity explaining who we were and how we define ourselves and in the second session about the framework of our lives and how life is all about choices. We did some fun quizzes learning valuable information about being more extrovert or introvert showing us how we are all different and how we should be aware of that, our time spent with God and friends. We also did a quiz of what’s your love language which was really interesting in finding out how we all had different love languages and how it was useful to know others love languages as well, knowing how to best serve others and to know our own so others knew how best to serve us.
We had a break for lunch and then we got back into it, looking at friendships, relationships and sexuality and I’m sure Kathy had many facts about things that many of us didn’t know. The last thing we did was get into small groups where we were given a scenario and in our group, we talked about what we could do in that situation. We had one spokesman from each group come up and tell us how they would best handle their scenario. Every group presented had many helpful ideas and solutions for their scenario.
Overall the day was really effective in becoming aware of issues that do occur frequently in life along with helpful ways to think about what we can do for ourselves and our friends at that time. There were many laughs, great chatting in between and positive feedback from many people who appreciated the day and had fun! So it was good to see so many people attend and hopefully next year will be even better!
Hannah Veith
(21/5/06) There was an amazing contrast between the girls and guys days on Saturday. From all reports the girls day was a complete success with 30 girls being challenged, building relationships and generally having fun. We hope to have a report of the day on the site soon. If you have any feedback or photos from the day please send them to webmaster@pyv.org.au. The day can be discussed in the forums here. (login required)
However the guys day was a failure, as a negligible turnout meant the day did not go ahead. We're really sorry that the demand for the day that we foresaw didn't materialise. We had some great talks lined up and believe that the young men of our church really need to discuss these matters. We will persevere though and hope to incorporate the talks into Summer Camp 2006-07. A big thanks to Adam Ridgewell, Matt James and Clinton Le Page for their efforts and their amazing graciousness in dealing with the disappointment of the day.
(11/4/06) Outlook Camps are aimed at encouraging Christian young adults to use their various gifts to spread the gospel and build the church. The camp form for 2006 is now available for download. For more information please see the camp form or email events@pyv.org.au
(31/5/06) Outlook Camp is going to be great! It's now time to send in your camp forms. Click the link above to download the form. For more information please see the camp form or email events@pyv.org.au. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing a memorable experience!
Help wanted!
(8/5/06) We need your help! Here's what we're looking for...someone young, who is into computers and loves a challenge. We want to find the right person to train up to run www.pyv.org.au on a day to day basis. The person will need to be skilled with computers, have ready access to the internet and show a lot of initiative. If you think you're this person please email webmaster@pyv.org.au, outlining your involvement with PYV, your computer skills and any relevant experience you've had.
(6/4/06) Fuelled city was run last Saturday at the Presbyterian Theological College in Box Hill. Around 40 people attended during the day and were privileged to hear a variety of first class presenters address them in their specialised field. Prof. Allan Harman started off the chilly morning with a hearty message about presenting the Gospel to all nations. Allan is truly a treasure and anyone who has the chance to hear him speak should do so. After the breaking the silence session, everyone dug into a big lunch.
Whether you listened to Rev. Bob Carner talk about the finer points of cell groups and small group ministry, or Michael Ellison discuss the complex nature of church business tax and accounting laws, or Nathan Seeker and Stuart Conkie talk about children’s ministry and creative teaching, you would have walked out of fuelled with a bucket load of ideas and a renewed passion for serving God.
We encourage all who were not able to attend fuelled to do so at the next running on Saturday 7th October. (venue TBA) Churches; please consider sending your elders, teachers and youth to this day to learn and to be instructed on these topics. The investment I’m sure, will be ten fold when they are able to implement what they have learnt, back in their local congregation.
A massive shout-out to Tanya Assender who slaved all day preparing and organising the food side of things. Thanks Tan, your support and continued dedication to PYV is monumental! Thanks also to Dave from CENC, who spent many days, organising and ensuring fuelled continues to be a top class training event.
click here for photos of the event (login required)
(28/3/06) Plans are coming together for the Guys & Girls Days on 20 May. The day will be a mixture of fun and learning, all the big topics facing teenagers will be tackled! Make sure you put the day in your diary. More details will come soon.
More Senior Camp Photos
(24/3/06) More photos from Senior Camp are now available (login required). Thanks to the equally wonderful (TV-star) Michelle Davidson!
Senior Camp Photos
(21/3/06) Photos from Senior Camp are now available (login required). Thanks to the wonderful Sarah Weber!
(20/3/06) If anyone has any photos from Senior Camp or would like to write an article about your experience on camp please email webmaster@pyv.org.au. We are always looking for your input to make pyv.org.au the best it can be!
(14/3/06) Senior Camp has come and gone! A great group of about 100 people, great weather and engaging talks by Andrew Venn made the camp a total success. Andrew's talks challenged us to not only "talk the talk" but to always "walk the walk" in our faith. A huge thanks to convenors Paul Drew and Sarah Brightwell, cooks Steph Gear (& Amy!), Andrew & Marilyn Venn and PYNSW camp parents Murray and Rachel Norman. If you have any photos or videos please send them to webmaster@pyv.org.au. Hopefully we'll have some photos up soon! Also, why not discuss the event in the forums? (login required)
New PYV logo!
(19/2/06) At yesterday's AGM, a new logo for PYV was unanimously adopted! Designed by Doc Watson, we intend to gradually introduce the new logo in 2006. Use the link above to have a look at the complete gallery of applications for the new logo (14 photos). Have your say on the new logo via the polls page (login required).
AGM 2006
(19/2/06) PYV's 2006 AGM was held yesterday at St Kilda Presbyterian Church. The turnout of 19 people was quite disappointing, however the enthusiasm of those present was encouraging. At the meeting we heard about:
- Event Reports
- Financial Reports
- 2006 Calendar
- New PYV logo
- Admin Assistant Update
- 5 Year Plan Update
- Youth Worker Update
- ThA Update
The sheer number of changes taking place within PYV is amazing and for that we praise God. However, the main event at the AGM is election of the 2006 council. It's our pleasure to annouce that the new council is:
- Andrew Vines (President)
- Kingsley Davidson (Treasurer)
- Michell Davidson (Secretary)
- Russell Graham
- Rene Jabour
- Alex Venn
- Kirsty Watson
- Sarah Weber
If you couldn't make it, the best way to keep track of what is going on in PYV is to read the 2006 AGM booklet (which includes the 2005 Annual Reports).
2006 AGM booklet.pdf (532kb)(4/2/06) Due to unforseen circumstances, the first ever Guys & Girls Day Out has moved to 20 May (not 6 May as printed on the 2006 PYV Calendars). That will teach us for getting the calendars out so early this year!!
(29/3/06) Are you coming to the Fuelled training day? It's on this Saturday (1st April) at the Presbyterian Theological College, Box Hill North. There will be a keynote address from Allan Harman, training in the the PCV's "Breaking the Silence" policy, as well as three elective streams:
- Small Group ministry (Rev Robert Carner)
- Church Admin (Michael Ellison)
- Kid's ministry (Stuart Conkie from OAC)
The good news is that all PYV accredited leaders will be eligible for the discount price ($20) if they ring before the day. For more info you can download a flyer from www.pyv.org.au or call Dave on 03 5249 5508.
Hope to see you there, In Christ, PYV Council
(8/3/06) Details about 2006's first Fuelled Training day are now available. The days are an awesome chance to receive practical training and advice in serving God in a number of different circumstances. Download the flyer for more info.
(19/2/06) A problem with submitting camper details online for Senior Camp has now been resolved. For those who have already paid and wish to submit a camper registration online please click here.
(2/2/06) We have a new topic for Senior Camp! We're really sorry for the confusion but please disregard the camp forms. The new topic is...."Signs of Life"
Signs of Life - the CREATION of Life - we’ll take a look at Jesus’ parable of the sower [Mt.13]. What are the options when we are confronted by the preaching of God’s word? We’ll talk about hearing God’s word, in order for you to check your response to Christ; “same old, same old...”, “Yeah, that’s cool”, “Maybe…but…”, Got to have it!”, etc. The idea is to help you determine where you might be as far as Christ is concerned.
Signs of Life - FAITH - we’re going to take a look at some other Christians and how they handled hearing the gospel and how that response showed itself in their lives and the impact it had upon others. “Making an exhibition of myself” will explore the practical meaning of professing faith in Christ from 1 & 2 Thessalonians.
Signs of Life - WORKS - we’ll continue to follow this group of Thessalonian Christians as they learn to serve Christ. “Not just a cardboard cutout” will give you an appreciation for the observable, quantifiable realities of imitating Christ by what you do, and how it’s not an option but a necessity!
Signs of Life - ROBUSTNESS - will take a look at those who lead us; those who we listen to and perhaps venerate. “No room for gurus” challenges us to be discerning about those whose word and ways we may follow and why Christians can loose their way through false or inadequate teaching. We’re not made perfect when we believe. It’s a real struggle to throw off the habits of a lifetime - we’ll touch on that and finish with the very real benefits of belonging to Christ in a world that is hostile to Him, and His brothers and sisters. It’s about toughening up.
(21/1/06) Senior Camp 2006 can be paid for online via Visa or Mastercard. The cost is $100 + a $2.50 fee for online payments. If you have any questions please email events@pyv.org.au.
Update on Youth Worker Position
(21/1/06) An application form for the Youth Worker position is now available for download. Please keep any friends or collegues that could be interested in the job, informed about the position. Remember, applications close 28th February 2006. For more information email youthworker@pyv.org.au
(15/1/06) The Senior Camp form is now available for download.
Summer Camp photos!
(7/1/06) Photos from Summer Camp are now available. If you are still having problems accessing the photos, please email webmaster@pyv.org.au.
(5/1/06) Were you on camp and are dying to talk about? Are you having withdrawal symptoms as some campers are reporting? Why not hit the forums and say all that you need to say (login required).
(5/1/06) The Summer Camp 2005-2006 CDs are now available for pre-order. We hope to have them available by then end of January 2006. The CD's will be a CD of .mp3 files (ie not an audio CD) and will include Bruce Christian's 6 talks on the 5 points of Calvanism, study notes, photos + more. The cost will be $15 (including postage) and are available through the PYV online store (login required).
Youth Worker Position - More info coming soon!
(6/12/05) CENC and PYV are proud to advertise the position of State Youth Worker. Early details of the position are now available. More information will follow shortly, however in the meantime please email any queries to youthworker@pyv.org.au. Applications close 28 February 2006.
(29/10/05) It's worth reading John Wilson's brief summary of highlights from the 2005 Presbyterian Church of Victoria Assembly. The hightlight for PYV was "approval for a PYV Youth Worker to lead the work among the youth of our state." This is the start of an exciting new chapter in the history of PYV. We hope to bring more plans to the Commission of Assembly in May 2006 and have the worker starting in July 2006. Congratulations to all those on PYV Council and CENC for all their hardwork (the real work is just beginning!). For more information on this please contact president@pyv.org.au. Follow the link above to read the highlights.
(17/2/06) PYV's AGM will be held at St Kilda Presbyterian Church on 18th February 2006. Make sure you see your church's Session Clerk or Minister and ask them about becoming your church's delegate.
(21/12/05) PYV's AGM will be held at St Kilda Presbyterian Church on 18th February 2006. The AGM is an imortant day in the life of PYV. It's a chance to review the year past and plan for the future, elect a new council and give thanks to God for PYV. The AGM is an event for all PYV's leaders, for more details click the link above. If you can't make the AGM make sure to download and read the Annual Report afterwards. In the new year, letters will be posted to everyone on our mailling list and each church's Session Clerk, so ask them about becoming your church's delegate.
2006 details are up!
(17/12/05) Basic details about PYV events in 2006 are now up on the website! Use the link to 'events' on the right hand side. As time goes by, more detailed information about the events will be posted. So while you're creating your Youth Group or Church program for 2006 make sure you include PYV events!!