The 2nd Annual IDYC (Impact Deaf Youth Camp) will be held on July 11-16, 2010 at Mountain Lake Ranch in Dandridge, Tennessee. The theme this year is “Walking with Jesus” Colossians 2:6.

Who can go to camp?

This is a camp for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and CODA children age 8-18. All counselors are fluent in ASL (most are Deaf) and desire to be role models to our young people.

What are some activities?

There are various activities such as crafts, sports, games, swimming, team-building, tubing and many other activities.

History of IDYC:

The camp was started last July in 2009 by three pastors of deaf churches in Georgia and Virginia. They are: Mason Fenner of the Deaf Baptist Fellowship in Rome, Georgia; Bud Richardson of the Rowland Springs Baptist Church in Cartersville, Georgia and Samuel Woods of the Grace Baptist Church for the Deaf in Bristol, Virginia. These pastors and their churches had a desire to make an impact on the deaf youth in the Southeastern states. Thus a small camp in Danbridge, TN was established.

Is there a nurse available?

Yes, we have a registered nurse at the camp for minor emergencies. All serious emergencies will be transported to hospital less than 20 minutes from the camp.

Do you have lifeguards?

Yes, we have lifeguards who are present to watch the swimming and canoeing activities.

Counselors:

The majority of our counselors are Deaf adults who have leadership roles in our churches. They are great role models to the campers. They play a major role in the success of the camp. We have a ratio of one counselor per three campers. Teams are divided up into groups with three counselors per dorm.

How much is the camp?

• $150.00 Students (age 8-18)
• $280.00 for two students from the same family

Deadline for registration is July 11, Sunday evening.

Early Bird Special!!!!

Mail in $145.00 registration by June 27th and save $5.00 on camp fee.
 
Make check payable and send it with the registration form to:

Registrar
Impact Deaf Youth Camp
112 Lombardy Way SE
Rome, GA 30161

Registration:

Registration will be from 6:00-7:00 pm on Sunday evening, July 11. Campers may be picked up on Friday, July 16 at 11:00 am.
 
For more information, registration forms and/or brochures, contact one of these:

• Pastor Mason Fenner  706-996-2164  VP        pastormason@sprint.blackberry.net
• Pastor Samuel Wood  866-946-1623  VP         deaf4christ98@yahoo.com
• Pastor Bud Richardson  678-224-7721  VP      budsplace2@yahoo.com

Please join us for our 2nd annual Impact Deaf Youth camp. This will be our second year at Mountain Lake Ranch. It is a nice campground, and you will have the best week of camp ever.
 
We hope you will make plans to be with us this year at Impact Deaf Youth Camp.
 
We also have the volunteer opportunities at the camp. If you are interested to volunteer, please contact me.

If you are interested in becoming the counselor, we will provide the counselor training on Saturday, April 17th from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Woodstock in Woodstock, GA.   Just let me know if you are interested or want to talk about other volunteer opportunities. I happen to have some brochures and registration forms so contact me if you need them.

Please feel free to forward this wonderful message to your deaf community and your friends!!!

See you at the camp! 
Terri Jackson

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Deaf Baptist Fellowship will be hosting a Deaf Revival Spring 2010 titled “The Great Comission” Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 2010 based on Matthew 28:16-20 . The speaker  will be Dr Fred Adams who is the President of Sword Deaf Ministries. The revival will take place from April 23 through April 25 in the Green House.

• 6:30 PM Friday and Saturday
• 9:00 AM Saturday Breakfast Fellowship
• 10:00 AM Saturday Soul Winning Workshop
• 9:30 AM Sunday Sunday School
• 11:00 AM Sunday Worship

Marvelous Deaf Music and Deaf Choir

Sunday Potluck

Please bring one sidedish and one dessert

Church will have special activities for yoru children and we will provide nursery.

Deaf Baptist Fellowship
12 Lombardy Way SE
Rome, GA 30161

Click here for their flyer!

YOU’RE INVITED!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

4:00pm – 7:00pm

FUN GAMES – SPECIAL SERVICE – FELLOWSHIP

Ticket on Sale for $12,00 per couple, $6.00 per person, $3.00 per child age 4-11, 3 and under FREE

(Sale expires on February 7th)

Menu: Fried Chicken Steak, White Pepper Gravy, Green Beans, Rice, Rolls, Salad and Dessert

Kids Menu: Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni Cheese and Cookie

Address:

Deaf Baptist Fellowship
112 Lombardy Way SE
Rome, GA 30161

The “Buckets of Hope” ministry is just one means by which Baptists can fulfill the mandate of Jesus Christ to feed the hungry in the name of Jesus. As we are reminded in Matthew 25:45, Jesus tells us, “Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.” (KJV)

A “Bucket of Hope” consists of a plastic five-gallon bucket packed with selected foodstuffs. For approximately $30 anyone can purchase the materials and assemble a “Bucket of Hope.” The food contained in a single bucket will feed a Haitian family for a week. You are also requested to include a $10 cash contribution, placed in an envelope and attached to the lid of the bucket, to offset the cost of transporting the relief buckets to Haiti.
 
Every bucket must be exactly alike with a specific list of items inside. Please follow the detailed instructions  carefully. This will ensure that every bucket quickly passes through customs and into the hands of the Haitian people.
Put a bucket together and you can be a part in touching the loves of tens of thousands of Haitians. Please bring all buckets to the AMBA office by March 15. 

Instructions on How to Assemble “Buckets of Hope”

IMPORTANT!

Every bucket must be exactly alike with a specific list of items inside. Please follow the detailed instructions carefully. This will ensure that every bucket quickly passes through customs and into the hands of the Haitian people.

The Bucket

The 5-gallon, white, plastic bucket with handle and form-fitting lid, which must be new and unused, can be purchased at Wal-Mart (sku# 00982650640) or Ace Hardware (Ace# 17714).  The bucket must not have a logo or other commercial imprint.

The Food Items

The food items can be generic, store brand items. Do not substitute any items listed and do not add additional items.

• 2 – 5-pound bags long grain enriched rice
• 1 – 48-ounce plastic bottle cooking oil
• 2 – 2-pound bags dry black beans (can substitute with red beans)
• 1 – 5-pound bag of all-purpose flour (not self-rising)
• 1 – 20-ounce cylinder container of granulated white sugar (coffee service size)
• 2 – 1-pound boxes of spaghetti noodles
• 1 – 2-pound 8-ounce (40 oz) plastic jar of smooth peanut butter
• 1 – 2-gallon plastic ziplock storage bag (used to wrap the bottle of cooking oil)

Packaging Instructions

1. Before you begin to pack the bucket, pray for the Haitian family that will receive the food.
2. Lay the bucket on its side
3. Place rice packages in the bucket. Lay bags side-by-side, flat, running in the direction from top to bottom in the bucket. Gently compress the bags (without breaking them) as flat as possible to create room for other items
4. Place the bottle of oil inside a clean, unused 2-gallon storage bag
5. Compress the air, wrap the excess portion of the bag tightly around the bottle, and close the bag. (This is a precaution to protect the foodstuffs should there be leakage or a break in the bottle during transport.)
6. Lay the bottle of oil on top of the rice bags. Lay the wrapped oil container so that the bottom of the bottle is at the bottom of the bucket and approximately in the center of the bucket. Place the peanut butter jar on one side of the oil
7. Place the cylinder of sugar on top of the wrapped oil bottle
8. Place boxes of spaghetti noodles on the other side of the oil bottle
9. While holding the sugar and peanut butter containers in place, stand the bucket upright
10. Place one bag of black beans down along the side of the bucket next to the peanut butter
11. Place the bag of flour on its side on top of the peanut butter, gently packing down the flour bag to clear the rim of the bucket
12. Place second bag of black beans next to the flour
13. Close the lid on the bucket and make sure it is securely closed
14. Place $10 cash (bills only) into a business size (#10) or smaller envelope. Seal the envelope
15. Securely tape the envelope to the lid of the bucket
16. Take the Bucket of Hope to AMBA collection center before March 15, 2010.

Joel Harrison

Lead Missionary

Atlanta Metro Baptist Association

404.771.6131

3070 Mercer University Dr

Suite 100

Atlanta GA 30341

Annistown Road Baptist Deaf Ministry will host a workshop on “Story One” starting February 19th through the 21st by John Folker.
 
You may question… what is “Story One”? Story One is a Whole BIBLE with ONE BIG STORY and in the Bible has many different stories. Scripture is not quoted in English but instead we translate it into ASL (America Sign Language) so the Deaf can understand the scriptures and be able to know the story in their hearts. Then they can go out and share the same story to others. If you have never seen this… we encourage you to come and have a taste of what is “Story One”.

This workshop is free to all, but is specifically directed to the deaf who wish to learn more about presenting the Bible in “Story One” format.

John Folker has been working with the Deaf for 32 years.  He has lived in seven states and now resides in Richmond, Virginia.  He has been a free-lance interpreter, a sign language business-owner, a pastor to the Deaf, a full-time court staff legal interpreter and workshop presenter for most of that time. Happily married for 22 years to another interpreter and the father of 3 wonderful children, John Folker welcomes the opportunity to provide whatever professional and educational experience he has with the fine people of your state!

The workshop will held on:

• Session 1 – Februray 19th 6:00PM TO 9:00PM
• Session 2 – February 20th 9:00AM TO 12:00PM
• Session 3 – February 20th 1:00PM TO 5:00PM
• Session 4 – February 21st 9:15AM to 12:15PM

To be as effective as possible, plan on attending all sessions!

Annistown Road Baptist Church Deaf Ministyr

4554 Annistown Road

Snellville, GA 30039

Deaf Baptist Fellowship is hosting a “World Missions Sunday” gathering on Sunday February 7, 2010.  The theme is “Reaching the World for Christ”.  Kris Courson, the Eurasia Strategy Leader/Church Planter in Russia will be the guest host.

Prayer meeting starts at 9:30 AM 
Sunday School at 10:00 AM
Worship service at 11:000 AM

 

Marvelous Deaf Music and Deaf Choir

POTLUCK

Please bring one side dish and one dessert

Church will have a special class for your children and we will provide nursery.

Hollywood Baptist Church
112 Lombardy Way SE
Rome, Georgia 30161

Click on the picture of the pickle for information about this fall’s ITP workshops!

March 12-13, 2010 – CAMP KALEO  

The Georgia Baptist Conference of the Deaf ITP will offer one course for all interested interpreters and Deaf leaders at Camp Kaleo near Forsyth, Georgia, on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13, 2010. The course will begin on Friday afternoon. All persons taking an ITP course are asked to arrive on Friday afternoon between 2:00-3:00 p.m. You will receive one (1) CEU for the full ten hours. Please be sure to bring your own linens, as Camp Kaleo does NOT provide them.

The course offered will be: “Deaf Culture” … 5 aspects – Language and Traditions; Rules of Social Interaction; Values; Group Norms; Identity. Participants in this Workshop will have interaction among each other and with the instruction’s guide on activities to further their knowledge in linguistics of ASL and awareness in Deaf Culture. 

• Handouts
• Powerpoint Presentation
• Drawing Board or Flip Chart
• Evaluation Form at the end of the Conference

“Deaf Culture” … 5 aspects – Language and Traditions; Rules of Social Interaction; Values; Group Norms; Identity. will be taught by Amy Peterson. Amy is currently the Communiaction Specialist at Bailey Deaf Unit at Greil Memorial Psychiatric Hospital in Montgomery, AL. She holds CDI and a provisional certification in ASLTA. She obtains her bachelor degree in Elementary Education with concentration in Deaf Education from Jacksonville State University. Currently, Amy is taking graduate classes to obtain a Masters in Education – Adult Learning. Amy is an Adjunct Instructor at Troy University for the Interpreter Training Program. She is teaching ASL and ASL Linguistics. She lives in Prattville, AL with her husband, Jimmy and 2 girls, Mary Ann and Elizabeth.

The class schedule is:

• Friday afternoon – 2:00 – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday – 7:30 – 4:00 p.m.

 The North American Mission Board is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional program is offered for 1 CEU at the Intermediate Content Knowledge Level.                                                                                                                               

 Important Notices:

**Please bring your own linens to Camp Kaleo**

Standard Registration is $75.00, which includes the Conference with Lodging at Camp Kaleo and all Meals.

Commuter Registration is $65.00, which includes the Conference and Meals only. This does NOT include lodging.

Please note: If you are planning at staying at a hotel off Camp Kaleo property,
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS

Sorry…children cannot attend the classes. There is no childcare provided.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 

1. A full refund will be issued for cancellations made 60 days before the ITP date.
2. A 50% refund will be issued for 59-30 days before the ITP date.
3. No refund will be issued for cancellations made less than 30 days before the ITP date.

If you have any questions regarding this ITP class this spring, please contact:

Tim Spraggins, GBCD ITP Coordinator at cell 229-881-1067, home/TTY/VP 229-434-0677, or email trs0578@aol.com.

Register before March 2, 2010.

For registration questions contact:

• Stephanie Godoy at 770-936-5217,
• Video Phone 678-999-2766 
• email sgodoy@gabaptist.org

Map to Camp Kaleo

  Provided by Intercultural Church Planting and Missions Ministries of the Georgia Baptist Convention

6405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA  30097-4092

Supported by The Cooperative Program, State Missions Offering and
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering