A BIG, LARGEWELCO E!
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Leader’s ResponsibilitiesThose who are identified on bookings as leaders are responsible for their group. Leaders should not allow campers under their care to go off site without their permission and without a specific time by which to report back. Leaders should not go off-site without leaving some other adult responsible for their group and should inform the sub-camp leader of this change. In the case of an emergency we need to be able to contact the leader as soon as possible.
1. please show care and consideration for everyone on site and visiting the showgrounds2. no smoking is allowed anywhere on the Kings Hall / Balmoral site3. alcohol must not be brought into or consumed on site4. no one who is intoxicated will be permitted to either enter the site or remain on the site5. wristbands must be worn at all times to obtain entrance to all events6. no mixed sleeping (unless married)7. tents must be at least 3 metres apart and should not be pitched without permission from the
sub-camp leader.8. do not cook inside tents other than the designated cook tents on site9. no camp fires or disposable barbeques to be used on the grass.10. no vehicles on camp site except those required by staff11. valuables left in tents or cars are left entirely at the owners risk12. litter must not be left around the site as this causes health and safety problems13. no pets to be kept on site
Think green andKeep it clean
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Emergency?In case of emergency please contact your subcamp leader or the campsite office.Medical help is on hand 24 hrs a day. If you need help just ask at the St Johns Ambulance tent, the Information Point or any member of staff.
Information Point is in the Village. You’ll easily spot this venue when walking through the site – we’ve taken over the offices of the Ulster Farmers Union! Open daily from 10am to 10pm for general enquiries, lost property etc.
PLEASE be quiet at night. It you want to stay up late, please respect those who are trying to sleep. Remember that noise carries across a campsite at night, A quiet curfew will beenforced in the camping area from 1.30am onwards.
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IMPORTANT INFO
Event CrewFamed the world over – the Summer Madness Event Crew are here to make your stay enjoyable and safe. They work long hours to make your camp a trouble free experience, so go on, give them a smile and let them know they are appreciated.
Lost Wrist BandsIf you lose your wrist band the cost of a replacement is £5.00. These will only be replaced if verified by your leader (in person) and if ID is presented.
No crossing into any area that has been marked out of bounds by red and white tape (this will constitutetrespassing, punishable by law).
Summer Madness wishes to make it clear that it does not favour sectarian propaganda or proselytizing within the Christian fellowship and anyone involved in these practices will be escourted off the site. This means that any group or individual which uses the SM Festival and its facilities for such purposes does so against the spirit of the event.
The organisers reserve the right to cancel any booking (be it that of any individual or group) that they deem necessary and escort all concerned parties off the premises if these ground rules are not observed.
Thank youWe would like to thank all those people who have worked tirelessly, financed and resourced us during the year and at the camp to make the event such a success. Thank You!
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Activities 09
ACTIVITIES 09
Well, well!!! Another year has come and YWAM and the Activities team are ready to provide you with a fun-filled festival!
This year we have made the brave move away from off-site activities – and instead, have crammed even more high-octane fun on-site!! Our new activities include Outdoor Lazerquest in the Cage – and daily tournaments in YWAM Sports Hall from 2-5pm; BloKarts in Strangford Park; and Zorbing throughout the day, with a daily competition from 4-5pm. These activities are in high demand so get along early!! Please note they will include a small charge – the staff running each of these will help you with this.
We’ve still got the firm favourites for those who prefer to have something a little less full on – arts & crafts, cage football, basketball tournaments and everyone’s favourite inflatables! All to be found with our friends at YWAM and our activities team, in the YWAM Yak Shak.
Saturday9.00am – 10.00am – Charles HurstFootball Sign Up
2.00pm – 5.00pm Lazerquest Tournament – Sports Hall
2.00pm – 5.00pm 5-A-Side Football – “The Cage”
2.30pm – 3.15pm & 3.30pm – 4.45pmArts & Crafts – Sports Hall
2.30pm – 3.30pmBasketball Tournament – Sports Hall
4.00pm – 5.00pmZorbing Competition – Sports Hall
Sunday9.00am – 10.00am – Charles HurstFootball Sign Up
2.00pm – 5.00pm Lazerquest Tournament – Sports Hall
2.00pm – 5.00pm 5-A-Side Football Final – “The Cage”
2.30pm – 3.15pm & 3.30pm – 4.45pmArts & Crafts – Sports Hall
2.30pm – 3.30pmBasketball Tournament – Sports Hall
4.00pm – 5.00pmZorbing Competition – Sports Hall
Monday2.00pm – Meet at Charles Hurst…For the Treasure Hunt!
2.00pm – 5.00pm Lazerquest Tournament – “The Cage”
2.30pm – 3.15pm & 3.30pm – 4.45pmArts & Crafts – Sports Hall
2.30pm – 3.30pmBasketball Tournament – Sports Hall
4.00pm – 5.00pmZorbing Competition – Sports Hall
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ACTIVITIES 09
Lazer QuestOn Site (the Cage)
BasketballShoot some hoops!
5 A-Side £5Per Team (the Cage)
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A self-described ‘reflective practitioner’, involved in both church planting and academic theology, Jason was born 31 January 1969 in Luton, and now lives in Sutton, Surrey. In the ‘90s, Jason was an investment broker in City of London for 8 years, whilst also being worship overseer at the Putney Vineyard church, London, UK. He was bi vocational whilst he and his wife, Bev, planted a church in 1997, that they now pastor full time. For several years
he has been networking, resourcing, and coaching pastors and church planters, which developed into a role as a coordinator for Emergent UK.
“Andy is a passionate surfer, an author, a church planter and a south Londoner. He is director of SJI and is passionate about pioneering and reconnecting Church with culture. His current projects include London’s Pentecost Festival, the Hope for Planet Earth Tour and Fresh leadership training. He is married to
Jo and has recently started planting vegetables…”
Rachel is co-founder and Creative Director of the Romance Academy, a relationships-positive project that builds young people’s self esteem enhanced by sexual delay. The very first Romance Academy was the subject of the BBC2 documentary ‘No sex please we’re teenagers.’ She trains Youth Workers and Peer Educators across the UK and Sweden to run Relationships Programmes in
Keynote Speakers
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Jason Clark
Andy Frost
Rachel Gardner
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schools, churches and community centres. Rachel also runs Romance Academy projects in her local area and teaches PSHE in secondary schools in North London. She has a passion to see the church and wider society build wisdom, self-esteem and compassion for others into young people’s lives. Rachel came to faith as a young person and after school, studied at London School of Theology. She married Jason (Youth Culture Researcher at the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity) in 2001 and has lived and worked in Harrow, North London ever since.
Andy is the leader of the staff team and senior minister of Maybridge
Community Church in West Sussex. Andy was born in Surrey, educated at the London School of theology and was ten years a youth worker in Luton before coming to the church in 1996. He is married to Cerys and they have three children. We are delighted to have Andy return to Madness this year as one of our mainstage speakers for 2009.
Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, pastor, and networker among innovative Christian leaders, thinkers, and activists.Born in 1956, he graduated from University of Maryland with degrees in English and was awarded a Doctor of Divinity Degree in 2004.
From 1978 to 1986, McLaren taught college English, and in 1982, he helped form Cedar Ridge Community Church (crcc.org). He left higher education in 1986 to serve as the church’s founding pastor and served in that capacity until 2006. He is actively involved in emergent, a growing generative friendship among missional Christian leaders (www.emergentvillage.com), and is a founding member of Red Letter Christians. Brian is married to Grace, and they live outside of Washington, DC.
Brian will be joining us in Rehab.
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Andy Hickford
Brian McLaren
Checkout the seminars section to see what’s on offer this year from the speakers.
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Worship leaders
Born in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, Ryan started leading worship in the local Elim church, where he was one of the resident worship leaders for the past 8 years. It is this link with Elim that led Ryan to be one of the key and influential lead worshippers at the large UK event, The Gathering. Ryan has just recorded his first solo album to be released mid to end of 2009.
Recorded and produced by the legendary Paul Mills (producer of Bluetree’s “God of this City”) at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, the album will include 11 of his own songs, two of
which were co-written with Aaron Boyd from Bluetree.
Ryan shares, “My heart and passion is to see people have a true revelation of who God is, respond to His greatness and love, and in turn, be changed more into His likeness…to then go into the world, love others and be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ.”
Ryan is ‘Director of Worship’ at Exchange Church Belfast and has recently become a fiancé to the beautiful Erin Walker.
Main Stage Guests
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Ryan Griffith
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“Following Christ is much more than music - music is the byproduct of living for Christ.” So says Paul Baloche, renowned American worship leader who hails from Lindale, Texas.
With a songwriter’s CV of some of the most prolific songs of our time, such as “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, “Hosanna” and ”Above All”, Baloche has walked a journey
of worship and faith in the public arena for over 25 years. Treading this path has brought about co-writing opportunities with the like of Michael W. Smith and Brenton Brown, alongside the social justice collaboration, CompassionArt, with Martin Smith (Delirious?) and Darlene Zschech (Hillsong).
It is this double-edged approach of faith and action that captures
the essence of Baloche’s passion for worship. “I think one of our responsibilities in writing worship songs is to be conscious that we are trying to create a sense of community,” he notes.
“We are trying to use songs as a vehicle and a tool to bring people together and sing our prayers collectively to God.”
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Paul Baloche
Album released Autumn 09for pre-orders: www.exchangechurchbelfast.com
Griff is a fantastically gifted writer and musician with a heart for worship and a passion for Christ.
Robin Mark Worship leader and song writer
Aaron Boyd, Bluetree
Lyrics that help you on your journey; melodies, so you can sing them forever; and a heart that sincerely wants to please God.
Tony Patoto Bluetree Manager& former manager of Delirious?
Prepare to be lost in worship as Griff helps you lift the Name and promises of Jesus over your life.
Photo by Connor McCullough
“what did the(book of )
Romans, ever dofor us?”
An involving commentary on the book of Romansrunning alongside seminars on Sat, Sun, Mon at the following times
9.30am - 10.30am2.30pm - 3.30pm
4.00pm - 5.00pmSeminars will take place in a new venue this year, the Livestock Building. Please see sitemap for location.
OiNOOO!
NOT THIS YEAR....You can only enter the Kings Hall through the twoconnecting tunnels that join the Nugent Hall(Exhibitor Hall) and the Kings Hall. Get it!!!
These ordinary people took extraordinary action to change lives, change history and change the world. An injustice that urgently needs champions is the issue of water and sanitation. Taps and toilets are things that we simply can’t live without. Each of us uses about 150 litres of water every day. We all go to the loo roughly 5 times a day, each flush using up to 9 litres of water! Yet unbelievably, 900 million people in the world don’t have access to the precious resource of clean, safe water. 2.5 billion people don’t have a decent toilet to use. It’s a massive problem, with loads of awful consequences, and yet water and sanitation has become a forgotten development issue by people in power. We want to do something about it. Come to the Tearfund Café to find out how you can be a champion and take extraordinary action to make a difference. Our usual fair-trade coffee, treats, relaxing atmosphere, decent toilets and friendly Tearfund volunteers await you!
Champions… the world would be a very different place without them. Imagine what the world would be like if Martin Luther King hadn’t fought for the rights of African Americans, or if William Wilberforce hadn’t campaigned for the abolition of the slave trade.
Friday: 10pm – midnight It’s Jazz-tastic!Kick back in the Tearfund café with some tasty fair-trade treats and enjoy some chilled out tunes from The Jazz Committee. Saturday: 12.30 – 6.30pmFair-trade café – coffee, cam-paigning and open mic10pm – midnightBattle of RockBecome an all-conquering rock star without even leaving the comfort of the Tearfund Café in a full-on battle of rock with Guitar Hero World Tour: Full Band Edition!! Fair-trade treats up for grabs!
Sunday: 12.30 – 6.30pmFair-trade café – coffee, cam-paigning and open mic10pm – midnightBest of BelfastThis is where it’s at if you want to hear some of the hottest acts on the local music scene. Music from singer-songwriter Laura Stevenson, up and coming band Maguire and I, and acoustic rhyme artist Dave Mitchell. Monday: 12.30 – 6.30pmFair-trade café – coffee, cam-paigning and open mic10pm – midnightOpen Mic ChampionA chance to hear the top three open mic artists from the Tearfund Café – as voted for by you!
What’s on??
cafe
SMart 1 moves to the Balmoral Hall and comprises two great Venues in one. On one side we have Freedom, the high energy home of our diverse workshop line-up and our
evening band programme. This is beautifully complimented on the other side
with Deep, our relaxed, chilled out area with coffee shop and an acoustic stage showcasing some of the best of young local talent.
Saturday2:30pm – 3:30pmSMart 1 FreedomWorkshop Photography-Tim Doak
4:00pm – 5:00pmSMart 1 FreedomWorkshop 4Kornerz
Sunday2:30pm – 3:30pmSMart 1 FreedomWorkshop: Sports Ministry-Christians in Sport
4:00pm – 5:00pmSMart 1 FreedomWorkshop: 29th Chapter
Monday2:30pm – 3:30pmSMart 1 FreedomWorkshop - Paul Colman
4:00pm – 5:00pmSMart 1 FreedomDJ/VJ Workshop: VJ Shakinda
WorkshopsPut your skills to the test and learn from the best in one of our excellent and varied workshops.
Showcase of the freshest rookie bands in Ireland with an amazing prize provided by Dawson’s Music and Exodus. The competition is designed to give up and coming local Christian bands the chance to play their music to a wider audience and win an exciting recording and gigging opportunity. Through it we want to encourage local talent and help groups glorify God through their music.8 Bands, 3 Days, 1 Winner!
FRIDAY
7:30pmKings HallEvening Worship
10:00pm – MidnightSMart 1 FreedomThe Good Fight & Six Star Hotel
10:00pm – MidnightSMart 1 DeepJuice Bar
10:00pm – MidnightTearfund NugentIt’s Jazz-tastic!
10:00pm – MidnightChristian Aid70s Night: Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long
10:00pm – MidnightYWAM Yak ShakMagic Mayhem, games etc
10:00pm – MidnightOctagonRend Collective
10:00pm – MidnightCIYD/YouthlinkLeah McConnell - Maguire & I
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mAkE SuRE yOu dOn’t mISS Out!
@ SUMMER MADNESS
But, in reality, they’re just everyday randomers in red T-Shirts with a strong belief in God’s desire to do business with you at Madness this year: you’ll see them all around the place, but a favoured location is in pairs in front of Mainstage at the end of an evening, chewing a mint & waiting – why?
God ministers in many ways at Madness, and one of those is ministry through prayer – “mtp”. This is facilitated in a safe and trained way by the Ministry Through Prayer Team: you’ll see “MTPT 09” on our badges & red tees.
We believe that God blesses all who call on Him, and we also realise that sometimes there’s a need for prayer about something that God has brought to your mind, with someone who will pray and seek God’s guidance with you: those someones make up the MTP Team.
A suave, sophisticated and handsome bunch we may seem (pause for laughter…), but spiritual superheroes with everything sorted we are not – we are simply open to being used by God in ministry through prayer for His glory and for your benefit: after all, God is not in the business of harm, but of help; not of blame, but of blessing. So – why not
take a step of reconciliation between yourself & God..?
The detailed bits: the MTP Team will be at the front after every Mainstage. We will also be available at the 24/5 prayer venue (daytime) between Mainstage events. We can be recognised by our i.d. badges & wonderful red tees - accept no substitutes. We will not pressure you, preach at you, or do weird stuff: ‘your name’ &’ what you want prayer for’ is all we ask. We keep confidences (then later forget), unless criminal or abuse issues, suspected or actual, are raised: SM will pass details on to the relevant statutory authorities.
… some say they’ve got a “special ability” to know everything about you … or that they can spot a sin at 50m in a crowded ‘After Dark’ venue: others say they can recharge your mobile just by holding it, or that they can sense when the queue for the showers is at its shortest…
Steve mcCartney
m t P t Leader
KidzStuff
Ages 5 - 11 YearsSaturday, Sunday, Monday11:00am - 1:00pmNugent Hall
SATURDAY
8:30am – 9:00amSMart 1 DeepFirst Stop
8:30am – 9:15amCIYD/YouthlinkEarly AM bite
9:00am – 9:30amYWAM YAK SHAKChanting the Psalms
9:30am – 10:30amCIYD/YouthlinkHelp….my youth group has got issues!Speaker: Jonathan Barry
9:30am – 10:30amSALE RINGMaking your mark in schoolSpeaker: Rick Hill
11:00am – 12:30pmKings HallMorning Worship
11:00am – 1:30pmKidzstuffKidzstuff
11:00am – 12:00pmAbercornMission-shaped Christian communitySpeakers: The Boring Wells team
12:00pm – 2:00pmChristian AidLunchtime Movie
12:00pm – 6:00pmTearfund - NugentFairtrade cafe - coffee, campaigning and open mic
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1:00pm – 2:00pmOctagonUnpacked LunchSpeaker: True Freedom Trust - Jonathan Barry
1:00pm – 2:00pmCIYD/YouthlinkOPEN SURGERY 121
1:00pm – 5:00pmSMart 1 DeepCafe & Live Acoustic Music
2:00pm – 4:00pmChristian Aid80s Day: Live Music
2:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Sports HallLazerquest 2:30pm – 3:30pmSMart 1 FreedomWorkshop Photography-Tim Doak
2:30pm – 3:30pmYWAM Yak ShakYak-Shak hour - the Great Escape, Games etc
2:30pm – 3:30pmYWAM Sports HallBasketball Tournament
2:30pm – 3:30pmOctagonI shop therefore I am Speaker: Jason Clarke
2:30pm – 3:30pmAbercornTerrify no more!Speaker: I J M - Terry Tennens
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NOTES
Bible Texting Service‘Top up’ on God’s Word for just £10 per yearwww.summermadness.co.uk/topup
Bible Texting Service‘Top up’ on God’s Word for just £10 per yearwww.summermadness.co.uk/topup
Bible Texting Service‘Top up’ on God’s Word for just £10 per yearwww.summermadness.co.uk/topup
“It has been my great privilege to chair the Summer Madness Directors for the past three years. The Directors and staff are constantly encouraged every year to see how God has mightily used Madness to impact on the lives of so many young people.”
We believe the time has come around again to invite all those who have been blessed by Summer Madness to be part of the foundation for the future of the festival, and in so doing help to shape the next generation of young people and their relationships with God.The incredible backing of our core supporters really strengthens the Directors in fulfilling their role of overseeing all the legal and financial responsibilities of the Limited Company and SM Charity.
So it is my pleasure to wholeheartedly endorse John and the team in their search for more new “Summer Madness Angels”. I know that some of us have been just waiting for an opportunity such as this to give something back for all we have received from Madness over the years.
Angus Wilson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Summer Madness
Don’t let a little paperwork put you off. If you feel that you’d like to help in an ongoing way by being a Summer Madness Angels then simply sign the form now and post the whole thing off with the freepost envelope included.
Please return to:FREEPOST RRUS-AXTG-XYRJSummer Madness217 Holywood RoadBelfastBT4 2DH
Gift Aid DeclarationI would wish tax to be recovered on all donations I make to Summer Madness NI Ltd (Charity ref: XR 83441) and all other contributions made from 6th April 2000 and thereafter.
I confirm that I am a UK taxpayer, resident in the UK for tax purposes and that I shall advise Summer Madness if this situation changes.
Signed: Date:
Name ____________________________________________Address ___________________________________________________________ Postcode _____________________
Standing Order InstructionTo: The Bank ManagerAt: (name & address of Bank) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________I / We (name) ______________________________________authorise and request you to debit my/our bank account number ____________________________________________and to credit the account of the Summer Madness Ltd., account no: 12313083 at the Ulster Bank, Connswater Link, Belfast BT5 4AF(sort code 98-00-30)for the sum of [ ] £8.50 [ ] Other £_______
This amount is to be paid each month commencing on the _____ (day) of ___________(month) 200__ until further notice.Note: It shall be understood that the bank shall not be under any liability for damage or loss caused by any omission to make these payments.
Donor Authorisation (please print)
Date: ____________________
Name: ___________________ Name: __________________ (for joint account)Signature: ________________ Signature: ________________
Address: ___________________________________________
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For more information on how you can support Summer Madness Tel. 028 90673379 or Email. [email protected]
2:30pm – 3:30pmCIYD/YouthlinkMen Madness 1: You da Man!Speaker: Jasper Rutherford
2:30pm – 3:30pmSALE RINGSoul Sista 1: Cherish your heart!Speaker: Rachel Gardner
4:00pm – 5:00pmSMart 1 FreedomWorkshop 4Kornerz
4:00pm – 5:00pmChristian AidOpen Mic Stage
4:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Yak ShakWorkshop Yak-Shak presents Donking Rongavilla
4:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Sports HallZorbing Competition
4:00pm – 5:00pmOctagonMeet the in-lawsSpeakers: Open Doors and YWAM
4:00pm – 5:00pmSale Ring8 SIMPLE RULES - if you want to survive your parentsJools Hamilton talks to: Luke Story, Sarah Johnston & Philip Doherty on how they survived !
4:00pm – 5:00pmCIYD/YouthlinkCommunity connections - believe it or not churches can work together.Speakers: Father Paul Symonds and Matthew Boyd
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SATURDAY
4:00pm – 5:00pmAbercornDo all roads lead to heaven?Speakers: Stephen Cave
5:00pm – 6:30pmChristian AidSummer Madness’ Got Talent – Heats
5:30pm – 6:30pmSMart 1 Deep“UNSIGNED” Semi Final 1
5:30pm – 6:00pmOctagonMel Wiggins
6:30pm – 7:30pmOctagonFirm FriendsSpeakers: Brian McLaren
7:30pm-9:00pmKings HallEvening Worship
10:00pm – MidnightSMart 1 FreedomGentry Morris & 4 Kornerz
10:00pm – MidnightSMart 1 Deep Juice Bar
10:00pm – MidnightTearfund - NugentGuitar Hero World Tour: Full Band
Edition(XBox 360)
10:00pm – MidnightChristian AidQuiz Night
10:00pm – MidnightYWAM Yak Shak- the journey begins with a house band and ends with contemplation.
10:00pm – MidnightOctagon Captain Cameron
10:00pm – MidnightCIYD/YouthlinkNathan Jess & Tom McConnell
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NOTES
Bible Texting Service‘Top up’ on God’s Word for just £10 per yearwww.summermadness.co.uk/topup
Bible Texting Service‘Top up’ on God’s Word for just £10 per yearwww.summermadness.co.uk/topup
Bible Texting Service‘Top up’ on God’s Word for just £10 per yearwww.summermadness.co.uk/topup
SUNDAY
8:30am – 9:00amSMart 1 DeepFirst Stop
8:30am – 9:15amCIYD/YouthlinkEarly AM bite
9:00am – 9:30amYWAM YAK SHAKChanting the Psalms
9:30am – 10:30amCIYD/Youthlink360 Adventure - A discipleship giftSpeakers: Jose Cummings
9:30am – 10:30amSale RingRomance Academy - how?Speakers: Rachel Gardner
11:00am – 12:30pmKings HallMorning Worship
11:00am – 1:30pmKidzstuff
12:00pm – 2:00pmChristian AidLunchtime Movie
12:00pm – 6:00pmTearfund - NugentFairtrade cafe - coffee, campaigning and open mic
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SUNDAY
1:00pm – 2:00pmOctagonUnpacked LunchSpeaker: Jason Clark
1:00pm – 2:00pmCIYD/YouthlinkOPEN SURGERY 121Speaker: Jonathan Barry: TFT
1:00pm – 5:00pmSMart 1 DeepCafe & Live Acoustic Music
2:00pm – 4:00pmChristian Aid90s Day: Live Music
2:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Sports HallLazerquest
2:30pm – 3:30pmSMart 1 FreedomWorkshop: Sports Ministry-Christians in Sport
2:30pm – 3:30pmYWAM Yak ShakYak-Shak hour - the Great Escape, Games etc with Maguire and I.
2:30pm – 3:30pmYWAM Sports HallBasketball Tournament
2:30pm – 3:30pmOctagonUniversity ChallengeSpeakers: Krish Kandiah
2:30pm – 3:30pmAbercornGod on FacebookSpeakers: Jason Clarke
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Each afternoon will present an opportunity for youth leaders to talk about their own practice at a facilitated youth work surgery. This is a place to ask questions, raise concerns and celebrate good practice.
We are also privileged to have a wide selection of speakers including Andy Hewitt, Glenn Jordan and Matthew Boyd, come to share their experiences on issues facing youth leaders in a changing, culturally diverse society.
CIYD and Youthlink have made it their aim to serve youth leaders through this venue empow-ering them to become the best they can be. Part of this is to supply a resource package that could be used by anyone involved in youth work.
Connect offers leaders space to reflect on their youth work practice, relate to other youth workers and be inspired by people engaged with the changing dynamics of youth work in today’s society.
Friday NightLocal Lass: Leah McConnellLocal Lads: Maguire + I
Saturday NightYoung Northern Irish tal-ent: Nathan Jess & Tom McConnell
Sunday NightA small lady with a strong and very fabulous voice: Grace TaylorA wee bit of an Irish Twist to complete the evening: Brendan Dallat & Kieran Dowd
Monday NightWelcome back to these two fantastic performers:Mel Wiggins & Kris Platt
What’s on??
CIYD / YOUTH LINK NI
2:30pm – 3:30pmCIYD/YouthlinkMen Madness 2: Men Behaving Badly!Speakers: Jasper Rutherford
2:30pm – 3:30pmSale RingSoul Sista 2: Cherish your body!Speakers: Rachael Gardner
4:00pm – 5:00pmSMart 1 FreedomWorkshop: 29th Chapter
4:00pm – 5:00pmChristian AidOpen Mic Stage
4:00pm – 5:00pmTearfund - NugentPolitical Speed Dating – Prepare
4:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Yak ShakWorkshop Yak-Shak presents Donking Rongavilla
4:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Sports HallZorbing Competition
4:00pm – 5:00pmOctagonGrowing out of your faith...Speakers: Brian McLaren
4:00pm – 5:00pmAbercornWhat Would Jesus Do ...about my churchSpeakers: Panel
4:00pm – 5:00pmCIYD/YouthlinkCommunity connections - loving your loyalist neighbour?Speakers: Glenn Jordan East Belfast Mission
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SUNDAY
4:00pm – 5:00pmSale RingFace to faceSpeakers: Andy Hickford
5:00pm – 6:00pmTearfund - NugentFairtrade cafe - coffee, campaigning and open mic
5:00pm – 6:30pmChristian AidSummer Madness’ Got Talent – Heats
5:30pm – 6:30pmSMart 1 Deep“UNSIGNED” Semi Final 2
5:30pm – 6:30pmCIYD/YouthlinkJUMP CELEBRATES
6:30pm – 7:30pmOctagonHot Seat interview Speakers: Brian McLaren
6:30pm – 7:30pmAbercornThe Bible: fact or fiction?Speakers: David Shepherd
7:30pm – 9:00pmKings HallEvening Worship
9:00pm – 10:00pmKings HallPaul Baloche concert
10:00pm – midnightSMart 1 FreedomThe Steels & 29th Chapter
10:00pm – midnightSMart 1 DeepJuice Bar
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10:00pm – midnightTearfund - NugentBest of Belfast: Maguire and I, Laura Stevenson, Dave Mitchell
10:00pm – midnightChristian AidQuiz Night 10:00pm – midnightYWAM Yak-Shak - the journey begins with a house band and ends with contemplation from 11.30.
10:00pm – midnightOctagonFoy Vance
10:00pm – midnightCIYD/YouthlinkGrace Taylor, Kieran Dowd & Brendan Dallat
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Early Morning BitesEvery morning at this year’s Summer Madness we will try to provide some quiet space in the morning for anyone/everyone to connect with God person-ally through prayer, bible study etc.
It wouldn’t be good for a Christian fes-tival to disrupt your regular pattern of devotional space and connecting with God. So if you wish, you can use this quiet half-hour in whatever way suits you best.
Here’s your 4 options on Saturday, Sunday and Monday:
Smart 1 Deep - First Stop at 8.30am
Yak Shak - Chanting the Psalms - 9.00am
CIYD/Youthlink - Bible Study (with David Dunlop) - 8.30am
Rehab - Monastic Rhythms - 9.00am
Meet at Yak Shak: 8.30am - Prayer Jog around the site.
MONDAY8:30am – 9:00amSMart 1 DeepFirst Stop
8:30am – 9:15amCIYD/YouthlinkEarly AM bite
9:00am – 9:30amYWAM YAK SHAKChanting the Psalms
9:30am – 10:30amOctagonFor the Bible tells me so.....Speakers: Brian McLaren
9:30am – 10:30amAlexander 1/2StreetReach DIYSpeakers: Neville Barnes to chair
9:30am – 10:30amCIYD/YouthlinkCommunity connections - beyond Belfast and along the borderSpeakers: Youthlink
9:30am – 10:30amSale RingFaith 101Speakers: Rev Jools Hamilton
11:00 – 12:00amAbercornMission-shaped Christian community (11am)Speakers: Boring Wells team
11:00am – 12:30pmKings HallMorning Worship
11:00am – 1:00pmKidzstuff
12:00pm – 2:00pmChristian AidLunchtime Movie
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12:00pm – 6:00pmTearfund - NugentFairtrade cafe - coffee, campaigning and open mic 1:00pm – 2:00pmOctagonUnpacked LunchSpeaker: Paul Baloche
1:00pm – 2:00pmCIYD/YouthlinkOPEN SURGERY 121Speaker: CIYD team
1:00pm – 5:00pmSMart 1 DeepCafe & Live Acoustic Music
2:00pm – 4:00pmChristian Aid00s Day: Live Music
2:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Sports HallLazerquest
2:30pm – 4:30pmKings HallPaul Baloche and band..workshop
2:30pm – 3:30pmSMart 1 FreedomWorkshop - Paul Colman
2:30pm – 3:30pmYWAM Yak ShakYak-Shak hour - the Great Escape, Games etc
2:30pm – 3:30pmYWAM Sports HallBasketball Tournament
2:30pm – 3:30pmOctagonGod at workSpeakers: Jason Clark
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2:30pm – 3:30pmAbercornWorld without End??Speakers: Andy Frost
2:30pm – 3:30pmCIYD/YouthlinkMen Madness 3: Who’s the daddy!Speakers: Jasper Rutherford
2:30pm – 3:30pmSale RingSoul Sista 3: Cherish your life!Speakers: Rachael Gardner
4:00pm – 5:00pmSMart 1 FreedomDJ/VJ Workshop: VJ Shakinda
4:00pm – 5:00pmChristian AidOpen Mic Stage
4:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Yak ShakWorkshop Yak-Shak presents Donking Rongavilla
4:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Sports HallZorbing Competition
4:00pm – 5:00pmOctagonPolitical Speed Dating Speakers: MLA’s ‘n all
4:00pm – 5:00pmAbercornMiddle East MadnessSpeakers: Near East Ministry - Ruth Penning
4:00pm – 5:00pmCIYD/YouthlinkCommunity connections - loving your nationalist neighbours?Speakers: Andrew Hewitt (Youth Initiatives)
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4:00pm – 5:00pmSale RingAnger ManagementSpeakers: Dr Karen Doherty
5:00pm – 6:30pmChristian AidSummer Madness’ Got Talent – Heats
5:30pm – 6:30pmSMart 1 Deep“UNSIGNED” Semi Final 2
6:00pm – 7:00pmSMart 1 Deep“UNSIGNED” Final
7:30pm – 9:00pmKings HallEvening Worship
10:00 – MidnightSMart 1 DeepJuice Bar & Paul Colman Live Set
10:00 – MidnightChristian Aid00s Night: High School Musical Sing-A-Long
10:00 – MidnightYWAM Yak ShakGames area open
10:00 – MidnightKings HallMonday Night MadnessSo if you were at SM08, how could you forget the packed-out Cheesy Disco?! It was such a big success that along with all the other venues, we’ve decided to roll out Monday Night Madness in the Kings Hall!! Some dance, zorbing, live
music and…the final of Madness’s Got Talent! And that ain’t the half of it. Y’know, you better just go get your dancing shoes sparkling...
10:00 – MidnightOctagonMaguire & I
10:00 – MidnightCIYD/YouthlinkMel Wiggins & Kris Platt
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This is the place for chillout, for hanging out with each other, and experiencing God and the world in a low-key environment. You’ll find sofas, art, hot drinks, pool, table tennis, and a special pampering area for the girls - even spectacular Summer Madness haircuts for everyone!
The “Yak –Shak hour” afternoon workshops are a multi-sensory extravaganza, filled with magic, escapology and energetic hi-jinx from Yan Nicholls of YWAM England and his YWAM Ireland volunteers. Don’t miss it -- or you’ll miss out!
“Yak-Shak re:creates” is an evening in two parts. Music from our resident house band made up of SM campers…that’s you!, magic mayhem. laughter, culminating in an alt. worship experience for the more contemplative Summer Madness participant. Mixing words, silence, and ambient tunes to bring us on a journey of encounter with faith, poverty, the Kingdom, and the prodigal Father.
YWAM Ireland presents..... The Yak Shak
Saturday9.30-10.00 Chanting the Psalms2.30-3.30 “Yak-Shak hour” – The Great Escape4-5 “Yak-Shak presents” – Donking Rongavilla10-12.00 “Yak-Shak re:creates” – 11.30-12
Sunday9.30-10.00 Chanting the Psalms2.30-3.30 “Yak-Shak hour” – The Great Escape with Maguire and I4-5 “Yak-Shak presents” – Donking Rongavilla10-12.00 “Yak-Shak re:creates”
Monday9.30-10.00 Chanting the Psalms2.30-3.30 “Yak-Shak hour” – The Great Escape4-5 “Yak-Shak presents” – Donking Rongavilla10-12.00 “Yak-Shak re:creates”
Information session at 3.30pm every day in the Yak Shak if you are interested in a Gap year with YWAM or our World Cup outreach to South Africa in July 2010!!
What’s on??
They tried to make me go to rehab, I said, “No, no, no”.
TUESDAY10:30am – 11:30pmKings HallMorning Worship
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24:5PRAYER
Are you unrested, worn out, fed up, or just tired of the madness of the summer? Come to the 24-7 Prayer Room to relax, refresh, and get connected to God. The Prayer Room is open 24-5 over Summer Madness - except during worship. Night pass is needed for entry between 12am - 7am - you can pick these up at the Prayer Room during the day. Limited spaces available overnight so get yours early!
Do you want to run a prayer room in your school or university?Do you want to see your school/university impacted by God through answered prayer?What ways have you seen prayer change things in your school/university?Come for lunchtime chat at the prayer room: 1.30 – 2pm – Sunday - University chat1.30 – 2pm - Monday - Schools Talk
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8.30am CIYD/Youthlink Early morning bite SPEAKER: David DunlopConnect and/or reconnect with Jesus as we journey with Him through some of Mark’s gospel – together we’ll revisit some key incidents, listen again to His life-changing teaching and invite His life, words and example to impact our own lives.
9.30am CIYD/Youthlink Help….my youth group has got issues ! SPEAKER: Jonathan Barry How can you as a youth leader/pastor help young people deal with ‘sexual identity’ issues? What resources and skills are required to support you in this role. Jonathan Barry from TFT will help us examine the personal, social and theological pressures that can beset young people.
9.30am Sale Ring Making your mark in school SPEAKER: Rick Hill Your school days could be the most influential in your life! Let Rick Hill help you deal with the highs and lows of making your faith real in uniform !
11.00am Abercorn Mission-shaped Christian community SPEAKER: The Boring Wells
team What could a church look like if it centred its life on those who are not yet part of it? The Boring Wells team will share their experiences (good and bad) as well as reflect on some Biblical principles.
1:00pm Octagon Unpacked lunch SPEAKER: True Freedom Trust - Jonathan Barry Your chance to interact with a mixture of the main speakers and artists - as they ‘unpack’ their thoughts over a sandwich !
1:00pm CIYD/Youthlink OPEN SURGERY 121 Need help in youth work - take time one to one with those who have vast experience in youth to offer you - book your slot - text 07588404506
2.30pm Octagon I shop therefore I am SPEAKER: Jason Clarke How does the church – all of us - face up to the challenge of living life in a world where ‘purchase power’ is everything and the culture of defining who we are by what we own, and wear, and drive…and know – is all pervasive.
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2.30pm Abercorn Terrify no more! SPEAKER: I J M - Terry
Tennens International Justice Mission is a human rights organisation that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM staff work in their communities in 12 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America to secure tangible and sustainable protection for victims of injustice through implementation of national laws through local court systems...Learn how to play your part in helping Justice Flow...
2.30pm CIYD/Youthlink Men Madness 1: You da Man! SPEAKER: Jasper Rutherford Does it seem that everything and everyone is telling you that “you’re the man,” or if you’re not that you should be! Hard-man, cool-man, funny-man, get on with it man, remember YOU ARE DA MAN (or NOT)! In this girlie free zone we
will look at what it means to be a real man (deep grunts brothas) and the sort of things Jesus teaches us to aim for.
2.30pm Balmoral Smart 1 Workshop 1: Photography with Tim Doak 2.30pm Sale Ring Soul Sista 1: Cherish your heart! SPEAKER: Rachel Gardner What is the best thing you own? What is the best gift you could ever give? In this lad-free zone, we are going to be getting to the heart of our…hearts! ‘Love is all around’ but it doesn’t mean that we are pain-proof. This session is our chance to take a look at some of the unhealthy heart-habits we have (unforgiveness, jealousy, guilt) and invite Jesus to mend our hearts and fill us with his love.
4.00pm Octagon Meet the in-laws SPEAKER: Open Doors and
YWAM Being ‘One in Christ’ means that we ought to ‘connect’ with our fellow Christians in a meaningful and enriching way. Use this chance to find out what living out your faith in different cultures really means…
4.00pm Abercorn Do all roads lead to heaven? SPEAKER: Stephen Cave How do we as Christians relate to people of other faiths. If the claims of Christianity are true, does that make everyone else wrong! Stephen Cave, Director of Evangelical Alliance helps us understand how to engage with our increasingly multi-cultural neighbours…not just those that appear on doorstep in pairs!
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4.00pm CIYD/Youthlink Community connections - believe it or not churches can work together. SPEAKER: Father Paul Symonds and Matthew
Boyd Using social action outreach to engage across the divide. Taking the ‘streetreach’ concept beyond the city. Reach, meet and love your ‘neighbour’ - hear real life stories - be inspired and challenged to go...
4.00pm Balmoral Smart 1 Workshop 2: Four Kornerz
4:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Yak ShakWorkshop Yak-Shak presents Donking Rongavilla
4.00pm Sale Ring 8 SIMPLE RULES - if you want to survive your parents Luke Story, Sarah Johnston & Philip Doherty provide an insightful look at how to raise your parents. Some say ‘it takes a whole village to raise a parent’ and we have invited a guest panel of petulant parents and anxious offspring to discuss candidly the joys and trials of teen-family life. To be directed by our very own ‘confrontational’ host.. Rev Jools Springer-Hamilton.
6.30pm Octagon Firm Friends SPEAKER: Brian McLaren Finding and being a spiritual guide is crucial for a mature faith. Brian McLaren speaks about the key lessons he has learned from his friends.
6.30pm Abercorn Ipodic obedience SPEAKER: Rev Steve
Stockman Music, more and more, fills our ears (usually from our iPods) but is our diet healthy? Steve Stockman asks “if Jesus is Lord of all is he Lord of our Ipods?” Does what we listen to sharpen or blunt our discipleship and mission? What is a musical diet that will nourish our souls?
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What’s on??Fri – 70s MusicSat – 80s MusicSun – 90s MusicMon – 00s Music Time for Climate Justice
8.30am CIYD/Youthlink Early morning bite SPEAKER: David DunlopConnect and/or reconnect with Jesus as we journey with Him through some of Mark’s gospel – together we’ll revisit some key incidents, listen again to His life-changing teaching and invite His life, words and example to impact our own lives.
9.30am CIYD/Youthlink 360 Adventure - A discipleship gift SPEAKER: Jose Cummings This is possibly the most exciting development in Youth Ministry in Ireland since – 1987 (when a certain Festival began in CastleArchdale) A perfect opportunity for those interested in finding out more on how to start the 360 Adventure to hear directly from the trainers. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion on how the groups might work in your context.
9.30am Sale Ring Romance Academy - how? SPEAKER: Rachel Gardner Five easy steps to setting up your own Romance Academy. The Founder and Director shares some thoughts along with those from NI who have taken the plunge already.
1:00pm CIYD/Youthlink OPEN SURGERY 121 SPEAKER: Jonathan Barry (TFT)
SAME SEX ATTRACTION Get to grips on this very sensitive topic one to one . book your slot text 07588304506.
1:00pm Octagon Unpacked lunch SPEAKER: Jason Clark
Jason is a dad, a husband, a minister, a finance broker, a theologian, a church planter, an all round clever bloke...and still seems very nice and normal. Is this possible? We will find out!
2.30pm Octagon University Challenge SPEAKER: Krish Kandiah How to survive your first year at University (or second, third or fourth!) Maybe you are thinking of heading off to Uni. this year and are wondering how it might change you, how to cope, find new friends, become a whole new independent adult. Sam Moore from IFES and Krish Kandiah will provide some expert tips and encouragement as you find your feet .......and your purpose in the grand halls of academia.
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2.30pm Abercorn God on Facebook SPEAKER: Jason Clarke If Jesus came back today, how would the Internet influence his ministry? What would he think of the idea of ‘Facebook’ friends who connect in cyberspace without ever meeting face-to-face? Who would be his MySpace “top friends ? How do we as Christians use or abuse the new technologies (texting, the web, emails, etc) to connect with each other and do we need new rules of engagement that might help us relate as God intends ??
2.30pm CIYD/Youthlink Men Madness 2: Men Behaving Badly! SPEAKER: Jasper
Rutherford How as guys do we develop lives that are full of integrity? What does our actions, language, jokes, and how we spend our money and how we treat our friends, both guys and girls, say about us and our faith? Do you think what you do
when you are on your own is not as bad as other people, so that means that you are ok? This seminar looks at what we do behind closed doors and how it shapes us.
2.30pm Balmoral Smart 1 Workshop 3: Sports Ministry with Christians in Sport 2.30pmSale Ring Soul Sista 2: Cherish your body! SPEAKER: Rachal Gardner Sometimes it seems like the whole world has an opinion on how women should look, dress and act. It’s almost like being sexy is the most important thing we can be. But as godly girls, we need to make sure that the standards we are living up to are the best, God’s best. This session is all about beauty, boys, bodies and being a girl of God!
2.30pm Nugent - Tearfund Political Speed Dating: PrepareSPEAKER: Tearfund, Christian Aid Come along to learn about local and global issues that you can raise with your political representatives at tomorrows Speed Dating event. Find out how to communicate your message and why and how Religion and Politics can mix.
4.00pm Octagon Growing out of your faith... SPEAKER: Brian McLaren The journey to faith can take many forms and develop in many different ways over the years. Brian helps us understand the signposts and the maps that can keep us on course...
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4.00pm Abercorn What Would Jesus Do ...about my church? SPEAKER: Panel Three things I’d change about my church and three things I adore and would hate to lose. Panel discussion, chaired by Rev Brendan McCarthy with : Rev Steve Stockman, Bishop Alan Abernethy, Rev John Alderdice and Andrew McCourt
4:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Yak ShakWorkshop Yak-Shak presents Donking Rongavilla
4.00pm CIYD/Youthlink Community connections - loving your loyalist neighbour?
SPEAKER: Glenn Jordan East Belfast Mission Do you care enough to emerge out of your church and connect with your local loyalist community?
4.00pm Balmoral Smart 1 Workshop 4: 29th Chapter
4.00pm Sale Ring Face to face: SPEAKER: Andy Hickford What does a ‘personal’ relationship with God - the Creator of the Universe look like??
5.30pm CIYD/YouthlinkJUMP Programme - let’s party SPEAKER: Catherine
Little+ friends Join us to celebrate the achievements of
the JUMP programme, explore what its like to be an intern, hear the stories and share the laughter - see you there [food provided].
6.30pm Octagon Hot Seat interview SPEAKER: Brian McLaren Local church leaders and thinkers wrestle with Brian McLaren’s ideas and engage in some debate with the author about his vision for the future of the chuch…
6.30pm Abercorn The Bible: fact or fiction? SPEAKER: David Shepherd How can we know if the Da Vinci code or the ‘latest’ Channel 4 documentary is a serious threat to our understanding of and reliance on the Bible as God’s Word. David Shepherd unravels some of the myths and misconceptions about Biblical fact and fiction..
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Bible Texting Service‘Top up’ on God’s Word for just £10 per yearwww.summermadness.co.uk/topup
8.30am CIYD/YouthlinkEarly morning bite SPEAKER: David DunlopConnect and/or reconnect with Jesus as we journey with Him through some of Mark’s gospel – together we’ll revisit some key incidents, listen again to His life-changing teaching and invite His life, words and example to impact our own lives.
9.30am Octagon For the Bible tells me so..... SPEAKER: Brian McLaren How we understand and interpret the Bible is central to our identity in the faith. Brian McLaren has provoked much discussion across the world in helping Christians of every background to assess their core values, beliefs and assumptions.
9.30am Alexander 1/2 StreetReach DIY
SPEAKER: Neville Barnes
to chair How the StreetReach approach to mission has reawakened a passion amongst many to demonstrate God’s love in action. Hear first hand, some of the lessons and some the amazing stories of God’s power to transform on the street..
9.30am CIYD/YouthlinkCommunity connections - beyond Belfast and along the border SPEAKER: Youthlink Coffee + Croissants + Conversation with Darren O’Reilly, Jim McDowell, Joe McKeown - supporting you - along the border counties, your youth work and your local community.
9.30am Sale Ring Faith 101 SPEAKER: Rev Jools
Hamilton 5 things they didn’t teach me in Sunday School about being a Christian.
11.00am Abercorn Mission-shaped Christian community SPEAKER: Boring Wells
teamHow do you start, who can start, how does it fit, why would you bother? We wrestle with the call yet feel compelled to continue. Come and meet some of the people and hear how they have tried to match the call to the questions.
1:00pm Octagon Unpacked lunch SPEAKER: Paul Baloche It can be all about writing songs and touring the world - hopefully a bit about Paul and life and faith and mixing the two together.
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1:00pm CIYD/YouthlinkOPENSURGERY 121 SPEAKER: CIYD team Need help with your youth work - got questions - need answers - book your slot - text 07588304506.
2.30pm Octagon God at work SPEAKER: Jason Clark Career and job choice are not just questions facing school leavers. Most people change career and job many times. How do I choose? Is God interested? Jason shares his thoughts and experiences - from a background in City of London trading - to pastoring a Church.
2.30pm Abercorn World without End? SPEAKER: Andy Frost While scientists and politicians argue about the future of planet earth...
Christian voices have been relatively feeble at explaining our particular views on this vital issue…Andy Frost of the www.hopeforplanetearth.co.uk will amply redress the balance !
2.30pm CIYD/YouthlinkMen Madness 3: Who’s the daddy! SPEAKER: Jasper
Rutherford When I get a proper job, a nice car, get married, have kids, then I’ll be grown up! By the time I’m a dad I’ll have it all sorted! Have you ever said that? Having a dad and someday being a dad is so important. Are you a chip of the old block, or a carving from balsa wood? Explore the love of our heavenly Father and discover what it’s all about.
2.30pm Balmoral Smart 1 Workshop 5: Paul Colman 2.30pm Sale Ring Soul Sista 3: Cherish your life! SPEAKER: Rachel Gardner What do you do when it rains? Do you dash around, trying not to get your hair (or your Uggs) wet or do you jump in puddles not caring what other people think?! We live in a broken world that is loved passionately by God. Do you know that God wants you to play your part in bringing his love and peace to your family, school, street, city? This session will inspire you to get your boots on (Uggs or otherwise!), get out there and dare to live differently. The world is waiting for you, girl of God, now is your time to shine!
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4.00pm Octagon Political Speed Dating SPEAKER: MLA’s ‘n all Speed date with your political representatives and you and your friends will get to speak to members of the main political parties about the things that are important to you. A chance to make your voice heard by the people who can make things happen.
4.00pm Abercorn Middle East Madness Near East Ministry – SPEAKER: Ruth Penning Connecting with God’s plan for Israel. Christians have a special relationship with the Jewish people and with the land of Israel. Find out from some of those working there, why peace in the Middle East is crucial for all of us. www.neareastministry.com
4.00pm CIYD/Youthlink Community connections - loving your nationalist neighbours? SPEAKER: Andrew Hewitt
(Youth Initiatives) Do you care enough to emerge out of your church and get connected with your local nationalist community.
4:00pm – 5:00pmYWAM Yak ShakWorkshop Yak-Shak presents Donking Rongavilla
4.00pm Balmoral Smart 1 Workshop 6: VJ Shakinda
4.00pm Sale Ring Anger Management SPEAKER: Dr Karen
Doherty Learning how to deal with confrontation and anger is one of life’s basic lessons that somehow never made it onto either the school or church curriculum. Dr Karen Doherty will helps address this dilemma in ways that do justice to Matthew 5 and Job 19 !
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The Good Fight The Good Fight sounds like four young men trying to make a sound of emotion driven rock that can cut through the hum drum of musical traffic.
“The Good Fight are in it for the long haul. They wear their heart on their sleeve and really don’t care about trying to impress. Maybe it’s for this reason that above the sheer class and professionalism within their sound, The Good Fight bring something else to the party. They fill a gap that once you hear them you wonder how you ever lived without them.” - Rory McConnell, BBC Introducing
Six Star Hotel
Veterans in their own right whilst barely in their twenties, Ireland’s own indie boys return to SM after a year out from the touring grind. With the release of their debut album “A Kind of Crusade” in 2007, Six Star Hotel were firmly established as one of the country’s most exciting rock acts. The debut, a culmination of four years steady touring, saw sessions in the famous Abbey Road studios, London, and gave rise to European and domestic tours during 2007 and 2008 in line with the release.
Towards the end of 2008, the band drew back from the live stage to give of themselves to the next album process – a move which sees the unveiling of a whole new batch of new material in the summer of 2009. With this next album planned for release in September 2009 and a track record of electrifying live shows, this is one of the most eagerly-awaited performances this year.
Gentry Morris
Gentry Morris has been creating quite a buzz in Northern Ireland over the last few months with his exceptional live shows and an anticipated album release later this year. He uses his American background to create a unique blend of alternative/folk music full of contagious melodies and insightful lyrics.
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Four Kornerz
Since bursting onto the music scene in 2004, Four Kornerz has established itself as one of the UK’s leading and brightest prospects for live music and entertain-ment. The core-band is made up of four sibling brothers who combined stunning vocals with a fresh approach to music production. The band’s ability to embrace a variety of musical sounds from Funk, R&B, Soul and Jazz to more traditional Nigerian rhythms from their homeland – has all contributed to what many see as a unique and refreshing approach to music delivery - but it’s in the powerful back-drop of Gospel music that the band has honed its craft thanks to a strong Church upbringing and a genuine appreciation for the music form.
The Steels
The Steels are an exciting, edgy 3-piece rock band, hailing from Newcastle, England. Their unmissable live sets have astounded music lovers at major festivals all over the UK, Europe, and USA. The audience have the time of their lives while hearing ‘The Steels’ blend of guitar driven pop-rock, which takes the message of Jesus to the next generation in a new and refreshing style.
29th Chapter
The 29th Chapter have come to see Northern Ireland as a second home over the past few years. They have always found the ‘Norn Iron’ crowd to be a particularly special bunch. Be prepared for something very special when you come to see them at Summer Madness this year. An explosive set of big tunes, street/break dance and the trademark 29th Chapter banter awaits both old and new fans alike. This is set to blow apart their performance at the Odyssey last year…Be there!
Paul Colman
Paul Colman is a Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter/entertainer. He has performed all over the world and sold hundreds of thousands of records. He has released 15 recordings featuring his songs and for three years (2005-8) was the guitarist for Aussie rockers, The Newsboys. Jan 2009 saw him release HISTORY: a collection of his best songs.
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Rend Collective
The Rend Collective Experiment started in 2004 as a group of confused 20-somethings started trying to figure out life, God and community. Then in 2007 it grew into a collective of musicians and artists – and from there? Trying to share a little bit of it with the rest of world. 2009 brings about the recording and release of their debut full-length later in the year.
Mel Wiggins “Music was in my veins, and there wasn’t much getting around it” says Mel. “I was sent to piano lessons twice as a child and was pulled out after a few weeks because I was wasting my parents hard earned money. They could never get me to practice what my teacher sent me home to do. I was a free spirit when it came to music. I wanted to explore. I wanted to create it for myself.” Not much about Mel’s attitude to music has changed...but her talent has certainly evolved.
Since those days, Mel’s passion to create music has formed in specific and significant ways and she has discovered her voice, inner and outer. In doing so, she has been given amazing opportuni-ties to sing and write songs about stuff that she thinks matter in the world...and people are starting to listen.
Captain Cameron A quiet man, Captain Cameron holds himself with the humble air of one used to serious thought. His lyrics are
intricately crafted observations, full of depth and rich metaphor, yet they never totally hide the undercurrents of raucous banter, found in a man with a rather sharp wit. From the quiet obscurity of Drumbeg, he found his folk legs on the rock stage with SixStarHotel, yet his own sound follows another path. His music is delicate and considered, awash
with passionate crescendos and fragile phrases that convince us that he truly means what he sings. Notes of Ameri-cana and John Denver meet sombre, Irish-folk influences, yet no one element truly dominates his emotive blend of melody. His music is unquestionably beautiful, full of stillness and intensity, musing, wondering and intent. Indeed, Captain Cameron has a command of verse and chorus befitting his name.
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Foy Vance
Usual tags such as ‘singer-songwriter’, ‘folk-soul’, ‘troubadour’ are perceived with a considerable amount of cynicism these days, especially since the music scene has been saturated with middle of the road artists, marketed as such by traditional record label formulae. Someone with a discerning ear and trust in their own taste should be able to spot who’s the real deal and who’s not.
Leaving tags aside, Foy Vance operates in his own parallel universe. His music is an evolving journey, a constant search for artistic expression captured in the moment, operating well away
from industry standards. Surely you’ll hear echoes of Otis Redding, Richie Havens, Tom Waits and Van Morrison in Foy’s music, legends he’s already being compared to and definite influences. An ever so modest Foy will laugh at these comparisons, but then again that’s what makes him so special.
L’Angelus
A band of siblings hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, who deliver the spirit of their Cajun country, bluegrass and Irish roots with heart, wit, flair and confidence. L’Angelus’ harmonies, fiddling and rhythms bring
you to the place where hope, innocence, power, passion and faith convene: the Southwestern Louisiana dancehall! Maguire & I
John Maguire was an old man who lived just down the road from where I grew up. Everyone knew him as Maguire. He was the kind of old man who carved stuff out of wood and ate wild berries that he would pluck from the hedgerows. But who are these young minstrels trying to fool? Maguire & I aren’t old and they don’t like wild berries. They do however play delectable tunes, gracing the stage with an alt. country air, hand in hand with a timeless charm that even old man Maguire would be proud of.
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A Big Thanks
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Easy Uplifts
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Livestock & MeatCommission
Marriott Creative
McGladdery
Commercials Ltd
Norspace
Northern Bank
Powerlight
Production House
QUBCU
RUAS
Scorpio Security
Sentor Electrics
Smallworld Music
St Johns Ambulance
Ulster Bank
Ulster Farmers Union
United Dairy Farmers
NEXTYEARSDATES2nd - 6th
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2:30pm – 3:30pmAbercornWorld without End??Speakers: Andy Frost
4:00pm – 5:00pmOctagonPolitical Speed Dating Speakers: MLA’s ‘n all
4:00pm – 5:00pmAbercornMiddle East MadnessSpeakers: Near East Ministry - Ruth Penning
6:00pm – 7:00pmOctagonL’Angelus
10:00pm – MidnightOctagonJools Hamilton & Maguire and I
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MONDAY6:30pm – 7:30pmAbercornThe Bible: fact or fiction?Speakers: David Shepherd
10:00pm – MidnightOctagonJools Hamilton &Foy Vance
8:30amOctagonCoffee Shop Open
9:00am – 9:30amAbercornTe Deum Laudamus
9:30am – 10:30amOctagonFor the Bible tells me so.....Speakers: Brian McLaren
11:00 – 12:00amAbercornMission-shaped Christian community (11am)
Speakers: Boring Wells team
1:00pm – 1:30pmOctagonUnpacked LunchSpeaker: Paul Baloche
2:30pm – 3:30pmOctagonGod at workSpeakers: Jason Clark
SUNDAY
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4:00pm – 5:00pmAbercornDo all roads lead to heaven? Speakers: Stephen Cave
5:30pm – 6:00pmOctagonMel Wiggins
5:30pm – 6:00pmAbercornProject 32 (YFC)
6:30pm – 7:30pmOctagonFirm FriendsSpeakers: Brian McLaren
10:00pm – MidnightOctagonJools Hamilton &Captain Cameron
8:30am OctagonCoffee Shop Open
9:00am – 9:30amAbercornCantate Domino
1:00pm – 1:30pmOctagonUnpacked LunchSpeaker: Jason Clark
2:30pm – 3:30pmOctagonUniversity ChallengeSpeakers: Krish Kandiah
2:30pm – 3:30pmAbercornGod on FacebookSpeakers: Jason Clarke
4:00pm – 5:00pmOctagonGrowing out of your faith...Speakers: Brian McLaren
4:00pm – 5:00pmAbercornWhat Would Jesus Do ...about my churchSpeakers: Panel
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SATURDAY6:00pm – 7:00pmOctagonCoffee Shop Open
10:00pm – MidnightOctagonJools Hamilton& Rend Collective
8:30am OctagonCoffee Shop Open
9:00am – 9:30amAbercornVenite Exultemus Deo
11:00am – 12:00pmAbercornMission Shaped Course
1:00pm – 1:30pmOctagonUnpacked LunchSpeaker: True Freedom Trust - Jonathan Barry
2:30pm – 3:30pmOctagonI shop therefore I am, Speaker: Jason Clarke
2:30pm – 3:30pmAbercornTerrify no more!Speaker: I J M - Terry Tennens
4:00pm – 5:00pmOctagonMeet the in-lawsSpeakers: Open Doors and YWAM
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Brian McLaren
Introducing… REHAB PROGRAMME
Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, pastor, and networker among innovative Christian leaders, thinkers, and activists.He is actively involved in emergent, a growing generative friendship among missional Christian leaders (www.emergentvillage.com), and is a founding member of Red Letter Christians.
“I praise God, as Paul said, for whoever is preaching Christ. I don’t think there’s one “right” way to do church. I think there are tiny house churches serving God in beautiful ways, and I think there aremegachurches equally faithful in their service to God. Whereverthere are signs of the kingdom of God, we should rejoice,whatever form they take.”
Make sure to check Brian out while you can! His sessions in Rehab include:
Firm FriendsSaturday 6.30pm
Growing out of your faithSunday 4pm
Hot Seat Interview Sunday 6.30pm
For the Bible tells me so…Monday 9.30am
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(1940s abbreviation for the 16th century word meaning to restore to former privileges.)
Welcome to the first Rehab. You must need help! You will be in good company. Rehab is a new venue and a new journey in the Summer Madness Festival. It finds its roots in two different sorts of ground – 1. Those who have been campers at Summer Madness for years and have simply grown out of camping and/or teenage thinking and faith, and 2. those who have been exploring the mixture of faith, mission, church, and appropriate ways of living when you are somewhere between 18 and thirty-something. This is all set in the context of living in an island off the coast of Europe where economies, governments, church institutions and communications technologies are all in the melting pot.
Rehab is not simply a conference nor a mini-festival but aims to bring you an experience of mission-shaped community in the 21st century. The four days will be marked by activity and opportunity described as UP, IN, OUT, and OF.
UP towards God where God is found in Himself, IN towards the community life where God is found in each other, OUT towards the wider world where God is to be found among the broken and the lost, and OF where God is found as he moves in history and around the world.
The actual programme gives opportunity for worship, seminars, discussion, coffee, debate and question, lunch, prayer, listening,
reflecting, silence, arts…it is to engaged in rather than looked at.
The Rehab experience will be led by Brian McLaren, Foy Vance, your mates, Maguire and I, L’angelus, you, Jason Clark, Jools, the Rend collective, Mel Wiggins, your friends, lots of people you have never met before…all of this will be hosted by Neville Barnes, Ryan Mitchell, Teresa Hill, Richard Nelson, and Adrian McCartney (the Boringwells team).
All of this is in the Octagon Conference centre.
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