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July 18-25, 2009
Mission Conference
New Wilmington
“Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, to him be glory…”
Ephesians 3: 20, 21a
NWMC- A Christian Mission Conference With An Emphasis On Youth 12-24
People from all over the U.S. and the world attend.
Over 100 years ago Presbyterian ministers began the New Wilmington Mission Conference to give opportunities for high school students
to learn about mission.
Today, 2,000 people of all ages attend.
It is held on the campus of Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA *
NWMC is about…
• Turning young people on to what mission is really all about, in their schools, downtown, or across an ocean.
• Helping the church move out into the world.
• Jesus Christ making a difference in the world.
Here’s what people are saying…*
“Conference has changed my spiritual life. I have met new friends that I will keep for a lifetime, used the information from NWMC to help my church,
and most importantly it has opened my eyes
to the wonderful power of Christ. Conference is home.”
“I read about it in my church
bulletin and just decided to come.
I’ve been wanting to come to
something like this, I just
didn’t know about
NWMC.”
“I enjoyed being part of the choir most, learning a
song and performing it right away.”
“I started meeting new friends as soon as I arrived at the dorm.”
“I have Conference friends all over the world. We share in a different way than with my friends back home.”
“No where else have I experienced the intense atmosphere of love…
… in every meeting, on every sidewalk, and in every lunch line!
“I feel loved and supported no matter what stage I’m at in my faith journey.”
“In a world where there is so much to be done, I realized there must be something I can do.”
“NWMC makes Christ and His message so powerful for me - we are all missionaries!”
"NWMC gives us courage to attempt great things for God."
“It’s an opportunity to
learn about what God is doing in the
world.”
“I never experienced such a convincing presence of God in my life. God really spoke to me…”
An international visitor wrote…
“We don’t come to
Conference just to be inspired…
…we come to have a great time.”
*
We eat in the dining halls
Sleep in the college dorms
Enjoy the whole college campus
for a week.
Counselors and small groups are provided for delegates ages 12 to 24.
Young people are
encouraged to take on leadership
roles.
And to become
passionate about
mission.
People of all ages are invited to NWMC and it adds to the special opportunity created there.
Everyone gets involved.
But… the speakers and the special events are chosen for Junior and Senior High and
Young Adults.
We come together twice a day…
to worship and hear great speakers. *
We sing.
We pray.
We study.
Some activities are age specific *
Childcare is provided so parents can participate.
There’s time to visit the mission fair *
Opportunities to learn about other cultures *
Time to discover ways we can be a part of God’s Plan *
Each year a group of 6-8 young adults is chosen for a cross-cultural service opportunity*
The 2008 Summer Service
Team spent 6 weeks in Malawi
They worked in an orphanage,
helped at AIDS feeding centers and participated
in the first Malawi youth mission conference.
They returned in time to share their stories at NWMC *
Missionaries come to help us learn what God is doing in the world today *
And we participate in service projects…
Delegates of all ages assembled 572 shoeboxes for the Samaritan’s Purse ministry in 2008.
Conference is also a time to make new friends or
connect with old ones.
And, we enjoy lots of free time…
… for sports
…choir practice
…mission
For fun activities
Or, just relaxing
Come as a youth group…
…or come by yourself
Work in the dining hall to help pay
your way *
“Conference is… jam packed with mission goodness.”
For “Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.”
Experience NWMC with us
Visit www.NWMCmission.orgVideos and PodcastsRegistration FormsCostsPhotos
Or call the office724-946-9770 *