Saturday, 23 June 2012 22:20 Written by Julie Spence

Hi Friends!

We are counting down the days until Go4Glory begins in Harpenden, England. We’ve recently made plans for all Go4Glory participants to go into the Merton community with “Party in the Park” on July 22^nd from 3 - 8 pm, where each of us has the opportunity to perform, demonstrate and interact.  This event is done in partnership with many of the local churches in Merton.  We will provide transportation for this integral part of our calling as arts & sports ministries – displaying His glory!
 
Sports update

We are currently in the middle of the European Championship, one of the major soccer tournaments that is held every 4 years, and in just over a month the London Olympics begin. Sport is all around us - on the front page of all the news.  The boundaries between sport and art are intertwining: athletes are rock stars and rock stars are athletes; artwork is on display, even on footballers’ bodies! Sports and arts are all about celebration.

This summer Go4Glory aims to capture what is going on in the world of sport and how it opens doors to express our faith and excel in our gifts. Our times of networking, playing and competing, as well as plunging into seminars, will highlight the very latest in sport and mission thinking.

Coach Powers & HPI team

“Coach” Tim Powers will be offering training sessions every morning and leading workshops at Go4Glory. He has provided training and consulting to athletic team members from numerous Division I college teams, the National Football League, Major League Baseball, various Olympic team athletes and NASCAR in the USA.
Coach Powers and the HPI Team (Human Performance Instruction) will do various training workouts each morning including dynamic warm-ups, sprint mechanics, plyometrics, footwork precision, agility movement patterns and power endurance runs.  They will also present a clinic on "Sports Speed Development," to give Go4Glory participants a taste of how Olympians train.

 
If you still haven’t registered to be part of Go 4 Glory it’s not too late.  Go to www.go4glory.org and register online.   You can register for our accommodation and meal option and pay online or organize your own elsewhere.  We’ll help you with visa letters and give you any assistance you need.  So far we have over 40 seminars and workshops registered for you to learn from the experts.  If you want to display your ministry or sell your merchandise you can book an Expo table online also.  There will be plenty of opportunities for you to perform, exhibit or just hang out with other artists and athletes at the Creative Lounge cafe.  We can’t wait to meet you and hear your story about how the Lord brought you to Go 4 Glory. If you need more information go to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Blessings,

Julie Spence
Event Management Team
Go 4 Glory and More Than Gold

For a Go4Glory Programme draft
click on the World of Flags below:

Event Info Go4Glory (20-25 July 2012) Registration link: www.go4glory.org/registration Registration deadline: June 30th, 2012 Questions: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it More Than Gold (July 27-August 11 2012) Registration link: www.morethangold.org.uk/outreach/mission-and-service-teams.html Questions: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Arrival G4G Arrival date: Friday, July 20th Check-in time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Training for a Sports Ministry in YWAM? "It was eye opening for me to see how many opportunities there are in sports ministry" "I learned that sport is more than a powerful ministry tool" "It was so practical and easy to teach biblical values through sports activities."   These are some comments after a recent sports seminar in YWAM. In University of the Nations, we are developing a second level sports schools of 12 weeks and multiple seminars up to 6 weeks to equip you to do sports ministry. At Go4Glory you will hear the latest news about upcoming schools and seminars. You will also meet others who are doing sports ministry so we can all learn from each other. Come join us for “Sports Ministry training” workshop and other sports activities to find out more!

WORSHIP @ G4G Each morning during Go4Glory we'll set the tone for our day with an extended time of worship.  We want to keep the focus upon God and listen to His heart, so we've prioritised this time for all the participants to come around His throne with one voice and one heart. Lucio & Dina Santana (Brazil) are planning times of multicultural worship and worship expressions.  They are looking for a few musicians and others who are interested in expressing worship on stage with visual art, sports, dance, flags, etc.  If you are already registered and would be willing to offer your service in worship, please contact Lucio & Dina at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Prayer Points That the Lord will call in all the Artists and Athletes He wants to be part of G4G and MTG That everyone will have their finances, obtain their visas and get the best flights available to participate in these events That the team of event managers in London will have the favour, time and resources they need to pull these events together For the practical side of the registrations to go smoothly Pray for unity as all generations and nations come together for Go 4 Glory. May all those denominations and mission organisations working on Go 4 Glory and More Than Gold see His purposes fulfilled and lives touched by His Spiritst deadline will see all the artist and venue applications completed so the team will have God's wisdom to make plans

Register Now

Thursday, 31 May 2012 12:52 Written by Julie Spence

Hi Friends!   We are bursting at the seams with news about Go4Glory!  In less than two months from now we'll be converging in England, sharing our stories and giving Him glory.   If you have friends involved in Arts & Sports (Music, Worship, Dance, Visual Arts, Team & Individual Sports) please pass this update on to them and encourage them to register and join us!  Registration for Go4Glory doesn't close until July 1st, 2012.  We've already over 250 people registered and attending and we have room for MORE!   This is the first time Youth With A Mission has ever organized an Arts AND Sports Festival - we're calling on all YWAMers, all friends of YWAM and anyone who is currently involved in the Great Commission by way of arts and sports ministries.  Come and let's celebrate together, let's get connected, let's GO out into the harvest field together.  It's time to get connected, to bundle our energy and efforts to see His Kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Do I hear an "AMEN"?!!   G4G visual arts update Visual Arts Programme - Inspiring a Generation Because the art of a nation reflects its society, we'll link together as a body of believers to offer and encourage art that is noble to impact the imagery of London this summer.  This is a new season, connecting visual artists in a new movement of artists; we're going for God's Glory. We are working hand in hand with artists from all visual disciplines, all denominations and all nations to offer with passion a fresh understanding of Art. Connected with past traditions, we aim to promote and convey a sense of meaning, purpose and beauty in order to engage into the present art history and inspire the future generation to find their delight and wonder in our God.   -  Noemie Jean-Bourgeault, Visual Arts Coordinator (www.noemiejb.com) Speaker updates Carl Tinion leads YWAM in the UK. He has a background in sports and arts and will speak prophetically into the arena of entertainment and celebration.  www.carltinnion.wordpress.com Henry Olonga, a well-known Zimbabwean cricket player and musician who has a story to inspire and challenge you in new ways to use your Arts or Sports to impact this next generation.  www.henryolonga.net Cheryl Cutlip is the founder/leader of Project Dance in New York, Australia, Hong Kong and now London. She has produced events in Time Square NY and the Sydney Opera House. Hear how dance can be reclaimed for the glory of God and used to reach secular communities. www.projectdance.com Eleanor Cardozo is one of the most exciting and intriguing artists currently on the scene. With the arrival of the London Olympics, she has created a stunning collection of bronze gymnasts, ranging in size from miniatures to monuments. As a former gymnast herself, Eleanor has first hand knowledge of the skill and discipline involved and of the highly trained anatomy of the professional gymnast.  www.eleanorcardozo.com    For a Go4Glory Programme draft, click on the World of Flags below: Make sure you take a good look at the sections below with other updates and our prayer points. Join us in London in July, and join us in prayer now that God will get all the glory!   Blessings,   Julie Spence Event Management Team Go 4 Glory and More Than Gold

Event Info Go4Glory (July 20-25, 2012) Registration link: www.go4glory.org/registration Registration deadline: July 1, 2012 Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it More Than Gold (July 27-August 11, 2012) Registration link: www.morethangold.org.uk/outreach/mission-and-service-teams.html Registration deadline: May 1, 2012 Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Arrival G4G Arrival date*: Friday, July 20th Check-in time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eleanor Cardozo speaker at Go4Glory   “An appreciation for beauty is simply a stirring of the soul. Seat of the deepest emotions, the soul is nurtured by beauty” "Key of David" Artist Bryan Pollard has initiated an impressive collaborative painting comprised of 141 canvasses painted separately by individuals and groups of artists from every corner of the globe.  The premiere exhibition will be at YWAM Harpenden with the Go4Glory festival. For more information:  www.go4glory.org/key-of-david

Prayer Points That the Lord will call in all the Artists and Athletes He wants to be part of G4G and MTG That everyone will have their finances, obtain their visas and get the best flights available to participate in these events That the team of event managers in London will have the favour, time and resources they need to pull these events together For the practical side of the registrations to go smoothly Pray for unity as all generations and nations come together for Go 4 Glory. May all those denominations and mission organisations working on Go 4 Glory and More Than Gold see His purposes fulfilled and lives touched by His Spirit WORSHIP @ G4G Each morning during Go4Glory we'll set the tone for our day with an extended time of worship.  We want to keep the focus upon God and listen to His heart, so we've prioritised this time for all the participants to come around His throne with one voice and one heart. Lucio & Dina Santana (Brazil) are planning times of multicultural worship and worship expressions.  They are looking for a few musicians and others who are interested in expressing worship on stage with visual art, sports, dance, flags, etc.  If you are already registered and would be willing to offer your service in worship, please contact Lucio & Dina at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it