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The 2010 Pennsylvania Christian Education Conference

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148^th Annual PENNSYLVANIA STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

Friday and Saturday, October 22 & 23, 2010

At Otterbein United Methodist Church
641 Forge Road, Carlisle, PA

Convention Theme…”The Bible…Read, Learn, Live”  (2 Timothy 2:15)

Featuring:
Two Outstanding Speakers
Over 30 Workshops
Displays & Exhibits
Special Music
& Much More!

Sponsored by the
Pennsylvania State Sunday School Association
915 Fox Street, Harrisburg, PA  17112
Phone: 717-642-1930
E-mail: office@psssa.org

Announcing the 148^th Annual

PENNSYLVANIA STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION...

Are you a Sunday school or Christian education teacher or leader who is looking for new information, ideas and resources to be even better and more effective in your work for the Lord?  If so, then you will want to attend the 148^th Annual Pennsylvania State Sunday School Convention, October 22 & 23, 2010, at Otterbein United Methodist Church, Carlisle, PA.

The 2010 conference will feature two outstanding speakers, over 30 different workshops, displays, special music and much more.  The convention theme is “The Bible – Read, Learn, Live”  (Theme verse: 2 Timothy 2:15).

 The special speakers for the convention will be Rev. Richard A. Ruff, retired pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Carlisle, and currently Vice-Pastor at Center Lutheran Church, Newville, and St. Peter’s Lutheran, Blouserville.  Rev. Ruff will be speaking Friday evening.

 The Saturday afternoon speaker will be Rev. Renata Moseley Harper, Associate Minister at John Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Chambersburg, PA.

 The individual registration cost is just $25.00 per person.  And, again this year, we will offer “church registrations” where churches can bring as many of their teachers, leaders and members as they wish for a single payment of just $100.00.

CONVENTION SCHEDULE…

 Friday, October 22, 2010…
     5:00 to 6:30 P.M. – Registration & Displays Open
     6:30 to 7:30 P.M. – Workshop Period #1
     7:30 to 8:00 P.M. – Visit Displays
     8:00 to 9:15 P.M. – Fellowship & Refreshments

Saturday, October 23, 2010…
     8:00 to 9:00 A.M. – Registration& Displays Open
     9:00 to 9:20 A.M. – Devotions & P.S.S.S.A. Annual Business Meeting
     9:30 to 10:30 A.M. – Workshop Period #2
     10:40 to 11:40 A.M. – Workshop Period #3
     11:40 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. – Lunch Break
     1:00 to 2:15 P.M. – General Session 
     2:15 to 2:35 P.M. – Visit Displays
     2:35 to 3:35 P.M. – Workshop Period #4
     3:45 to 4:45 P.M. – Workshop Period #5

SCHEDULE FOR THE 2010 CONVENTION WORKSHOPS AND LEADERS…

PLEASE NOTE:  Workshop titles, leaders and times listed are subject to change without notice.  Additional workshops may be added.  Main area of concern: (C) – Children; (Y) – Youth; (A) – Adults; (L) – Leadership; (G) – General Interest.

Workshop Period #1 – Friday 6:30 to 7:30 P.M.

 “Children & The Bible: Beyond Just Reading.”  Leader – Jennifer Grove, Director of Children’s Ministries at Otterbein United Methodist Church, Carlisle, PA.  (C)

 “Making The Bible Come Alive.”  Leader – Mrs. Ann McHenry, retired school teacher from Douglassville, PA.  (C)

 “Teaching Teens.”  Leader – Mrs. Lenore Tucker, Educational consultant and Assistant Superintendent of Sunday school at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Steelton, PA.  (Y)

“Vital Signs For Life:  God’s Word.”  Leader – Travis Zimmerman, co-founder of “Speak My Word Ministries,” Hershey, PA.  (A/L)

“The Role of Leadership In The Church.”   Leader – Rev. Dr. Ronnie B. Tucker, Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Steelton.  (L)

“Using Isaiah 53 In Witnessing.”  Leader – Rev. John B. Metzger, Missionary/Educator with Ariel Ministries, Matthews, NC.  (G)

Workshop Period #2 – Saturday, 9:30 to 10:30 A.M.

 “Teaching The Bible Through Song.”  Leader – Cindy Ross, representative of Valor Christian Family Publishing, Shippensburg, PA.  (C)

“Teaching For Response.”  Leader – Stan Tyson, trainer for “In Step With the Master Teacher,” BCM International.  (C)

“No Longer MTV Culture; What Happened?”  Leader – Pastor Michael Burns, ministry consultant, speaker and youth advocate, from Brookside Ministries, Shamokin Dam, PA.  (Y)

“Making The Old Exciting Again.”  Leader – E. ‘Jake’ Wilson, Lay Leader at Mt. Zion U.M.C., Carlisle, PA.  (A)

“Hospitality: God Is Making His Appeal Through Us.”  Leader – Rev. Dr. Dianne B. Salter, Chambersburg U.M. District Deacon.  (L)

“How To Kill A Sunday School.”  Leader – Mrs. Vernie Noecker, Director of Berks County Christian Education Library, Shoemakersville, PA.  (G)

Workshop Period #3 – Saturday, 10:40 to 11:40 A.M.

“Preparing Bible Content.”  Leader – Stan Tyson, trainer for “In Step With the Master Teacher,” BCM International, Akron, PA.  (C)

“Teaching Bible Stories To Children.”  Leader – Richard A. Hebel, Sunday school teacher, youth leader and elder at Hummelstown U.C.C.  (C)

“Age Based Characteristics.”  Leader – Debbie Chatley, member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church, McConnellsburg, PA.  (C/G)

“How To Develop An Effective Youth Ministry.”  Leader – Pastor Michael Burns, ministry consultant, speaker and youth advocate, from Brookside Ministries, Shamokin Dam, PA.  (Y)

“Grow Your Church Through Small Groups & Sunday School Classes.”  Leader – Rodney L. Pry, P.S.S.S.A. Executive Director.  (A/L)

“A Chosen People.”  Leader – Johnna Palm, Sunday school teacher at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Plainfield, PA.  (G)

Workshop Period #4 – Saturday 2:35 to 3:35 P.M.

“Keys To Effective Teaching & Learning.”  Leader – Carol L. Niblette, Christian Education Consultant, Adjunct Instructor at Harrisburg Area Community College.  (C)

“Whose Job Is It?  Engaging Parents In The Children’s Spiritual Growth.”  Leader – Coleen Cotton, Director of Children’s Ministries at Carlisle Evangelical Free Church.  (C)

“Sour Grapes Leave A Sour Taste.”  Leader – Rev. Darlene Y. Johnson, Associate Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Erie, PA.  (Y)

“Leading Effective Small Group Studies.”  Leader – Marlin E. Herr, Certified Lay Speaker, worship leader of Barnitz Charge, Carlisle, PA.  (A)

“Preparation For Sunday School Growth.”  Leader – Dr. William Niblette, representative of Regular Baptist Press, from Lancaster, PA.  (A/L)

“Can We Do It?  Yes You Can Write Your Own Curricula (Part I).  Leader – Mrs. Vernie Noecker, Director of Berks County Christian Education Library, Shoemakersville, PA.  (G)

Workshop Period #5 – Saturday 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.

“Body Life: Training Children To Be The Church.”  Leader – Coleen Cotton, Director of Children’s Ministries at Carlisle Evangelical Free Church.  (C)

“Story Tellers: Capture Attention & Touch Lives.”  Leader – Carol L. Niblette, Christian Education Consultant, Adjunct Instructor at Harrisburg Area Community College.  (C)

(Teaching Youth – Exact Title To Be Announced.)  Leader – Matt Burris, Director of Youth Ministries, Otterbein U.M.C., Carlisle, PA.  (Y)

“Organizing For Sunday School Growth.”  Leader –Dr. William Niblette, representative of Regular Baptist Press, from Lancaster, PA.  (A/L)

“Tell It Like It Is.”  Leader – Rev. Don McHenry, retired Presbyterian minister from Douglassville, PA.  (L)

“Can We Do It?  Yes You Can Write Your Own Curricula” (Part 2)  Leader – Mrs. Vernie Noecker, Director of Berks County Christian Education Library, Shoemakersville, PA  (G)

GENERAL INFORMATION

About The 2010 State Convention

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: - All interested persons are welcome!  Sunday school teachers and leaders, pastors and other Christian education workers are especially encouraged to attend.  Registration is required for all persons attending the convention.

      LOCATION & DIRECTIONS: - The host church for the convention will be Otterbein United Methodist Church, 641 Forge Road, Carlisle, PA  17015.  For directions to the church, contact the P.S.S.S.A. Office.

     ACCOMODATIONS: - There are many motels and hotels in the Carlisle area.  For a list, contact the P.S.S.S.A. Office or check our website.  Remember to make your reservations early.

     LUNCH: - Lunch will be served at the host church on Saturday.  The cost will be $10.00 per person.  Reservations and pre-payment are required and must be received by October 15^th.  Persons not wishing to eat the lunch provided by the host church may bring a bag lunch or go to one of the restaurants in the area.

     EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS: – Again this year we have invited a number of Christian publishing companies and other resource providers and organizations to have displays at the convention.

     HANDICAPPED ACCESS: - The host church is on one level and completely handicapped accessible.  Handicapped parking will also be available.

     HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? or want to know more about the P.S.S.S.A.? – Contact the P.S.S.S.A., 5915 Fox Street, Harrisburg, PA  17112.  Phone (717)652-1930.  E-mail: office@psssa.org. 

REGISTER NOW!

To register, print the form below.  Use this form to register as an individual, to make a “church registration” and to make reservations for the Saturday lunch.

• “Individual Registrations” are $25.00 per person for both days.  (The lunch cost is extra.)
• “Church Registrations” allow any number of persons from the same church to attend the convention for a single payment of $100.00.  (Meal costs are extra.)  A list of the names and addresses of all persons attending under the church registration must be sent to the P.S.S.S.A. Office at least one week before the event.
• Lunch costs are extra for all persons who wish to eat lunch at the host church on Saturday.  The cost is just $10.00 per person.
• ALL “Church Registrations” and “Lunch Reservations” must be received by October 15^th.

Mail the completed form with the total amount due to:  P.S.S.S.A., 5915 Fox Street, Harrisburg, PA  17112.  Make checks payable to “P.S.S.S.A.”  To register by phone (using your VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express) call 717-652-1930.

148^th Anniversary Pennsylvania State Sunday School Convention

REGISTRATION FORM

 October 22 & 23, 2010 at Otterbein United Methodist Church, Carlisle, PA

TYPE & NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS
     ______ Individual Registration - $25.00 per person
     ______ Church Registration (For a single payment of $100.00 a church may send as many of their members as they wish to both days of the convention.  Meal Costs are extra!)

ALL CHURCH REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 15, 2010!

            (Note: A list of names and addresses for ALL persons in each group MUST also be received BEFORE the convention!)

 MEAL RESERVATIONS: (Deadline for reservations is 10/15/10; meal costs are extra for ALL persons)
     ______ Saturday Luncheon - $10.00 per person