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SuperStart! is a high-energy weekend event in which preteens can learn and grow in their relationships with

friends, leaders and most importantly, God.

Preteens are at an age where they're starting to take hold of core ideas for the first times in their lives - they're owning their own beliefs. They're moving away from the blanket acceptance of

adult moral judgment to the development of their own personal values.

The demand for preteen specific ministry has continued to

increase within America's churches over the past decade. These preteens need more time, space and resources. They need teach-

ing that is specific to their age group - not too young (or "boring," as they would say it) and not too old.

Christ in Youth’s SuperStart! exists to help fill the void for this age group, and to come alongside the church in a fun, inventive

way to reach students that are often overlooked.

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I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all you have done with this year’s tour. I have been an adult lead-er for several years at the Bloomington event and have had the privilege to at-tend with two of my four children...

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The SuperStart! Band is a passionate group of individuals who love to lead students in live, high-energy, age-appropriate worship. Students will have the opportunity to engage in musical worship during each session throughout the event.

The SuperStart! program is, year after year, everyone’s favorite part about the week-end! SuperStart! weaves a story throughout each of its three sessions through an in-teractive and engaging drama. Throughout the weekend, your students will learn alongside the characters on stage, how to apply biblical truth and amplify the call on their life to be a Kingdom Worker.

The SuperStart! Amp Up! takes place 15-20 minutes before each session and features large group games that allow for every student and their leaders to be involved. The Amp Up! is hosted by an emcee who not only leads the games, but engages students with fun, lively interaction, entertainment and gives away some sweet prizes!

Small Group times are specifically designed for each group to connect and discuss what they have been experiencing during the sessions.

Plug ‘N’ Play is a three-hour period on Saturday meant for recreation and fun. The SuperStart! staff recognizes that preteens, although they desire teaching at a higher level than children’s ministry, are still kids with a ton of energy that need time for play—Plug ‘N’ Play is a time just for that! Each group, or their leader, chooses their own activity for this time.

The Station is the SuperStart! traveling bookstore where your child can purchase all kinds of SuperStart! gear to remember the event. Merchandise offered in-cludes: t-shirts, accessories, Bibles and autograph photos. Prices range from $1 to $30 depending on the item purchased.

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Our staff strives to provide adult leaders with as much information as we can about what we’re teaching students at a weekend of SuperStart!—this is for you as a parent as well! As you get your child ready for the weekend, please take some time to read over what they will be learning and expe-riencing so that you can partner with us, their youth leaders and many others in praying for their hearts to be open to the message.

*Adult Leader resources are found on our website www.ciy.com/superstart under the ‘Resources’ tab.

Every group leader handles registration in their own way. Some groups stay the night so the list below may not completely apply to your student; however, required items are necessary for every student. You will need to communicate with your church or leader to know how meals and housing will be handled for your group. Below is a list of requirements as well as a suggested packing list for your preteen:

Online Christ in Youth Medical Release Form completed and signed by parent or legal guard- ian. Work with your child’s youth leader to retrieve the link to complete the MRF online— this will make registration easier and quicker for both yourself and the youth leader attending the event.

Bible

Clean clothes for Saturday

Basic toiletries (tooth brush, deodorant, etc.)

Sleeping Bag or other bedding

Money for meals and/or Plug N’ Play activity (Again, communicate with your student’s leader as they may have already handled this through their registration process)

Spending money for the Station!

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We cannot stress enough the power of praying for your student while they are encountering the Gospel and teachings of Scripture during a SuperStart! event. Below are a couple of examples of what you can be praying for over students at SuperStart!: 1. Christ in Youth’s mission is to amplify the call of Christ on a student’s life to be a

Kingdom Worker. Your student will be challenged at SuperStart! to make their faith active. Pray that God would speak clearly into their hearts about how they can become Kingdom Workers in their homes, schools, and relationships.

2. Some students are going to be hearing the Gospel for the very first time at SuperStart! Pray that it would take root in their lives and they would accept the message of Jesus. 3. For some students, this is the first time they will be away from what is “familiar” to them. Pray that any home-sickness would be comforted and not able to distract them from the teaching they hear.

4. The desire of the SuperStart! staff is to come alongside youth ministers and leaders and give them an opportunity to build lasting, meaningful relationships with their students. Pray that God would open communication between students and their leaders to not only get tough questions answered, but build the foundations for solid relationships. 5. Without a doubt, what these students hear or experience will bring up questions that they have. Pray that they would have the courage to ask those questions and the adult leaders around them would be able to answer those questions with the truth of Jesus.