GERMANY

PROPOSED DESTINATION:  

Oldenburg, North Germany

PROPOSED DATES: 

July 26th - August 9th, 2008

PARTICIPANTS: 4-6        

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April 1st, 2008    

PURPOSE: 

OM is looking for artists and art students to come for two weeks to Germany to help with the Art Zone at OM’s Teenstreet conference.

MINISTRY DESCRIPTION:

OM’s largest Christian teen congress in Germany attracts 2000 to 3000 teens from all over Europe (see www.teensteet.om.org).

The theme for 2008 is ‘‘Human’’ – a quest for connection.’ From the beginning of time those created in the image of God have been on a quest for connection. Discover what it means to be human.

Teens gather together in the main auditorium for ‘Throne Room’ - a time of dynamic worship - and for creative teaching sessions and times of prayer. At other times teens explore the theme through sharing and discussion in small groups. There are workshops and seminars and teens can chill out in the ‘Interaction Zone’ where there are different fun activities and places to relax. Sports activities happen around the week and the Art Zone is open for teens to express themselves creatively.

SPECIFIC PROJECTS:

Week 1: 26th July to 2nd August is the congress set up week, including the Art Zone. The Art Zone staff as a team will build the program together, share ideas, discuss the theme and how the zone will run.

Week 2: 2nd August to 9th August is the congress itself. The Art Zone staff will be fully involved in running the Art Zone and other art initiatives.

The Art Zone:

At Teenstreet, opportunity is sought for teens to express themselves through art in response to the worship and teaching of the week.

The Art Zone is a designated area with a range of art supplies and resources and overseen by a team of helpers with art interest or background. There is a range of media and techniques offered according to skills of the team – painting, sculpture, print-making, etc. In previous years, the Art Zone has been filled to capacity.

Art in Throne Room:

There is also the plan to facilitate art work directly into the main ‘Throne Room’ worship times. While the band leads worship, there will be a designated area where teens can respond in worship through art. In previous years it has been refreshing to see the lack of inhibitions and the freedom with which teens created – no need to defend, justify, or explain art as a valid expression of worship to them!

Impact of the work:

Most of the work produced is displayed around the congress site. Many teens express a sense of achievement and satisfaction when they produced work beyond what they thought they could, and an appreciation for the help from the Art Zone team to realise their ideas. Some teens have never really painted or drawn in their life and this offers the opportunity to explore their first attempt! It is also great to be able to talk to teens about studying art and careers and ministry in art.

Art Auction:

Each year Teenstreet has a specific project to raise funds and prayer for needy teens in another part of the world. At the last two TS congresses we also held an auction of some of the art work to raise money for the project.

Art Installations:

Last year creative stations  and interactive installations were set up where teens could express themselves. In 2008 we would like to continue and develop these ideas.

Outreach into Oldenburg:

All the teens will be involved on one day outreach in the city. Teams of teens will be involved in doing types of public art such as sidewalk chalk drawings, drawing caricatures, etc. As part of the outreach, we also will host an exhibition of art work produced during the congress held in a local library.

TOTAL APPROX. CONFERENCE COST AS A VOLUNTEER:   USD $137

                                                                                               EURO 95

                                                                    *Prices subject to change with exchange rates

**NOTE: Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE air flight, travel to and from conference site, personal pocket money, or OM Home country fees to cover application, insurance and administration costs.

Personal costs not added into the overall outreach cost: 

- Internet
- Sightseeing
- Snacks
- Souvenirs, gifts

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT:
Each participant is expected to make his/her own flight arrangements and, complying with the dates and information given by outreach planners. Participants can arrange to travel together to the conference site.

VISA INFORMATION:

Passport required. For visa information contact an embassy or inquire from your OM home country office.

ACCOMMODATION:

Be prepared to ‘rough it ‘– participants will sleep on the floor in a large hall and will have to bring a sleeping bag and an air bed or camping mat.

COMMUNICATION:

Internet access will be limited.

HEALTH:

OM should be aware of any physical concerns or limitations upon each participant’s application and arrival.  People need to be physically healthy & able to walk where they need to go.