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If you have a student or group that you would like to enter in this years competition, take a moment and go to our website mscog.org and download the application or register online. Jr/Teen talent will be March 24-25 at All Seasons Worship Center in Forest, MS. YOUTH & DISCIPLESHIP REPORT AND UPDATE Youth & Discipleship ministry in MS is at an all time HIGH! Pastors and laity should be proud to celebrate all of the life change that has taken place in our youth service at camp meeting, summer youth camp, and summer mission experience. I can’t express how ecstatic Mary and I are to be back for another term to continue the great work that God has in store for the state of MS. YOUTH CAMP REPORT: I hope each of you received the letter sent to the churches via the Sr. Pastor to celebrate locally the transformation of our 2016 camp season. With over 460 campers this year we saw 40 saved, 27 sanctified, 154 recommitted their life, 81 filled with the holy spirit, and 14 called to ministry. My heart rejoices for this fantastic report! YWEA REPORT: We once again went further and beyond our average giving to YWEA . This year we sent $32,104.14 to help rebuild lives and restore hope in the Philippines. Thank You for all that you do and are doing for youth ministry around the world. KIDS MINISTRY REPORT: Kids ministry is a huge heart for the Youth Department and this past year we did regional kids crusades that reached over 600 kids and families.