What makes a celebrity, a celebrity?

What makes a celebrity, a celebrity?

Is it what he or she can do? If the answer really is what they do for a living, why are athletes more popular than humanitarians?

Could it be his or her lifestyle? If so, then why do many drug abusing actors get more attention than nutritionists?

Check this great article by Adventist Review.

CTS Camporee Playback

Right now, Adventist Youth Ministries is playing some of the videos they’ve taken of the Courage to Stand Camporee. You can try to catch it while they have it on by pressing “on” in the video player below or by watching it at their video site.

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WATCH LIVE - Courage to Stand Intl. Pathfinder Camporee

Watch the 2009 "Courage to Stand" International Pathfinder Camporee live on your computer!

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Video and Audio feeds provided by Hope Channel.

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Camporee Updates (July)

Here we go; some of the updates you might be interested in if you're planning on going to Courage to Stand Intl. Pathfinder Camporee this next month. More updates at the Center for Youth Evangelism's newsletter.

Watch for a surprise announcement on the final night of the camporee about the next international camporee in 2014. The announcement will be after the final Esther story presentation and the pastor's message, according to the newsletter.

Also, there will be 4 Pathfinder mission trips offered in 2010 to Africa, India, Brazil and Belize. So be sure to watch for more information at the Camporee.

Get the camporee theme song, "Courage to Stand," for free on iTunes. Click here.

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2010 General Conference Session Brochure

Saturday, July 9, 2005 photo of the 2005 GC Session in St. Louis, Missouri. Photo by Volker Henning. Source: Adventist News Network. (http://session2005.adventist.org/media-kit/gallery/detail.np/detail-77.html)
Every five years the Seventh-day Adventist Church holds a worldwide business meeting called the General Conference Session. Delegates (thousands of people that have been officially selected by different church regions) vote people into leadership positions of the church and also vote for new policies that affect Seventh-day Adventists worldwide.

This huge event draws in tens of thousands of church members and visitors from around the whole world! This exciting event will take place on June 23, 2010 through July 3, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Learn more about the 2010 GC Session by checking out the brochure online or by visiting the official website: www.gcsession.org

Cosmic Conflict Release Date Announced

According to the official website, "Cosmic Conflict: The Origin of Evil" will be released August 2009.

Watch the new trailer: www.cosmicconflict.com

Update: The Cosmic Conflict movie poster by Amazing Facts:

I want to be doing this when I'm 90!

I want to be doing this when I'm 90 years old!

Video Description: "Fran & Marlo Cowan (married 62 years) playing impromptu recital together in the atrium of the Mayo Clinic. He turned 90 in February 2008."

Adventists in Tehran

With all the unrest in Iran and especially in Tehran, we are wondering if there are any Adventists in Tehran and if so, how are they doing? Please let us know.

Adventist Youth Space

Adventist Youth Space is social networking website for Adventist youth, young adults, and their friends. With over 2,600 members (as of June 2009), this website let's you chat with other Christians our age. You can watch and upload videos, photos, and more. The website is run by the NAD Adventist Youth Ministries Department.

Since the site is made through the same service as Insight Magazine's network, theFlow, you should be able to log in to Adventist Youth Space if you have an account on theFlow. While you're there, be sure to add as a friend!

Other Adventist social networking websites include Army of Youth (kind of like a Facebook), and theFlow (kind of like a MySpace).

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How you can get on TV

First off, will you be in Oshkosh, WI this August for the International Pathfinder Camporee? If your answer is yes, then so far so good! That's where you will want to be if you want to get on national (if not international) television! Here's how to go about it:

Step 1: During your time at the Courage to Stand Camporee, look for the "Talent Tent." It's a place where you can perform your God-given musical talents. There will be a grand prize for the talent contestants.

Step 2: Be one of the top finalists. The top finalist for each day (Tuesday-Saturday) will be offered a chance to be on a musical program on TV.

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