rock mission statement

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Empowering Youth to Follow Jesus and Transform the World

EA RE RL GI Y ST TO E SA R VE

ROCK MISSION STATEMENT:

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION:

REGISTER BY:

www.bwcumc.org/ROCK

MAIN HALL

UPPER ROOM

Oct. 31

$50

$40

Nov. 30

$60

$50

Dec. 31

$70

$60

Jan. 28

$75

$65

*Pricing is based on when payment is received by the BWC.

ROCK is the God-encountering, life-changing, high-energy retreat focusing on revival for youth and adults. Join over 5,000 people to worship, have fun, and begin (or deepen) your relationship with God through Jesus Christ. ROCK is open to youth and adults regardless of religious affiliation.

Hotels – With prices as low as $49/ night, check out our partner hotels: Carousel Hotel

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

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Grand Hotel

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ROCK TEAM Produced by: The Baltimore-Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church in association with Joyful Noise! LLC

All youth and adults of the BWC are welcome to join the ROCK Team which includes over 400 volunteers and is led by faith-filled, dedicated folks from every part of our Conference. For info on how to join the ROCK Team, please visit www.bwcumc.org/ROCK

Ocean City Convention Center Ocean City, MD

Jan. 26-28, 2018 FE AT U RING: BISHOP L AT REL L E E AS T ERLING S ORENSEN URBA N S T REE T L E V EL w w w. bwc u m c .o r g / RO C K

FEATURED SPEAKER

BISHOP LATRELLE EASTERLING

A dynamically engaging and Spirit-filled communicator, Bishop LaTrelle Easterling is the first woman bishop to lead the 233-year-old BaltimoreWashington Conference. She received a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a Law degree from Indiana University School of Law. She graduated summa cum laude in 2004 with a Master of Divinity from Boston University School of Theology. During her ministry, Bishop Easterling served as co-chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry for the New England Conference, and as a delegate to the 2012 and 2016 General and Jurisdictional Conferences. She is a published author and frequent teacher and speaker. She is described as an inquisitive, collaborative and transformational leader. Bishop Easterling is married to the Rev. Marion Easterling Jr., pastor of Wesley Grove UMC in Hanover, MD. They have two sons, Garret and Miles.

WORSHIP LEADERS

SORENSEN

Sorensen is a dynamically powerful and engaging piano-driven pop-rock Christian band led by husband and wife duo, Jeremy and Kimberly Sorensen. With musical influences ranging from The Beatles and Billy Joel to Sara Bareilles and Michael W. Smith, their performances bring hopeful, fun, quirky music to the scene. Jeremy was formerly lead singer of the band Unsearchable Riches before partnering with Kimberly to form Sorensen. They have released 2 albums and are known for the songs “With You”, “Let Your Light Shine”, “Psalm 91” and the new single “Not Alone”. They are both serving in their local church as worship leaders and have two beautiful daughters. They hope to deliver the message that no matter where you are in your journey, God still loves you, offers unending grace, and has a purpose for you in this world. Sorensen is currently writing for their next album as well as playing concerts and festivals around the country.

www.sorensenmusic.com

WORSHIP LEADERS URBAN STREET LEVEL BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Urban Street Level is a high energy, up tempo contemporary Christian music group whose objective is to engage audiences wherever they perform. USL was started with a vision of Elwood Jones to reach teens all over the United States and around the world. The purpose for doing this type of ministry became clear from observing teens in urban communities that are disconnected from God. Simply put, Elwood found youth bored with the things of God. It was that frustration that formed a group with the vision & purpose to evangelize the youth of America with Hip-Hop, R&B and a Jazzy sound filled with lyrics of praise.

www.urbanstreetlevel.com BREAKOUT SESSIONS

MIDDLE HIGH FOCUS SENIOR HIGH FOCUS ROCK MASS CHOIR HUMAN TRAFFICKING READING THE BIBLE CHRISTIAN YOGA

CHRISTIAN ZUMBA ADDICTIONS & OPIOIDS FAITH AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GAMES — CAMPING MINISTRY SPEAK LIFE — ANTI-BULLYING

*PRE-REGISTER AT BWCUMC.ORG/ROCK

ROCK SHOP

In a room filled with exciting resources, you can explore Christian colleges and mission groups as well as shop for awesome Christian merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, jewelry and music.