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Christmas Institute
CST #3 - Sept 17-18
_ Alhambra UMC
Location: 9 N Almansor Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
Friday 8:00pm to Saturday 3:00pm
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Christmas Institute exists as an evangelical arm of the United Methodist youth fellowship in reaching out to all, while spreading the word of God. It provides a safe, nurturing, and caring community to offer refuge and guidance in one’s faith. It provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills for young people. It helps build a Christian fellowship among youth. The objective of Christmas Institute is to empower the young people to know Christ and make Him known.
HISTORY:
The Christmas Institute (C.I.) now in its 30th year in Southern California, began in 1980, at All Nations Camp at Wrightwood, California. A team of clergy and lay leaders from the Filipino Caucus of the California-Pacific Annual Conference within the United Methodist Church, began this tradition that originated from the Philippines. Christmas Institute gathers youth from all over the California-Pacific Annual Conference to fellowship and worship Christ together.
Held from December 26–30 each year, C.I. now serves 170–200+ young people providing them opportunities to explore their spirituality, know Christ more, fellowship with other youth and build leadership skills. Youth participants are led by young adults and young professionals, who participate in training activities throughout the calendar year. C.I. is held at various locations throughout the Nation. All youth in junior high to second year college are welcomed to attend and participate.
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"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results."
George S. Patton
DESIGN TEAM:
Rev. Neil Platon
(Camp Dean)
Joseph "Jace" Dauz
(Camp Co-Director - Worship)
Christian Clyde Apolinario
(Camp Co-Director - Design)
Pam De Vivar
(Camp Registrar - Staff Development)
Mariel Cabamongan
(Staff Development)
Mark Sormillon
(Leadership Training & Materials)
COUNSELORS:
Denise Manacop
Alex Valero
Ivy Apolinario
Ian Tomas
Kris Manuel
Jeff Quizon
Princess Uy
Gerald Briones
Arco Cabrera
Laura M.
Adrian Manahan
Amy Kinjo
Katerina De Pano
Jape Cadlaon
Olivia Hulett
Kenny Diagre
Angelo Cruz
Joey Albarracin
Theodore Martinez
Dean Sormillon
Lutz Abella
John Sinambal
Johnny Dauz
Chris McDougall
Christian Riehl
Jessie Kinjo
Anton Cruz
Josel Dauz
Jack Alayu
Mike Bernales
Janna Huang
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STAFF:
Sabrina Valero
PJ Apolinario
Liana Peralta
Edgar Manalac
Kevin Bautista
Nate Salta
Micah Ibarrola
Julie Viray
Daryl Prudente
Jon Martin
David Lucero
Michael Salta
Justin Corales
Justin Dauz
Nathan Salta
Marlon Malit
Fred Manuel
Raynard Salapio
Rajelle Montierro
SUPPORT STAFF:
Lawry Yadao
Trini Yadao
T. Jay Serrano
B.J. David
PASTORS:
Neil Platon (Wilmington UMC)
Dante Simon (First Fil-Am UMC of SGV)
Richard Bentley (Alhambra UMC)
Jeremiah Castorillo (Vegas UMC)
PineCrest Christian Conference Center
1140 PINE CREST RD.
TWIN PEAKS CA. 92391
www.pinecrest-ccc.com
Los Angeles County
From North Los Angeles County:
Take Interstate 10 East to the 215 Freeway North. Then take the 210 Freeway East. Get off on the Waterman Ave. exit and make a left, towards the mountains. Waterman Avenue will become Highway 18. Take the 18 up into the mountains. Make a left on Lake Gregory Drive (immediately after the Cliffhanger Restaurant). Immediately make a right onto Highway 189. Pinecrest's driveway will be a half of a mile up on the left hand side.
From South Los Angeles County:
Take the 60 Freeway East to Interstate 15 North. Then take Interstate 10 East to the 215 Freeway North. Then take the 210 Freeway East. Get off on the Waterman Ave. exit and make a left, towards the mountains. Waterman Avenue will become Highway 18. Take the 18 up into the mountains. Make a left on Lake Gregory Drive (immediately after the Cliffhanger Restaurant). Immediately make a right onto Highway 189. Pinecrest's driveway will be a half of a mile up on the left hand side.
Orange County
Take the 91 Freeway East. It will turn into the 215 Freeway North. Then take the 210 Freeway East. Get off on the Waterman Ave. exit and make a left, towards the mountains. Waterman Avenue will become Highway 18. Take the 18 up into the mountains. Make a left on Lake Gregory Drive (immediately after the Cliffhanger Restaurant). Immediately make a right onto Highway 189. Pinecrest's driveway will be a half of a mile up on the left hand side.
Palm Springs Area
Take Interstate 10 west. Then take the 210 Freeway West to San Bernardino. Get off on the Waterman Avenue exit. You will actually exit onto 30th Street. Make a left and then a right on Waterman Avenue towards the mountains. Waterman Avenue will become Highway 18. Take the 18 up into the mountains. Make a left on Lake Gregory Drive (immediately after the Cliffhanger Restaurant). Immediately make a right onto Highway 189. Pinecrest's driveway will be a half of a mile up on the left hand side.
San Diego County
From the coastal cities:
Take Interstate 5 North to the 91 Freeway East. It will turn into the 215 Freeway North. Then take the 210 Freeway East. Get off on the Waterman Ave. exit and make a left, towards the mountains. Waterman Avenue will become Highway 18. Take the 18 up into the mountains. Make a left on Lake Gregory Drive (immediately after the Cliffhanger Restaurant). Immediately make a right onto Highway 189. Pinecrest's driveway will be a half of a mile up on the left hand side.
From the inland cities:
Take Interstate 15 North to the 215 Freeway North. Then take the 210 Freeway East. Get off on the Waterman Ave. exit and make a left, towards the mountains. Waterman Avenue will become Highway 18. Take the 18 up into the mountains. Make a left on Lake Gregory Drive (immediately after the Cliffhanger Restaurant). Immediately make a right onto Highway 189. Pinecrest's driveway will be a half of a mile up on the left hand side.
Fresno
From up north, The Central Valley
Take the 99 Freeway South to the 58 East. Then take the 395 South to the 15 South. Then take 215 South to the 210 Freeway East. Get off on the Waterman Ave. exit and make a left, towards the mountains. Waterman Avenue will become Highway 18. Take the 18 up into the mountains. Make a left on Lake Gregory Drive (immediately after the Cliffhanger Restaurant). Immediately make a right onto Highway 189. Pinecrest's driveway will be a half of a mile up on the left hand side.
The United Methodist General Scholarship
Deadline: May 15
May be awarded to undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students; are full active members of the UMC for at least 1 year; have a minimum GPA of 2.5+, and are attending any accredited institution within the U.S.
The HANA Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Applicant must be born of Hispanic, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Island parentage (at least one parent); an upper level student (undergraduate at junior or senior level; OR a graduate or doctoral student); full and active member of the UMC for at least 3 years; GPA of 2.85+; with plans to prepare for leadership in the UMC and in their HANA community.
The Bishop James C. Baker Award
Deadline: February 1
These awards are for campus ministers in higher education doing advanced studies who have had at least 3 years of professional experience in campus ministry; have an M.Div. and expect to remain in campus ministry; be an active, full member of the UMC for at least 3 years prior to application
The Rosalie Bentzinger Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to recognize a UM student pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Christian education in a graduate theological institution. One (1) $5,000 scholarship will be awarded annually. Applicants must be active, full members of the UMC for at least 3 years; be a member in good standing as a deacon in full connection, diaconal minister, or deaconess; be accepted for doctoral study in a University Senate-approved school of theology, full time; and have a B+ academic average.
The Esther Edwards Graduate Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
One (1) $5,000 scholarship will be awarded annually. First preference will be given to students who are employed by a UM college, university, or school. Applicant must be a female graduate student pursuing an executive management career in higher education administration with a UM college, university or school; and be an active, full member of the UMC for at least 1 year prior to application.
The Native American Seminary Award
Deadline: May 1
Award for Native American students pursuing a degree at a University Senate- approved seminary. Funded through the Native American Ministries Sunday Offering. Must have been a member of the UMC for at least 3 years; born of Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native parentage (at least one parent); documentation of affiliation required; be in candidacy process of ordination; and demonstrate involvement within the Native American community.
The John Q. Schisler Award
Graduate award for students enrolled at a University Senate approved theological seminary in Christian education preparing for a career as a lay professional, ordained deacon in full connection, or diaconal minister in a local UMC; must have been a member of the UMC for at least 3 years; and GPA of 2.85+. This graduate award is not for students planning to be an ordained elder.
The Special Seminary Scholarship
Student must be pursuing ordained ministry as a vocation; be under 30 years of age (unless applicant is a renewal); be attending a UM-related seminary or school of theology; and in pursuit of an M.Div. degree.
The Rev. Charles W. Tadlock Scholarship
Applicants must be a certified candidate for ordination as an elder in the UMC and have successfully completed first year of seminary; GPA of 2.85+; be an active, full member of the UMC for at least 1 year; and a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. This scholarship is derived from a will, and preference is given for persons from the Missouri East and West Annual Conferences; however, all who meet other requirements will be considered.
The Women of Color Scholars Program
The goals of this program are to remedy the lack of women of color on faculties at UM seminaries; to increase the number of women of color who teach, lecture, write and research at the Ph.D. level in all seminaries; and to heighten church wide awareness of the need for women of color in theological education. Applicants must be born of African, African-American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan Indian, or Pacific Island parentage (at least one parent); be an active, full member of the UMC for at least 3 years prior to application; have received an M.Div. degree; and be pursuing a Ph.D. or Th.D. within the field of Religious Studies with the desire to serve on the faculty or in an executive administrative position at a UM theological school.
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