The 2009 Area Wesleyan Youth Conventions - “Love Mercy” taught the simple truth that God’s Word challenges us to face the needs of our world by asking us do three things: Act Justly, Love Mercy and Walk Humbly with God.

• By embracing Micah 6:8, Wesleyan students from across North America were challenged to settle the dust and the noise from the world and turn their focus toward the important…the eternal.

Hundreds of students received Christ as Savior for the first time while many more re-dedicated their lives to Him. Hundreds answered the call into full-time Christian ministry. Over 5,000 students opened themselves to take a bold step for Jesus and live their faith out compassionately seeing the dignity of every child of God, becoming compelled to respond and make a difference, even at a cost to self.

• $45,000.00 was raised to help dig fresh water wells in Mozambique through the ministry of World Hope International. We had hoped to raise enough to dig 4 wells.  God blessed and now we will be able to dig wells in ten villages that currently have no clean water.

The world is waiting to see what God’s people can do. Love Mercy aims to live it by inspiring individuals to proclaim the Good News of God’s compassion in Christ, to love our neighbor as ourselves, to work for justice, and to respect the value of every human person. To live out our Faith on a daily basis is to: Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with our God.

Students respond to challenge of loving the people in their convention cities.
Photo by JeromeLove.net

As the final day of Love Mercy “the event” begins, it’s clear that Love Mercy is A MOVEMENT!

Today we learned together, worshiped together, cried together, celebrated together and began to tangible share the love of Christ with everyone around us. The exciting part about today is the opportunity it brings for us to continue living for God in our schools and communities tomorrow. One more day together, then the movement goes out from these 4 cities!

All credit and glory belongs to God for what He is accomplishing in the lives those impacted by LM9.

• Here’s a fresh story from Charlotte #LoveMercy

Day 2 of LoveMercy begins around the nation! Wonderful, transformational change is already being reported after the first rally. Please continue to pray for the eternal outcomes of this event. Praise God for His faithfulness!

Follow Us online and consider adding the LOVE MERCY logo as your Twitter/Facebook picture for the week – use it as a way of reminding people to pray for what’s taking place in our four locations from December 28-31.

Those of you on Twitter can keep up on the trending topic ‘#lovemercy’ on Twitter. Link to the search results is here.

LoveMercy ‘09 is scheduled for launch today! Consider adding the LOVE MERCY logo as your Twitter/Facebook picture for the week – use it as a way of reminding people to pray for what’s taking place in our four locations from December 28-31. Pray for God to move mightily in the hearts and lives of students across our nation!

Those of you on Twitter can keep up with the ‘what’s up’ by keeping an eye on the trending topic ‘#lovemercy’ on Twitter. Link to the search results is here.

It will be fun to see what people are saying about the convention and guessing which city their talking about – Baltimore, Denver, Charlotte or Louisville.

Here are some last minute reminders… All changes must be made on-site at registration. Make your full payment (preferably by check) at registration. Walk-on registration is available at all sites. Grab your destination’s details for parking, food and Code of Conduct below:

• Baltimore Details: On-site registration begins at 12p
• Charlotte Details: On-site registration begins at 12p
• Denver Details: On-site registration begins at 10a
• Louisville Details: On-site registration begins at 2p

Travel safe and join in prayer with us for an incredible week of sharing the Good News of God’s son Jesus, who compels us to love our neighbors, work for justice and peace, and respect the dignity of everyone.

Make an Impact!
Visit your cities info page for up-to-date info at mywycon.com

• Boldly Pray. National Love Mercy Prayer Sunday on Dec. 20th
• Boldly Give. A sacrificial love offering for global youth ministry and World Hope wells in Africa will be collected at the convention. Begin to pray how you and your group can each give $10 or more towards this mission.
  
• Apparel. This year, all apparel orders must be made online at lovemercy.proprintsgear.com.

Registration & Payment Answers
Late registrations: The last day to call in a registration is Dec. 22 by 4pm EST. Add $25 per person late fee.

Making Changes/Additions and Payments:
Call your area registration director to make changes/additions to your registration. Contact information here. You can log-in to your online registration account to view your payment history, make payments and print reports until Dec. 22. After Dec. 22, full payments must be received on-site at registration (pay by check). Make checks payable to “The Wesleyan Church” and mail to Love Mercy, PO Box 50434, Indianapolis, IN 46250.

• Baltimore Details: On-site registration begins at 12p
• Charlotte Details: On-site registration begins at 12p
• Denver Details: On-site registration begins at 10a
• Louisville Details: On-site registration begins at 2p
  

Code of Conduct (Download the PDF on the Media page)

Important Dates:

• December 20 - National Love Mercy Prayer Sunday
• December 22 - Last day to call SFD office to register or make payments
• December 28 - On-site walk-on registration available (full payment by check due)
• December 28-31 - Amazing conventions for the Lord - Love Mercy!

Love Denver Project
We need your help in Denver! Take part in the Love Denver Project by bringing hats, gloves, scarfs and socks for the homeless teenagers. Here’s how you can put love into action!

Pre-Convention Prep
Visit your city’s info page for up-to-date info.

• Boldly Give. A sacrificial love offering for global youth ministry and World Hope wells in Africa will be collected at the convention. Begin to pray how you and your group can each give $10 or more towards this mission.
• Boldly Pray. National Love Mercy Prayer Sunday on Dec. 20th
• Threads. Final week to save on apparel by ordering at lovemercy.proprintsgear.com. All sales will be online and not available on location.

To Register, contact your destination’s registration director or mail-in registration by Dec. 15th

• Late Fee: Add $25 to the cost of registration
• Making Changes/Additions:
  Contact your registration director to make add or change your registration. You can no longer adjust your online registrations yourself. You can still log-in to view your payment history, make payments and print reports.
• Make Payments: Select your destination city to view your online account, make payments and print reports. Online payments accepted until Dec. 22. After Dec. 22, all payments must be received on-site at registration (pay by check). Remember you are not registered until $85 per person minimum deposit is received. Make checks payable to “The Wesleyan Church” and mail by Dec. 22 to Love Mercy, PO Box 50434, Indianapolis, IN 46250.

Important Dates:

* December 15 - Mail-in Registrations must be postmarked
* December 22 - Last day to call SFD office to register or make payments
* December 28 - On-site walk-on registration available (full payment by check)
* December 28-31 - Amazing conventions for the Lord - Love Mercy

Important Registration Contacts:

• Baltimore: Dave Finlay
  Church 814-765-5958
  dandmfinlay@hotmail.com
• Denver: Bob Haymond
  Office 317-774-3957
  haymondb@wesleyan.org
• Charlotte: Mark Atkinson
  765-661-8578
  markaatkinson@yahoo.com
• Louisville: Raquel Rodriguez
  612-807-4007
  raqmrod@gmail.com

You Can Still Register!

• Just Call 317-774-3888 or Mail-in your registrations by Dec. 15th (*see details)

*Download a registration form online and mail-in postmarked by Dec. 15th. The last day to call in a registration is Dec. 22 by 4pm EST. Add $25 to the cost of registration if you missed the early-bird deadline on Nov. 30th.

Select your destination city and view you account, make payments and print reports.

• Making Changes/Additions:
  Call 317-774-3888 to make add or change your registration. You can no longer adjust your online registrations yourself. You can still log-in to view your payment history, make payments and print reports.
• Making Payments:
  Online payments will be accepted until Dec. 22. After Dec. 22, all payments must be received on site at registration. (pay by check). Remember you are not registered until a payment is received. Minimum deposit of $85.00 per person. Make checks payable to “The Wesleyan Church” and mail by Dec. 22 to Love Mercy, PO Box 50434, Indianapolis, IN 46250.

Important Dates:

* December 15 - Mail-in Registrations must be postmarked
* December 22 - Last day to call SFD office to register or make payments
* December 28 - On-site walk-on registration available (pay by check)
* December 28-31 - Amazing conventions for the Lord - Love Mercy