

SATURDAY AT
SOUL MATES

Leaders / Parents Information Guide
Download our information guide filled with all you need to know about Soul Mates 2022!

FRIDAY NIGHT VIDEO
Our main speaker for Soul Mates this year is Leanne Dunlop (Scripture Union). Watch the video below where Leanne shares more about what it means to be “TOGETHER” as the body of Christ.
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FRIDAY NIGHT SESSION
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SUNDAY MORNING SESSION
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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FRIDAY | "What is Church?"
Here you’ll find the images needed to accompany Friday Night’s “What is church?” activity. These images are prompts for the children and young people to begin to think about what church is and how they can be part of it.
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FRIDAY | Play it by Ear | Drama
Play It By Ear have produced a short video of a drama entitled “Body Parts”. This is to help the children and young people understand that just like the human body works together, so should the church. The drama is based around our memory verse for Soul Mates this year.
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FRIDAY | Play it by Ear | Script
In addition to their video, Play it by Ear have also provided the script they used for their “Body Parts” drama for use with the children and young people in your own setting.
Get creative, have some fun and act out the different parts for a good giggle! -
FRIDAY | Makaton Memory Verse
Claire Stewart has put together this video which teaches us our memory verse (Ephesians 4:16) using Makaton - a way to communicate using words and signs - to help make sure that everyone is able to take part and remember the verse well.
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SATURDAY | Photo Scavenger Hunt
On Saturday we will be running a Photo Scavenger Hunt! This can be done whether you are at the event in Lurgan or taking part from your Home / Hub. Download the printable sheet to take out on an adventure and allow the children and young people to get creative!
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SATURDAY | In It Together Seminar
This is where you will find the instruction slides to help your children and young people to write letters to members of their church, family or community who have encouraged them or helped them over the years.
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SATURDAY | In It Together Letter Template
Download the “In It Together” Letter writing template and give your children and young people the chance to thank someone who has played an important role in their faith development. The templates will help those who might need some assistance with sentence starters.

EVENT TIMETABLE
FRIDAY 1st APRIL (HOME/HUB)
Use the introductory “Friday Night Session” material we have provided.
SATURDAY 2nd APRIL (IN PERSON)Location: Emmanuel Church Lurgan, Northern Ireland
10:30am Registration
11am Worship session 1
12:15pm Sandwiches for lunch
1pm “In it Together” Session
2:15pm Afternoon Activities / Workshops
4:15pm Play It By Ear Production
5:15pm Dinner
6:45pm Gathering for Worship
7pm Worship Session 2
8:30pm Home Time
SUNDAY 3rd APRIL (HOME/HUB)
The “Sunday Night Session” we have created for you to use in your own locations with the children.
HOME/HUB & IN PERSON
Due to the fact that the in person part of the event is only on the Saturday we are aware that this may not be realistic for those who are travelling from a far distance. Please contact IMYC to discuss what options there may be to help your group participate. Live streaming of main stage sessions will be available.