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    Topeka, KS Quake Zone

    February 10 - 12, 2012

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    So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

    - Colossians 2:6-7

    Event Director

    David Frei

    David Frei is originally from the Plastics Thermoforming Capital of North America - Beaverton, Michigan. While he’s not quite sure what that means, his mother is the mayor, so he needs to make the town sound exciting. He went to St. Olaf College in Minnesota and worked for a few years as a camp director in Wisconsin. David has been known alternatively as Jethro, Plungerman, Da Ve (pronounced Dah-Vay), and sometimes even Dave. He is a big fan of dark chocolate and diet cherry sodas (yes, soda – David grew up in a “pop” town, but he changed to “soda” on purpose in 7th grade). He likes to ride his bike really far, enjoys pineapple and jalapeno on his pizza, and has pictures of his two adorable sons, Isaiah and Wesley, that he would like to show you if you ask.

    Email: dave@youthencounter.org

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    Hotel Information

     

    Capitol Plaza Hotel
    1717 SW Topeka Blvd
    Topeka, KS 66612
    785-431-7200


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    Musician

    Peder Eide

    Peder Eide (I'd) has spent much of the last decade serving God and the church as a full-time national singer/songwriter and speaker. Peder ministers to over 100,000 students a year throughout all of North America at national gatherings, festivals, conferences, conventions, concerts, and churches. His love for young people fuels his ministry with the desire to encourage, challenge, and motivate people to a closer walk with Jesus Christ.  "My goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to students through music, audience participation, and my example. I want to build them up and encourage them in their faith, and let them know that they are loved and valuable. I don't want them to feel just an emotional high, but I want to challenge them to make a commitment that strengthens their faith and gives them the confidence to keep on living a Christ centered life."  Prior to his music and speaking ministry, Peder served as a full-time Youth Director for three years and also coached Varsity High School Football for five years. Peder was married to Sherri in 1992 and they are truly blessed by their sons Taylor, Ethan and Teshome and daughters Allison and Makenzie. In his spare time, Peder is on his living room floor being tackled and tickled by his children. Peder enjoys softball, basketball, and fantasy football. However, if golf is available, you'll likely catch him out on the links.

    Speaker

    Wes Halula

    Wes Halula has spent the majority of his life being a ham. When he was younger, this really worked against him. Later in life, he figured out how to harness his energy for good. Wes has appeared in many commercials, performed in theatre across the Midwest and west coast, and performed with Comedy Sportz in Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles. Wes is best known for his "day job" as one of the members of HappyFunTime, an improvisational and sketch comedy troupe. He uses his broadcasting degree from Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN when HappyFunTime produces their "sketch comedy parables." These videos are used in youth groups across the United States. He spent a good portion of the past five years wearing tights and a big foam box being the Idea Box for Best Buy. Wes desperately wants to see the world the way God sees it. He wants to love people the way God loves them. And he'll never pass up the opportunity to tell people just how much God has done for us. Website: www.happyfuntime.net

     

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