Dying to Live is geared toward broken youth and young adults and is designed to catapult them into their purpose. Through the love of Jesus, spiritual guidance, one on one and group mentoring, life and business training sessions, summits, discussion panels and counseling, our youth will gain the personal and professional expertise considered necessary to effectively compete in today’s society. Dying to Live will deal with the issues that create negative reactions and re-route their thinking to take every negative experience and use it as fuel to change the world. We have partnered with churches, doctors, psychologists, business professionals and businesses to provide our youth with the services and programs needed to promote victory.

Dying to Live Ministries strives to equip our youth and young adults with the knowledge of God, which empowers them to walk boldly and confidently through all of life’s challenges.

Our prayer is that everyone connected to the summit will have a personal encounter with God and will leave this summit equipped, transformed and ready to live a Christ-centered life!!!

Young adults around the world are struggling to make some of the most important and consequential decisions with the least amount of information and guidance. In addition, a great number of our young adults today have endured some tormenting and life changing events such as rape, molestation, verbal/physical abuse, abandonment, neglect, and lack of parent-child interaction with no one there to help them deal with their issues or resources and support needed to succeed in life.

It is due to this very thing that gang violence and homicide has increased, early sexual activity has amplified, STD rates are staggering higher and higher, the number of youth in juvenile facilities is growing, drug use is on the rise and an escalating number of youth are turning to suicide as an option.

• According to the U.S Department of Justice, 66.4% of high school seniors in 2007 used alcohol and 31.7% used marijuana.
• The teen murder rate for ages 15 to 19 is 36.8% per 100,000 population according to Family First Aid.
• According to the Centers For Disease Control, girls ages 15-19 suicide rate increased from 2.66 to 3.52 per 100,000 and males suicide rate increased from 11.61 to 12.65 per 100,000 from 2003 to 2004.
• 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually assaulted by age 18, according to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape.
• Approximately 75% of teenagers have engaged in sexual intercourse by the age of 20, according to the Guttmacher Institute.
• 34% of young women become pregnant before the age of 20, representing 820,000 young women per year, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Our summit is designed to equip youth and young adults with the knowledge of God, which empowers them to walk boldly and confidently through all of life’s challenges. No matter what they have endured they have the power to prevail and preserve if they CHOOSE to!

Milcah Lewis

⁶ Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. ⁷ The LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” Then Satan answered the LORD and said, “From roaming about on the earth and walking around on it.”

⁸ The LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.” ⁹ Then Satan answered the LORD, “Does Job fear God for nothing? ¹⁰ Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.

¹¹ But put forth Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will surely curse You to Your face.” ¹² Then the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him.” So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD.

¹³ Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, ¹⁴ a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them, ¹⁵ and the Sabeans attacked and took them. They also slew the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you.”

¹⁶ While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants and consumed them, and I alone have escaped to tell you.”

¹⁷ While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “The Chaldeans formed three bands and made a raid on the camels and took them and slew the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you.”

¹⁸ While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, ¹⁹ and behold, a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people and they died, and I alone have escaped to tell you.”

²⁰ Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. ²¹ He said,

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
And naked I shall return there.
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away.
Blessed be the name of the LORD.”

²² Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

Memorial Student Center (MSC) – Auditorium Rm# 111

FM 1098 Rd & University Dr, Prairie View, TX 77446

Parking:

Park in the MSC parking lot located across the street from the dome.

Day 1 (Friday, November 11, 2011)
6:30pm – 7:00pm	Registration
7:00pm – 8:00pm	Welcome/Introduction
8:00pm – 9:30pm	“The Aftermath”
Day 2 (Saturday, November 12, 2011)
3:00pm-4:00pm	Welcome/Introduction
4:00pm – 4:50pm	Workshop: “What Did I Do To Deserve This!”
4:50pm – 5:00pm	Break
5:00pm – 5:50pm	Workshop: “Ain’t Nothing Wrong With Me”
5:50pm – 6:00pm	Break
6:00pm – 6:45pm	Workshop: “I Can’t Do This Alone! ”
7:15pm – 8:00pm	Break – Dinner
8:00pm – 10:30pm	Talent Hour & Concert

How to Register:

Click here to go to the registration page.

For More Information:

Please contact Milcah Lewis at (913) 314-2986 or at Milcah@dying2Live.org.

The Walls Group                                   Soul Fruit

Adrion C. Roberson is a Kansas City native, who has been married to his wife Vicky for 28 years. They have three sons, one daughter-in-law, and are the proud grandparents of their 23-month old grandson, Ahzaiah. Adrion has over 25 years of experience in both ‘for-profit’ and ‘not-for-profit’ business/academic sectors. Along with working in corporate America, The Robersons’ believe that their true calling is working in the community with young adults and families. They have over 20 years of experience in the areas of youth ministry , urban youth/family development, football coaching, mentoring and community development. Their passion is for the Truth to be told, doctrinally understood, taught and lived out in the lives of parents, teens, and young adults within the body of Christ to change the world for CHRIST!!

“We can no longer afford to act as if things will change if we do not deal with the issues. Just because you have been chosen to be sifted, doesn’t mean you run from it!” –Adrion Roberson

The Robersons’ accept the fact that their true strength lies ONLY in God’s Word and its ability to teach, relate, communicate and encourage people on a level that everyone can understand. They have a no-nonsense approach that audiences appreciate and a heart that is driven to see people realize the potential of ‘positive change’ through the Word. especially in the body of Christ. Recognize the potential of what Christ says can be and JUST DO IT!! (Lk. 22:31) The body of Christ needs to know and believe that true ‘life’ can be lived abundantly through the Word and by the Spirit of God! Adrion’s primary areas of training are in: Fathering, Conflict Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Coaching and Mentoring and recently Abstinence /biblical purity (Sex, Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco and Violence).

Minister Myechia Love is a native of Los Angeles, California, graduating from Morning Side High and later completing her business education, receiving her license in Cosmetology. She is now the proud owner of Level 7 Salon in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a well-known hair stylist with the reputation for keeping her clients happy with beautiful styles and healthy hair. She is the wonderful wife of Jajuan Love and mother of their four beautiful children. Myechia accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior at a young age and has since then become a forerunner for the Lord as an intercessor, faithfully walking in her gift no matter what the seasons of life bring. Many souls have been won and families restored in Christ through her willingness to share her personal testimony and steadfast obedience to God’s call on her life.

Myechia has the heart of a servant often moving in the five-fold ministry as a prophet communicating God’s heart to His people. Myechia, better known to her “sons and daughters” as “Momma Meechee”, has spent her life mentoring and serving young people by taking them under her wing providing food, shelter, money and free hairstyles. Myechia Love is a passionate teacher and bold preacher of the word of God, and annointed author of her first book titled “Restoring your Vessel, the Power of the Teapot”. In all of Myechia’s giftings, from the beauty shop to the bookstore, she continues to fight the good fight of faith getting the victory every time in Jesus name.

The Life of Pastor Weldon L. Simon  goes beyond the four walls of the building and pulpit.  He is a life flight for those in dying need of salvation and reconciliation. He is a firecracker and dynamic preacher that don’t mind doing the will of God at any cost.   He preaches and teaches the uncompromised word of God with hope and power like none other.   The ministry of Pastor W. L. Simon demonstrates God’s power and agape love.

Pastor Weldon L. Simon is founder of His Will Foundation Inc. established in 2004 and Senior Pastor of City of Faith International Church established in 2005, located in Houston, Texas.  Pastor Simon was ordained in September 2006 and currently working on his degree in Biblical studies.  Pastor Simon’s added duties to ministry consist of Armor Bearing locally and state wide in the Full Gospel Fellowship and he also trains first hand new and old armor bearers in serving to their best ability.

He is the spiritual son of Apostle Rasby Mason II., out of Shreve Port, LA.  Walking in total humility and gratitude driven by his passion to give back to those who have lost themselves through imprisonment, drugs, themselves and even the world.  Pastor Simon is involved in Prison ministries, street ministries, apartment ministries and devoted to preaching and teaching the unadulterated Word of God through evangelizing wherever his feet treed upon.

Pastor Simon is the husband to one wife, Lady Angel Simon (Co-Pastor),  devoted father to five children, anointed leader and highly called man of God.  Pastor Simon has sold his life to the will of God and has picked up his cross and journeyed on for the cause and sake of God’s people to continue to empower families, communities and beyond with the word of God.

Minister Rue is a warrior for Jesus and speaks the Word of God with ferocious, bold and anointed truth that destroys yokes and breaks strongholds. The Holy Spirit has given her great wisdom that will challenge you to come face to face with yourself that you may thirst to become who Christ created you to be. Rue Ramsey graduated from Sapulpa High School, and then went on to Oklahoma State University-Stillwater where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She married Sterling Ramsey and from this union are 3 lovely children. They have dedicated most of their lives ministering to broken and hurting people in the areas of marriage and family. Currently, they are Associate Pastors to Pastor Scott Gordon at Calvary Baptist Church.

The call on Minister Rue’s life took her from a corporate position to pursue a career in Education. Currently, she teaches marketing, entrepreneurship and business management at one of the top high schools in the country. God has given Rue Ramsey favor to have great influence in the lives of the young people on campus. When not speaking to young people, Rue is encouraging women to reach their destiny and potential in Christ. God has given her the opportunity to speak to thousands of women with a unique ability to share her life and testimony with others to bring restoration, hope, and healing to women, their marriages and their families. She is the astounding author of the 101 series giving advice on topics from marriage to parenting. She’s known to be a minister, a teacher, a praise dancer, a prophet, a prayer warrior, an intercessor, an author, a mentor, however, beyond any title, Minister Rue Ramsey is no doubt …A Woman of God!

Travis J. Simons is the director of Christian education and leader of The Potter’s House young adult ministry called “The Brick House.” In his dual role, Simons is responsible for overseeing the curriculum, supervising instructional programs and managing policies and procedures of the Christian education department. Simons also equips The Brick House members with the knowledge needed to declare, communicate, and demonstrate Biblical principles.

Prior to joining The Potter’s House, Simons held several leadership positions under the tutelage of Bishop Joby Brady and Pastor Sheryl Brady of The River Church in Durham, N.C. While there, he served as associate pastor, youth pastor, college and career pastor and outreach minister. He also provided liturgical, advisory and protocol support for Bishop Joby Brady.

Travis Simons believes that he was purposed and prepared to break barriers and to build bridges across racial, denominational and education boundaries. Simons earned a Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from Duke Divinity School and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion and philosophy from Claflin University in Orangeburg, S.C, where he was named as a “Fellow of the Funds” for Theological Education. Simons, his wife Nina and daughter Sydney Marie Simons reside in Dallas.

Dying to Live Benefit Concert

Date: Saturday September 11, 2010

Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Location: DeLoft Space – Near the Downtown City Market

Address: 500 Delaware St., Kansas City, MO 64105

Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door, ages 5 and under free

Just in case you missed it…

Today’s youth and young adults are not lacking clothing or food. Instead, they are lacking a sense of self, guidance and a reason to live. It is due to this reason our youth and young adults are turning to gangs, violence, sex, drugs and suicide as an option to end the pain. Dying to Live will deal with the issues that create negative reactions and re-route their thinking to take every negative experience and use it as fuel to change the world!!! But we cannot do it alone! Dying to Live exists because people like YOU make it possible. Every dollar counts and we need your support to continue.

The Dying to Live Summit is 100% FREE to all who attend. We want to bless the youth and young adults and we do not want the lack of money to keep them from attending our summit. We provide gifted speakers, meals, bibles, gift bags and much more. In order to pull it all together we rely on the generosity of family, friends and supporters for the financial support that is so vital in bringing this year’s summit to life.

You can make a donation to the Dying to Live Youth Summit in any of the following ways:

• Write a check (payable to Mercy Chose Me Ministries, Note: D2L Youth Summit). This method of payment is tax-deductible. Please send to address below.

• Make a donation on your credit/debit card via Pay Pal.  (Click the link below)

To discuss ways you can give to the Dying to Live Summit, please contact Milcah Lewis via e-mail Milcah@dying2Live.org.