Brighton Summer School

Hosted at Vinelife Church 7845 Lookout Rd., Longmont, CO 80503 Click here for a map & directions

An exciting collaboration between Movement in Worship, Psalm Drummers and Images of Light!

Essence Colorado will explore the dynamics of worship and outreach integrating movement, percussion and engaging with the supernatural realm. We’ll be connecting land, people and the Holy Spirit through worship, intercession, the prophetic, dream interpretation and more.

Building on a devotional and Biblical foundation the school splits into three training streams, 'Movement', 'Percussion' and ‘Spirit-Led Outreach’. Each participant will choose which stream they will do for the week, but they’ll also get a small taster of the other streams.

The 'Movement Stream’ includes an exploration of moving in worship individually and corporately, the use of props, intercessory and prophetic movement. All participants will be prepared for moving on the streets.

You will need to bring suitable clothing for moving inside and outdoors – we suggest stretchy pants, long tops and sturdy dance shoes or tennis shoes. Flags and props will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.

Through group work, the 'Percussion Stream’ explores worship and prayer using rhythm. You will be challenged and helped to become more creative in using your playing to connect with God and to communicate Him to others.

Students are asked to bring a medium drum (djembe, dumbek or Floor Tom – no snares), a shaker sound (egg, soft shaker, rain stick or tambourine), a wood sound (clave, wood block) and a bell sound (cow bell, go go bell, triangle or chime). If needed, we can offer a medium drum rental (details in cost info).

The ‘Spirit-Led Outreach Stream’ is grounded in understanding the Father Heart of God for the world and will explore creative ways through which we can engage with the culture of today and impart His love. Through dynamic teaching and practical activation, participants will learn about going deeper in the prophetic, the realm of the Spirit, biblical dream interpretation, and ministering to the human spirit with the purpose of incorporating these expressions of ministry in an outreach setting. These streams merge together to take worship, intercession and the prophetic out into the community. If you opt for the Movement or Percussion Stream please bring dark colored pants and bright one-color t-shirts to wear when we go out. Those on the Spirit-Led Outreach Stream will wear everyday clothing when we go out.

This is a transformative week for the students and teachers. We are excited to see what God will do in and through us. One of the highlights is always the community that is built throughout all aspects of the week including the fun social evenings!

Who Can Come?

No previous experience in dance, percussion, the prophetic or outreach is needed as experienced teachers will be facilitating the week.

The minimum recommended age is 12 years, and there’s no maximum age! Please contact us if you have children under 12 years who would like to attend. All under 16s need a participating guardian with them who will be responsible for helping them participate and engage in the week’s activities.

Cost: $300 Super Early Bird rate by Jun 21st $350 Regular Rate afer June 21st

(Super Early Bird rate cannot be combined with MIW Associates discount rate) Medium Drum Rental for 6 days - $40 (must book in advance) PLEASE NOTE: the student fee does not include food or accommodation

What Content Will Be Covered?

Each of the 5 days will begin at 8:30 am and will include prayer, worship, biblical teaching and practical application that will build as the week progresses. There will be an outdoor intercession time on a high place and two outreach events where we’ll be worshipping, interpreting dreams, prophesying and more out in the community. All events will be facilitated by the teachers.

On Saturday August 6th, we’ll be finishing off the week by joining Vinelife’s “Love in the Park” team on outreach near the Pearl Street Mall. The outreach will include a drum circle with movement, face-painting, a Spirit Dream Booth with spiritual readings and dream interpretation and community art…it will be a fun and exciting time!

Here’s the planned program for the week: Date Time Content for all Separate basic content Movers Percussion Spirit-Led Outreach Mon 8:30 am – Daily devotional and trust Unique Movement Group Drumming Flowing in Our Identity: st 5:00 pm exercise Vocabulary Dynamics Knowing Who We Really Aug 1 Biblical basis: Worship & Dynamic Mass Playing for the Are Mission Sculpture song; expressions God’s Heart for the World of sound

Tues 8:30 am – Daily devotional and trust Moving with Rhythm toolbox Encountering God nd 5:00 pm exercise Banners Samba and African - For Ourselves Aug 2 Biblical basis: Banners styles - In the Marketplace Renewed Mindsets: Responding Out of Fullness Embracing the Supernatural Naturally 6:30 pm Social Evening – BBQ (food provided)

Wed 8:30 am – Daily devotional and trust Corporate Working with The Language of the Spirit: rd 12:30 pm exercise movement movers: Interpretation & Aug 3 Biblical basis: Percussion in – Flocking – Cues / Calling Communication Worship – Staffs – Responding - Dreams, Visions & Percussion session for all Pictures 2:00 pm – Outdoor Intercession: High 5:00 pm Place (Movement & Percussion Streams only) Thu 8:30 am – Daily devotional and trust Intercessory Intercessory Preparing to Go Out: th 1:00 pm exercise movement percussion Following the Model of Aug 4 Biblical basis: Intercession Jesus - Message of Grace - Blessing the Human Spirit - Principles & Practicalities - Language We Use & Integrity - Team Dynamics 1:00 – 6:30 Free Time pm 6:30 pm Social Evening – Group Dinner at Local Restaurant (each student will cover their meal & drink - $14 plus tax & gratuity) Fri 8:30 am – Daily devotional and trust Prophetic Prophetic Preparing to Go Out th 12:30 pm exercise movement percussion (continued) Aug 5 Biblical basis: Prophetic Developing & Leading Outreach Teams 2:00 pm – Outdoor Outreach in Boulder 4:30 pm 5:00 – 6:00 Debrief at Vinelife pm Sat 09:00-2:30 Outdoor Outreach in Boulder th pm Aug 6 Hosts and Teachers:

Essence Colorado is a joint collaboration between Movement in Worship, Psalm Drummers and Images of Light. For several years, we have partnered together in worship and outreach across the United Kingdom. The main teachers will be:

The Movement Stream will be led by Andy Au and Kirsty Hallett, the Directors of Movement in Worship (MIW). Andy founded MIW over 35 years ago. He also leads City Gate Church in Brighton, East Sussex in the UK. Kirsty has been dancing and teaching with MIW for over 15 years and she coordinates MIW internationally. They have danced and taught at a wide range of conferences and events in the UK and internationally.

The Percussion Stream will be led by members of a network of Psalm Drummers, Simon Edwards and Eric Nykamp. Their experience includes live performance, professional drum workshop facilitation, prayer, worship and prophetic drumming.

The Spirit-Led Outreach Stream will be led by Jeannine Rodriguez-Everard, President and Founder of Images of Light. She is passionate about imparting the Father’s heart for the world and for spurring the church on in bringing Heaven to Earth through intimacy with Him. She has over 13 years of experience in developing outreach teams that minister the love of God through the prophetic, dream interpretation, art and inner healing in the US, the UK and Europe.

How to register:

Students may register online at www.imagesoflight.us (click on “Events”). The deadline for the early bird registration rate of $300 is Jun 21st. After Jun 21st, the rate increases to $350. Payment will be made via PayPal. (Due to being based in the UK, we cannot take payment via check or credit card directly.)

To secure your spot, a $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The balance of the student fee will be due on June 21st, 2015. (If registering on June 21st, please pay the full school fee.) After June 21st, we will open up registration to the waiting list for spots for which we have not received full payment. (PLEASE NOTE: The cost of the course does not include accommodation or food.)

Accommodation:

Vinelife Church is able to offer a limited number of bed & breakfast accommodation spaces, staying in the homes of members of their church, on a first-come, first-served basis for $20 per night per person paid directly to the host family. In addition, there will be a $15 arrangement fee to cover the admin fees associated with organizing host families (paid through PayPal to Images of Light).

We have arranged a group rate at the following hotel located near the church:

Hampton Inn & Suites Boulder-North 6333 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: 303-530-3300 www.bouldernorthsuites.hamptoninn.com

Please click here for the booking link: "Vinelife Church".

The discount is 15% off the best available rate at the time of booking. Rate includes daily breakfast and parking. NOTE: There is an Iron Man Competition being held in Boulder on the weekend of Aug 5th. Therefore, it is highly recommended to book your accommodation as soon as possible!

Alternatively you can check out Visit Longmont and / or www.airbnb.com for a range of accommodation.

Travel Info

Students attending from out-of-state or out-of-country should plan to fly into Denver International Airport (DIA) and arrive by Sun, Jul 31. You will also need to rent a car as students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the airport, accommodation, school venue and outreach locations. We will set up a private Facebook Group through which you may be able to find other students with whom you may share the rental of a car. (Students may choose whether or not they wish to be a part of the group when registering online).

Click here for a map and directions to Vinelife Church.

Contact Info

Please get in touch with us at [email protected] if you have any further questions. (As we are coordinating a large number of people for the school, your help in carefully reading through the info provided in this letter before emailing us would be greatly appreciated!)

We look forward to having you on the school!

Blessings and peace,

Jeannine Rodriguez-Everard Coordinator, Essence Colorado