Welcome to the PFWB Youth Talent Extravaganza Page!

The PFWB Crusaders for Christ Ministry sponsors District Youth Talent Extravaganzas every year. The District Youth Talent Extravaganzas are held in the month of March with winners advancing to the National Youth Talent Extravaganza in May. The Talent Extravaganza is for ALL PFWB youth (ages 7-19). If you have any questions, please contact the Christian Education Department at the Resource Center at 910-892-4161 or contact your District CC Director.

Visit the Youth Talent Extravaganza pictures page to see pictures from recent events!

Youth Talent Extravaganza 2008

2008 District & Denominational Youth Talent Extravaganzas

Youth Talent Extravaganza Contact

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2008 Youth Talent Extravaganza!

2008 Youth Talent Extravaganza Winners

2007 Youth Talent Extravaganza Thank You

2007 YTE Pics

Youth Talent Extravaganza Manual

Statement of Objectives

Participation Details - Rules and Requirements

Youth Talent Extravaganza Pictures

Printable Youth Talent Extravaganza Manual

Youth Talent Extravaganza Pictures

Pictures of Denominational Youth Talent Extravaganza

2009 Youth Talent Extravaganza Schedule

District Youth Talent Extravaganzas

TBA

Bladen Lakes District
Dublin PFWB Church
6 PM

Cape Fear District
Antioch PFWB Church
4 PM

Neuse River District
Pikeville PFWB Church
9 AM

New River District
Maranatha PFWB Church
4 PM

2009 Denominational Youth Talent Extravaganza

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PFWB Tabernacle

Registration: 9:30 AM

Competition will begin at 10:00 AM

Winners from each District Competition will be competing

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Contact: Crusaders for Christ District Directors

New River District Director
Mr. Benny Gutierrez
252-566-2274

Neuse River District Director
Mr. Ed Mooring
919-735-6828

Bladen Lakes District Director
Rev. Jeff Sandlin
910-863-0187

Cape Fear District Director
Rev. Wesley Hamilton
910-892-4781 or 910-897-4240

2008 Youth Talent Extravaganza Winners

On Saturday May 17th, we had over 300 in attendance at our annual Youth Talent Extravaganza at the Tabernacle in Dunn. God blessed with over fifty entries. The day was filled with excitement and great spiritual blessings.

Following you will find the list of 1st and 2nd place winners, but the truth is that every entry fulfilled the highest expectation anyone could have asked for.

God has blessed the PFWB Church with great talent among our youth. Every local church can be blessed with such talent being used within their ministries.

Youth Talent 1st and 2nd Place Winners

Vocal Solo-

Elementary – 1st - Sifa Wainaina (Christian Life)

2nd – Micah Morring (Pikeville)

Junior – 1st – Joshua Anderson (Woods Grove)

2nd – Danielle Hyatt (Delco)

Senior – 1st –Tyler Jernigan ( Bethany)

2nd – Marissa Hyatt (Delco)

Multiple Voices –

Elementary – 1st – Anna Heinz, Caitlin Ivey (Zoar)

2nd – Tamaralee & Donalin Faison (Burgaw)

Junior – 1st – Hannah Willet, Lauren Smith (Delco)

Senior – Marissa Hyatt, Danielle Hyatt, Lilly Applewhite (Delco)

Instrumental Music –

Elementary – 1st – Bethany Bell Ensemble

Junior – 1st - Fremont Youth

Instrumental Solo –

Elementary – 1st Cody Howard (Maranatha)

2nd – Mattie Byrd (Owen Grove)

Junior – 1st Amani Wainaina (Christian Life)

2nd – Colt Dudley ( Antioch)

Senior – 1st Megan Norris (Hodges Chapel)

Choir-

Elementary – 1st – Young At Heart (Zoar)

Junior – 1st - Owen Grove Jr. Youth Choir

2nd – Fremont Youth

Senior – 1st - Burgaw Holiness Youth

2nd – Treble Makers (Zoar)

Solo Drama –

Junior –1st - Bailee Daniels ( Fremont)

Senior – 1st – Megan Hales (Pikeville)

Group Drama-

Elementary – 1st – Fremont Youth

Junior – 1st – W.I.T.S. (Pikeville)

2nd – Owen Grove Jr. Drama Team

Senior – 1st – ACTS 1:8 (Pikeville)

2nd – Owen Grove Sr. Drama Team

Solo Creative Movement-

Elementary – 1st – Brooke LaVoie (Pikeville)

2nd – Katelyn Harden (Owen Grove)

Junior – 1st – Amani Wainaina (Christian Life)

2nd – Kaitlin Kegg (Pikeville)

Senior – 1st – Brandie Anderson (Burgaw Holiness)

2nd – Britney Fultz (Pikeville)

Group Creative Movement –

Elementary – 1st – Next Generation (Pikeville)

2nd – Following the Footsteps of Grace (Owen Grove)

Junior – 1st - W.I.T.S. (Pikeville)

2nd – Footsteps of Grace (Owen Grove)

Senior – 1st – A.C.T.S. 1:8 (Pikeville)

2nd – Leading the Footsteps of Grace (Owen Grove)

Essay –

Junior – 1st – Hannah Wise (Owen Grove)

2nd – Brittany Simpson (Christian Life)

Poetry –

Elementary – 1st – Holden Wise (Owen Grove)

Junior – 1st – Hekima Wainaina (Christian Life)

2nd – Bailee Daniels ( Fremont Holiness)

Senior – 1st – Shelby Lanier (Christian Life)

Painting & Sketches –

Elementary – 1st – Anna Heinz (Zoar)

2nd – Dustin Johnson (Maranatha)

Junior – 1st – Conner Swaney (Fremont)

2nd – Savanna Pope (Salemburg)

Senior – 1st – Hayley Forehand (Pikeville)

2nd – Hilary Ann Tew (Zoar)

Arts & Crafts –

Elementary – 1st – Josh Autry (Owen Grove)

Junior – 1st – Bailee Daniels ( Fremont)

Senior – 1st – Chelsey Strickland (Owen Grove)

2nd – Marshall Parrish (Maranatha)

Photography –

Elementary – 1st – Lilly Avery (Owen Grove)

Junior – 1st – Holly Dudley ( Antioch)

2nd – Heather Aycock (Pikeville)

Senior – 1st – Tyler Mooring (Pikeville)

2nd – Chelsey Strickland (Owen Grove)

Statement of Objectives

The call of God for every Christian is a call to active ministry and service for Jesus Christ. The Christian is to grow in the Lord and to use his talents to minister to the needs of people. The Youth Talent Extravaganza is a vehicle for youth to develop their talents to become involved in active ministry, and to reach their full potential for Jesus Christ.

Youth Talent Extravaganza seeks to achieve the following objectives:

1. To involve Pentecostal Free Will Baptist youth in developing talents and abilities for the glory of God.

2. To motivate youth to utilize their talents and abilities in outreach and evangelism as creative communicator's of God's Word.

3. To lead youth into a commitment and personal relationship with God.

4. To provide opportunities for youth to interact socially with other youth in the Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church.

 

Entry Requirements

1. Each participant must be between the ages of 7 and 19 at the time of their district competition. There will be three divisions:

Elementary (7-9)
Junior (10-13)
Senior (14-19)

2. Each participant must attend a Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, Sunday School, or youth program.

3. All Youth Talent Extravaganza entry forms and all Creative Writing Entries must be sumbitted to their CC District Director one week in advance with a registration fee of $10.00 per entry.

4. Group Entries must be from the same church and remain as originally entered on each level of competition. One substitution may be made in case of emergency.

 

Performance

1. Each district may submit one entry from each of the categories in the Denominational Youth Talent Extravaganza.

2. Soundtracks may be used in any performance; however, if judges determine background vocals or duplication of voices or instruments on the tape distracts or interferes with the performance, points may be deducted from the score.

3. Participants at the Youth Talent Extravaganza are expected to be on time and ready to perform. Failure to appear at the designated time and place may disqualify a participant from competition.

4. Presentations exceeding the time limits will be penalized 15 points. Penalty points will be subtracted from the total points earned.

 

Categories of Competition

1. Musical Presentations

• Vocal Solo
• Multiple Voice (2-4 persons)
• Instrumental Music
• Choir (5 or more persons)

2. Drama

• Solo Drama
• Group Drama (more than one person)
• Drama presentations should be no more than 7 minutes and should reflect a Christian message.

3. Creative Writing

• Essay - Fiction/Non-Fiction
• Poetry

4. Creative Arts

• Paintings/Sketches
• Photography
• Crafts

 

Category Guidelines

Music

1. Participation is limisted to Christian music and must not exceed 5 minutes.

2. It is a good idea for original music to be copyrighted before performance.

3. Multiple voice entries will consist of 2 to 4 persons. Choir entries will consist of 5 or more persons.

4. Soundtracks and accompaniment may be used but ONLY the vocal and instrumental performance will be judged.

Drama

1. A brief description of the selection must be presented to the judges prior to the presentation. The description must include name, address, and district of contestant on front page. The description must be attached to the entry form.

2. The presentation must have a Christian Theme and not exceed seven minutes.

3. Entries cannot be altered between district and denominational competition.

4. Entries must be presented tastefully.

Creative Writing

1. The two choices for this category are: Essay fiction/non-fiction, or poetry. Essay entries must have a Christian Theme and not exceed 500-700 words in length.

2. Entries must be original, typed, and double-spaced on 8.5 x 11 paper.

3. The name of the contestant must be in the upper right corner of the first page, with page numbers centered at the bottom of each page.

4. Winning entries in the denominational competition will be submitted to the MESSENGER for publication.

5. A title page for each entry will include: contestant's name, address, age, name of church, and the name of the contestant's pastor.

Creative Arts

1. The contestant has one of three choices:

• Painting and Sketches
• Photography
• Crafts

2. No computer altered Graphics.

3. All entries must be the original work of the contestant, have an appropriate theme, and connot be altered between district and denominational competition.

4. Contestants must present their entry with a 3 x 5 placard stating the entrant's name and the theme of the presentation.

REMEMBER: The goal of this program is to edify Christ. Therefore, entries must be tastefully presented.

 

Definition of Judging Terms

MUSIC

Tone - Voice or instrument quality, clearness, fullness of sound

Technique - breath control, rhythm, accuracy of notes, control of voice or instrument, use of harmony

Diction - pronunciation of words, corret vowel placement, singing through vowels and placing consonants

Phrasing - flow of musical thought, rise and fall within phrase, smoothness

Interpretation - style, poise, expression, eye contact, posture and gestures fitting lyrics and music

Musical Effect - fluency, artistry; How well selection learned? Memorized?

Intensity and Projection - How well is the contestant "getting into" the music? Is volume and intensity relative to style and matter?

Ministerial Effect - How well is the selection ministering to the audience: Is presentation a performance or ministry?

Level of Difficulty - Is selection easy, medium, or difficult based on contestant's age (age appropriate)?

Stage Presentation - appearance, approach and departure, confidence level projected

CREATIVE WRITING - Fiction/Non-Fiction

Theme - Is it appropriate?

Organization - Does essay follow correct form: introduction, theme, development of idea and conclusion? Are the essay's points given logically and convincingly?

Details - Is the theme descriptive? Does it come full circle? Is essay descriptivie or argumentative? Does it describe or argue the point well?

Continuity - Does the composition develop the theme throughout? Is there a good flow thought? How tight are the sentences? Are transitions clear?

Spelling - Are words spelled correctly? If not, is there a purpose for misspelled words?

Grammar - subject/verb agreement, pronoun agreement, no misplaced modifiers, etc.

Punctuation - Is punctuation correct?

General Appearance - What extra effort did the writer use to make the thesis professional looking? Is it written according to instructions?

CREATIVE WRITING - Poetry

Theme - Is it appropriate?

Continuity - Are transitions smooth? Do sentences flow together smoothly?

Rhythm and/or Rhyme - Is rhythm smooth? Is meter regular? Does rhythm and rhyme compliment poem?

Poetic Devices - Use of poetic device, figures of speech

• simile - comparison of two things using like or as
• metaphor - comparison of two things
• hyperbole - exaggeration
• irony - use of words to promote the opposite meaning
• personification - giving an object human characteristics
• anthropomorphism - giving God human characteristics
• paradox - contradictory statement that may be true

Spelling - Are words spelled correctly? If not, is there a purpose for misspelled words?

Grammar - subject/verb agreement, pronoun agreement, no misplaced modifiers, etc.

Punctuation - Is punctuation correct?

General Appearance - What extra effort did the writer use to make the poem a professional appearance? Is it written according to instructions?

DRAMA

Theme - Original? Unique? Relevant?

Presentation - Ministry or Performance?

Mood - Is the drama "believeable"? Does the presentation have a fluid motion? How much effort is used to present the theme?

Animation - enthusiasm, posture, spirit

Rapport - Does the contestant have a good rapport and eye contact with the audience and other characters?

Characterization - Does the actor fill the role properly? Does the actor make you feel that he/she is the character being played? Is the actor consistent with the character?

Appropriate appearance - Does the actor's appearance compliment what he/she is trying to say? (Dress, movements, expressions, etc.)

Movement and/or Gestures - Does the drama appear lively or static? Is the actor in tempo with the music, if used? Does the actor appear relaxed and confident? When presenting as a group, are the movements together and fluid?

Difficulty - easy, medium or difficult, age appropriate?

Stage Presence - How well does the actor enter/depart? Does the actor appear poised? Does the actor take charge of the stage?

CREATIVE ARTS - Painting/Sketches

Theme - Appropriate? Striking? Catch your attention?

Composition - Overall appearance

Perspective - Proper symmetry (angle/line/etc.), proper use of shadow and highlight

Color Scheme/Contrast - Are contrasts accurate? Do colors work well together? Is the work lively?

Difficulty - Age Appropriate?

CREATIVE ARTS - Photography

Creativity - Is it a basic home photograph or something unique? What is special about this photograph?

Clarity - Focus? Lighting? Sharpness? Exposure?

Presentation - Frame? Matting? How does the entire presentation appear? Does it meet specifications?

CREATIVE ARTS - Crafts

Color Scheme - Does the use of color, or the lack there of, enchance the appearance? Do the chosen colors work well together? Are the colors appropriate for this craft?

Craftsmanship - Did the contestant do his/her best to present quality craftsmanship?

Artistry - How much thought was put into the handiwork?

Presentation - What special effort was made to present this craft in a way to make it more appealing to the eye?

The decision of the judges is final and no explanation to anyone is needed to justify the decision.