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SRT 434... A Packaged Abstinence Program for Youth Groups and Small Groups. What is it? The SRT 434 Program is a 4-week, DVD-enhanced Bible study designed to train youth groups and small groups of teens and young adults to understand and embrace the challenge to remain abstinent until marriage. The program prepares and motivates the students to take a strong stand for sexual abstinence and battle against the cultural pressures to be sexually active.In addition, the SRT 434 Program has been designed to reach parents as part of the overall strategy to help teens delay sexual activity. Parents are the number one influencer in a teenagerâ€™s sexual decision making. While teenagers are participating in their program, parents receive materials and go through a similar study in their individual homes.The "434" in the title of the program comes from the verse inscribed on each ring, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, which states, "It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable." Who is it for? SRT 434 is designed for guys and girls, from teenagers through young adults and their parents.What to order and when? Once the SRT 434 program has been examined and reviewed online the group leader should:order (1) Leaders package and (1) Parents Package. The leader should examine the materials when they arrive and pass the parents package around to several parents to encourage their participation as well as their teen. Once the decision is made to go forward with the SRT 434 program, the leader will order enough Student packets for his/her entire group. *Each student package includes a SRT ring as pictured above. The Student Program The SRT 434 Program contains four sessions, each following the same format of small group discussion, DVD clips from the Live Show, and strong Scripture support.Week 1 - Temptation This session looks at the obvious and more subtle ways teenagers and young adults can be tempted sexually. The SRT Bible will be examined to see how God can help young people overcome temptation in their daily lives, how to support one another and what to do when tempted to give into sexual pressure.Week 2 - How far can I go? This session is not about what is and is not acceptable according to a book of rules on sexual abstinence. Rather it is about setting boundaries and respecting one another in dating relationships. This session challenges students to move away from "What can I get away with?" and towards "How disciplined can I be in following God's plan for my life?" A student testimony from the SRT Live Event is offered on the DVD to make this message more personal.Week 3 - Consequences â€œThere are consequences for our actionsâ€ â€¦ However, some actions can produce life-altering and life-threatening consequences. In this session we look at a range of positive consequences of abstinence and negative consequences of pre-marital sex. Students will also learn about some of the issues that come with contracting a sexually transmitted disease as well as the consequences of an unwanted pregnancy.In your small group discussions you will consider the emotional and spiritual consequences of a sexual relationship outside marriage. You will also discuss the wonderful hope for restoration of emotional scars.Week 4 - Where does God fit in? Without God, a decision to be sexually abstinent until marriage is nearly impossible. The key is for a young person to get their relationship with the Lord straightened out before making a decision to be abstinent until marriage. The SRT 434 program brings an evangelical message for the teenagers to respond to as they anticipate putting on the silver ring and making a vow to wait. The verse on the ring confirms Godâ€™s place in this decision, â€œIt is Godâ€™s will that you be sanctified, that you avoid all sexual immorality. That you learn to control your body in a way that is holy and honorable. (I Thess. 4: 3-4) Therefore, Only when God is in control of this area of a teenagers life should we expect their life to end up being â€œHoly and Honorableâ€â€¦ in Godâ€™s eyes. In this session young people will learn to do just that.For prices of SRT 434 Materials, visit:www.silverringthing.com/shop.asp

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The History of the Silver Ring ThingThe Silver Ring Thing is the fastest growing teen abstinence program in the United States and is rapidly gaining international recognition for its concert-style show incorporating music, lights, video, drama & comedy performances. Through this program teens are able to understand that abstinence until marriage is not only God's plan for their lives, but also the best and only way to avoid the harmful physical and emotional effects of premarital sex. By offering a message of forgiveness and new beginnings the program reaches out to those teens that have become sexually active & offers an opportunity to embrace a "second virginity."The Silver Ring Thing program was created in 1995 by Denny and Amy Pattyn as a response to the escalating numbers of teen pregnancies in Yuma, Arizona, and was moved to Pittsburgh, PA in 2000. The Silver Ring Thing leadership recognizes that the distribution of condoms or the practice of "safe-sex" will not ensure protection from the physical, emotional and spiritual problems resulting from sexual activity among teens. The only way to reverse the moral decay of any youth culture is to inspire a change in the conduct and behavior from those within the culture. Therefore, the Silver Ring Thing has developed a roll-out plan to help create a culture shift that will reach 20% of the student population and has introduced the SRT 434 programs to aid in the national and international spread and understanding of the message of abstinence.

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SILVER RING THING WORLDWIDE STATSOver the past 10 years, SRT has held thousands of events in many different cities across the United States and around the world. To date, SRT has brought the abstinence message to over 250,000 students and parents, and over 85,000 students have put on a ring as a symbol of their commitment to wait until marriage. In addition, through this program, over 45,000 young people have made decisions to follow Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.Teen STDS - Just the Facts [RESOURCES] (All figures from CDC and other published reports; contact SRT for annotated listing)Of the more than 15 million new STD infections each year:two-thirds will occur in people under 25 years of ageone in four will occur in teenagersEvery year approximately 10 billion dollars is spent on major STDs other than AIDS and their complications. This cost is shared by all Americans.Today there are more than 30 STDs and over 200 strains of human papilloma virus (HPV).A British study found that HPV infects 46% of teenage girls after their first sexual intercourseHPV is directly linked to 99.7% of all cervical cancers. Nearly as many women die of cervical cancer each year as die of AIDS.Herpes increased 500% in the past 20 years among caucasian American teens.Nearly 50% of african-american teens have genital herpes.Nearly 1 in 10 teen girls has chlamydia; nearly half of all cases are girls 15-19 years old.Over 80% of teens with STDs show no symptoms and therefore never get medical attention, leaving them exposed to the risk of serious complications years later.In a national Kaiser Family Foundation survey, one out of every five sexually active teens reported that oral sex is safe sex. However, HIV, herpes, HPV, chancroid, intestinal parasites, gonorrhea, syphilis and hepatitis A & B can all be contracted through oral sex.Condoms not only do not eliminate the risk of contracting an STD, they do little to prevent many viral infections spread by skin-to-skin contact, especially HPV and herpes. Teen Pregnancy - Just the Facts (Facts and figures from the Centers for Disease Control and the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy - September 2000)The United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy, birth and abortion in the industrialized world, costing taxpayers over $7 billion per year.More than 40% of American girls become pregnant at least once by age 20.Half of all single mothers on welfare were teenagers when they had their first child.Fewer than one third of teen mothers ever finish high school.Who's Really at Risk? - Just the FactsMore than one-third of 9th graders have had sexual intercourse.More than half of 12th graders have had sexual intercourse.More than 50% of 8th graders and 80% of 12th graders have tried alcohol. One third of 14-21 year old girls who became pregnant, reported that they had been drinking when they had sex.New studies show that clinical depression in adolescent boys and girls is related to sexual activity and drinking.Eight in ten girls and six in ten boys who were sexually active say that they wish they had waited until they were older.33% of 8-11 year olds and 49% of 12-15 year olds said that pressure to have sex is a "big problem" for them.

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Name: Valerie Perry...Val Hometown: Oil City, PA Birthday: 3/14/85 Hobbies: golf, guitar, drums, photography, watching movies, hanging out with friends, watching Grove City College sports- especially soccer Last meal ever would be: The pizza my mom makes with my dad's chocolate fudge for dessert Coolest place you have been: Biloxi, Mississippi Eyes closed on roller coasters?: Yes definately! Theme song for your life: "Hero" by Superchic[k] Favorite movie: Twister Favorite quote/Bible verse: "The only things you are always in control of are your attitude and your effort." -Coach Melissa Lamie Colossians 1:29 Superpowers: to be able to fly Goal for the year: See more of the country and grow closer to God One word to describe yourself: analytical Favorite time of the year: Fall (Come on now... it's soccer season and golf season at the same time! What could be better than that?!) Random fact about you: I can play guitar behind my head.Name: Missy Dawn Patton Hometown: Washington, PA Birthday: 2-19-79 Hobbies: running, watching Steelers football, playing outside, reading, hanging out Last meal ever: moms chicken parmesean, spring mix salad, & garlic bread Coolest place you have been: Oregon Eyes closed on roller coasters: Nope Theme song for your life: "Im going Home" By Chris Daughtry Favorite movie: Rudy Favorite quote/Bible verse: Phil. 3: 10-14 Superpowers: to breathe under water Goal For The Year: Matthew 22: 37-39 & take it one day at a time One word to describe yourself: thankful Favorite time of the year: Summer Random fact about yourself: I have crooked pinkiesName: Katelyn Christiansen Hometown: Vernon, VT Birthday: 2-19-85 Hobbies: sports (flag football& basketball especially) photography, watching movies, reading novels, drinking coffee, shopping, boating Last meal ever would be: tacos Coolest place you have been: London, England Eyes closed on roller coasters: No way! Theme song for your life: "What are you waiting for" by Natalie Grant Favorite Book: Redeeming Love By Francine Rivers Favorite quote/Bible verse: "Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words." St. Francis of Assisi Superpower: To tele-port myself in split-second time. Goal for the year?: To visit as many states as possible One word to describe yourself: athletic Favorite time of the year: Anytime I am homeâ€¦it is a rare occurrence Random fact about yourself: I am very into "snail mail" I buy special envelopes and I have my own personal wax seal.Name: Krystle Marie Sierras Hometown: Houston TX Birthday: 3-22-88 Hobbies: volleyball & painting What would be your last meal ever be: chicken alferdo! :) Coolest place you have been: on a roof Eyes closed on roller coasters: No Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings Favorite quote/Bible verse: Proverbs 3:5-7 What is your goal for this year: Get my relationship with God stronger One word to describe yourself: Unique Favorite time of the year: Spring/fall One random fact about yourself: I love to smile at people, cuz that just might make their day!Name: Jessica Snell..."Jess" Hometown: Gadsden AL Birthday: 2-8-85 Hobbies: music, art, shopping, reading, traveling, & hanging out with students Last meal ever be: a chicken salad Coolest place you have been: in the presence of God Eyes closed on roller coasters: No Theme song for your life: "We are broken" By Paramore Favorite Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany's Favorite quote/Bible verse: Ps 73:26 Superpower: To fly Goal for the year: Be more positive and live out Phil 4:8 One word to describe yourself: different Favorite time of the year: winter One random fact about yourself: I get distracted very easily and I am very picky about my hairName: Nicole Baca..."Nickie" Hometown: Brownsville TX Birthday: 1-23-86 Hobbies: watching a lot of tv, singing, traveling, working w/ animals, & watching college football Last meal ever be: Locro (Equadorian soup) & Brisket Coolest place you have been: there are too many on this tour!! Eyes closed on roller coasters: Heck Yeah! Only when you are going down Theme song for your life: " All I Need" by Hillsong United Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing Favorite quote/Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11 Superpowers: to be able to heal people Goal for the year: To grow more spiritually One word to describe yourself: Dedicated Favorite time of the year: winter One random fact about yourself: I was a ballerina for 13 yearsName: Zeke Petrarca Hometown: Brownsville TX Birthday: 11-19-1983 Hobbies :playing sports Last meal ever would be: Fried Avocado Eyes closed on roller coasters: Yeah right! Theme song for your life: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song Favorite Movie: Godfather 1 & 2 Favorite quote/Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11 Superpowers: to be able to fly Goal for the year: To help youth find Christ Favorite time of the year: Winter- Christmas One random fact about yourself: I have never sprained my ankleName: Sammy Garcia Hometown: Austin, TX Birthday: 3-5-88 Hobbies: sports and having fun Last meal ever would be: Shrimp Coolest place you have been: Camp of the Hills Eyes closed on roller coasters: haha no Theme song for your life: "I Swear" by All-4-One Favorite Movie: Matrix Favorite quote/Bible verse: John 3:16 Superpower: Telekinesis Goal for the year: change peoples lives One word to describe yourself: chill Favorite time of the year: summer One random fact about yourself: I can cut hairName: Jeff "The Man" Sitera Hometown: Yuma, AZ Birthday: 8-27-1 A.D. Hobbies: music, art, & antique cars Last meal ever would be: Omaha corn fed beef steak, baked potato, salad Coolest place you have been: "LDI" World's largest lighting& special effects show Eyes closed on roller coasters: no way Theme song for your life: "Life is a Highway" by Rascal Flatts Favorite Movie: Ground Hog Day Favorite quote/Bible verse: Phil 4:13 Superpower: what would it be? to fly of course Goal for the year: reach more young people for Christ than last year One word to describe yourself: Amazazazing! Favorite time of the year: summer One random fact about yourself: I am hardly ever on the phone (not)Name: Jack Robert Connolly Hometown: Troy, MI Birthday: 9-10-88 Hobbies: photography 7 graphic design Last meal ever would be: my moms Thanksgiving dinner Coolest place you have been: Castaway Bay, Bahamas Eyes closed on roller coasters: No, that's just lame Theme song for your life: "Salmarnir" by Underoath Favorite Movie: Transformers Favorite quote/Bible verse: Matt.10:22 Superpowers? Walk through walls, I live to explore Goal for the year: inspire & change people for the better One word to describe yourself: human Favorite time of the year: 7:30pm One random fact about yourself: I can ride a unicycleName: Snoop Palmer Hometown: Pittsburgh,PA Birthday: 1-30-89 Hobbies: Sports & chillin with friends Last meal ever would be: soft tacos Coolest place you have been: Atlanta, Georgia Eyes closed on roller coasters: yes Theme song for your life: "I'm So Hood" by DJ Khaled Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans Favorite quote/Bible verse: Will you ever quit? No we want some mo we want some mo! Superpowers?: to fly Goal for the year: meet as many people as possible One word to describe yourself: fun Favorite time of the year: summer One random fact about yourself : yeah...I've been shotName: Eric Daniel Briseno Hometown: Houston,TX Birthday: 6-17-1984 Hobbies: san antonio spurs basketball, dallas cowboys football and houston dynamo soccer...others are surfing, skimming, computers and music Last meal ever would be: whatever jesus ate at his Coolest place you have been: Bondi Beach, AU Eyes closed on roller coasters: i get sick on coasters so neither Theme song for your life: "Point of Difference" by Hillsong United Favorite Movie: 300 Favorite quote/Bible verse: ...then God said Superpowers?: Molecular Osmosis Goal for the year: To reach and inspire hurting people One word to describe yourself: humane Favorite time of the year: May 5th or Cinco de Mayo!! One random fact about yourself: sleep with my eyes open, soooometimes :)

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Ring Care and InfoHOW TO GET A RING The SRT silver ring is not a "piece of jewelry." The ring is worn as the symbol and constant reminder of the faith decision and vow pledged to God Almighty. Therefore, the ring is only available after participating in one of two programs:â€¢ A SRT Live Event â€¢ The SRT 434 programWHAT IF YOU LOSE YOUR RING? If you lose your ring-don't flip out. Just send $23 ($20 for the ring, $3 for shipping) with your name, address, phone number, and ring size to:Silver Ring Thing Judy Brice 544 Moon Clinton Rd. Moon Township, PA 15108 OR Call our SRT National Office at 866-449-RING and pay by VISA, MasterCard or Discover.We'll send it out to you as soon as we can. You can also e-mail Judy at [email protected] with your information for a ring replacement.REPLACEMENT RINGS Please note: When ordering a replacement ring, you will be asked to verify your participation in a Silver Ring Thing live program or SRT 434 program. Please be prepared to list the City, State, Country, and approximate date of the SRT program you attended.CAN'T REMEMBER YOUR SIZE?WHAT IF YOUR RING IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL?If you just attended an event and your ring is either too big or too small, you can exchange your ring for free if it's within 1 month after the event you attended and the ring is in 'new' condition. Here is how you can exchange your ring:1. If there is a show coming near you, stop by and trade for a new one. 2. If you're in the Pittsburgh area, feel free to stop by our offices in Moon Township, PA during regular business hours to exchange your ring. 3. Send your old ring and $3 for shipping with your name address, phone numbers, and rize size to the address belowIf you out grew your ring and want a new one, there is a $10 exchange fee. Here are your options: 1. If there is a show coming near you, stop by and trade for a new one ($10 exchange fee). You will need to give SRT the old ring. 2. If you're in the Pittsburgh area, feel free to stop by our offices in Moon Township, PA during regular business hours ($10 exchange fee). You will need to give SRt the old ring. 3. Send your old ring and $13 ($10 exchange fee, $3 for shipping) with your name, address, phone number, and ring size to:Silver Ring Thing Judy Brice 544 Moon Clinton Rd., Moon Township, PA 15108We'll get it out to you as soon as possible!

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SILVER RING THING LEADERSHIP WEEK July 6-13, 2008Students 14 to college age from anywhere in the world- must speak English or bring your own interpreterSilver Ring Thing Leadership Week: Go through a week of leadership growth and fun. Put on the annual SRT Big Summer Fling Live Event, get crazy on a ropes course, learn from and hang with SRT staff.COST: $275 for the week. Includes all food, housing, and activities. Does not include travel arrangements to and from Pittsburgh, PA.HOW DO I GET INVOLVED: Download the application at www.silverringthing.com/leadershipweek.asp, fill out the info, and send everything back to us. We will review everything and get back to you within a couple weeks after receiving your application.