These holidays, do something for eternity

1:53pm Wednesday, 16th September 2009

Eternity Fireworks photo credit: courtesy Warren Cardwell-Eternity Production and Design. Photo by Colin Kirton-Worldwide Photos.

To celebrate the launch of Eternity newspaper in October, Eternity, Fervr, Youthworks and Jesus. All about life are proud to announce the Eternity Chalk Challenge.

In the spirit of Mr Eternity, Arthur Stace who wrote the word Eternity in chalk throughout Sydney for many years, we challenge church youth groups across NSW to write 'Eternity' on as many pavements as they can!

The Challenge will run from 1-7 October 2009 in conjunction with the Jesus. All about life campaign running on TV and other media.

THE CHALLENGE

Chalk 'Eternity' on as many public pavements as possible, take a picture of each example, and upload it to fervr.net

One point will be awarded for each photo, and bonus points will be awarded for groups that attract media coverage to their chalk work.

GROUP PRIZE

The youth group that scores the most points in the Eternity Chalk Challenge will win an amazing weekend away at the stunning Youthworks Port Hacking camp complex in Sydney - see photos

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INDIVIDUAL PRIZE

A fantastic prize will be awarded to the most creative expression of 'Eternity' chalked on the pavement. NOTE the design does NOT have to follow the traditional Eternity style as per

The prize for the most creative expression of 'Eternity' in chalk is a free overseas Mission Immersion trip sponsored by Jesus. All about life.

The individual prize is open to anyone aged 16 or over who is a member of a youth group registered for the Challenge.

HOW TO ENTER

The Eternity Chalk Challenge is open to all Christian Youth Groups in NSW.

Groups will need to create or login to their page on fervr.net to upload photos and media proofs.

If your youth group does not already belong to fervr please create a free account for your group

Once you have registered with fervr, complete the form below and we will send you an info pack with all details.

ETERNITY CHALK CHALLENGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Eternity Chalk Challenge is a joint promotion run by Australian Christian Pty Ltd, publishers of Eternity; Youthworks, publishers of fervr.net and operator of outdoor centres in NSW; and the Bible Society NSW, organisers of Jesus. All about life.

1. One point per photo uploaded to fervr.net will be awarded

2. Chalk to be used on public pavement ONLY - not roads or other surfaces, whether public or private property. Offenders will be disqualified

3. Use chalk ONLY to write. Do NOT use permanent markers such as paint or pen - this may be illegal under the Graffiti Control Act 2008. Offenders will be disqualified

4. To distinguish between photos, each photo must display a unique component - for example a signpost, fence or garden wall

5. All photo entries for the Challenge must be uploaded to Fervr by 11.59pm on 7 October 2009

6. Challengers are also encouraged to notify their local media of their chalk entries - twenty bonus points will be awarded for each piece of media coverage secured

7. For print media coverage a scanned copy of the article or web link will need to be uploaded to Fervr as proof

8. For radio coverage an mp3 copy of the coverage will need to be uploaded to Fervr as proof

9. Evidence of media coverage can be uploaded until 11.59pm on 30 October 2009

10. Entrants are required to register their church to receive Eternity newspaper (for free) as a condition of entry - register here

11. The Eternity Chalk Challenge winner will be announced in the November 2009 edition of Eternity newspaper

12. The Challenge group prize is a free weekend away at the Youthworks Port Hacking site for up to twenty people

13. The Challenge individual prize is a free overseas trip. Eligible winners must be aged 16 or over and a member of a youth group registered for the Challenge

14. The winner of the individual prize will be accompanied by staff from Jesus. All about life for the entire trip and will be shown examples of mission work internationally

15. Prizes will be assessed and awarded by judges representing the Challenge organisers. The judges' decision is final; no correspondence will be entered into

16. The cost of travel to Sydney for the prize winners is NOT included