Tuesday, November 27, 2007

[TeenMinistry] WINTERFEST INFO & Signup details

DETAILS WHAT: Winterfest is a huge youth rally in Gatlinburg, TN. It has been going for over 20 years and has 12,000 teens and sponsors (mostly from Churches of Christ) from across the country. Jeff Walling is the main speaker, if you’ve never heard Jeff, you’re really missing out! Jerome Williams and Chris Lindsey will be leading worship and Bob Stromberg and Bean & Bailey will be providing entertainment. DATE: February 15-17, 2008 TIMES: LEAVE 5 AM on 2/15 ARRIVE: approximately 9 PM on 2/17 COST: $125 ($50 non-refundable reserves your spot) if you want a T-shirt, it’s $8 more which needs to be with your deposit. INCLUDES: Transportation, Lodging, WF Registration, Kutless Concert WHO: Sr. High by this Sunday, Dec 2 7th & 8th grade after Dec 2 What else do you need? Money for meals Fri, Sat & Sunday, souvenirs, and perhaps a go-kart ride or something during free time on Saturday. regular toiletry items changes of clothes—not full wardrobe—see packing info below. possibly a sleeping bag and pillow. Need to know: You will need to miss a day of school on Friday, February 15—I can provide a letter for you to give to your school upon request. Space is limited, we can only take 10—which would be a 250% increase over last year. If money is a problem, talk to Mike, we can work on scholarships. 7th & 8th grade can sign up after class on Sunday (12/2)—Sr. High, make sure you see me BEFORE class on Sunday (Wednesday night is good too!) I must have your $50 (or $58 if you’re getting a T-shirt) deposit to reserve your spot!!! Packing Space is VERY limited—if you sign up, you must understand that you will be expected to pack minimally in duffle bags...there just isn’t enough room to take your entire wardrobe in large suitcases. Bring a “carry-on” for stuff you will need while traveling. “Can I bring a friend?”—yes, they must have a parent release form on file. “i-pod?” - no, ok but only to be played with entire group no buds in ears. It cuts down on you talking and communicating (i.e. building relationships) when you listen to your own stuff the whole way there. “cell phone?” - yes, but only for emergency and communicating with parents at home...not to talk to your friends who couldn’t go to Winterfest all weekend. Might like to know: We’re staying in condos that sleep 6 to 8 The condo is about 5 blocks from the convention center. We will be doing a lot of walking...bring comfortable shoes. We don’t have a lot of space, so getting an entire seat for you to sleep is not likely. As always, seatbelts are required—including shoulder straps, if you don’t like this rule, your parents are free to drive you (however they will have to get their own lodging) :)
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