Winter Retreat Pigeon Forge, TN January 14-16, 2012 INFO PACKET 1 Cover 3 Dates, Details, & FAQs 5 Student Registration 7 Schedule 8 Conference Details
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Dates, Details, & FAQs Dates: Emerge-n-Engage Conference January 14-16, 2012 Final Payment November 27, 2011 Deposit & Registration Deadline September 25, 2011 Potato Supper Fundraiser September 18, 2011 Details: Cost -Total cost for students $115 -Cost covers CONFERENCE, TRAVEL, LODGING, & ONE MEAL Deposit -A $50 deposit is due with registration on SEPTEMBER 25. -This deposit counts towards the total cost. Location -Pigeon Forge, TN -The conference will be hosted at three locations during the weekend: -Country Tonite Theatre, Smoky Mtn. Palace, Miracle Theatre -Our group will be in ONE location all weekend. Lodging -Pigeon Forge, TN -Lodging depends upon availability at registration, but will be at one of three places listed here: -Fairfield Inn & Suites, Comfort Inn Apple Valley, Ramada Inn -Lodging will be four\five per room with a chaperone in each room. FAQs: How much money will each student need to bring with them? The best estimate for each student is $25-$30. This will cover meals only. Any additional expenses such as snacks, souvenirs, conference merchandise should be thought of AFTER the previous amount. Each student is responsible for their own personal money during the trip. I m a parent, can I go? Absolutely! It is encouraged. However, non-chaperone parents will have to pay the same price as students. The cost for chaperones is covered. There are currently FOUR open adult chaperone positions, TWO MALE and TWO FEMALE. I would like to chaperone, what do I need to do? Talk to Brandon asap. Chaperones are to be 21 years of age or older, able to counsel teens, and expected to exhibit Christ-like behavior. Chaperones will be placed in rooms with students for supervision. MORE FAQS ON THE REVERSE SIDE Registration and Deposit Due September 25, 2011 Page 3
Can my student bring their cell phone? Yes. However, please remind and encourage them that their cell phones should be used for emergency purposes and contacting parents. Also, LEAVE THE IPODS/IPADS AT HOME. What are the deadlines again? Registration & Deposit due on September 25. The deposit is $50. Final payment is due December 4. I m in college, can I go? Yes! You re welcome to attend as well and be a part. College aged attendees will be expected to aid as chaperones as well, but not expected to assume responsibility of their own hotel room. It s the same cost for college students as youth. Can non-church members attend? Of course! Please make it a point to seek out others not involved in our church to attend along side of your student. So, when do we leave? The schedule is the best place to check on that, but we will leave Saturday January 14, 2012. Additional Notes: Registration and Deposit Due September 25, 2011 Page 4
Student Registration Form (Return w/ deposit Sept. 25) Name: Age: Sex: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone:( ) E-- Mail: Church: School: Grade: Name of person to contact in case of emergency: Home Phone:( ) Other: ( ) If there is any special information we need to know about please give details in the space provided or continue on back. (Medication, Allergies, Etc.). As a registered participant of one of the Strength to Stand Conferences, I have read or heard all of the rules and understand by signing this form I agree to abide by the rules of this Conference. I further understand that my Counselors are solely responsible for my well-- being. If I fail to keep this agreement I forfeit my attendance without any financial compensation given. I will reimburse any charge or damage that I cause or participate in to the hotel. Date Signature of Student Date Signature of Parent Registration and Deposit Due September 25, 2011 Page 5
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@Smoky Mountain Palace, Country Tonite & Miracle Theater in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee January 14-16, 2012 conference schedule Alpha Session Omega Session Saturday, January 14, 2012 Saturday, January 14, 2012 6:00 AM Depart FBCE 6:00 AM Depart FBCE 2:00-4:00PM Registration 2:00-4:00PM Registration 4:30 PM Dinner/FREE TIME 4:30 PM Dinner/FREE TIME 5:30 PM Worship/Concert 8:30 PM Worship/Concert 7:30 PM FREE TIME 10:30 PM FREE TIME 10:00 PM **Church Time 11:00 PM **Church Time 12:00 AM Lights Out! 12:00 AM Lights Out! Sunday, January 15, 2012 Sunday, January 15, 2012 7:30 AM *Personal Devotion 9:30 AM *Personal Devotion 8:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Worship 10:00 AM FREE TIME Lunch 12:00 PM FREE TIME Lunch 4:30 PM Dinner 4:30 PM Dinner 6:00 PM Worship/Concert 6:00 PM Worship/Concert 10:00 PM **Church Time 10:00 PM **Church Time 12:00 AM Lights Out! 12:00 AM Lights Out! Monday, January 16, 2012 Monday, January 16, 2012 7:00 AM *Personal Devotion 9:00 AM *Personal Devotion 8:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Worship 10:00 AM Depart for home 12:00 PM Depart for home 6:00 PM Return Home 6:00 PM Return Home *SDEA will provide devotions in student handbook **Church Time is designed for your group to gather and share. God will move in your group during the conference, so take advantage of this time by sharing laughs, tears, prayers and experiences together. You choose the location and setting that best suits your group Highlighted areas on the schedule represent MEALS. These will be the times students will need money for meals. Dinner on Saturday is provided in cost. Registration and Deposit Due September 25, 2011 Page 7
Conference Details Conference Vision In a culture where students are falling off the grid in record numbers and student ministries are crashing into the trails of their own self identity, there is an unwavering mission that was issued nearly 2000 years ago by the architect of life himself. "Go and make disciples." (Matt. 28:19) It was a mission that would leave no room for doubt as to our purpose and reason for being here. A mission that would leave no allowance for hiding out in the shadows or withdrawing in fear. This mission has been the light for God's people down through the dark ages of time. It has been the driving energy behind the greatest worldwide movement the man has ever seen. It is this mission that men and women have literally laid down their lives to see that calling fulfilled in their lifetime. Now it is our turn make our presence known. Now is our time to initiate the same courageous behavior as Peter did on the day of Pentecost. He chose to Emerge and Engage the crowd. He chose to raise his voice over the static noise of his day. We must choose the same. We must emerge from the shadows of our comfort zones and engage the world we live in with the truth of God's Word that will no doubt shake the very foundations of anybody's existence. Join us as we seek to eliminate the confusion of why we are here. Scott Dawson, founder and President of Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association Scott Dawson has been preaching the Gospel since he was a teenager. The ministry that began with simple testimonials and youth rallies has grown into an evangelistic association that reaches across age and denomination in evangelistic efforts to offer a unifying message of hope: the Good News of Jesus Christ. Scott makes it a priority to keep his presentations real, innovative, and contemporary. Coming from a broad denominational background, he has a keen understanding of the factors that drive churches apart and strives to focus on the common ground that draws Christians closer together. Scott lives in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife, Tarra, son, Hunter, and daughter, Hope. Conference Speakers, Worship Leaders, & Musical Artists Speakers Scott Dawson Ergun Caner David Nasser Skit Guys Worship Leaders Kristian Stanfill Aaron Keyes Rush of Fools Musical Artists KJ-52 LeCrae Newsboys Any additional information can be found on the conference website: www.strengthtostand.com Registration and Deposit Due September 25, 2011 Page 8