Post Lock-In Update (7/7 Meeting)

At 7/7, I learned about "Spoons" and "Sardines", one of which I watched, the other I only heard about.  Sounds like the Lock-in was a blast, and many thanks to Rebecca and Todd for hosting it.

We got lots done at the parents' meeting and we're almost totally ready for getting on the Gathering bus.

But we're not completely ready... so here are a few points, and they're all important:

• We finally know more about our Service Project.  I wish we had one more meeting before the Gathering to discuss, but since we don't, please carefully read our our "Service Project" blog entry.  Please note that we go into New Orleans as partners (with locals) in rebuilding the city, and be prepared to receive God's Spirit as much as we are bringing material supplies and labor.  Click here.
• What are we supposed to bring?  I've cobbled together a Pack List, based on suggestions from the Gathering site, plus what we know our group has discussed.  If I've missed anything, please comment to that blog entry... I'll update the list.  Click here.
• We had many good questions from both parents and youth on 7/7 (and at earlier meetings).  I've captured them in a  FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) entry.  Again, if anything is missing, please comment and I'll to the list.  Click here.
• As much as I've collected everything in blog format for easy reading, I'm also trying to jam everything into an Excel workbook version so it's easier to read/print offline for Ready Reference.  It's the least up-to-date of everything so count on me posting several versions of the document.  Please check for accuracy, especially of contact information (like phone numbers).  Click here.

Our Service Project: Creation Care (#44)

Updates:

• The ELCA Gathering organizers just released details about the service project that Bethel Youth Group has been assigned to:  #44 Creation Care.
• Fortunately we do not have to fill out any additional release forms.
• Please recall that our youth group chose "The Environment".  We did some discussion during the year on this with only part of the group.  Here's the page for the entire lesson: Click here
• Our servant day is Thursday 7/23 (which is the first full day of the Gathering)

Here's the skinny on what we need to read before we leave:

• Read ServantLife information document first:  Click here
• How does my project fit in my interest area:  Click here
• Creation Care (Bethel's project):  Click here

All of the above links are available at the home page for Project Descriptions:  Click here

Here's some important reference information for ServantLife:

• ServantLife Home Page:  Click here
• ServantLife FAQs (frequently asked questions):  Click here
• ServantLife What to Wear:  Click here
• ServantLife Blessing:  Click here