What: Like a LOCK-IN, only with a purpose!

Lots of games, food, & fun

When: 7 pm February 19 – 7 am February 20

Where: First UMC, 680 State St. SE, Salem, OR*

Who: Western, Southern & Metro District Youth

(6^th- 12^th Grades)

Cost: $7.00/person

Registration: Please register by February 8

See below for details

Questions?: Chris Kester 503 364-5013 or 503 428-1353 (cell)

Email: chriskester@msn.com

*Sponsored by Bread Cooperative Youth Ministry & First UMC Youth Ministry

Important Information

What to do before arrival:

• Publicize Event – Print, Distribute & Collect Prayer Requests (Templates & Sample Press Release included)
• Recruit Adult Chaperones & Designated Driver(s)
• Invite Youth to Attend (collect payment)
• Register

What to bring:

Each group:

• Snacks to share (chips, cookies, fruit, veggies, etc.)
• Prayer Requests (template enclosed)
• Stamps (for prayer-o-grams)
• Designated Driver(s)

Each group needs to provide one chaperone who can/will participate in the activities for each 8 youth you bring. In addition, each group must have enough designated drivers to safely transport their group home. (We will provide space for designated drivers to sleep.)

Each individual:

• Medical Release Form & required medications

• Optional:

Toothbrush & toothpaste

soda (water will be provided)

blanket & pillow (no sleeping bag – we will not be sleeping!)

playing cards and/or board games, activities to pass the time

What NOT to bring:

• Sleeping bag and/or mat
• Anything you don’t want to lose! (e.g. cell phone, iPod, MP3 player, etc.) NOTE: Youth cell phones must be locked in group’s designated vehicle.

Meals:

• Please eat dinner prior to arriving. (Snacks & breakfast will be provided)

Questions?

• Contact Chris at chriskester@msn.com or 503 364-5013 (Morningside) or 503 428-1353 (cell)