LCMS Youth Gathering
July 16-20, 2016
New Orleans, Louisiana
What is a Youth Gathering?
A Gathering of over 20,000 Lutheran youth and
counselors from around the country.
A ministry for teens to support, encourage, and
challenge them to grow in the true faith.
All participants must be attending High School or
going into high school to qualify to be a participant.
An opportunity for First Immanuel’s Youth
Group to grow together as a body of believers.
To have fun, develop relationships, and grow
together as a body of Christ.
What will we do at the Gathering?
There will be daily “Stadium Celebrations ” where all 20,000 people will gather to sing, study the Bible, watch skits, and worship.
Convention Center: Athletic Courts, teambuilding, carnival rides, Habitat House, and outstanding Christian Musicians.
Breakout sessions: Topical, comedians, motivational speakers, etc.
The daily plan! (according to past
gatherings)
9am Large Group Bible Study in Convention Center (music, dramas, etc.)
10am Time with friends to go to listen to speakers or bands, play in the convention center, visit booths, or do a service project.
6:30pm Gather as a group to go to the evening celebration at the Super Dome!
11:00pm Family Group devotions and daily recap at the hotel.
Midnight: Hotel Curfew in your own rooms.
Take a look for yourself!
A look at the
Gathering DVD
Expectations
We expect the traveling youth and adults
to be involved in the life of the church
including worship, youth Bible Study, and
other events.
Respect for each other as God’s Children.
There will be a modest dress code.
Mandatory meeting times, throughout the
trip.
Broken rules or bad behavior will have
consequences.
Included in the Cost
of the Trip:
Gathering Fees
Lodging
Transportation
Daily Food
Stipend of $20
Estimated Cost of the Trip
Depending on travel
between $1000-
$1100
When the cost of
airfare, local
transportation, and
our Hotel Costs are
determined we will
have a final cost
amount.
Fundraising Opportunities
Over the next year the youth group intends
to raise $3000-6,000.
There will be at least 4 more opportunities
to fundraise this year.
We have to shrewdly choose fundraisers
because of the many fundraising bodies at
First Immanuel.
How are the accounts credited
after the fundraisers? We will have a sign-up sheet at each fundraiser.
All workers including parents should sign-in.
We add up the total hours worked, and divide the
total profit by the hours worked to achieve a per
hour “wage”.
This per hour average is then multiplied by the
total hours each individual worked to figure the
total.
A working spreadsheet is used to keep track of
how much each individual has fundraised.
Recipe for success…
Fundraise-
Brat Fry $25 - 40
Rummage Sale $40 - 100
Car Wash $25 - 50
TBD Fundraiser $25 - 50
Total $115 - 240
Savings (work or allowance) $100
A loving Relative $100
Potential Funds $315-440
When do I have to commit
to the trip?
Registration Deadline: November 2nd.
Fill out registration papers and turn in your registration fees.
Cost to Register: $200 deposit made out to First Immanuel Lutheran.
We cannot guarantee spots after this date. We will develop a waiting list if people have schedule changes.
FAQ’s
What if I signup and cannot attend?
It is your responsibility to find a substitute.
We may have a waiting list.
A minimum of $50 deposit will be lost
which could go up to $275 or more if plane
tickets have been ordered.
Some flexibility
FAQ’s
Who are the leaders? Pastor Seban, Wendy Seban, Jake Campbell for sure. We have a few others faithful helpers to add if our group is larger!
How many travelers are you expecting?
I estimate 15-30 travelers from FIL.
There is an adult to Youth Ratio of approximately 1:5
FAQ’s
When will the final payment be due?
Next June after our final fundraiser, you will receive a remaining balance and a due date sometime in late June or early July.
How do I find out my account balance?
E-mail or text (with your name) Pastor Seban throughout the year to find out your account status.
Special Financial situations please talk to Pastor Seban!
Questions???
Then Close in Prayer