THE GATHERING912
RESET: PUT ON JESUS
St. George Island Christian Retreat Center
FLORIDA TRIP IMPORTANT DATES
FEBRUARY 26 @ 6pm
PARENT MEETING &
FOOD SIGN UP
MARCH 12
TENT NIGHT AND
TENT ORIENTATION
MARCH 19
LAST CHANCE FOR VERSES AND BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
MARCH 23 & 24
BRING ALL NON-FROZEN ITEMS ON 23RD
AND BAGS ON 24TH
HERE WE COME ST. GEORGE ISLAND | MARCH 24-APRIL 1
ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
FLORIDA TRIP
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to take your son / daughter to Florida over spring break. We have taken this trip for over 30 years and each year it has been an amazing week. The trip is relaxing, fun, and best of all it is a time for God to speak to our hearts. Again this year we are blessed to have amazing counselors and staff. Joining us will be Pastor Newell Cerak who will be leading our morning bible studies, in addition to 20+ adult counselors.
Students are allowed to have cell phones but the reception is not the best. We ask for limited use to family and for emergency use only. We do not want them to be-come a distraction. I (Dave) will have my cell phone in case of emergencies.
FLORIDA 2023
March 24 - April 1
Location
St. George Island Christian Retreat Center
Register and pay for the trip by using the QR CODE above or CLICK HERE
Parent Information Meeting
We had a parent information meeting on Feb. 26. Here is a recording of that meeting. This will answer most of your questions about our trip.
FAQS
We would love to help answer some of your questions!
The cost for this year's trip is $150. You can pay for and fill out the consent form online. This must be completed before March 18.
Everything must fit into one (1) small duffel bag. NO suitcases, No hockey style bags please. DO NOT put your things in a trash bag as this will not be sturdy enough. You'll want to write your name on your bag or lable it with duct tape. Here is a list of things you'll need:
Mess Kit, Sleeping Bag & Pillow, Face Covering/Mask for bus trips, Bible, Camp Chair, Flashlight, Bug Spray, AND SUNSCREEN.
The clothes you'll want to pack is a modest swim suit, cover-up, shorts, T-Shirts, sweatshirts, jeans, sweatpants, rain jacket, socks, underwear, sneakers and flip-flops.
Breakfast: Ceral, milk, fresh fruit, oatmeal (Wednesday/Thursday), scrambled eggs (Tuesday), Pancakes (Sunday & Friday).
Lunch: PB&J Sandwhices, chips, veggies, cookies, fresh fruit.
Dinner: Chili, spaghetti, shredded bbq chicken, taco salad, sloppy joes with chips, carrots and celery, cookies, fresh and canned fruit (PB&J always available).
We will be traveling to St. George Island Christian Retreat Center. It is located at 501 E. Bayshore Dr., St. George Island, FL. You can see the retreat center by clicking here.
Bring enough money for two meals on the way down, 3 meals on the way home and one meal out in Florida. We will be stopping at fast food restaurants and one sit down restaurant.
OUR DAILY SCHEDULE
8:30: Breakfast
9:30: Bible Study
12:00: Lunch
6:00: Dinner
8:00: Campfire
11:00: Quiet time in common area.
Curfew varies each night.
OUR WEEK SCHEDULE
Friday, March 24:
At 1:30pm, be at the church ready to go Bring frozen food (labeled) and your carry-on items. There will be a student meeting while the counselors pack and prepare the buses so please be at the buses promptly at 1:30pm!
Friday, March 31
Begin travel home to Gaylord
Saturday, April 1
Return to E-Free approximately 3:00pm.
Students will call when we have ETA.
Sunday, April 2
Our group will be sharing at the 10:30am Worship Service at E-Free. Students, please arrive at 9am and meet us downstairs in Room B-12.