Momentum Update 7-15-24
Less than 24 hours til we leave for Momentum! Here are a few things that came up during or after our meeting yesterday so please read carefully.
Packing: Some additional things to consider… The dorm bathrooms usually do not have bath mats or hand soap so somebody from each group of roommates will want to bring those things. If anybody forgets or is missing anything, we can take Matt’s truck or Micah’s car to a store at some point but please try to pack everything you need to limit our need for extra trips.
Spending Money: The consensus at the meeting is $50 is a reasonable amount of spending money to bring along for meals and merchandise at the conference. You are certainly welcome to bring more than that and credit/debit cards should be accepted anywhere that’s needed. Momentum will also take a ministry-related offering at some point if students would like to give to that.
Seating on the Bus: A few notes for seating…
- The minibus is now full (thanks girls for signing up!)
- There will be no “purpling” on the bus - guys sit with guys and girls sit with girls. I want to mention this up front so there isn’t confusion tomorrow morning.
Departure Reminder: We are leaving at 6:00am tomorrow morning. Please be in the MGBC parking lot no later than 5:45am so we can start to load up. We have a long drive ahead so please don’t keep the group waiting.
I’m looking forward to an amazing week spiritually and a lot of fun with our youth group!!! If you have any questions at this point, please text me at 814-330-6692. Here is a list of cell numbers for all our leaders.
Ryan
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Momentum Update 7-11-24
We are under a week til Momentum! Here are several updates for you all. Please read carefully so you don’t miss anything.
Meeting Sunday: Remember we have a meeting Sunday at MGBC immediately following worship this Sunday. If you haven’t yet let me know that you need to miss, please reply to this email.
Departure Tuesday: We will leave the MGBC parking lot at 6:00am on Tuesday. Please arrive no later than 5:45am so we can start to load the bus and get settled.
Girls Transportation: With our large group, we are taking a 55-passenger charter bus as well as MGBC’s 15-passenger minibus. We have 12 seats on the minibus available for Senior and Junior girls on a first-come-first-served basis. Girls, if you would like to reserve a seat on the minibus, click this link and put your name on the list ASAP. Minibus Seats Form (Senior/Junior Girls)
Girls Dorms: Each group of roommates will be sharing a bathroom between their dorm rooms. Girls, if you have a preference of who will share the bathroom, please click this link and list both sets of roommates. Girls Shared Bathroom Form
Guys Dorms: The guys' dorm situation is a little more complicated since several of our rooms have 3 guys and we have to match those up with the keys they give us. Because of that, we will figure out the guys' shared bathrooms later.
Remind Texts: All students attending Momentum MUST sign up for our Remind texts unless they will not be bringing a cell phone. There is a good bit of freedom during the day and we need to be able to communicate important info. Parents are welcome to join the group but most information will only be pertinent to those at the conference. If your student will not be bringing a cell phone, please reply to this email to let me know. Otherwise, make sure everybody joins the group. Instructions for joining Remind.
Packing Limit: With our increased number of attendees this year, we are asking everybody to limit their luggage to one large suitcase (stored under the bus), one smaller bag/duffel (can be brought on the bus), and whatever is needed for bedding.
Packing List: Here is a packing list provided by the conference. In addition to this list, please make sure students have spending money for lunch/stops during travel as well as anything they might want at the conference. Momentum also asked us to emphasize campus rules that we are NOT to allow open flames in buildings (candles, etc.), glitter/confetti, or any “water-fighting” or practical jokes with water.
I think that’s everything we need to know at this point. Please let me know if you need anything. If you don’t have it, my cell phone number is 814-330-6692. Looking forward to an awesome week!
Ryan