He has showed you, what is good. And what does the Lord ...
“He has showed you, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Listen! The Lord is calling to the city.” Micah 6:8-9 IMPORTANT INFO The “BIG 5” We have five “group proverbs” that we live by so that we can all get along for the week. If everyone abides by these, we’ll have a great time together… 1. Show respect! 2. Listen. 3. Be Flexible. 4. Have a Great Attitude. 5. Be where you’re supposed to be, when you’re supposed to be there, doing what you’re supposed to be doing! DRESS CODE ***Please read very carefully!! As we are in Chicago on a MISSION TRIP we have set up simple dress guidelines to follow. Failing to do this could cause distractions and distrust from the ministry sites that we are working with: clean, neat, and modest. Inappropriate clothing is an unnecessary distraction and will be addressed by our leadership. Here are a few other guidelines: • Modest shorts and shirts--- (Ladies we do not want to call attention to ourselves in the park.) • For safety reasons closed-toe shoes and cap sleeved t-shirts are required on all ministry sites! If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask. But a good general rule is, that if you doubt whether something is appropriate, it probably isn’t, so just leave it at home. CLUSTER GROUPS We will continue the tradition of cluster groups, which are packs of assigned students with an adult that are to remain together anytime they are outside the hostel or traveling on the train. This will help us know at all times that each student is with someone and accounted for in a very safe method. TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, & FACEBOOK UPDATES If the technology will cooperate, you can keep up with what is going on in Chicago by visiting @bbcstudentstuff on Twitter and/or Instagram and LIKE us on Facebook “Brentwood Baptist Student Ministry” to check out the pictures, which we hope to update daily! MONEY Your student will need to pay for their traveling meals and any extra spending. (Lunch and dinner on Saturday and lunch and a snack on Friday). $45-50 will cover their meals. MOBILE PHONE POLICY Mobile phones are becoming an increasing distraction for our students as they call and text people other than their parents creating distractions and taking them away mentally from what they are supposed to be doing and preparing for. As a result, we will be taking up cell phones upon arrival in Chicago and scheduling calls home during free time only. Students do not need to take their cell phones to the sites each day. If a student needs to get in touch with their parents we will of course make exceptions, but this should help your student be fully present during this mission experience. If you need to get in touch with your student please use Amy-Jo or Garrett’s information to contact us. MEDICATION • Following our policy for prescription medication, you will need to do the following: • Fill out the attached Medication Form. • Put all your medications in a bag clearly labeled with your name that includes your Doctors instructions.
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At check-in, you will turn in ALL medications to a leader. Your leader will supervise and distribute your medicine as instructed. Anyone NOT turning in medication will be subject to removal from the week, as we cannot take risks in this area!
WHAT TO BRING/WHAT NOT TO BRING LIST Things to bring with you to the City: • An attitude of FLEXIBILITY! • Pillow (Hostel provides a bed linen, towel, wash cloth service, DO NOT BRING SLEEPING BAGS) • Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, sunscreen, etc.) • Your Bible, a pen and a journal. • Ministry sites are OK with shorts, be appropriate in modest wear PLEASE! • Refillable Water Bottle • T-shirts- Shirts that expose the shoulders (tank tops, halter tops, muscle shirts, etc.) may NOT be worn on sites. Shirts must be long enough to raise arms without exposing midriff or underwear. • Sturdy, flat, closed-toe shoes for use at all ministry sites. • Sandals or flip-flops may be worn around our housing accommodations and free times. • T-shirts/Tank tops that are modest…not exposing undergarments (are allowed off site) • Be prepared for hot, cold, rain, wind, whatever! • Bring alarm clock. • BRING GLOVES AND WORK CLOTHES FOR CONSTRUCTION • ADDITIONAL MONEY: $50 total and whatever they want to spend on gifts. ($50 to cover travel meals- 2 meals up and 1 meal back) Things NOT to bring to the City: • Radios, Walkmans, portable CD players, Gameboys, TVs or record players. (Mobile devices must be left with the room leaders and used only during free time.) They are allowed during travel to and from Chicago. Once there, they will be taken up. • Anything that is not replaceable or has significant value, like expensive jewelry. • An excessive amount of money • Drugs, alcohol, knives, guns, weapons of any kind, etc CONTACT INFORMATION You can always reach Amy-Jo, Garrett, Mac, Chris, or Evan; should you need to get a hold of your student during the day. They will have access to their cell phones during free time, dinner, and in the evening. We will put the cell phones away at lights out. Full schedule is on the next page. Garrett Gregory: 615.540.4284 Amy-Jo Girardier: 615.830.1688 Chris Blanton: 615.392.0133 Evan Kunz: 615.414.1196 Mac Johnson: 919.357.2329 We’re so glad you are equipping your student to serve God and live out the Acts 1:8 mission to share His love “here, there, and everywhere.” Serving with you! Garrett Gregory, Student Minister – Brentwood Campus Amy-Jo Girardier, Girls Minister/Student Missions Coordinator - Brentwood Campus Mac Johnson, Student Minister for Groups and Leadership – Brentwood Campus Chris Blanton, Next Generation + Student Minister - Station Hill Campus Evan Kunz, Student Minister – West Franklin Campus
CHICAGO 2017 - SCHEDULE Saturday 8:45 PM Arrive @ hostel 9:30 PM Brief welcome and guidelines reminder @hostel! 11:00 PM Lights Out Sunday 8:00-9:00 Breakfast (Hostel Dining room) 9:15 CLUSTER UP on 2nd floor to walk to Church 10:00- 11:00 Church at Willowcreek (Roosevelt Theatre) 12:00-1:00 Lunch (Hostel dining room) 1:15-2:45 Training 3:00-4:45 Fellowship in the park 5:00-6:00 PM Dinner (hostel dining room) 6:15-7:30 Worship 7:30-9 PM Team Prep 11:00 PM Lights Out Monday-Wednesday 7:45-8:30 Breakfast 8:45-9:30 PRAY IT UP (Congress Plaza) 9:45 Leave for Site 11:00 – 12:00 lunch at church 12:00-1:00 travel to and setup at site 1:00-3:30 On site with children 4:00 Return to Hostel 4:30-6:00 Free Time 6:00-6:50 Dinner 7:00-8:00 WORSHIP or FELLOWSHIP 9:00 GROUP Prayer and Share 10:00-10:15 C.T.P. @ hostel dining room (leaders) 11:00 Lights Out Thursday 7:45-8:30 Breakfast 8:45 Depart for church 9:45 PRAY IT UP/DEVO at Congress Plaza 11:00 – 12:00 lunch at church 12:00-1:00 travel to and setup at site 1:00-3:30 On site 4:00 Return to Hostel 5:00 – 11:00 Willis Tower 10:30 Group Check-in at Congress Plaza and Closing Celebration Friday 7:30-8:30 Breakfast 8:45 Load Bus to depart 9:00 AM Depart for home 7:30 PM Arrive at BBC (Watch social media for updates)
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At check-in, you will turn in ALL medications to a leader. Your leader will supervise and distribute your medicine as instructed. Anyone NOT turning in medication will be subject to removal from the week, as we cannot take risks in this area!
WHAT TO BRING/WHAT NOT TO BRING LIST Things to bring with you to the City: • An attitude of FLEXIBILITY! • Pillow (Hostel provides a bed linen, towel, wash cloth service, DO NOT BRING SLEEPING BAGS) • Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, sunscreen, etc.) • Your Bible, a pen and a journal. • Ministry sites are OK with shorts, be appropriate in modest wear PLEASE! • Refillable Water Bottle • T-shirts- Shirts that expose the shoulders (tank tops, halter tops, muscle shirts, etc.) may NOT be worn on sites. Shirts must be long enough to raise arms without exposing midriff or underwear. • Sturdy, flat, closed-toe shoes for use at all ministry sites. • Sandals or flip-flops may be worn around our housing accommodations and free times. • T-shirts/Tank tops that are modest…not exposing undergarments (are allowed off site) • Be prepared for hot, cold, rain, wind, whatever! • Bring alarm clock. • BRING GLOVES AND WORK CLOTHES FOR CONSTRUCTION • ADDITIONAL MONEY: $50 total and whatever they want to spend on gifts. ($50 to cover travel meals- 2 meals up and 1 meal back) Things NOT to bring to the City: • Radios, Walkmans, portable CD players, Gameboys, TVs or record players. (Mobile devices must be left with the room leaders and used only during free time.) They are allowed during travel to and from Chicago. Once there, they will be taken up. • Anything that is not replaceable or has significant value, like expensive jewelry. • An excessive amount of money • Drugs, alcohol, knives, guns, weapons of any kind, etc CONTACT INFORMATION You can always reach Amy-Jo, Garrett, Mac, Chris, or Evan; should you need to get a hold of your student during the day. They will have access to their cell phones during free time, dinner, and in the evening. We will put the cell phones away at lights out. Full schedule is on the next page. Garrett Gregory: 615.540.4284 Amy-Jo Girardier: 615.830.1688 Chris Blanton: 615.392.0133 Evan Kunz: 615.414.1196 Mac Johnson: 919.357.2329 We’re so glad you are equipping your student to serve God and live out the Acts 1:8 mission to share His love “here, there, and everywhere.” Serving with you! Garrett Gregory, Student Minister – Brentwood Campus Amy-Jo Girardier, Girls Minister/Student Missions Coordinator - Brentwood Campus Mac Johnson, Student Minister for Groups and Leadership – Brentwood Campus Chris Blanton, Next Generation + Student Minister - Station Hill Campus Evan Kunz, Student Minister – West Franklin Campus
CHICAGO 2017 - SCHEDULE Saturday 8:45 PM Arrive @ hostel 9:30 PM Brief welcome and guidelines reminder @hostel! 11:00 PM Lights Out Sunday 8:00-9:00 Breakfast (Hostel Dining room) 9:15 CLUSTER UP on 2nd floor to walk to Church 10:00- 11:00 Church at Willowcreek (Roosevelt Theatre) 12:00-1:00 Lunch (Hostel dining room) 1:15-2:45 Training 3:00-4:45 Fellowship in the park 5:00-6:00 PM Dinner (hostel dining room) 6:15-7:30 Worship 7:30-9 PM Team Prep 11:00 PM Lights Out Monday-Wednesday 7:45-8:30 Breakfast 8:45-9:30 PRAY IT UP (Congress Plaza) 9:45 Leave for Site 11:00 – 12:00 lunch at church 12:00-1:00 travel to and setup at site 1:00-3:30 On site with children 4:00 Return to Hostel 4:30-6:00 Free Time 6:00-6:50 Dinner 7:00-8:00 WORSHIP or FELLOWSHIP 9:00 GROUP Prayer and Share 10:00-10:15 C.T.P. @ hostel dining room (leaders) 11:00 Lights Out Thursday 7:45-8:30 Breakfast 8:45 Depart for church 9:45 PRAY IT UP/DEVO at Congress Plaza 11:00 – 12:00 lunch at church 12:00-1:00 travel to and setup at site 1:00-3:30 On site 4:00 Return to Hostel 5:00 – 11:00 Willis Tower 10:30 Group Check-in at Congress Plaza and Closing Celebration Friday 7:30-8:30 Breakfast 8:45 Load Bus to depart 9:00 AM Depart for home 7:30 PM Arrive at BBC (Watch social media for updates)
