A look inside a community group

A Day in the Life of the LCMS Youth

Gathering

Joining you today:

Presenters: Anne Gonzalez, DCE, Shepherd of the HillsLutheran Church, Onalaska, WIRev. Mark Kiessling, Gathering Program Director

Facilitator: Amy Gray, Gathering Project Coordinator

Welcome

Webinar Agenda• Introduction – Amy Gray• Presentation on a day at the Gathering–

Anne and Mark• Q and A

Webinar Tips• Please use chat box (lower left-hand corner) to

post questions.• Questions will be answered:

1. throughout presentation via chat2. By Anne, Mark, or Amy at the end of the

presentation

A look inside a community group

A Day in the Life of the LCMS Youth

Gathering

Shepherd of the HillsAnne’s Youth Gathering historyShepherd of the Hill’s group attendingFundraisers completed and/or plannedMeetings completed and planned

Preparation Tips:God’s Word – Gathering Theme

www.lcmsgathering.com/biblestudyPrayerCongregational SupportPlan, and plan to be flexible

www.lcmsgathering.com/lead Nurture flexibility in the minds of your youth and adultsThe Gathering is a unique experience

Stay connected to the Adult Leader Facebook Group“NYG Adult Leaders”

Ministry “in the seams”

Preparation Tips:Webinars: www.lcmsgathering.com/webinar

Including: Theological Resources, Registration, Program

DetailsFuture: Housing, Eating in New Orleans,

Workshop Schedule

Plenty of time to register for the Gathering!March 4, 2016: Registration rate increases to

$375 Early Spring: Housing Assignments

May 4, 2016: Full Payment due to qualify for express registration

June 1, 2016: Last day for substitutions

Shepherd of the HillsAnne’s Preparation ToolsRole(s) of other adult leaders

Upcoming Pre-Gathering Communication:

Next set of Gathering Bible Studies

Housing Information

Speaker Schedule/Gathering Guidebook

District Event Info

Travel to the Gathering:Shepherd of the Hills’ Travel Plans

Ideas:Departure prayer/Time with parents and

congregationGet youth involved in leadershipPlan to be flexible

Ground Transportation: Shepherd of the Hills’ Ground Transportation Plans

Airport to HotelShuttle Service (link will be available on Gathering

website)Regular Airport ShuttlesCabs

Downtown ParkingGathering website will provide informationHotel and public lots

Chartered Bus ParkingGathering office can be consulted for suburban hotels

Hotel Check—in:Anne’s Hotel Check-in Tips

Others:• We recommend you do not pay your hotel balance until you are on-site.• Look for your Community Life Builder (CLB) or information in hotel lobby

(Saturday)• Become familiar with landmarks around your hotel

Gathering ScheduleFriday, July 151:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. On-Site Registration

Morial Convention CenterAdult Leader Orientation

Sessions• We highly recommend one adult leader attends on-site

orientation. Sessions last 30 minutes and take place in two meeting rooms near registration. A session starts every 15 minutes.

• FAQ: Does the Primary Adult Leader have to be present to register? No, any adult leader can register your group as long as they have the registration detail letter which you will print before coming to New Orleans. If not paid in full, bring along any necessary payment.

Gathering ScheduleShepherd of the Hills’ on-site registration and

Saturday schedule plans

Saturday, July 168:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. On-Site Registration

Adult Leader Orientation Sessions

District Events

FAQ: What if we arrive after 6:00 p.m.? Late arrivers will be accommodated so you are able to attend the opening mass event. We will have a temporary check-in at the Superdome. An adult leader will need to officially register your group on Sunday morning. Details on the Superdome and Sunday location will be made available at a later date.

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Gathering ScheduleSaturday, July 167:30 p.m. Superdome Doors Open8:30 p.m. Mass Event Begins

Mercedes – Benz SuperdomeFollowing Mass Event Night Life

HotelsOther Locations DowntownCommunity Group Time

Midnight End of Programming Day

Community GroupShepherd of the Hills’ Plans/Expectations

At Dome Events through Bedtime

• Seating at Dome Events• Community Group Time • Food• Adult Supervision• Night Life Program – how to choose• Adult Leader Check-in

Gathering ScheduleSunday, July 17 – Tuesday, July 19Morning 5K Run/Walk (Sunday)

Servant Event DeploymentMorial Convention Center/SuperdomeCommunity Group

Time/BreakfastAdult Leader Check-inWorship Rehearsal (Sun-Tue)

9:30/10:00 a.m. Bible StudyMorial Convention Center and Selected

Hotels

Gathering ScheduleSunday, July 17 – Tuesday, July 1911:00 a.m. Experiential Learning Floors Open

(until 6:00 p.m.)12:00 p.m. Session 1 – Interest

Centers/Concerts/AcademyDetails TBD: Specific schedule for Off-site Interest

CentersOn your own: Lunch (Convention Center and

surrounding area)2:00 p.m. Session 2 – Interest

Centers/Concerts/Academy4:00 p.m. Session 3 – Interest

Centers/Concerts/Academy5:15 p.m. Approximate Ending of Session 36:00 p.m. Experiential Learning Floors Close

Community GroupShepherd of the Hills’ Plans/Expectations

7:00 a.m. – Supper

• Community Group Time • Meals• Adult Supervision• Check-ins during day• How many sessions?• Adult Leader Sessions

Adult Leader Support• One another • Gathering App• HelpLine• Adult Rest Area/Oasis• Community Life Builders (CLBs)

o At Information Booths

Adult Leader Training/Workshops• Adult Leader Trainings (Sun-Tue)• General Topics (Sun-Tue) on Interest Center Schedule

Gathering ScheduleSunday, July 17 – Tuesday, July 197:30 p.m. Superdome Doors Open8:30 p.m. Mass Event BeginsFollowing Mass Event Mass Event Plus (Sunday and

Monday)

Night LifeCommunity Group Time

Midnight End of Programming Day

Community GroupGathering Schedule mirrored Sunday-TuesdayThings to remember as event progresses:• Plan out the entire event, don’t leave decisions

to Tuesday

Gathering ScheduleWednesday, July 208:30 a.m. Superdome Doors Open9:30 a.m. Worship - Divine Service

BeginsConcluding Remarks following the

Benediction and Closing Hymn

12:00 p.m. Conclusion of Youth Gathering

Possible District Events

3:00 p.m. Earliest Flight Departures

Community GroupShepherd of the Hills’ Plans/Expectations

Wednesday Logistics and Return Home

• Luggage• Transportation Plans• Community Group Time on return• Report and thanks to congregation

Questions?Please use chat box on the left to post

questions.

Future Webinars• All webinars will be advertised on social media,

Gathering Update emails, and website

• Future webinars topics: Housing, Eating in New Orleans, Workshop Schedule, Final Reminders

Best information Source:www.lcmsgathering.com

Sign up for the Gathering Update email

Registration questions:nygregistration@lcms.org

1-800-248-1930 x. 1155

General Gathering Questions/Information:

youth.ministry@lcms.org 1-800-248-1930 x. 1155

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