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ResourcesLooking for information to help you in your Gathering planning? Check out these resources!
We've got answers to your last-minute questions! Use this guide as you make your final preparations.
The Gathering Guidebook includes a special section just for Family Group Adult Leaders. That section is available HERE so you can begin preparing now.
Other sections of the Guidebook that are currently available are:
A printed version of the Guidebook will be provided when you arrive at the Gathering at on-site registration.
The HelpLine is available 24 hours a day from noon on July 15 until noon on July 22. The HelpLine provides immediate information about events, program times, or other needs participants may have at the Gathering.
You can donate one pint of healthy blood on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday at LIVE: Saved to Serve in Hall G. Youth 16 years of age and older will have the opportunity to donate and should print and complete their parental consent form prior to coming to the Gathering. Download the PDF HERE.
Make copies and hand out to your participants. These are for your records only. Make sure you carry a copy of each participant's medical form with you at all times. Each participant should also have a copy of their form with them. The following lists were provided by 2007 Gathering participants to be a resource as you plan for the 2010 Gathering. These lists are not meant to be a comprehensive list of what to pack for the 2010 Gathering but a resource as you prepare a list for your group.
Here is a sample packing list brought to you by Jenni Kaelberer, DCE of Our Savior Lutheran Church St. Charles, MO.
Here is a general packing list for events brought to you by Pat Sebastian, lay youth worker of Bethel Lutheran Church Bismarck, ND.
These folks can make your planning experience easier. They have experience and knowledge and can answer many of your questions.
Get some tips and ideas here!
Get to know the city of New Orleans. Here you can find information on restaurants, attractions, and more!
Also be sure to visit the Family Life page for tips on organizing your family group and more.
The Gathering Spiritual Life Team has written a three-part study based on the Gospel of John to explore what WE BELIEVE by looking at who Jesus is and what He does and at who His message is for. Use this three-part study with your Family Group as you prepare your hearts and minds to encounter the WE BELIEVE theme at the Gathering this summer. These three Bible studies provide the context for what WE BELIEVE and prepare participants for the on-site daily Bible study in their track and Family Group. Click on the title to download the PDF file. Study One: WHATEVER, PART ONE To say "WE BELIEVE" begs the question: Just what exactly do "WE BELIEVE"? We cannot take the "what" of our faith for granted. What WE BELIEVE matters, because it matters to Jesus; whatever WE BELIEVE will result in either life or death. In this study, we spend some time examining Jesus' identity (who He is) and His performance (what He does). Study Two: WHATEVER, PART TWO
This study gets more specific about who Jesus is and what He does. John records a number of personal exchanges between Jesus and individuals like Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, the blind man, and others. We will use courtroom language such as "testimony," "evidence," and "verdict" to see what Jesus said and did, why people believed in Him, and how they responded in faith.
Study Three: WHOEVER, PART THREE The "whatever" of the previous studies refers to Jesus--to His identity and His performance. The "whoever" of this story refers to who Jesus' message is for--everyone! The whole reason Jesus came to this earth was so that everyone would believe in Him and have life.
Here is a sample group covenant brought to you by Dr. Joel Dietrich of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Sringfield, VA. Parking Buses and Vans at the Gathering Several options for parking buses and vans are available for those driving to the Gathering. Many hotels have parking available on-site, please contact your hotel for parking information. Another option would be to use the following parking services that have lots near the Convention Center, Superdome, and French Quarter. Downtown Parking Services The Morial Convention Center New Orleans offers parking on lots G and F on Convention Center Boulevard. Daily parking rates are $10.00 for cars and SUVs and $15.00 for larger vehicles (chartered buses, RVs, etc.). There are limited spaces available on this non-secure lot and no option for advance reservations. Those who use the lot will be charged upon entry with no in and out privileges. Please see the map that is provided: Download Map (pdf) Are you interested in having customized shirts for the Gathering? Uth Stuph wants to help. Check out http://uthstuph.com/partners/lcms/ for more information. |
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