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Mission Great  Auditorium Tents Ocean  Grove Beach

MISSIONS 101 EXPERIENCE
SAVE THE DATES!
JULY 21 - 24, 2013


Missions 101 exists to collaborate with local churches to provide an opportunity for youth and their leaders to serve Christ by worshipping Him, growing spiritually and serving others.

What is Missions 101?
      ~
  A four-day community service "experience", where youth and adults alike will grow
               spiritually by reaching out in the service of Christ to area home owners, churches and
               community service agencies.
      ~  Participants, ages 12-18 (junior and senior high) will have opportunities to worship
               and explore God's Word together in the beautiful ocean community of Ocean Grove.

Location: Ocean Grove, New Jersey

Participants:
      ~
  Maximum of 20 youths per group
      ~  Youth: ages 12-18 (junior & senior high)
      ~  Adults: 1 adult leader for every 5 youth
      ~ at least one leader of each gender represented by youth in participating group

Lodging:
     ~  Grove Hall Retreat Center (Missions 101 Headquarters)
     ~  Area Hotels

Date:
     ~  July 21 - 24, 2013

Registration Fee: (includes continental breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks)
     ~ $210 per particpant
     ~  $50 deposit per spot reserved
     ~  Deposits are transferable, not refundable

What to expect:
     ~  Participants will work in small groups of 5-7 youth under the supervision of adult leaders
     ~  Participants will be assigned to different service projects and community service in the area
     ~  Participants will have the opportunity to fellowship, share experiences and worship
              corporately with others
     ~  Participants will receive full support both spiritually and physically from a well-trained
              M101 staff
     ~  Great food and lodging
     ~  Free time at the beach!

FAQs

How long will I stay?
     ~  Sunday to Wednesday (4 days)

What is the cost?
     ~  Experience fee is $210 per participant
     ~  $50 deposit per spot reserved
     ~  Deposits are transferable, not refundable

What is included in the registration fee?
     ~  Lodging
     ~  All meals
     ~  Project materials and supplies
     ~  M101 T-shirt
     ~  Project selection, organization and administration
     ~  Development of fun, spiritual focused Program
     ~  Experienced, enthusiastic "M101 Experience" staff
     ~  Unlimited hospitality from committed and courteous staff

How do I register? 
     ~  Click Here for group registration form

     ~  Contact the M101 Registrar at 
  ~  Mail your deposit to:
                      M101 Experience
                      Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
                      PO Box 248
                      Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
                      Attn: Registrar
     ~  Make checks payable to OGCMA with Missions 101 noted on the memo line

Who can participate?
     ~  Junior and Senior High Youth - minimum age 12 years
     ~  Adults - youth leaders and working chaperones; (every group is to bring a minimum of
         one adult for every five youth, at least one adult of each gender represented by youth
         in participating group

What is the role of the adults/chaperones?
     ~  Adults will supervise youth; participate in projects by providing leadership, safety, and
         spiritual guidance.
     ~  One adult for every five youth is required

What do the service projects involve?
     ~  Jobs may vary between home repairs, paint, yard work
     ~  Visiting the elderly/disabled
     ~  Community service

How are teams organized?
     ~  Small groups are established within a given youth group
     ~  Multiple teams may be paired from different youth groups to work on one project
     ~  Youth will always be with a leader from their youth group
     ~  Teams from one youth group may be assigned to projects in different locations

What about transportation?
     ~  Each group must provide their own transportation to and from assigned M101
         Experience project
     ~  If/when groups are split and additional transportation is needed, M101 Program will
         do its best to provide transportation
     ~  Some projects will be within walking distance of the M101 Headquarters

What is a typical "M101 Experience" like?
Sunday
     ~  Groups arrive in OG late afternoon/early evening
     ~  Orientation for leaders (hand out projects, etc.)
     ~  Orientation for all youth and leaders
     ~  Fellowship with other groups

Monday
     ~  Breakfast
     ~  Morning "M101 Experience" devotions
     ~  Work projects - Bag lunch provided
     ~  Dinner
     ~  Evening "M101 Experience" Event
     ~  Group devotions

Tuesday
     ~  Breakfast
     ~  Morning "M101 Experience" devotions
     ~  Work project
     ~  Lunch at M101 Headquarters
     ~  Afternoon of free time- Beach access and organized games
     ~  Dinner
     ~  Evening "M101 Experience" Event
     ~  Group devotions

Wednesday
     ~  Breakfast
     ~  Morning "M101 Experience" devotions
     ~  Work projects
     ~  Lunch at M101 Headquarters
     ~  Groups depart M101 Heasdquarters by 2PM

What will we eat?
     ~  Hot Continental Breakfast
     ~  Bag Lunch/Hot Lunch
     ~  Hot Dinner
     ~  Snacks
     ~  Will accommodate vegetarians/those with allergies (as long as information is noted on
          registration)

Register today!

     ~  Register the number of spots your group needs (click here for group registration form)
     ~  Register early M101 Experiences fill early, don't be turned away!
     ~  All forms must be received no later than MAY 1, 2013 
    
~  Experience fee is $210 per participant
                     $50 Deposit per spot reserved
                     Deposits are transferable, not refundable and due with registration
                     Balance of fee due no later than MAY 15, 2013
     ~ No youth will be permitted to attend without a Permission Form!

           Mail your deposit to:
          "M101 Experience"
          Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Associaiton
          PO Box 248
          Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
          Attn:  Registrar
      ~  Make checks payable to O.G.C.M.A with Missions 101 noted on the memo line.