VERY IMPORTANT!!

Only bring with you what you can carry.  Pillow, carry-on bag, blanket for the bus (it can sometimes get a little cool), hanging bag (for your Concert Attire), and suitcase.  All of these items together are YOUR responsibility to carry. It is important that you do not bring extra bags or other things to carry unless you can carry them yourself

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forms to read and sign

Student Rafting Waiver

Adult Rafting Waiver

Food Bank Volunteer Handbook

Student Medical Release

Adult Medical Release

Carry On Items

• Bible

• Bus things to do (Playing cards and electronic games - must have headphones!)

• Pen and paper. Crayons and coloring books.

• Books or magazines to read.

• Snacks as appropriate (sharing usually takes place) -- Drinks must be in re-sealable containers!

• Please no 'Melty' snacks!!

• CD/MP3 player WITH headphones (spare batteries)

• Pillow & light blanket

• Contact/glasses case

• Hat & sunglasses

• Camera & film (bring film or buy at Wal-Mart - Gift shop film is pricey!)

• Digital Cameras are great, we can upload your pics to the website!!

Concert Attire

Packed in your hanging bag!

• Cross & Flame Polo-style shirt (Red, Dark Blue, or both)

• Undershirt(s) (suggested) to wear under Cross & Flame shirt

• Dark shoes for concerts (NO tennis shoes) 'Doc Martin' style sandals are fine.

• Dark or khaki socks for concerts (NO white socks)

• Khaki pants (guys or girls) or Khaki skirt (girls) NO "Mini" skirts

• Belt (if your pants/skirt has belt loops)

Other General Items to Pack

• Testament T-shirt(s)

• Light jacket or sweater

• Alarm clock

• If you are cold natured  you may want to pack a pair of jeans and a long sleeve T-shirt, some of the meeting rooms may be cool

• Swim suit & swim towel

• Flip-Flops

• Watch

• 2 Plastic bags for wet clothes/towels & Dirty clothes

• Sunglasses & hat/visor

• Sun Screen

special packing needs for white water rafting

• A towel and change or clothes for after the river

• Plastic bag for wet clothes/towels & Dirty clothes

• Athletic shoes or river sandals  you don't mind getting wet and muddy

• T-Shirt & shorts or a bathing suit (Ladies - a suit under your shorts works great!)

• Water-proof cameras are recommended for the trip

Linens and towel

Toiletries

We will need to provide linens at a couple of the college dormitories.

• Pack a twin set of sheets  and a light blanket.

• or bring a sleeping bag

• Don't forget your pillow!

• Bath towel or two with a plastic bag to carry them in your luggage.

• You definitely will want to pack a beach towel.

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Brush/Comb

• Hairdryer

• Shampoo

• Soap (for shower)

• Prescriptions - (Adults need to know if you have any)

• Tylenol/Aspirin/Advil

• Deodorant (LOTS!)

• Sun block (LOTS!)

Please use good judgment about what to wear.  We are a church group.  The type of clothing we wear (e.g., short shorts) and what the words say on our clothes (i.e., T-shirts) should be appropriate for such a group of students. Your adult leaders do not want to have to ask you to change clothes, but we will.

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Wear comfortable clothes, we will change into concert attire after checking in at the University

Wear swim suit/cover-up, you may want to pack a change of comfortable clothes. Remember Sunscreen! We're at the beach most of the day. And will be hosted at a Low-Country Dinner in the evening. We can change back at campus.

Wear comfortable clothes, we will be on the road most of the day

A Day in Mission Work - CLOSED TOE SHOES are required. Pack your Testament T- Shirt and shoes to change into after mission work. Wear comfortable clothes, we are sightseeing the rest of the afternoon. Then going to a ballgame.   Remember Sunscreen!

Wear concert attire, we attend church Lead Worship at two services. Pack White Water Rafting clothes and a towel. We will change after church.

Wear comfortable clothes, we will change into concert attire after checking in at the University

Wear comfortable clothes, we will change into concert attire after checking in at the University

Wear comfortable clothes, we will be on the road most of the day

Wear concert attire, we  perform concerts before and after lunch. We will go to the IMAX after dinner in comfortable clothes.

Wear comfortable clothes, we will change into concert attire when we get back to Arlington

Money Needs:

Souvenirs Suggested amount: $40-$100

• College bookstores (It's a tradition! We will be staying at four Universities.) T-shirts run $10-$20

• Three days we will have the opportunity to get souvenirs with our activities and sightseeing. T-shirts and other items $5-$20

• Expect a few Wal-Mart stops Additional snacks $10-$15

 Need to pay for Lunch

Breakfast (Eat at home)

Lunch (Fast Food in Shreveport) $6.00

Dinner (Provided - @ Ci Ci's in Flowwood, MS)

  Need to pay for  dinner

Breakfast (Provided - On Campus)

Lunch (Fast Food - Near Charleston) $6.00

Dinner (Provided - Low Country Fare)

  Need to pay for Dinner

Breakfast (Provided - Shoney's in Jackson, MS)

Lunch (Provided - Golden Corral - Birmingham AL)

Dinner (Fast Food - Chattanooga TN) $6.00

Need to pay for part of lunch

Breakfast (Provided - On Campus)

Lunch (Patriots Point -we give you $5.00) $4.00

Dinner (Fast Food at the Ball Game- we give you $10.00)

  Need to pay for lunch

Breakfast (Provided - On Campus - Junaluska)

Lunch (Provided @ White Water Rafting Center Waynesville, NC)

Dinner (Provided - On Campus - Junaluska)

Need to pay for lunch

Breakfast (Provided - On Campus)

Lunch (Fast food - Augusta, GA) $6.00

Dinner (Provided - On Campus)

 Need to pay for lunch

Breakfast (Provided - On Campus - Junaluska)

Lunch (Fast Food in Columbia, SC) $6.00

Dinner (Fast food - Charleston, SC, we give you $5.00) $2.00 

  Need to pay for part of lunch

Breakfast (Provided - On Campus)

Lunch (Fast food - Meridian MS, we give you $5.00)

Dinner (Provided - Poncho's Mexican Buffet, Shreveport, LA)

 All Meals are Covered

Breakfast (Provided - On Campus - Junaluska)

Lunch (Provided - Bessinger's BBQ, Charleston SC)

Dinner (Provided - On Campus - College of Charleston)

Breakfast (Provided - On Campus)

Lunch (Provided - Church wide meal @ FUMCA)

Rules and Information to Help Make the Trip More Enjoyable

• Every time you board the bus, circle only your number.  This helps us keep from leaving anyone.  Failure to do so will place you on bus clean-up.

• No smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, tobacco chewing, or using illegal drugs! (We have to say this even though there should be no problem.) IF YOU ARE CAUGHT WITH ANY OF THESE THINGS, YOU WILL BE SENT HOME AT YOUR PARENTS’ EXPENSE!

• Our bus driver has a big responsibility in handling the big rig, so talk to him and let him know that you appreciate his driving us around, but don’t do it while he’s driving.

• Make sure you are appreciative and courteous to the sponsors who have taken time off to join us.  We couldn’t go on a trip like this one without them.

• Every time we eat in a restaurant with servers, you must tip.  Standard tip is 15% of your bill.  Even if you just by a soda or a cup of coffee and someone brings it to you, leave a tip.

• Budget your money wisely.  You have already been given an idea of how may meals you must pay for, so make sure you leave yourself with some money to use near the end of the trip.

• Please do not ask the director or the bus driver how much longer or how much farther.  If our time schedules are off, we will announce adjustments.

• One of the things that wears out a voice quicker than anything is yelling, screaming, and talking too loudly on the bus.  The noise level of the engine is already so high that normal talking is sometimes a strain.

• DO NOT order any take out or delivery food from the dorm rooms. This causes problems with security and is not really fair to the other members of our group.

• When we stop for meals on the road you must go as groups to the restaurants. If the directors say we all will eat at the same place, then we all eat at the same place, NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Do not bring or purchase any items that may be considered inappropriate. If in doubt ask yourself, "What would Greg and Roger say?"

Other Things to Keep in Mind

• Quiet hours will be called on the bus during which people will be able to sleep, read, and play cards (WITHOUT TALKING).  This time is often a period of refreshment and renewal.  Please respect this time during our trip.

• If you bring some sort of stereo device, you MUST have headphones so that others around you will not be disturbed.

• Label your CD player, CD's or electronic games with your name or initials. It helps us get them back to the right person if they are left on the bus.

• Our conduct on tour will be the lasting witness we make, not the concert itself.  Strangers may not understand nor appreciate our practical jokes and snide remarks. Church members expect Christian young people to respect their church, both in terms of conduct and in the manner in which the facilities are used.

• Performances demand reverent enthusiasm and disciplined spontaneity.  Give your most intense attention; give your finest musicianship.  Give Yourself!

• Please do not discuss performance weaknesses, bad attitudes, or personality conflicts when around other people.

• Be sure to thank the people at the various places we eat, sing, and sleep.  They went to a great deal of trouble for us; so be courteous.

• Please be prompt!  The bus moves according to the times listed in the itinerary unless otherwise changed by the Director.

• It is important to meet the bus at the time specified to load luggage, board the bus, and make last-minute checks.  Because there are several very tight traveling schedules, DO NOT plan to arrive at the bus at departure time.

• Upon arrival at the various destinations, please remain on the bus until all instructions are made regarding unloading, rooms assigned for dressing, place and time for meals, etc.

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