Information for NWD Congregations as they prepare of the 2013 LCMS National Youth Gathering in San Antonio, TX.

1. WELCOME Y’ALL
NWD National Youth
Gathering
FALL INFORMATIONAL

2. NWD District Coordinators
Mike Henning – Faith, Appleton
mike.henning@faithfv.org
(San Antonio / General Questions)
Melissa Tonn – Wisconsin Rapids
melissatonn14@yahoo.com
(District Event / General Questions)
Gary “Woody” Vought – Camp Luther
woody@campluther.com
(District Event Payments / Forms)
nyg2013nwd@yahoo.com

3. IN O M T NN E E …
F R A IO E D D
CHURCH:
Name
Address
Phone #
Primary Adult Leader’s (PAL):
Name
Address
Phone #
E-mail Address
WHATEVER else you want us to
know about you

4. As we prepare and while at the Gathering, our focus …
What’s your
focus?

5. THE GATHERING …
WHEN is it?

6. "This is how God
showed his love
among us:
He sent his one
and only Son into
the world
that we might
live through him."

7. The National LCMS Youth
Gathering will provide youth
and adults the opportunity to
come together as a community
of God’s people to:
•be affirmed in their lives
as God's people
•nurture their relationship
with others in the
church

8. TRIVIA BREAK
How many LCMS
National Youth
Gatherings
has San Antonio
hosted?

9. TRIVIA BREAK
How many LCMS
National Youth
Gatherings
has San Antonio
hosted?
1983 – “Amigos de
Cristo”
1995 – “River of Light”

10. Do you have any
question?
Where can you
find answers?
Where can you
find updates?

11. www.lcmsgathering

13. Important Dates:
September 10, 2012
Gathering registration data may start
to be entered via the Gathering
website
October 16 - 30, 2012
Priority window for Gathering
registration

14. Important Dates:
January 2013
Registration confirmation for
groups accepted to the Gathering.
Early Spring 2013
Primary Adult Leaders receive
Gathering hotel information
Early April 2013

15. Important Dates:
May 1, 2013
Full payment due to qualify for express
registration onsite at the Gathering.
Remaining payments can be made on-site in
San Antonio.
Registration Fee: $295 through March 1, 2013
$345 following March 1, 2013
This fee covers all Gathering program and
Youth Ministry Office administrative costs;
participant items such as the Gathering

16. GATHERING AGE REQUIREMENT …
* At least 14 years old at time of
Gathering (or)
* Entering freshman year of high school
* Will have NOT turned 21 by the
Gathering
2013 YOUTH to ADULT RATIO …
2-6 Youth = 2-4 Adults
7-13 Youth = 3-5 Adults
14-20 Youth = 4-6 Adults
21-27 Youth = 5-7 Adults
More = See Web Site

17. HOW DO YOU CHOOSE PAL’s & AL’s …
* Will any warm body over 21 do?
* Training… Expectations …
Is everyone on the same page?
The ROLE of the PAL/AL before, during & after …
* Chaperone verses Shepherd
~ Must be 21 ~ Submits a Personal Information Form
~ Approved by who ~ Cost responsibility
No MATTER how great the program may be, the success or failure of
the NYG is largely dependent on the qualities displayed by the individual
youth group Leadership Teams

18. The Alamo Dome

19. The Henry B. Gonzalez
Convention Center

21. Transportation
Amtrak …
Plane …
-Less travel time Bus …
Fewer -Great Community
meals/lodging Building
-Less vehicle -Able to see the
breakdown sites
worries

22. LODGING
NEW – Hotel Zones

23. ALL groups must stay in a Gathering Hotel!!!
Planning information…
-Up to $149.00/night + tax/night.
-Double – 4 people per room
-King – 2 people per room
-Suite properties do not guarantee more than
4 people per room per double room and 2
persons per king room
-ALL HOTELS HAVE POOLS!!

24. BUDGETING … (Synod’s example)
Gathering Registration $ 295.00
Gathering Offering $ 10.00
Transportation to TX $ 300.00
Transportation in TX $ 50.00
Lodging $ 205.00 (4 nights)
Meals $ 150.00 (5 days)
District Event $ 50.00
Sightseeing $ 50.00
TOTAL (Estimate) $1,110.00

25. Are we tax exempt in Texas?
Texas Tax Exempt Status:
Organizations with a 501[c][3] status are st
Possession of this certificate will allow y
paying the 6% state taxes for your hotel bil
Individual congregations may obtain these
www.cpa.state.tx.us/taxinfo/e

26. The Joys of
QUESTIONS TO ASK …
FUNDraising a
Does your church have
policy?
How do you keep it fair?
What are some good ways
to
divide up the
responsibility?

27. Group Covenant
“Our Promise”
Why do a covenant?
Do they guarantee behavior?
How do we involve youth and parents?
The Big Ones … send ‘em home vs.
sit down and talk

28. District Event – Rio Cibolo Ranch
WHEN: July 1, 2013 1:00-4:00 PM
WHAT: TEXAS SIZE BBQ!
COST: TBA (not to exceed $50 per person)

29. DISTRICT BOOTH
Theme – Got A SUGGESTION?
Asking Youth Groups to help fund -
$25.00 per congregation
Also need groups to work at the BOOTH
It is an opportunity to meet people from
across the United States. Youth love to
meet other youth from different states!!

30. District Photo?
TBA

31. www.lcmsga