Happy Friday!!
Wow, October is moving quickly! It's hard to believe our Vita Nova lock-in is NEXT Friday, 10/15! First are the important details, followed by what I need from you!
WHO: Vita Nova and any St. Luke high schoolers
WHEN: Friday, 10/15 5:45pm to midnight*
WHERE: Drop-off and pickup at St. Luke**/***
*The lock-in is currently scheduled from 5:45pm-12am (6.25 hours). In order for this to be an all-night event (until 8am), we need at least two moms and two dads willing to spend the night. The youth truly look forward to staying the entire night, so PLEASE prayerfully and seriously consider sacrificing one night for your youth(s)!
**I am excited to announce that we will play indoor mini golf at ParTee Shack (5300 Fayetteville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603)!! The cost is $10 per person, and I need RSVPs by Wednesday, 10/13. I went recently, and it's super cool and super challenging. We're going to have a blast!! Parents, you are more than welcome to stay and play with us for $10!
***Due to liability reasons, youth will not be allowed to drive to/from ParTee Shack alone. They are welcome to drive to/from St. Luke, but we are relying on parents to drive for mini golf.
All that being said, here is the flow of the night:
- Meet at St. Luke at 5:45pm to unpack cars, turn in permission forms, and organize carpooling for mini golf.
- Leave St. Luke no later than 6pm to arrive at ParTee Shack by 7pm (approx. 40 minute drive without traffic). For those who want to, we will pickup dinner via drive-throughs on the way. Restaurants include CookOut, Popeye's, Bojangle's, etc.
- We will begin mini golf at 7pm. Games take 1-1.5 hours, so we'll plan to be at ParTee Shack until around 8:30pm.
- You are welcome to meet us at ParTee Shack but must arrive by 7pm. Late arrivals will need to meet us at St. Luke at 9:30pm.
- Arriving back at St. Luke by 9:30pm, we will go into our normal lock-in routine of games (manhunt, sardines, etc.) and movies (if there's time).
- By Thursday, 10/14, I will let you know if this event will last until midnight or 8am. Parents, please, please, please consider staying all night! It doesn't mean staying UP all night! (:
Now that we've made it through the important information, here's what I need from you!
1. Permission Form!! Please return the attached permission form by the night of the lock-in. I will have extra forms at the event that you may fill out upon arrival.
2. If you are mini golfing, this event is $10 per person. You may bring cash/check night of, or you may pay via online giving [Youth Ministry Fees (CD & VN)].
3. Parents, please consider staying all night with us!! You are free to bring air mattresses or pads and go to bed whenever (after we come inside from manhunt)!!
Parents - Will you please spend the night?
Yes, I'm a DAD who can stay!
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Yes, I'm a MOM who can stay!
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I need a little more persuasion...
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Sorry, unable to stay this time.
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4. For carpooling purposes, please let me know which option best suits your needs.
If you're joining us for mini golf!! Please read the options carefully!
My youth is coming and needs a ride.
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My youth is coming, and I can drive others!!
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My youth and I will meet you at St. Luke and drive separately to/from ParTee Shack.
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My youth and I will meet you at ParTee Shack, then drive separately to St. Luke.
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My youth and I will meet you at ParTee Shack, and my youth will need a ride back to St. Luke.
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5. Last, but not least, a signup for the night! Please let me know who is coming and doing what. As always, please let me know if you have any issues or need to clarify! Youth are welcome to invite friends, as long as you are willing to drive/participate!
Vita Nova Lock-in - Fall 2021
WHO: Vita Nova and any St. Luke high schoolers WHEN: Friday, 10/15 5:45pm to midnight* WHERE: Drop-off and pickup at St. Luke**/***
Adult Drivers
Adult Chaperones (Overnight)
Mini Golfers (Youth & Adults)
Lock-in Without Mini Golf (Youth)
Thank you so much for reading all the way through this email!! We are so looking forward to getting everyone together for a night of good, old-fashioned fun!!
More information will be sent next Thursday, with the final decision on pick-up time!
Please contact me with any questions by:
- replying to this message
- emailing me at dobnerrj.stlukes@gmail.com
- calling the office at 919-848-1533
Thank you again!!
Rebecca