STEUBENVILLE MID-AMERICA
THE RETREAT TAKES PLACE AT MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY in Steubenville, MO. Mid-America is a high-energy youth conference where thousands of teens are invited to encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic speakers, engaging music, the Sacraments, small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens.
DATES: THURSDAY JULY 19 MEET IN NARTHEX OF CHURCH AT 10:00 PM
Returning MONDAY JULY 23 approx. 1:00 AM (students will text you with exact time on way back)
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Suggested Packing List:
Casual, comfortable, & modest clothing (Nike shorts/leggings, tennis shoes, and T-shirts are the usual attire). One T-Shirt will be provided. Preferably not Nike shorts for Mass on Sunday. extra set of clothing in case of wet weather Bedding/sleeping bag/pillow for the dorm rooms. An air mattress (Three people will be placed in each dorm room. One person will be on the floor) Rain poncho p.j.'s Good footwear for walking across campus throughout the weekend Sweatshirt or jacket (the arena where the sessions are held can get cold) Reusable water bottle Toiletries Towel Shower supplies Shower shoes Bible, rosary, journal Money for aprox. three inexpensive meals, snacks, or souvenirs Cell phone or camera Snack to share; to avoid allergies-No peanuts please! (optional)
Reminder when packing: please do not over-pack- Soft sided bags work best
Phones are allowed but should only be used for emergency & group activities. Students are responsible for items brought to retreat so please consider whether possible loss or damage is worth bringing the item. No electronic games please, we want students to be engaged in building a community atmosphere.
Emergency phone numbers:
Joelle Maryn 512-937-9417
Medications will be kept by Joelle Maryn. They must be properly labeled. Please include directions. If student needs to keep an inhaler or Epipen with them please send notes.
I WILL BE OUT OF THE OFFICE THE BEGINNING OF NEXT WEEK PLEASE TEXT OR CALL MY CELL WITH QUESTIONS. THANKS!!!
CAN'T WAIT!!! :-)