MISSIONS 101 - 2011

 June 26-29 and July 17-20

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Registration opening February 1, 2011

Exists to collaborate with local churches to provide an opportunity for youth & 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

Dates:
     ~  June 27th - June 30th
     ~  July 18th - July 21st

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 shpot reserved
     ~  Deposts are transferable, not refundable

What is included in the registration fee?
     ~  Lodging
     ~  All meals, Monday thru Wednesday lunch
     ~  Project materials and supplies
     ~  M101 T-shirts
     ~  Project sleection, organizatina nd 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 Missions101@Oceangrove.org
     ~  Mail your deposit to:
                      M101 Experience
                      Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
                      54 Pitman Avenue
                      Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
                      Attn:  Registrar
     ~  Make checks payable to O.G.C.M.A with Missions 101 noted on the comment 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 reuired

What do the service projects involve?
     ~  Jobs may vary between home repairs, paint, yard work
     ~  Visiting the elderly
     ~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
         Experientce 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
     ~  Fellowhsip 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 Dinnr
     ~  Snacks
     ~  Will accommodate vegetarians/those with allergies (as long as information is noted on
          registration

Register today!

     ~  Choose a "M101 Experience" Date
     ~  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, 2010
     ~  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 31, 2010
     ~ No youth will be permitted to attend without a Permission Form!

          Contact the M101 Registrar at Missions101@Oceangrove.org
          Mail your deposit to:
          "M101 Experience"
          Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Associaiton
          54 Pitman Avenue
          Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
          Attn:  Registrar

     ~  Make checks payable to O.G.C.M.A with Missions 101 noted on the comment line.