THE GATHERING

The Gathering is a weekend retreat for students hosted by First Students of FBC Jasper at Pineywoods Camp from April 10–12.

This overnight experience is designed to help students step away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on what truly matters. Throughout the weekend, students will experience powerful worship, hear from multiple guest speakers, participate in high-energy games, and build meaningful relationships with friends and leaders.

Our prayer for this weekend is that the next generation of the Church in Jasper and Brookeland would come together, grow in their relationship with Christ, and return home ready to live it out and share it with others.

What is it?

Transportation will be provided by the church.

❋ How will students get there?

Are meals provided?

Yes. All meals are provided during the weekend.

The cost is $100 for registration. There is an optional $10 add-on for the zip line. If cost is a concern, please reach out. We will work with you to make sure your student can attend. We will not turn a student away because of cost.

❋ What is the cost?

For students to gather, grow in their relationship with Christ, and go home ready to share it with others.

❋ What is the purpose?

SCHEDULE

4:45 - Check in at FBC Family Life Center (Front Entrance)

5:25 - Finish eating Dinner and Load up Vehicles

6:45 - Unload at Pineywoods Camp

7:30 - Session 1 with Brandon Culpepper and Bryce Trusty

8:30 - Small Group

9:15 - Late Night

11:00 - Lights Out

FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH

8:00 - Breakfast

9:00 - Morning Worship

10:30 - Gathering Games Pt.1

12:00 - Lunch

1:00 - Gathering Games Pt.2

5:30 - Dinner

7:00 - Session 2 with Brandon Culpepper and Reid Hawthorn

8:15 - Small Group

9:00 - Gathering Games Pt.3

11:00 - Lights Out

SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH

7:30 - Wake Up/Clean/Pack

8:00 - Breakfast

9:00 - Worship with Brady Moss and Claire Spadacinni

9:25 - Small Group

9:40 - Gathering Games Pt.4

10:30 - Leave Pineywoods Camp

Sunday, APRIL 12TH

Here is everything you need for The Gathering! What to Pack and What NOT to Pack!

PACKING LIST

What to PACK

  • Bible, Pen & Journal

  • Hot weather, comfortable, and modest clothing which IS NOT revealing, suggestive, or advertises alcohol, tobacco products, etc.

  • Comfortable Shoes, Athletic Shoes, and/or Closed-toed Shoes (not slip-on)

  • Sunscreen & Sunglasses

  • Towels, Washcloths, & Hygiene Products

  • Pillow & Bedding (sleeping bag or sheets for twin bed)

  • Wristwatch/Flashlight

  • SNACKS

  • Hand sanitizer


What Not to PACK

  • CELL PHONES! If you want to talk to your student, my number is (409) 658-0701

  • Pets

  • Non Prescription Medication

  • Pill Organizers

  • Illegal drugs, alcohol, ANY form of tobacco, or

  • vaping device

  • Fireworks

  • Knives, guns, or any weapon

  • Clothing which is revealing, suggestive, or advertises alcohol, tobacco products, etc.

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