ABILENE MISSION TRIP

July 5-9, 2022

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GRYM is headed to Abilene to partner with local ministries and serve the communities in and around the city.

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This trip is for all middle and high schoolers, 6th-12th grades.

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PARENTS: Interested in sharing this experience with your teen? Contact Trane!

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Besides making lasting friendships with the other GRYMers, this mission trip is a great opportunity for​ students to put their faith in action and make a difference for others.

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The cost is $130.

The $65 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due SUNDAY June 11.

The remaining $65 balance is due SUNDAY, JULY 2.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO PAY ONLINE:

Go to gardenridge.org and click "GIVE" at the top.

Fill in the information:

Give: $65 (deposit) OR $130 (full)

Fund: GRYM

Memo: Abilene Mission

IMPORTANT: Forward the confirmation email to: twyatt@gardenridge.org

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 5

Meet​ at the church at 9:00a (changed from previous info)

Eat breakfast before or bring it with you to eat on the way.

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SUNDAY, JULY 9

Estimated return time is 4:30p.​

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TO SIGN UP:

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Fill out the registration form.

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Pay the $65 deposit or full $130.

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Make sure all release forms are up to date.

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SERVICE CONSENT FORMS

Check back here for consent forms for work sites.​

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PACKING LIST

[_] All necessary consent forms

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[_] Your own breakfast for Wednesday

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[_] Any snacks you may want when hanging out at the church (does not need to be enough to share)

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[_] Money for SEVEN meals, plus any travel, snack and spending money you choose.

*NOTE: The Saturday night dinner may be a little more expensive meal.

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[_] Air mattress (strongly recommended)

[_] Bedding (pillow and sleeping bag)

[_] Ear plugs for sleeping (if desired)

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[_] Clothes for Sunday church service (does not have to be super-dressy, but no shorts)

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[_] Work clothes for 4 days

> MUST HAVE CLOSED TOE SHOES for the work projects!

> Clothes must be modest. See guidelines below.

> Shirts MUST be long enough to cover your stomach when you raise your hands.

> Sleeveless shirts should not gape open enough to see inside.

> Avoid shirts with possibly confusing messages or images (alcohol advertisements, questionable bands, etc.)

> Remember that our clothes may get very dirty, and we will not have laundry access.

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[_] Comfortable “Hang out” clothes for nights out (same standards as above)

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[_] Pajamas (we are staying at the church in separate guy/girl rooms but with a common area, so all pajamas should be modest enough to be around guys and girls)

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[_] Swimwear* (one day)

Guys need a shirt to wear while swimming.

Girls need a one-piece or tankini, or a two-piece with a colored shirt over it.

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[_] Toiletries

[_] Toothbrush

[_] Men’s shaving gear (optional)

[_] Women’s feminine supplies (recommended for girls/ladies)

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[_] Towel for shower

[_] Separate towel for swimming

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[_] Flip flops to wear in the shower and swimming

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[_] Socks

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[_] Bible

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[_] Sunscreen

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[_] Hygiene products (deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc…)

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[_] Medicines, if needed

> NOTE: All meds MUST be turned into the designated adult sponsor, labeled and with instructions!

[_] Reusable water bottle (important!)

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[_] Sunglasses

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[_] Dirty clothes bag

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[_] Flashlight (optional)

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[_] Backpack (optional)

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NOTE: Participants are welcome to bring cell phones to use at appropriate times. During work times, cell phones will not be used, so to reach a teen during the day, please contact Trane Wyatt:

469-237-7494

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NOTE

There are two forms every participant must do ONE TIME, NOT FOR EACH EVENT.

If you have done these previously, you do NOT have to do them again.

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If not already completed for a previous event, follow these links:

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1. GRYM Participant Info Form

Online form to collect all necessary info about the participant.

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2. GRYM Release Form

PDF release form to sign and return (paper copy or email a scan/picture)

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