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2. “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.” 1 John 4:9 (2013 NYG Scripture) 2

3. Mass events with about 30,000 Youth in the Alamodome! 3

4. The opportunity to care for our Veterans who have cared for us, and people from all over the world! … or working in the Inner-City to share Christ’s mercy with the community. 4

5. Experiential learning experiences! Locks of Love: Food collection for local pantries Blood donations Making blankets for kids Writing letter to chaplains & missionaries 5

6. Malaria kills one child every 60 seconds and upwards of 1 million people a year, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Malaria is preventable and treatable. Together, we can make a life-saving difference. Half of the world’s population is at risk for malaria. It takes just one mosquito to destroy livelihoods, health and hope of entire families and communities. By helping to provide treatment and resources for education and prevention, Lutherans can make a monumental difference in the global fight against malaria. We will host an event at home to raise money for a congregational donation to this cause, prior to our going to the NYG 6

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8. The Gathering is intended for high school youth ages 14-19. To register for the 2013 National LCMS Youth Gathering, youth participants must meet ONE of the following two eligibility minimum age requirements: (1) those who are 14 years of age at the time of the Gathering; - OR - (2) those entering his or her ninth grade year at the time of the Gathering. Youth participants must also not have turned 21 by the time of the Gathering 8

9. Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs), also known as the "Orange Nation" by the color of their Gathering shirts, are enthusiastic examples of Christian faith to Gathering participants. YAVs serve with interactive learning centers, workshop speakers, servant events, mass events, hotel life and other components of Gathering program. They also work alongside Community Life Builders in many capacities While serving, YAVs meet and connect with over 400 other Lutheran young adults and form new relationships. Requirements: YAVs are 19-25 years old on July 1, 2013. YAVs must apply & be accepted to the volunteer pool. If over 21, YAVs must complete a free background check. YAVs are financially responsible for their Gathering registration ($295), travel expenses and food costs. The registration fee covers their housing, selected meals during training and other materials. Contact Mrs. Tanner if you know of someone who may be interested. Registration starts soon! 9

10. 10  Friends interested in attending must contact Mr. Mueller or Mrs. Tanner to set up a meeting with them and their parents.  Friends will have to participate in fund raising, servant events, SNA and TTG as often as possible based on their family approval.  Friends must meet all deadlines for payment of expenses; they must sign-up to join the group no later than September 15, 2012  Friends will have to agree to follow the same standards of conduct that you and other members of St. Paul’s Youth Group are expected to follow. We always encourage you to bring friends.

11. 11 2013 NYG Tentative Schedule Structure Monday, July 1 Registration Check-In to hotel Evening Mass event -Alamodome Closing in small groups Tuesday, July 2 and Wednesday, July 3 All Day: Service projects Workshops Experimental learning center Exhibits Recreation Evening: Mass event-Alamodome Closing in small groups Thursday, July 4 Morning: Worship-Alamodome Afternoon: Service projects Workshops Experimental learning center Exhibits Recreation Evening: Mass Event-Alamodome Late evening: Special events/closing Friday, July 5 Morning: Check-out of hotel Closing Event-Alamodome Head home

12. $295Gathering registration fee with Signed agreement (see appendix) $205Housing (Hotels are chosen by National) $200-$400Travel to and from San Antonio: (Once we know the number attending, we can determine mode of transport, by early September) $50Travel while in San Antonio $50Group special event $50District event $10Gathering offering $200Food and miscellaneous $1,060- $1,260 Approximate total cost of trip 12

13. August 15$25 non-refundable “commitment deposit” due (cannot be taken from current savings) October 1Official NYG Registration form due January 15$295 non-refundable registration fee due February 15$105 non-refundable hotel deposit due March 15$100 non-refundable final hotel payment due April 15 $100 non-refundable transportation deposit due May 15 Final ($?) non-refundable transportation cost due June 15$450 meal/misc. costs due June 30 or July 1 Head for San Antonio! July 5Spiritually fed and tired participants head home! 13

14.  Sets an example of faith in worship, prayer, Bible study, and service to Christ and His church  Builds personal relationships with individual youth in our program  Are committed to assisting with at least one fund raiser  Attends planning meetings for the NYG throughout the year  Are willing to attend service projects and activities throughout the year (at least one per quarter)  Board of Youth members have first priority to attend  Interested adults age 25 and over should email dinatanner@charter.net to apply for one of these volunteer positions dinatanner@charter.net  Costs of the trip are the responsibility of the adult volunteer. They may participate in fund raisers on behalf of themselves.  Board of Youth will review requests together, and pray regarding selection of additional leaders needed, depending on the needs of the group. A decision should be made by early September. 14

15. Cheryl Tesch Board of Youth Fund raising liaison (Cheryl will coordinate all fund raising efforts for the NYG) 15

16.  Not mandatory, but highly encouraged  Opportunities to build relationships  They can be fun!  Serve and earn 16

17.  Set Goals  Earned through fund raisers  Out of pocket expenses 17

18.  Keeping Track  Group  Based on hours worked  Divided by net proceeds  Individual  Your individual sales  Product profit earned 18

19.  Keeping Track  Group  Keep track of your hours  Make sure they match the master  Individual  Keep a record of what you turn in  Make sure it matches the master 19

20.  Parents, Grandparents, Other  Encourage your parents and grandparents to work when you can’t  Perhaps they can donate money for you 20

21.  Sign-in Sheets  Every event will require sign in.  Youth, parent(s), grandparents, etc.  Youth – don’t rely on someone else to sign or in or out for your. 21

22.  Possible Fund Raisers  Wreath Sale – Individual  Nov. German Christmas– Group  Easter Breakfast – Group  Rummage Sale - Group 22

23.  More Fund Raising Ideas  Pancake or other major Breakfast  Host Adult BIG DATE night  Sponsor a Youth/Stockholders  Water Bottle Bank (to help adult shepherds)  Kid’s Klassifieds (See Youth Bulletin board)  Other ideas? 23

24. 24 We will limit major group fundraisers to no more than 4 this year; one per quarter. Please see the “Information on trip participation/fund raising” document for more information and process for Youth fund raisers. All fundraising ideas should be directed to Cheryl Tesch.

25. 25 A copy of this form is in a bin at the Youth bulletin Board. It needs to be completed, with the $25 deposit

26. 26 This will be an exciting year of preparation to get us to San Antonio. Once you commit to the gathering, your experience in San Antonio will mean that much more to you if you have grown together with the group, both spiritually and socially. We guarantee, you won’t be disappointed!