Gulf Coast Getaway 2018 // The Details

Gulf Coast Getaway (GCG) is almost here! You’re about to experience a powerful weekend in the presence of God with over 1,000 other college students! Here’s everything you need to know...

WHEN WE'RE LEAVING
Be at the CCSC at 5:30 am Friday January 12th. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WAIT ON YOU.  Use the buddy system have someone make sure you are awake and make it to the CCSC.  Grab breakfast on your way or bring it with you. We can have food on the bus. Drinks however have to be in a container that has a screw top lid. There will be some bottles of water for you at the CCSC. We will only be stopping for lunch! So bring snacks to munch on.

Do you live too far from Russellville to arrive before 5:00am?

If so, here are some options. Guys can spend the night (Thursday 1/ 11) before at the CCSC and girls can spend the night before with other girls going on the trip (we will help find a place for you). Text or call Jake (870) 489-3977 if you’re a guy interested in staying the night at the CCSC or Krysta at (501) 590-9949 if you’re a girl and need a place to stay.  

WHAT TO BRING
Here’s what you need to bring: 

• Spiritual items: please bring your Bible, a journal, and a pen. This conference will be a great time for you to grow spiritually so make the most of it!
• Clothing items: pack light, but pack enough clothes for three days and nights, bring a warm jacket, and if you want to play on the beach bring an outfit for getting dirty. If you plan on swimming or getting in the hot tub bring only one towel, an appropriate swimsuit, and modest apparel such as tank tops or shorts (guys and girls).
• Money: Bring enough money to cover your meal (lunch) on the bus ride to GCG and back to Russellville. Bring money or a card if you want to donate to the yearly cause that GCG selects (optional).  Bring money if you want to buy merchandise from booths at GCG (optional). And finally, bring money a couple of bucks to tip the drivers (we will have 2 each way) (optional)

WHAT TO EXPECT
Here’s what you can expect. http://www.gulfcoastgetaway.org/

• 5 Sessions of worship: singing, praying, and sermons
• 4 Breakout Class sessions: smaller classes covering a variety of topics
• 3 Community Group sessions: a time for just our ministry to get together and talk about what we’re learning
• Free time!: a few hours on Saturday and Sunday to play at the beach or just relax

COMING BACK
We will leave GCG around 5:30 am Monday January 16th. Expect to arrive back at the CCSC between 7:00pm-10:00pm that evening depending on how the drive goes.

See you soon!