1. 2015 ELCA National Youth Gathering Detroit MI July 15 th -19 th (Travel Dates July 14-20)

2. Together we will travel! Bethel Lutheran – in Willmar Kerkhoven Lutheran - in Kerkhoven Our Savior’s Lutheran – in Montevideo Vinje Lutheran – in Willmar Bethel Jenni Thorpe Pr. Jon Dahl Traci Strandberg Kerkhoven Loretta Falk Mariah Rudningen Our Savior’s Pr. Don McKee Kerri Heim Vinje Pr. Amy Juel-Palmer Jen Hovland Sue Anfinson CHAPERONESCHAPERONES

3. What to Bring 6 outfits (Closed toed shoes you can walk in!) teddy bear (personal stuff, meds, other) Swim stuff Gloves Back Pack H2o Bottle Money (how much will be decided later)

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja0eulQEgVA

5. Travel Info: July 14 th 2015 - meet @ Vinje 5:00 AM? Load the Bus - Depart to Manitowoc WI Arrive at the Ferry – SS Badger by 1:00 PM 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Free time on the Ferry 7:00 PM Arrive in Ludington MI – Depart to Detroit on the Bus. Arrive in Detroit about 12:30 AM

6. Hotel Info Best Western Greenfield Inn 3000 Enterprise Dr Allen Park, MI 48101 Ph/Fax: (313) 271-1600 Who am I rooming with? 1) Faith, Mattea, Ashllie, Kalina 2) Kourtni, Mallory. Ashley, Molli 3) Maddy, Beth, Tiffany4) Grace, Cailey, Erika, Maddie 5) Emma, Reanne, Kayla, Jenna6) Ashley, Kaylee, Abby, Mollie 7) Rebecca, Cayle, Joely, Avery8) Korben, Noah, Cameron, Connor 9) Gunner, Cole, Pr. Jon10) Pr. Don 11) Loretta, Mariah12) Pr. Amy, Jen, Susan 13) Jenni, Traci, Kerri

7. Why Detroit? It is not the best city for the Gathering It is the best mission for the Gathering Population went from 3 million to 700,000 80,000 empty buildings Manufacturing Jobs - 200,000 to 20,000 Only 7% of 8 th graders can read at grade level

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi45aR88iRs&feature=youtu.be

9. Transportation by Foot Created a “walking triangle” of extra security and police Explore Detroit stuff and Gathering stuff in this area

10. Ford Field “Soft opening” at 5:30 There is no reason to show up early Concession close at 7:30 (even if you are in line) Backpacks will be inspected No Pushing!!!! 7,500 seats on the floor The floor is not closing (except during a set) –No restrooms down there!

11. Rachel Kurtz AGAPE Bobby Siegrried Lost and Found Christopher Clay Wednesday= Rise up –Resurrection Thursday =Bear Burdens -Man on the mat Friday =Build Bridges – Walking on water Saturday =break chains – Crucifixion Sunday =Bring Hope – Feeding 5,000 Dome Musicians Dome Themes

12. Day 2 - ThursdayDay 3 - FridayDay 4 -Saturday Breakfast Downtown/Cobo Proclaim JusticeProclaim StoryProclaim Community Community Life Supper Dome Hotel Final 15 Schedule

13. Proclaim Justice Day 2 Detroit is 140 Sq. miles Anticipate 10-25 ride to site We will go only where we have been invited Only where it is safe You learn assignment on the bus Everyone Brings: gloves, shoes, shirt Provided: Story teller, college student

14. Examples:

15. Proclaim Story Day 3 Synod Band to play Bishop to preach Time to learn and worship together Will be able to use your Journals all week and beyond.

16. Proclaim Community Day 4 Cobo Center 11 Football Fields Cross in the Center all paths lead to the cross Shoes, water bottle, Bible Zip line, bumper cars, creative expression, build a house, food court, resting place, bands Donate Hair, blood, money Colleges

17. Community Life “Radically Different” In the early morning or late afternoon Downtown Programmatic Less like a High School Dance More like a town fair Scattered Locations

18. Safety & Security What is the most dangerous? –Trips have been historically safe—we plan for everything! –Most issues occur in the hotel room –Flip Flops Room = barefoot Out of room = flip flops Out of hotel = shoes Curfews: 15 and under cannot be out past 10 without an adult Curfews: 16 and Under cannot out after 11 without an adult You are encouraged to bring your cell phone! Make sure your Chaperone has your number & you have theirs!!

19. We are very close to Canada!! *** Please check with your cell phone provider on how you avoid International calling/data charges!!

20. 4 Giving opportunities 1) Sunday morning offering –World Hunger, missionaries, Youth ministries, SE Michigan synod 2) 2 nd Mile giving for ELCA hunger—hopefully a donor will match up to 500,000 in donations 3) Diapers and Food items 4) Online giving for service projects (support a Proclaim Justice project)

21. Closing Worship Day 5