Living Lights in Dark Days
1st Peter
We look forward to a wonderful retreat again this year! Below are a few notes for parents and students as well as some helpful links as you prepare for the retreat. Parents, we know it is a weighty matter to entrust your child(ren) to our supervision. We do not take that responsibility lightly and trust the following information will be helpful as we partner with you for this event.
- Packing: A suggested packing list is linked below. Please keep “modesty” in mind as you help your child (both young men and young ladies) pack for the retreat. Students will be asked to change if anything is deemed immodest by a leader, so please plan (or shop) accordingly. Men should keep their shirts on even during athletic activities (except swimming). Fireworks and sparklers are prohibited at the camp.
- Phones: We typically have good cell service at the retreat and students are welcome to bring a phone (with parental permission, of course). Students should plan to keep their phones in their rooms most of the time and limit their use to parent communication, photos during activities, etc.
- Supervision: Students are supervised most every minute and should not be in the cabins alone. You must let your cabin leader know if you have any special need or situation, or if you need to leave the area where you are expected to be.
- Leaders: Every adult leader is required to pass a background check and complete a child safety training before serving in YBI. Each one is also required to be a member in good standing…each of whom have demonstrated faithful service to the Lord. The leaders on this year's retreat will include:
- Ken Parrish (varsity leader and elder in charge of the retreat)
- Mark Vaughan (senior pastor)
- David and Malia Bishop (varsity leaders)
- Windy John (varsity leader)
- Timmy (varsity leader) and Taylor (JV leader) Vaughan
- Brandy Higgins (JV leader)
- Titus Vaughan (JV leader)
- JJ John (JV leader)
- Justin Bowen (JV leader)
- Chris & Heather Ronk (JV leaders)
- Jonathan Montoya (church staff, music)
- Chris Cummings (security)
- Jose Espinoza (guest speaker)