OPERATION
HOUR 1
"If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
WHAT TO BRING
-A filled out permission slip, which can be found below
-Any other permission slip their specific church might require
-A letter of recomendation from a church pastor or church letter
-4 - unopened 11 to 13 ounce bags of fun size candy bars
-3 - 66 ounce containers of hot cocoa mix. It must be water mix
-A sleeping bag and/or blanket
-Money if they want to buy food
-Food to eat if they want (no sunflower seeds)
-A folding chair
-A great attitude
*All permission slips must be filled out and turned in before the students leave
*If you have any problems getting the cocoa or candy, please contact us. Arrangments can be made.
WHAT WE NEED
-Prayer, prayer, prayer
IMPORTANT
DOCUMENTS
Permission Slip
Map to Portesi's
Informational
Map of Parade Site
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS IT SAFE?
There are police walking the blocks on both sides all night.
We always have experienced leaders that escort the students.
Our outpost, which is Pasadena Cyclery, is one block north of us and they are open all night for us.
We always place camp before the stop light to insure all cars driving by us are stopping.
After 16 years we have had only one incident and that was an adult leader that had an asthma attack and our 2 paramedic leaders at the time took care of that.
WHAT ABOUT OUR DAUGHTERS?
We always have female leaders,
we never let the girls be alone with any males.
CAN I CONTACT MY CHILD?
Yes. We discourage the students from using any type of media. However, calls to and from home are allowed if needed.
IS THERE FOOD?
There are restaurants like Chick Filet and Burger King all around, or they can bring their own food to eat.
CAN I PARTICIPATE?
Absolutely! However, you will need to attend the leadership meeting so you can understand all the safety meaasures we take such as , group sizing requirments, the length of time allowed to be away, the locations to go and the check out and in procedures.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
Nothing more than the cocoa, the candy, and a recommendation letter from a pastor or leader.
HOW DO I GET IN CONTACT WITH YOU IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY?
All parents will recieve the cell phone numbers of the leaders before departing the church the morning of drop off.
IMPORTANT DATES
DEC
20
PARENTS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
A meeting for parents with all of the answers to your questions.
This meeting will take place at Purpose Church of Pomona (Pomona First Baptist) 12:45 after 3rd service. Room location will be determined soon.
DEC
19
Leadership Meeting
The location well be at Dominic Portesi's home. Pizza and drinks provided. Contact us via email for exact time and location.
DEC
31
OPERATION
HOUR 1
JAN
1
H1 AGENDA
Drop off student no later than 7:00 am at Purpose Church of Pomona (Pomona First Baptist) on Dec. 31, 2014 at parking lot outside of the Jr. High Room.
From there, we will take them to the Colorado Blvd. Rose parade route in Pasadena, CA.
During the day, we will write messages on hundreds of styrofoam cups. The messages will be thought out by the teens, and will be unique and creative to spread Gods love. Example: "No God, No Peace, Know God, Know Peace."
Through-out the day, we will have unique and successful faith and team building activities that only this environment can offer.
Immediately after midnight, we will share in communion.
Then we will serve hot cocoa to the cold people on the streets all night until morning, in the custom cups we’ve made. Thus giving the 1st day of the New Year to serving Christ. We will spend our whole night showing and sharing God’s message of love.
In the morning, we will throw the candy to the bored people in the stands and shout thing such as "God Bless!" "Jesus Loves You!", and of course "Happy New Year!." This is always a great success.
If that’s not enough, we will be giving part of our prime seats to a less fortunate group, usually elder people, before the parade begins.
You will pick your student up from Dominic Portesi’s house in Upland by 2:30 pm. Jan. 1, 2015. A map will be provided to you the morning of December 31st and a PDF can be found above.
TBA
Leadership Follow-up Meeting
The location well be at Dominic Portesi's home. Pizza and drinks provided. Contact us via email for exact time and location. This meeting is for the leadership review the trip and prepare for the next.