Teens About God (TAG)

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Welcome to the Teens About God (T.A.G) page.  Here you will find information on upcoming events and fundraisers. 
If you have any questions or need more information, please email mtshellhamer@live.com 

Parents, scroll down to the last section for helpful information and links just for you!

About TAG:

Upcoming TAG Youth Nights (grades 6-12):   
Mar 8, 22
Apr 5, 19

The T.A.G. youth group was formed to provide fellowship, activities, and spiritual guidance for our youth in Mckeansburg, New Ringgold, and the surrounding area. 
The group meets bi-weekly on Friday Nights from 7 PM to 10 PM with the following
           

Information updates are available from several sources.

           
Download the TAG 2024 Annual Permission Form Here! OR...
Complete the 2024 Annual Permission Form Online
Pay for events with cash, check, or online - Use this link to pay online, please select the option to cover the fees, use the "Event Fees" category, and add a note with the name of the event.
https://tithe.ly/give?c=813626


Upcoming Events and Fundraisers 



March 17th Christ Church and TAG Family Bowling Party!  Bring the whole family!

  • 12 PM to 2 PM at Spare Time Bowling in Hometown
  • We have reserved 6 lanes for 36 people so sign up as soon as possible!
  • $9.00 each includes 2 hours of bowling, shoes.
  • Party also includes 6 12 slice pizzas and 6 large bottles of soda!
  • Please have a parent or legal guardian complete the 2024 TAG Release form! (see above)


Apr 2  Christ Church Mckeansburg Soup Night!    Earn $5 credit each month!

5PM to 7PM!

Students can now earn $5 credit for helping at Soup Kitchen nights on the 1st Tue of each month!  If you help every month that's up to $60 a year in credit.

Serving food, washing and drying dishes, collecting trays, clearing tables, getting drinks, sweeping and mopping floors, etc.


May 25-27 Annual rafting, camping, and hiking trip! 

Cost: $70.00/Person covers Rafting fee. Can use TAG credit if you have it.  Otherwise, cash (must be in envelope with student name and "Memorial Weekend"), check ("Memorial Weekend" in memo), or pay Online.

To pay online use this link, please select the option to cover the fees, use the "Event Fees" category, and add a note that it's for Memorial Weekend.
https://tithe.ly/give?c=813626

There will be a signup for food and drink donations later after we have a list of all who are going.

Bring extra spending money for incidentals, snacks, etc.  Parents and guardians use your judgement.  They will have food to eat, but there is a camp store and a concession stand at the beach.

Permission forms must be completed and signed by Parent or Guardian. If over 18, you must fill them out and sign yourself.

Pocono Whitewater Form: https://www.poconowhitewater.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Pocono-Whitewater-Waiver-2022-1.jpg

TAG 2024 Annual Permission Form
Complete online here (preferred):https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDqSTsOUlbJd2hof0vhY1UjbPyjXEHk5ur7GKVGmOaRqLayA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Or

Download and print here (not preferred):http://www.christchurchmckeansburg.org/youthgroupfiles/2024_TAG_Release.pdf

 

Itinerary

  • Saturday - meet at Christ Church 8 AM to pack the vehicles.  Don't be late, we leave as soon as everything is packed.  Whitewater rafting, set up camp.
  • Saturday Night - Campfire Fun.
  • Sunday - Hiking and excursions in the park! Maybe swimming in the afternoon.
  • Sunday Night - 9:00 PM Evening worship service with communion.
  • Monday - Break Camp, unplanned excursion in the park on the way out. Home by 6 PM.

 

Bring your stuff only in ...

  • 1 duffel bag or medium suitcase
  • 1 Backpack
  • Sleeping bag can be separate but must be tightly rolled and secured with straps or belts, etc.  No loose or unrolled sleeping bags please.
  • Air mattress can be separate but must also be empty of all air and tightly rolled or folded.

 

Things to Bring

 Rafting:

  • Waterproof snacks.
  • eyeglass straps
  • sunscreen
  • If cold: wool socks, wool/fleece hat, wool/fleece/pile sweater, windbreaker, and wind-pants.
  • If warm: bathing suit, shorts, river-shoes or old sneakers.

 For after rafting:

  • towel
  • change of clothes.
  • No need to bring a lunch for the river this time, there is a picnic lunch provided during the rafting trip and included in the price!

 Camping:

  • Warm sleeping bag
  • Camp chair
  • outdoor clothing for three days
  • sturdy shoes
  • soap, toothbrush/paste
  • towels (there are showers at the lake we can use)
  • wipes (for hygiene)
  • snacks
  • canteen or water bottle
  • back pack
  • You can bring an air mattress, if we can fit it in the vehicles, we will. If not, we'll need to leave them behind. Twin size only, if you bring a queen you will need to be willing to share it with someone.


 

Last Word!  The Parent's Section!

Here you will find links and information to help you and your teenager to navigate through this world while keeping a strong faith.

Center for Parent Youth Understanding - CPYU is a nonprofit organization committed to building strong families by serving to bridge the cultural-generational gap between parents and teenagers.
Christian Parenting at Crosswalk.com - Biblical advise, help, and resources for parents.

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