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!

Click here for the Gospel Bible Reading Plan! 

Youth Leaders, please visit the Youth Leaders page for helpful information.

About TAG:

Upcoming TAG Youth Nights (grades 7-12):   
  Apr 18 (Good Friday)     May 2, 16, 30

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.

           
Complete the 2025 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


May 6 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 24-26 Memorial Weekend Rafting and Camping Trip! Please read all the info below!

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 with ice cream, fries, drinks, treats, etc.

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 Online:
https://go.theflybook.com/Manage/EZDHJY#/lite

TAG 2025 Annual Permission Form
Complete online here:
https://forms.gle/prKwXVfxshk1314h9

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 5 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. (lunch is provided)
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • Check out the Pocono Whitewater video!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnnX2bvS3eA

For after rafting:

  • towel
  • change of clothes.

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.

 


June 15-21 TAG Mission Trip with TEAMeffort to western North Carolina for hurricane relief.  12 spots reserved. 

 


 

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.

30 Biblical Exhortations for Technology & Social Media

Rooted Ministry: Parent Resources
Desiring God: Parenting Resources
The Gospel Coalition: Parenting Resources
Expository Parenting

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