Calling all middle and high school students!

On Friday, August 17, we will depart for Camp Grace in Roberta, GA, for a two-night retreat to kickoff the school year. The retreat will include:

1. Dynamic Worship Services 2. Daily Small Group Discussions3. Group Games4. Lake and Pool Activities

Our theme this year is “Follow,” and our speaker is Samer Massad, who leads college ministry at Woodstock City Church. Samer is a dynamic communicator who served us for our D-Now retreat last January. It is sure to be an exciting weekend!

I hope to see you there!

Dr. Joshua RiceGenerations Pastor

Our Speaker:Rev. Samer Massad

Samer Massad is a graduate of the University of Georgia and of Dallas Theological Seminary, where he is currently pursing a second master of theology degree. During his time in Athens, Samer served at Athens Church (a North Point Community Church Strategic Partner) for four

years. For two of those years he was a part of the Leadership Development Program where he served on staff with the student ministry as the Small Groups and Events Coordinator. He is a huge proponent of small groups and believes life-change happens best within the context of community. Samer also communicated on a regular basis and has developed a passion for communicating the truth of God’s word in an engaging, relevant, and practical way.

Samer’s parents were born in Israel and he is proud of his Arabic heritage. Arabic is actually his first language. He places a high value on family and is one in a family of six. He considers his parents, Suhail and Marie, and his younger siblings to be five of his best friends. Samer is one of the most relational and fun-loving guys you will ever meet. He loves to laugh, loves jigsaw puzzles, and is quick to take advantage of any opportunity to get out on the soccer field or the basketball court.

Our Schedule

Friday:Depart Student Center - 5:00 PMArrive at Camp Grace - 8:00 PMDinner – 8:15 PMSession 1 – 9:00 PMLights Out – 11:00 PM Sunday:

Breakfast – 8:30 AMSaturday: Session 4 – 9:00 AMBreakfast – 8:30 AM Depart Camp Grace – 10:30 AMSession 2 – 9:00 AM Arrive at Student Center – 12:30 Lunch – 12:00 PMLake Activities – 1:00 PMDinner – 7:00 PMSession 3 – 8:00 PMLights Out – 11:00 PM

Packing ListWhat To Bring:

• Sleeping Bag or sheets and blanket • Pillow• Bible• Pen• Clothes for three days • Clothes you can get dirty• Toiletries• Bug Spray• Trash Bag for dirty clothes • Sunscreen • Appropriate Swimsuit • Tennis Shoes

What Not To Bring:

- Valuables- Computers- ipads- ipods- Video Games- Lighters - Matches- Knives

Registration InformationRegister online at: http://followeastside.com/students/

Cost:Registration Through August 5 - $150Registration After August 5 - $170