Ride Or Die Youth Ministry. . .For God I Live, for God I Die!

“Ride or Die” Youth Ministry. . .For God I Live, For God I Die!

“How long will you waiver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him”. I Kings 18:21

Educational Incentive Program

Ride or Die Youth Ministries is motivating middle/high school students to become actively involved in the GREAT things going on in the ministry by offering C-R-A-Z-Y DISCOUNTS for the College Tour or Road Trip! Earn a DISCOUNT by GETTING INVOLVED with Mentoring Women of SPICE, The PACT, Youth Choir, Bible Study for Youth The Rabbit Hole, Education, etc.

Specific Program Requirements:

Absolutely FREE

Requirements:

· Member of Bates Memorial Baptist Church

· Middle or High School Student

· Complete an Educational Incentive Application December 6, 2009 - January 6, 2010

Completed forms are to be submitted to the Office of the Youth Director by January 6, 2010, 7pm

· A non-refundable $25 deposit is due Wednesday February 24, 2010, 7:00pm to secure student slots (available slots - College Tour: 47 & Road Trip: 37)

· Active participation within Ride or Die Youth Ministries:

o Perfect attendance to The Rabbit Hole (January – March 2010)

o Enrollment in and perfect attendance to Mentoring (January – March 2010)

o Attendance to ALL Preparing for Life After High School or Preparing for High School workshops

o Attend MANDATORY Student/PARENT College Tour & Road Trip Orientation

· Student signatures are REQUIRED on weekly Sign-In Sheets for: The PACT, Women of SPICE, The Rabbit Hole, preparatory workshops, orientation, etc. for attendance verification. Failure to sign-in at weekly activities automatically FORFEITS FREE STATUS.

· FREE STATUS will be forfeited per failure to sign-in and/or per absence and/or tardiness (10 minute grace period) to The Rabbit Hole, mentoring, preparatory workshops, choir rehearsal, orientation, etc. – NON-NEGOIABLE

· A’s & B’s on January & February 2010 Report Cards; copies of grade reports (counselor signature required) are to be submitted to Shannon R. Floyd, Director, March 3rd, 7pm.

· Students can only apply for ONE Educational Incentive; incentives cannot be combined. Apply on line at: www.batesmemorial.com or pick-up an information/application packet at Bates Memorial Baptist Church in the display case(s) at the side entrance(s).

· For further information, please contact Shannon R. Floyd, Director at: 502-636-0523.

The Rabbit Hole –Bible Study for Middle/High School

Teaching a revolutionary TRUTH that will set young people FREE!

"Take the BLUE pill. . .believe whatever you want to believe. . .take the RED pill. . .stay in wonderland and I'll show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. . .all I'm offering is the truth". . .Morpheus, The Matrix

Get a $75 credit towards the College Tour or Road Trip by perfectly attending The Rabbit Hole January – March 2010

Requirements:

· Member of Bates Memorial Baptist Church

· Middle or High School Student

· Complete an Educational Incentive Application December 6, 2009 - January 6, 2010

Completed forms are to be submitted to the Office of the Youth Director by January 6, 2010, 7pm

· A non-refundable $25 deposit, applicable to overall tour/trip fee, is due Wednesday February 24, 2010, 7:00pm to secure student slots (available slots - College Tour: 47 & Road Trip: 37). Tour/Trip fees are to be PAID IN FULL March 20, 2010, 12pm; partial payments can be made beginning January 6, 2010. Please make payments to Shannon R. Floyd, Director, Ride or Die Youth Ministries. Checks are to be made payable to Bates Memorial Baptist Church. Deposits, partial and FULL payments are NON-REFUNDABLE.

· Active participation within Ride or Die Youth Ministries:

o Perfect attendance to Youth Bible Study (January – March 2010)

o Attendance to ALL Preparing for Life After High School or Preparing for High School workshops

o Attend MANDATORY Parent & Student College Tour/Road Trip Orientation

· Student signatures are REQUIRED on weekly Sign-In Sheets for: The Rabbit Hole, preparatory workshops, orientation, etc. for attendance verification. Failure to sign-in at weekly activities automatically FORFEITS DISCOUNT.

· DISCOUNT STATUS will be forfeited per failure to sign-in and/or per absence and/or tardiness (10 minute grace period) to The Rabbit Hole, preparatory workshops, orientation, etc. – NON-NEGOIABLE

· For further information, please contact Shannon R. Floyd, Director at: 502-636-0523.

Youth Choir

Get a $75 credit towards the College Tour or Road Trip by joining the Youth Choir and perfectly attending rehearsal AND “Ministering in Worship” January – March 2010

Requirements:

· Member of Bates Memorial Baptist Church

· Middle or High School Student

· Complete an Educational Incentive Application December 6, 2009 - January 6, 2010

Completed forms are to be submitted to the Office of the Youth Director by January 6, 2010, 7pm

· Active participation within Ride or Die Youth Ministries:

o Perfect attendance to choir rehearsal (January – March 2010)

o Perfect attendance to “Ministering in Worship” (January – March 2010)

o Attendance to ALL Preparing for Life After High School or Preparing for High School workshops

o Attend MANDATORY Student/PARENT College Tour & Road Trip Orientation

· Student signatures are REQUIRED on weekly Sign-In Sheets for: Choir Rehearsal, Worship Service Youth Choir is scheduled to Minister, preparatory workshops, orientation, etc. for attendance verification. Failure to sign-in at weekly activities automatically FORFEITS DISCOUNT STATUS.

· DISCOUNT STATUS will be forfeited per failure to sign-in and/or per absence and/or tardiness (10 minute grace period) to preparatory workshops, choir rehearsal, worship service, orientation, etc. – NON-NEGOIABLE

· For further information, please contact Shannon R. Floyd, Director at: 502-636-0523.

Mentoring - Women of SPICE & The PACT

Get a $75 credit towards the College Tour or Road Trip by enrolling and becoming an active participant in Women of SPICE or The PACT!

Requirements:

· Member of Bates Memorial Baptist Church

· Middle or High School Student

· Complete an Educational Incentive Application December 6, 2009 - January 6, 2010

Completed forms are to be submitted to the Office of the Youth Director by January 6, 2010, 7pm

· Active participation within Ride or Die Youth Ministries:

o Perfect attendance to SPICE or PACT (January – March 2010)

o Attendance to ALL Preparing for Life After High School or Preparing for High School workshops

o Attend MANDATORY Parent & Student College Tour/Road Trip Orientation

· Student signatures are REQUIRED on weekly Sign-In Sheets for: PACT, SPICE, preparatory workshops, orientation, etc. for attendance verification. Failure to sign-in at weekly activities automatically FORFEITS DISCOUNT.

· DISCOUNT STATUS will be forfeited per failure to sign-in and/or per absence and/or tardiness (10 minute grace period) to SPICE, PACT, preparatory workshops, orientation, etc. – NON-NEGOIABLE

· For further information, please contact Shannon R. Floyd, Director at: 502-636-0523.

Tentative Educational Incentive Program Dates

January – March 2010

The Rabbit Hole

Wednesdays @ 7:00pm, 620 East Lampton – Fellowship Hall/Middle School Division

610 East Breckinridge St./High School Division

January: 13th & 20th

February: 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th

March: 3rd, 10th, 24th & 31st

Session Total: 10

Mentoring

Women of S.P.I.C.E, Tuesdays @ 6:00pm, 620 East Lampton – Fellowship Hall/Middle School Division, 610 East Breckinridge/High School Division

January: 12th, 19th & 26th

February: 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd

March: 2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th

Session Total: 11

The PACT, Wednesdays @ 6:00pm, 620 East Lampton – Fellowship Hall/Middle School Division, 610 East Breckinridge/High School Division

January: 13th, 20th, & 27th

February: 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th

March: 3rd, 10th, 24th & 31st

Session Total: 11

Preparatory Workshops

Preparing for Life After High School High School Workshops – High School Students, Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm, 610 East Breckinridge

Preparing for High School – Middle School Students, Saturdays

10:00am-11:00am, 620 East Lampton/E-108

February 27th

March 6th, 11th, 13th & 20th

NOTE TIME CHANGES:

March 11th, 6:00pm-7:30pm

March 13th, Youth Rally – Black Family Conference SPECIFIC TIME TBA

March 20th, 11:30am-12:30pm

Session Total: 5

Mandatory Parent & Student College Tour/Road Trip Orientation

610 East Breckinridge

March 18th, 6:00pm or March 20th, 10:00am

Youth Choir

Please contact Anthony Christian, Director of Worship for rehearsal & worship assignment dates/times @ 502.636.0523 xt. 208

Bates Memorial Baptist Church “Ride or Die” Youth Ministry. . .”For God I Live, For God I Die” BCDC

“How long will you waiver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him”. I Kings 18:21

Educational Incentive Application

Full Name:______Age:______

Address:______

City/State: Louisville, KY Other:______Zip:______

Phone:______Cellular:______

Email Address:______

School:______2009/10 Grade:______

Please Check One: High School College Tour: _____or Middle School Road Trip:_____

Are you a member of Bates Memorial Baptist Church?_____Yes_____No If not, where?______

Educational Incentive student is applying for PLEASE CIRCLE ONE:

Absolutely FREE The Rabbit Hole Youth Choir Women of SPICE The PACT

I hereby give permission for my child(ren) to participate in the Educational Incentive Program offered through “Ride or Die” Youth Ministries of Bates Memorial Baptist Church. In consideration of the advantage of this opportunity, I agree as a parent to partner with “Ride or Die” Youth Ministry, Bates Memorial Baptist Church, Bates Community Development Corporation, etc. in assuring that my child(ren) meet necessary requirements.

Parent(s)/Guardian Signature:______Date:______

Student Signature:______Date:______

NOTE: A non-refundable $25 deposit, applicable to the overall tour/trip fee, is due Wednesday February 24, 2010, 7:00pm to secure student slots (available slots - College Tour: 47 & Road Trip: 37). Tour/Trip fees are to be PAID IN FULL March 20, 2010, 12pm; partial payments can be made beginning January 6, 2010. Please make payments to Shannon R. Floyd, Director, Ride or Die Youth Ministries. Checks are to be made payable to Bates Memorial Baptist Church. Deposits, partial and FULL payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. PARENTS, PLEASE BE ADVISED: the base fee College Tour: $250; Road Trip: $200 for students who do not attend the required preparatory workshops will increase by $25 per workshop missed.

DISCLAIMER: The Spring Break College Tour/Road Trip is contingent upon necessary funding

Revised 11/30/09

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