2020 VIRGINIA PRETEEN CONVENTION INFO
Who doesn’t love a good puzzle or mind- bending game? Whether it’s yester-year’s huge jigsaw or today’s maze of fortnite, we love solving the puzzle! Truth is, LIFE can seem a lot like a puzzle at times. That is especially true for so many young lives today with broken homes, school issues, sports pressure, government unrest, and the list goes on! Many are left PUZZLED and need to know that God doesn’t see any life as a bunch of mixed up pieces that just don’t seem to fit, or a maze of twists and turns that get you nowhere!
They need to know...
There is a PLAN!
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:11-13
We are in for an amazing weekend full of ridiculously FUN games, mazes and puzzles that will challenge us to think and make decisions as individuals and as a team!!! In our main sessions and our group times, we will look at the lives of Daniel and Esther, who found themselves, at young ages, in very puzzling situations, and how they found God’s PLAN for their lives!
Joining us on the 2020 VAPC stage are the TOWNE SOUTH BAND and Teen JAM to lead us in dynamic worship, the incredible Illusionists and gifted speakers, DAVID & TEESHA LAFLIN, and the missions group FILTERS of HOPE. You will also want to be sure to check out and be a part of the
2020 Triple Verse Challenge and the Rubik Challenge!
Hey!...Don’t leave us PUZZLED as to where YOU are on MARCH 6th & 7th
Make it your PLAN to Join Us at Fairmount Christian Church in Mechanicsville, VA
for the 2020 Virginia Preteen Convention!!!
Sissy Giffin
Children’s Director @ Towne South Church of Christ I 2020 VAPC President- sgiffin@tscoc.com
They need to know...
There is a PLAN!
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:11-13
We are in for an amazing weekend full of ridiculously FUN games, mazes and puzzles that will challenge us to think and make decisions as individuals and as a team!!! In our main sessions and our group times, we will look at the lives of Daniel and Esther, who found themselves, at young ages, in very puzzling situations, and how they found God’s PLAN for their lives!
Joining us on the 2020 VAPC stage are the TOWNE SOUTH BAND and Teen JAM to lead us in dynamic worship, the incredible Illusionists and gifted speakers, DAVID & TEESHA LAFLIN, and the missions group FILTERS of HOPE. You will also want to be sure to check out and be a part of the
2020 Triple Verse Challenge and the Rubik Challenge!
Hey!...Don’t leave us PUZZLED as to where YOU are on MARCH 6th & 7th
Make it your PLAN to Join Us at Fairmount Christian Church in Mechanicsville, VA
for the 2020 Virginia Preteen Convention!!!
Sissy Giffin
Children’s Director @ Towne South Church of Christ I 2020 VAPC President- sgiffin@tscoc.com
HOTEL INFO
We try our best to get you great hotel deals around the area for those who are traveling and need stay overnight. Feel free to contact any of these hotels and book your rooms or look around on your own. Remember, the convention fee does not include hotel costs and you are not required to stay in these hotels, but they offer good rates and nice, clean accommodations. Don’t forget to mention that you’re with the Virginia Preteen Convention.
HAMPTON INN RICHMOND AIRPORT
421 International Center Drive, Sandston, VA 23150
804-226-1888
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar
Rate $114.00** + 13.3% tax / Double Queen Beds
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON RICHMOND AIRPORT
5996 Audobon Drive, Sandston, VA 23150
804-737-1600
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar
Rate $114.00** + 13.3& tax / King Bed with Sleeper Sofa
**ALL HOTEL BLOCKS WILL BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 20, 2020. RESERVATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER THIS DATE.
Click Hotel name to make reservations.
421 International Center Drive, Sandston, VA 23150
804-226-1888
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar
Rate $114.00** + 13.3% tax / Double Queen Beds
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON RICHMOND AIRPORT
5996 Audobon Drive, Sandston, VA 23150
804-737-1600
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar
Rate $114.00** + 13.3& tax / King Bed with Sleeper Sofa
**ALL HOTEL BLOCKS WILL BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 20, 2020. RESERVATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER THIS DATE.
Click Hotel name to make reservations.
The following hotels are NOT part of the reserved block for VAPC 2020,
but are close in proximity to Fairmount Christian Church and have fair rates and amenities.
You will want to book early, there is a soccer tournament in town.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RICHMOND AIRPORT
491 International Center Drive
Sandston, Virginia 23150
804-222-1499
www.hiexpress.com/richmondarpt
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar
HAMPTON INN MECHANICSVILLE
7433 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
804-559-0559
www.richmondmechanicsville.hamptoninn.com
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MECHANICSVILLE
7441 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
804-599-0222
www.hiexpress.com/mechanicsville
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar
but are close in proximity to Fairmount Christian Church and have fair rates and amenities.
You will want to book early, there is a soccer tournament in town.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RICHMOND AIRPORT
491 International Center Drive
Sandston, Virginia 23150
804-222-1499
www.hiexpress.com/richmondarpt
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar
HAMPTON INN MECHANICSVILLE
7433 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
804-559-0559
www.richmondmechanicsville.hamptoninn.com
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MECHANICSVILLE
7441 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
804-599-0222
www.hiexpress.com/mechanicsville
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
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FRIDAY
6:00 PM - Registration Opens 6:30 PM - Doors Open 7:00 PM - Main Session 9:00 PM - Dismiss for Evening |
SATURDAY AM
9:00 AM - Doors Open 9:30 AM - Main Session 11:15 AM - Dismiss to Lunch 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM - Lunch Rotations |
SATURDAY PM
12:45 PM - Doors Open 1:00 PM - Main Session 3:00 PM - Dismiss for Home |
LOCATION |
FAIRMOUNT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
6502 Creighton Road Mechanicsville, VA 23111 www.fairmountchristian.org *please note: Fairmount Christian Church is only the host site. Please do not contact them to get information about the convention. If you have questions or need help with a convention question, email us at info@vapreteenconvention.org. |
GET CONNECTED
If you would like to stay connected to updates from the Virginia Preteen Convention, check out these communication tools:
- REMIND: A free texting service (you've probably seen it in the schools in your area) that helps keep you connected to us. Simply text the code "@vapc2020" to 81010 and subscribe to get text message updates from the convention team. We use this heavily during the convention weekend as well to share reminders and information.
- FACEBOOK: A social media juggernaut, but one of our most effective forms of mass communication. Like us on Facebook by searching for "@VAPreteenConvention".
- INSTAGRAM: One of our favorites! We LOVE sharing pictures, especially when we are planning, or building, or playing, or singing, or... you get the "picture", right? Follow @vapreteenconvention for all the fun!
- HASHTAGS: Everybody's favorite little pound sign can create quite the buzz, so buzz away! Use #VAPC or #VAPC2020 on social media to see posts related directly to the convention.
- EMAIL: There are two ways to do this. One, send your questions, comments, etc. to info@vapreteenconvention.org. We read it all and take it all into consideration for future conventions. And we will do our best to reply quickly! And two, sign up to let us send you email! We use "Mail Chimp" to share large group emails with major announcements, registration info, etc. To join this group, simply click HERE and provide the requested information.
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