Silver Birch X is almost here!!!

The countdown to Silver Birch X is almost down to zero, and I know many of you are excited for it. The snow conditions at Silver Birch Ranch are the best they have been in years, so expect some great runs for tubing, powertubing, and cross country skiing. I've stocked up on Advil, Bengay, and have my post-Silver Birch chiropractic appointments all made, so I think I'm ready for the broomball courts. I'm also really excited for all the things are team has cooked up for our worship sessions. They really look like they will be fun AND help everyone wrestle with the topic of temptation as we focus on our theme How Not to Get Caught.

Below are all the instructions you should need for the trip, taken directly from our newsletter. If you have any other questions about the retreat please don't hesitate to ask. See you on Friday!

What to Bring
It will be cold and we will be outside A LOT. Please bring plenty of warm clothes (layering is always a good idea), a good winter coat, boots, snowpants, stocking cap, gloves, and whatever you need to be outside. Normal overnight items such as a pillow, sleeping bag, bath towel, toothbrush/paste, deodorant, and shampoo are good. If you have medications you need to take please have them in the original prescription container and check them in with a leader before we leave. Limit yourself to ONE suitcase and ONE bus carry-on. No drink allowed on the bus in anyway, shape, or form. Water, coffee, and hot chocolate are always available at SBR free of charge. If you must bring snacks please bring enough to share with your whole cabin and be responsible for any garbage or mess you create. Other snacks and drinks are available for purchase at the canteen. The only money you NEED is for one fast food meal on our return trip.

Departure and return
Please arrive at HRC on Friday, January 8th at 5:00pm. Please eat BEFORE you come as food is not allowed on the bus and we will not be stopping. We want to leave as close to 5:15pm as possible. Please check your luggage in at the northeast door (parking lot side). Please avoid the main entryway as there is a wedding rehearsal that night. After checking in head to the youth room for final instructions. At this point the traveling forecast is great, but if that changes check the youth website (http://hinghamyouth.blogspot.com) for updates. We will return to HRC at 3:00pm on Sunday.