Guest MC Guest MC Jordan Bowen serves as youth and college director at Springhill Baptist Church in Greenbrier, AR.

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1 Guest Speaker Dr. Clif Johnson serves as the pastor of Garrett Memorial Baptist Church in Hope, AR. In addition to experience as a student minister, Clif spent five years on the SOAR conference staff. Guest MC Guest MC Jordan Bowen serves as youth and college director at Springhill Baptist Church in Greenbrier, AR. Worship Leader Worship leader Aaron Williams is a singer/songwriter with a desire to encourage worshipers to drawn near to God. Aaron leads worship at Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, AR and will be joined by the SOAR Band. SOAR DJ Our very own DJ Raquel will be spinning her music during the SOAR Conference! Congratulations Raquel!! Concert We The Union partners with local churches and like-minded ministries to see God s people encounter His presence and love. Their self-titled EP is available on itunes. For over ten years, We The Union has served as the SOAR conference band while also ministering to congregations as We The Union. This year, welcome them to the Global Stage for a special Concert for the Nations. Check out their website at wetheunion.com Dallas, TX July 6-July 8, 2016

2 SOAR 16 July 6-July 8, 2016 Your Cost $400 ($100 deposit required by June 1 to reserve your spot) (Includes SOAR registration, t-shirt, lodging, lunch/dinner, transportation, and special activities.) Point System for SOAR 2016 (This is for those involved in Oak Park s Youth ministry) 300 points are required to fully cover the cost of your trip after $100 deposit. How to earn points: Regular Services (Beginning March 1) TOTAL possible = 185 points Sunday School 5 points (19 weeks=95 points possible) Wednesday Night Youth 5 points (18 weeks=90 points possible) Fundraisers TOTAL possible = 200+ points UALR Basketball Games points will be calculated per game for those that worked Traveler s Games (19 games) Youth works=10 points per game/with parent +5 points Special Events TOTAL possible = 55+ points Helping with Graduates Sunday Reception (May 3-5:00 PM) 10 points Helping at Oak Park in the Park (May 22-3:00-7:00 PM) 20 points Church Camp (6/22-6/25) & GMA Camp (6/16-6/19) 25 points This system is a way we can provide for people that want to go to SOAR and at the same time hold people accountable to help raise the funds and be involved in what is going on. If you do not have the 300 points required, your balance due will be prorated according to how many points you do have. NOTE: All visitors who are not participating in any of these events are required to pay $400 to participate in this event. Below is the schedule for our SOAR 16 trip: Wednesday, July 6 - Meet at the church at 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 AM Depart for Dallas, TX - 12 PM Lunch in Dallas, TX - Afternoon Activity* - 8 PM-9:30 PM SOAR Conference Session 1-10 PM-12 AM Concert for the Nations (We the Union) Thursday, July 7-9:30 AM-11 AM SOAR Conference Session 2 - Afternoon Activity* - 8 PM-9:30 PM SOAR Conference Session 3-12 AM Midnight Missions Meeting Friday, July 8-9:30 AM-11 AM SOAR Conference Session 4 - Conference ends at 11:00 a.m. - Load up and head home Page 2 of 8

3 Dress Code for all Youth & Children Trips/Events/Activities. 1. All shorts and/or skirts must be no shorter than 4-6 inches above the knee. 2. All shirts must be long enough so that when you raise your arms above your head your stomach does not show. 3. All swimsuits must be modest and one-piece 4. No tank-tops/muscle shirts are permitted. Must have at least a 2-in wide strap to be considered a sleeveless shirt. The shirt must cover so that you do not see armpits if you lift your arms. 5. All clothing must be worn as it is made to be worn. (i.e. no rolling down shorts to make them shorter.) 6. Hats are not to be worn to indoor services and/or worship services. 7. All pants must fit around the waist. No sagging pants will be permitted. 8. Modesty is what we want because on every trip you are not only representing our church, but you should also be sharing your Christian witness with everyone you see. NOTE: If there are any questions about these rules for the dress code, they should be addressed before you come on the trip. Page 3 of 8

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5 PARENTS/GUARDIANS CONSENT FORM TO: Oak Park Baptist Church Little Rock, AR Participant Address Parents/Guardians City State Telephone Age Birth Date Alternate Contact (Name/Phone) / Oak Park Baptist Church 8200 Flintridge Road, Little Rock, AR We, the undersigned parents/guardians of the above named participant, grant permission for the participant to participate in the SOAR 2016 Trip to Dallas, TX July 6-July 8, We have been advised of the nature and extent of the activities that may take place and represent to you that the participant is physically and mentally able to participate in those activities. I authorize transportation by Oak Park Baptist Church. We understand that the activity does present the risk of injury, or even death, to the participant, and we have advised the participant of those possibilities. We represent to you that we and the participant assume the risk of any such injury or death, and hold you, your agents, employees, and representatives harmless from any liability for injury or death to the participant while engaged in this activity which is caused or contributed to by the conduct of the participant, and agree to indemnify and defend you against any claim or liability asserted against you for any such injury or death to the participant. We also hold you, your agents, employees, and representatives harmless from all liability to any other person or entity arising as a result of the conduct of the participant in this activity and agree to defend and indemnify you, your agents, employees, and representatives against any claim or liability arising as a result of such conduct. If we are not personally present at these activities in which the participant is to participate, so as to be consulted in the case of necessity, you are authorized on our behalf to arrange for such medical and hospital treatment as you may deem advisable for the health and well being of the participant. The activity begins at Oak Park Baptist Church on July 6 at 5:00 a.m. and the participant should return between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on July 8, Parents/Guardians Signatures Date Participant s Signature Date Page 5 of 8

6 This form must be signed and returned -- only those who return this form properly signed can be granted permission to participate Page 6 of 8

7 MEDICAL RELEASE Youth s Name: Address: Phone: Age: Street City State Zip Birthdate: EMERGENCY INFORMATION In case of an emergency, please attempt to contact: Contact #1: Parent s work phone: FATHER: MOTHER. GUARDIAN: Contact #2: Relative/Neighbor: Name: Home phone: Work phone: Please list any medical allergies, medications being taken, medical problems, or other pertinent information: I (we) understand that in the event medical treatment is required, every effort will be made to contact me. However, if I cannot be reached, I (we) give my permission to the sponsors of this outing with Oak Park Baptist Church to secure the services of a licensed physician or paramedics to provide the care necessary, including anesthesia, for my child s well-being. Signed: parent/guardian Date: If available: Insurance Co. Insurance #: Page 7 of 8

8 Please completely fill out this form and turn it in with your $100 deposit by June 1 to reserve your spot on the SOAR Trip to Dallas, TX. Name: Birthdate: Address: City: Zip: Phone(s): Grade: Signed T-shirt Size (circle one): S M L XL XXL By signing above, I declare that I have read and understand all rules, dress codes, and information contained in this packet of information and I agree to follow them to the best of my ability. Page 8 of 8