The 2007 Gathering in the East headed north to the Bethlehem area. Our host facility was the Best Western Lehigh Valley Conference Center in Bethlehem, PA.
Individual registration cost was just $175 postmarked before February 20th, 2007. This included programs, speakers, meals & workshops (not lodging).
There were also discounted rates for:
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non youth worker spouses $90
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full time students $140
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team discounts $150 for 3 or more members from the same congregation each person pays this amount
Lodging cost varied from $60 for quad occupancy to $225 for single occupancy.
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If you've participated in previous events then you know we're committed to providing you with the best speakers in the business. We been honored to have at our podium the top names in youth & family ministry like Rollie Martinson, Paul Hill, Patricia Hersch, & Walt Mueller.
The keynote speaker for the 2007 GIE was Peggy Hahn the assistant to the Bishop in the Texas - Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod. She is an Associate in Ministry specializing in youth and family ministry.
We were pleased to announce that this year's musical guests would be Lost & Found. For those unfamiliar with the duo, it’s made up of Michael Bridges playing guitar and George Baum on piano (and sometimes slinky). Their sound is a unique blend of acoustic thrash and folk music, once described as “the intersection of the Ramones and John Denver.” Michael and George grew up a few blocks from each other in Niagara Falls, New York. Currently, George lives in New York City, and Michael lives in Los Angeles, California.
For more info on the band visit www.speedwood.com
“...for we walk by faith, not by sight.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
The 2007 theme saught to help participants understand the basic need to be grounded in Word, the Sacraments, prayer and community of believers in order to serve in their ministries. God has asked us to be faithful to our call in youth ministry. To trust Him and rely on His faithfulness, not on ourselves.
The hotel chosen for the GIE 10 event is the Best Western Lehigh Valley located at 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The direct phone number is 610-866-5800. The email address is holiday@lehighvalleyhotel.com.
FROM PHILADELPHIA: Take I-476 North to Exit 56 (Lehigh Valley Exit). Follow Route 22 East for nine miles to Route 512/Center Street Exit. Turn right to go north onto Route 512. Follow Route 512 to the second traffic light and turn right onto Gateway Drive. Our hotels are immediately on the left.
FROM NEW YORK STATE: Take Route 81 South to I-476 South to Exit 56 (Lehigh Valley Exit). Follow Route 22 East for nine miles to Route 512/Center Street Exit. Turn right to go north onto Route 512. Follow Route 512 to the second traffic light and turn right onto Gateway Drive. Our hotels are immediately on the left.
FROM NEW YORK CITY / NORTHERN NEW JERSEY: Take Route 80 West to Route 33 South, to Route 22 West, to Route 512/Center Street Exit. Turn right to go north onto Route 512. At first traffic light turn right onto Gateway Drive. Our hotels are immediately on the left.
FROM NEW YORK CITY / CENTRAL NEW JERSEY: Take Route 95 South to Route 78 West, (Enter PA) to Route 33 North. Take Route 33 North to Route 22 West. Proceed West on Route 22, nine miles, to Route 512/Center Street Exit. At first traffic light turn right onto Gateway Drive. Our hotels are immediately on the left.
FROM WASHINGTON DC: Take I-95 North to I-83 North, to I-81 North, to I- 78 East, to Route 22 East, Follow Route 22 East for nine miles to Route 512/Center Street Exit. Turn right to go north onto Route 512. Follow Route 512 to the second traffic light and turn right onto Gateway Drive. Our hotels are immediately on the left.
FROM HARRISBURG AREA: Take I-78 East to Route 22 East. Travel on Route 22 East for twelve miles to Route 512/Center Street Exit. Turn right to go north onto Route 512. Follow Route 512 to the second traffic light and turn right onto Gateway Drive. Our hotels are immediately on the left.
FROM VIRGINIA AREA: Take I-81 North to I-78 East, to Route 22 East, to Route 512/Center Street Exit. Turn right to go north onto Route 512. Follow Route 512 to the second traffic light and turn right onto Gateway Drive. Our hotels are immediately on the left.
FROM BALTIMORE AREA: Take I-83 North to I-81 North, to I-78 East, to Route 22 East, to Route 512/Center Street Exit. Turn right to go north onto Route 512. Follow Route 512 to the second traffic light and turn right onto Gateway Drive. Our hotels are immediately on the left.
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