HUB Students

July 21–28, 2012 - Ozark Mountains

Rush Week is an exciting week full of camp fun and missions impact. All students in 7th–12th grade (as well as their friends) are welcome to join us as we head out to "make a difference." Students will choose from different tracks for the week depending on interest, skills and experience. Rush Week is a unique experience in which students stay in condos and cottages serving during the day and playing at night.

Register for Rush Week 2012 (July 21-28)

• Cost of Rush Week is $550 – See explanation of increase in FAQ section
• Deposit of $100 is required and non-refundable.
• Fundraising is available for the entire amount (including the deposit). If you need info before you register, please contact Linda Sproule at 713.957.7634
• Fundraising packets will be sent out once you register.
• Rush Week is expected to fill up. At that time, a waiting list will be started. Students on the waiting list cannot be guaranteed room.

To start your Rush Week journey,

More Details

• Lodging – students will stay in fully-furnished resort-style accommodations – condos for Middle School, log cabins for High School. Each condo or cabin will have an adult leader present.
• Tracks – Beginning May 1st, students will be asked to choose from the following tracks: Service, Evangelism, Backyard Bible Clubs (VBS), Social Justice and Sports Camps (HS only). If you do not have previous missions experience, you will be asked to begin your Rush Week journey in the Social Justice track.
• Ministry Sites – Rush Week will consist of about 5-7 ministry sites in which we will partner with a local church to do ministry. All tracks will be represented at each site. Sites will be in several different towns – all within 30 minutes of our lodging site.
• Transportation – Students will travel in 15-passenger vans to and from Rush Week as well as on site. Vans offer a better alternative than buses during travel due to relational and financial factors (we get to know each other more and it cost a whole lot less!).
• Worship – One of the most anticipated portions of Rush Week is our nightly worship time. This year's worship will take place in a very unique venue (more info coming soon). Worship will be led by Roger Cullins (along with a full band). Our speakers for the week will include Jerrell Altic, Doug Bischoff and other guests.
• Fun Stuff – one of the unique aspects of Rush Week is the great combination of hard work, amazing worship and unbelievable fun. Many fun activities are being planned for Rush Week. You can expect to get wet, go fast and of course, dance at the hoe-down. We'll keep the details quiet for now – you couldn't handle it if you knew!

FAQS

• Why did the price increase for Rush Week?

  The short answer is because everything else is going up in price. From lodging to transportation to food – we are simply being charged more for what we get. This has translated into increased costs for RW as well. The increase is NOT related to our new location. The price would have increased no matter where we would have gone.

• Why don’t we use buses to get to and from Rush Week?

  Two reasons – cost and relationships. The additional cost of using buses for transportation to and from RW would be tremendous (over $100/person). And once we arrive on site, we will need 15-passenger vans to get around and do ministry. It simply is not cost-effective to use both. The greater reason is the tremendous relationship-building that happens when you travel 10+ hours in a van. Because you are surrounded by 9-10 people instead of 50, it’s easier to get to know others.

• How was this year’s location chosen?

  Each year, we as the HUB staff begin by asking for feedback from our adult leaders that participated in RW. With that information and our own evaluation we begin to ask the question, “Does God want us to return to this location?” This year, the answer was clearly no. We felt that God was leading us somewhere different. Not that ministry is complete in Pensacola – it never will be anywhere. Then, we begin to list cities and areas within 10-14 hours of Houston (with the help of the Missions Office) that might be able to provide ministry, lodging and other needs that a group of 350 people would have. From that list, we begin to pray. In fact, our staff took an entire month to pray individually before we even discussed where God would have us go. As we came back together, we all felt that God was leading us to the same place – so . . . that’s where we are going. You can expect the same procedure after this year’s RW.

• Why aren’t 6th graders included in Rush Week when they can handle a summer camp?

  Rush Week is a bit tougher than camp. Compared to 4-5 days at camp, RW involves 8 full days. We believe the emotional and physical demands of travel, ministry and the RW schedule are a lot to ask of 6th graders. Also, we want the opportunity to prepare 6th graders through the one-day mission projects. In the end, setting students up to succeed at RW is just a good idea.

• Why do students return from RW with such excitement and intentionality in their walk with Christ?

  We believe it is due to three aspects of RW – AWAY, WITH and OTHERS.

  AWAY - Students are away from media and other influences which can become noise in the life of a believer. Each year, students comment on how clearly they can hear God speak at RW.

  WITH – RW provides students the opportunity to replace that noise with worship and intentional focus on King Jesus. Students experience times alone with God and in corporate worship that propel them in their walk.

  OTHERS – Because of the nature of RW as missions, students have lots of chances to think about, serve and invest in others. This is somewhat unique in the life of most adolescents who spend most of their time focusing on themselves. This “others first” mentality can have a tremendous impact on teenagers.

Lodging and Track Choices (Beginning May 1)

Complete your registration for Rush Week by giving us the names of up to 3 friends you would like to lodge with as well as information about your previous missions experience, if any. It will only take a minute and must be completed by July 1! You must be registered before giving us your lodging and track choices. Check back after May 1 to complete.

Thank you to everyone that attended Rush Week 2011. Check out the pictures and blog below.

Rush Week 2011 Blog Rush Week 2011 Photos