re:create 2009

[fmckinnon]

Feb 2-5, Franklin TN
More info:
http://seekersolutions.typepad.com/r...onvene_th.html

I know several of us here are going ... so let's use this forum as a place to discuss plans, hotel options, share rental cars, dialog, and plan our ways to connect!

[inworship]

I'll be there with my lovely bride.

Can't wait!

[snowjunkie]

My flights and car are all booked.

I'm flying in to Nashville on Monday morning and picking a car up from Enterprise.
I'm staying with friends I have never met before - pray for me! ;-)
I'm flying home on Friday late morning.
I'll be on track II.

Are any of you worship leaders bringing instruments?
Is there Wi-Fi in The Factory?

Any other tips for first time recreate people?
I've heard I have to bring an extra bag for all the goodies.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Alastair.

[janowen66]

I will be driving up from Huntsville on Monday morning. I have no idea where I'm staying - where are you guys landing? I am not bringing an instrument, besides my voice. I'd love to sit around and sing and play though - that would be heavenly! It's my first time as well, so tell us what to expect. Is there any down time at all? I have a friend in Nashville I would like to get together with while I'm there.

[chrisfromcanada]

I will be there. This will be year 3 for me. Not sure where I'm staying yet but not at a hotel - makes the trip too pricey for me.

[chrisfromcanada]

Fred - Can you make this a sticky post and keep it at the top of the thread? We can gather questions and answers that will be helpful for people.

Are any of you worship leaders bringing instruments?
Most people don't - there really isn't a time when we all sit around and play music together. I'm sure some people bring guitars and have them back at their hotel, etc.

Is there Wi-Fi in The Factory?
Great question - I will ask Randy.
UPDATE: Randy says this, "oh yeah!!"

Any other tips for first time recreate people?

• You know how that email said bring an extra bag? DO IT!
• Leave your inhibitions at home - the four days you spend here will be the most valuable four days of your year in terms of meeting people, developing relationships, connecting with like-minded people and sharing ridiculously amazing ideas.
• Do some extra exercise in the few weeks before you go. We eat like kings.
• Listen, learn and laugh. Don't just take everything in - participate in the discussion and share your experience and insight. We are all there to learn together and have fun while we're doing it!

I've heard I have to bring an extra bag for all the goodies.
Yes. Every sponsor will give away CD's, books, goodies and other assorted things which actually will have some value for you and your ministry. This is not cheesy branded keychains that you get at every other conference - I think two years ago someone figured out that we got $900 worth of product over the course of the week.

[fbcjdrake]

I'm coming in Saturday (Jan. 31)
Plan to visite the famous PETE WILSON at Crosspoint on Sunday AM
Available to help Randy if needed
I'm picking ChrisfromCanada up on Monday--maybe Fred Mckinnon too.
Anybody else need a ride?

Suggestions: Everything Chris said is true
Come ready to learn and connect--NO WALL FLOWERS allowed. Mix it up and meet as many people as you can.

I'm departing Friday morning.


Staying at Quality Inn and Suites--4 miles from Factory.

[fbcjdrake]

I'm arriving early for CREATE... Saturday 31st.

I've reserved a ticket for Steeple PLayers production of Bye Bye Birdie (Hendersonville First United Methodist Church). Anyone coming early want to join me?

This looks like a group that is taking the ARTS to their community. I consider this a LAB experience for CREATE!

Let me know

Jim

jim@fbcsnyder.org

[Alison]

I would LOVE to connect with some of you while you are in town...Building 8 is actually The Journey's building, the church I attend...maybe over coffee or dinner or??

[fmckinnon]

Hey Gang,
Forgot to come back to this thread - so, yeah, I can't wait - it's gonna be awesome. We're staying at the same hotel, Jim (thanks for the tip) - sharing a room w/ Klampert ... flying in Monday AM and out Friday AM.