ABILENE MISSION TRIP

July 9-13, 2025

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GRYM is headed to Abilene TX to partner with local ministries and serve the communities in and around the city.

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This trip is for all middle and high schoolers, 6th-12th grades.

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PARENTS: Interested in sharing this experience with your teen?

Register on the same form, and Trane will contact you!

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Besides making lasting friendships with the other GRYMers, this mission trip is a great opportunity for​ students to put their faith in action and make a difference for others.

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COST AND DEADLINES

The cost is $140.

The $70 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due SUNDAY June 1.

The remaining $70 balance is due SUNDAY, JULY 6.

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PAYING ONLINE

Go to gardenridge.org and click "GIVE" at the top.

Fill in the information:

Give: $70 (deposit) OR $140 (full)

Fund: YOUTH MISSIONS

Memo: Abilene Mission

IMPORTANT: Forward the confirmation email to: twyatt@gardenridge.org

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TIMES

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

TBA (probably around 9:00a)

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SUNDAY, JULY 13

TBA (probably around 4:00p)​​

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TO SIGN UP​

1. Fill out the registration form.

​2. Pay the $70 deposit or full $140.

3. ​If you haven't previously done the GRYM Release Form and/or the GRYM General Info Form ​(or if you need to update info), complete those forms. Links at the bottom of this page.

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SERVICE CONSENT FORMS

If the various facilities where we will work require consent forms, we will put them here and let you know.

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PACKING LIST

[_] All necessary consent forms

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​[_] Any snacks you may want when hanging out at the church (does not need to be enough to share)

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[_] Money for SEVEN meals, plus any travel, snack and spending money you choose.

*NOTE: One meal could be at a more expensive restaurant.

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[_] Air mattress (strongly recommended)

[_] Bedding (pillow and sleeping bag)

[_] Ear plugs for sleeping (if desired)

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[_] Clothes for Sunday church service (similar to what you wear to Garden Ridge)

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[_] Work clothes for 3 days, not including the work clothes you will need to be wearing on Wednesday

> MUST HAVE CLOSED TOE SHOES for the work projects!

> Clothes must be modest. See guidelines below.

> Shirts MUST be long enough to cover your stomach when you raise your hands.

> Sleeveless shirts should not gape open enough to see inside.

> Avoid shirts with possibly confusing messages or images (alcohol advertisements, questionable bands, etc.)

> Remember that our clothes may get very dirty, and we will not have laundry access.

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[_] Jacket and Warm Outfit (Food bank work could include working in a walk-in refrigerator or cold room.)

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[_] Comfortable “Hang out” clothes for evenings (same standards as above)

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[_] Pajamas (we are staying at the church in separate guy/girl rooms but with a common area, so all pajamas should be modest enough to be around guys and girls)

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[_] Swimwear* (one day)

Guys need a shirt to wear while swimming.

Girls need a one-piece or tankini, or a two-piece with a colored shirt over it.

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[_] Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shower supplies, etc.)

[_] Men’s shaving gear (optional)

[_] Women’s feminine supplies (recommended for girls/ladies)

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[_] Towel for shower

[_] Separate towel for swimming

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[_] Flip flops to wear in the shower and swimming

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[_] Socks

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[_] Bible

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[_] Sunscreen

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[_] Medicines, if needed

> NOTE: All meds MUST be turned into the designated adult sponsor, labeled and with instructions!

[_] Reusable water bottle (IMPORTANT!)

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[_] Backpack or drawstring bag (optional but encouraged)

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[_] Sunglasses

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[_] Dirty clothes bag

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[_] Flashlight (optional)

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​NOTE: Participants are welcome to bring cell phones to use at appropriate times. During work times, cell phones will not be used, so to reach a teen during the day, please contact Trane Wyatt:

469-237-7494

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NOTE

There are two forms every participant must do ONE TIME, NOT FOR EACH EVENT.

If you have done these previously, you do NOT have to do them again unless you have info to update (insurance or medical info; contact info; etc.)

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If not already completed for a previous event or need to update info, follow these links:

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1. GRYM General Info Form

Online form to collect all necessary info about the participant.

If done previously, no need to do again.

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2. GRYM Release Form

PDF release form to sign and return (paper copy or email a scan/picture)

If done previously, no need to do again.

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