HIGHLANDS FAMILY, On behalf of Pastor Chris Hodges, I am thrilled to announce that the MOTION Student Conference will again take over the Birmingham- Jefferson Convention Complex on July 31 - August 2 for a weekend full of powerful worship, dynamic messages, and intentional discipleship for junior high, high school, and college students! MOTION conference is the cornerstone of our student ministry at Highlands. It is an experience that serves as a catalyst for students to jump into small groups, leadership, and most importantly, God s vision for their lives! At this year s conference, we will ask the question, What Moves You? Throughout the weekend, we will take students on a journey of spiritual discovery built on the truth of Ephesians 2:10, For we are God s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. I know every student will leave with a God-given vision and focus for their lives it is going to be incredible! Our team is dedicated to providing a world-class event for your student that is not only powerful and life-changing, but also safe and secure. We have done our best to provide you with all the information you will need in this packet to make your plans for MOTION 2014, but please don t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or if we can assist you in any way. This year s conference will be the best ever, so make plans now to be a part! It is such an honor to serve you and your family!
CONTENTS 03 05 06 07 08 09 10 TESTIMONIES STORIES FROM OUR CHURCH FAMILY ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE SPECIAL GUESTS ARTISTS AND SPEAKERS YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE AT THIS YEAR S CONFERENCE OVERVIEW COMPLETE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE, SESSION INFORMATION, AND MAP OF THE BJCC LOCAL PLAN FOR BIRMINGHAM STUDENTS DURING THE CONFERENCE OUT-OF-TOWN PLAN FOR OUT-OF-TOWN STUDENTS FOR THE CONFERENCE PARENT INFO DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED AS A PARENT REGISTRATION HOW TO REGISTER YOUR STUDENT AND STAY CONNECTED
TESTIMONIES MOTION has been such a blessing to my family. Each day my girls came home singing and talking about what they were learning. It was truly a life-changing experience for them and through MOTION they are learning how to change the world! - Christine, Parent MOTION Conference is the highlight of my summer. While at MOTION, it is so encouraging to see so many students gathering to lift the name of Jesus together through worship. It helps me to realize that I am not alone, and that there are other people my age pursuing God. I always leave equipped, challenged, and refreshed going back into the school year. What I love most about MOTION is that the end of the conference is just the beginning of what God wants to do through my life. - Rebecca, Student, 18 MOTION is about going deeper in your relationship with God! Through MOTION, not only have I developed lasting friendships, but I have also learned practical tools to ignite my passion for Jesus every day. For me, MOTION is so much more than a conference; it s the fuel for a lifelong, exciting journey with Jesus. - Kaylyn, Student, 15 3
Last summer I experienced the MOTION Conference for the first time. Although I really enjoyed the speakers, music and community group sessions, I was most impacted by the fact that God has a plan for my life. MOTION has helped remind me that the decisions I make every day matter and that they will point me to God s will. - Mason, Student, 13 My wife & I attended an evening session of MOTION with our twin 16 year olds and two of their friends. It was a life-changing experience for us all. - Phillip, Parent MOTION is the perfect time right before school starts back to recharge, seek out my purpose, and grow. Seeing so many other students stand up for Christ has been such an encouragement for me to go back to my campus and stay close to Jesus. MOTION has created in me a desire and passion to lead other students to experience the same joy that I have found in my relationship with God. - Hilary, Student, 20 4
SPECIAL GUESTS THE HIGHLANDS TEAM CHRIS HODGES MARK PETTUS HIGHLANDS WORSHIP WORSHIP ARTISTS HILLSONG YOUNG & FREE CHRIS TOMLIN KARI JOBE REND COLLECTIVE SPEAKERS 5 LOUIE GIGLIO PASSION CITY CHURCH CARL LENTZ HILLSONG NYC RICH WILKERSON JR. TRINITY CHURCH CHAD VEACH CITY CHURCH
OVERVIEW THURSDAY: JULY 31 5:00 PM STUDENT DROP-OFF 7:00 PM SESSION ONE 10:00 PM CLOSE - STUDENT PICK-UP FRIDAY: AUGUST 1 9:00 AM STUDENT DROP-OFF 9:30 AM SESSION TWO 11:30 AM COMMUNITY GROUP 1 12:30 PM LUNCH BREAK 2:00 PM SESSION THREE 4:00 PM COMMUNITY GROUP 2 5:00 PM DINNER BREAK 7:00 PM SESSION FOUR 10:00 PM CLOSE - STUDENT PICK-UP SATURDAY: AUGUST 2 9:00 AM STUDENT DROP-OFF 9:30 AM SESSION FIVE 11:30 AM COMMUNITY GROUP 3 12:30 PM LUNCH BREAK 2:00 PM SESSION SIX 5:00 PM CONFERENCE ENDS STUDENT PICK - UP MAIN SESSIONS At MOTION students will have the opportunity to participate in powerful Main Sessions with their peers. Main Sessions are held in the Arena, led by our guest artists and speakers, and hosted by our Church of the Highlands team. During each session, students will not only learn how to connect with God in worship, but they will also hear the truth of God s Word from some of today s top communicators. There is nothing like the Main Sessions at MOTION Conference! COMMUNITY GROUPS 19th STREET NORTH ARENA ENTRANCE BJCC ARENA ARENA ENTRANCE 9th AVENUE NORTH PIAZZA COMMUNITY GROUPS N. EXHIBIT HALL COMMUNITY GROUPS 11th AVENUE NORTH TO WESTIN SHERATON HOTEL 22nd STREET NORTH MOTION Conference Community Groups are designed to connect and engage students in lifegiving relationships and lead them to dig deeper into the truths shared during Main Sessions. Community Groups provide the opportunity for the larger sessions to become small and more personal. Community Groups are divided by age (Junior High, High School, College) and hosted in the BJCC Exhibition Hall, directly adjacent to the Arena. Each group is led by a staff member from Church of the Highlands and facilitated by trained MOTION Dream Team members. 6
LOCAL HIGHLANDS CAMPUS INFORMATION GRANTS MILL FULTONDALE GREYSTONE RIVERCHASE WOODLAWN TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS CAMPUS PERSONAL 1 SHUTTLES: 2 VEHICLES: 3 STUDENT DROP OFF / PICK UP: Shuttles to and from the BJCC Arena will be made available daily from the GRANTS MILL, RIVERCHASE, and FULTONDALE campuses. Simply drop off your student in the morning at a campus near you, and pick them up that evening at the same campus. A drop-off schedule will be posted online. The cost for the shuttle is $10 per person, per day, and you may register online in advance at highlandsstudents.com. If your student would like to drive to the BJCC Arena, discounted parking is available in designated lots around the Arena. Each lot will be staffed by MOTION Team members and security before and after sessions. MOTION Team members will also be available to walk students to and from parking lots. The cost for parking is $8 per day. Highlands Students Drop- Off/ Pick-Up will take place at the 19th St. drivethrough entrance. Simply follow the signs to the drop-off zone and you will be greeted at the curb by MOTION Team members. Your student will then be directed to Highlands seating inside the Arena. For Pick-Up, please call your student in advance to let them know you are on-site. Your student will meet you at the curb in the same place you dropped them off. SEATING Highlands Students will have reserved seating in the Arena where our campus staff and leaders will be available to pastor them throughout the weekend. Reserved seating will allow your student to meet new friends from Highlands, while helping them connect to our leadership teams. Once your student is registered, you will receive an email with more information about the location and details of Highlands Students seating. MEAL OPTIONS 1 PRE-PURCHASE BOXED MEALS: 2 PACK A MEAL: 3 CONCESSIONS: 7 Highly recommended. Choose from select vendors like Chick-fil-A, Moe s Southwest Grill, Newk s, Domino s Pizza, and more! Box lunches are $7 each and include an entrée, side, and drink. Meals can be pre-purchased online at highlandsstudents.com/ motion and picked up on site in the North Exhibition Hall. Pack your student s favorite meal and send it with them to the conference. Please note that students will be responsible for keeping up with their meals, as there is no storage space. There are a variety of food options available at concession stands throughout the Arena. If you would like to send money with your student, they can take advantage of this opportunity. Prices vary. HIGHLANDSSTUDENTS.COM/MOTION
OUT-OF-TOWN HIGHLANDS CAMPUS INFORMATION AUBURN HUNTSVILLE MONTGOMERY TUSCALOOSA $200 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE INCLUDES: TRANSPORTATION MEALS Transportation will depart from your campus on the afternoon of Thursday, July 31 and return the evening of Saturday, August 2. From the time your student leaves to the time they return, all meals will be provided. You may want to send additional spending money with your student for any extra snacks they desire to purchase on their own. LODGING Lodging will be provided at the Sheraton Hotel, conveniently located on-site at the BJCC. SEATING Campuses will have reserved seating together in the Highlands Students section of the Arena. This provides an excellent opportunity for your student to get to know their peers and campus leaders. Register online at highlandsstudents.com/motion or by looking for the Highlands Students banner in the lobby of your campus. Note: If you would like to travel from an out-of-town campus on your own, you are welcome to do so. Please remember that you will need to arrange transportation, lodging, and meals separate from your registration. See adjacent page for details. HIGHLANDSSTUDENTS.COM/MOTION 8
PARENT INFO PARENTS, WE VALUE YOUR SUPPORT AND WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO BE INVOLVED! WE HAVE PROVIDED SEVERAL WAYS FOR YOU TO PARTICIPATE WITH YOUR STUDENT THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. MOTION DREAM TEAM The MOTION Dream Team is an incredible group of people that have discovered their gifts and passions and are actively using them to serve students at MOTION. Opportunities throughout the weekend include registration, greeting, ushering, hospitality, parking, merchandise, security, and more! Get plugged in at highlandsstudents.com/ motion. SERVE EVENING SESSIONS We would love for you to experience MOTION alongside your student. Evening sessions will be open to parents free of charge, as seating allows. At the conclusion of the night we encourage you to meet up with your student for the ride home. ATTEND 9
REGISTRATION HIGHLANDS STUDENTS REGISTER FOR ONLY $75 UNTIL JUNE 1 A SAVINGS OF $30 OFF THE DOOR PRICE All-Inclusive Package with transportation, lodging, and meals from out-of-town campuses is $200. PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR REGISTRATION ARE AVAILABLE. FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT: HIGHLANDSSTUDENTS.COM/MOTION @H_STUDENTS /HIGHLANDSSTUDENTS @HIGHLANDSSTUDENTS 10