FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
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- What's
a team member?
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- What
do you do at a TEC weekend?
- What
should I bring to a TEC weekend?
- Why
are Weekenders asked to bring a lot of extra socks?
- What
should I leave home at a TEC weekend?
- Can
Weekenders drive themselves to a TEC weekend?
- Why
are there so many secrets?
- Do
Weekenders need sponsors to go to TEC?
What's
a Weekender?
A Weekender is a high school student who is attending a TEC weekend
for the first time. They are there to experience the whole weekend firsthand
in order to get to know more about what God has done for everyone through
God's son Jesus Christ.
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What's
a team member?
A team member is a high school student who
has attended a TEC weekend before, and has come back to help put on
the weekend by working on a team. There are also a small number of adults
who work on these teams, but the weekend is run primarily by high school
students.
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When
does the TEC weekend actually start?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions, mainly because it
starts at different times for Weekenders or team members. Team members
are expected to arrive at the host church at 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday
of the TEC weekend. Weekenders need not arrive until Friday morning
at 9:30 a.m.
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What
do you do at a TEC weekend?
A lot. But many things that happen are surprises
that shouldn't be revealed until you go through a TEC weekend.
Weekenders
are put with 6-7 other high school students and 1 adult. Throughout
the weekend, they listen to various testimonials given primarily by
other high school students. Those talks are then discussed in small
groups, and through that small group process, along with many surprises,
some great friendships and bonds are made.
The overall theme for the weekend progresses through the last days of
Christ's life. Friday focuses on Ash Wednesday in the Easter story,
Saturday is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and Sunday
is centered around Pentecost and the sending of the Holy Spirit out
into the world. Weekenders are encouraged to take what they've learned
at a TEC weekend and share it with the world.
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What
should I bring to a TEC weekend?
Clothes For Three Days
Pillow
Sleeping Bag & Mat
Conservative Pajamas
Towel & Washcloth
Swimsuit
Small Flashlight
Personal Belongings
Toiletries
Musical Instrument (optional)
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Why
are Weekenders asked to bring a lot of extra socks?
Weekenders SHOULD NOT bring a lot of extra socks to a TEC weekend. This
idea started out as a simple joke between a few friends many years ago,
and has grown tremendously. Please don't bring the extra socks. You'll
only end up taking them home without being used.
What
should I leave home at a TEC weekend?
Radio
CD/Tape Player
Watch
Camera
Money
Cell Phone
Car
Food
Tobacco Products
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Can Weekenders drive themselves to a TEC weekend?
We do not encourage Weekenders to drive
themselves to a TEC weekend. It is preferable for them to be dropped
off at the church by a parent/guardian or a friend. There is often limited
parking space available at the host churches, and vehicles are not needed
at any time during the weekend.
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Why
are there so many secrets?
This is an easy
question. The answer is that THERE AREN'T ANY SECRETS. There
are, however, many surprises that happen throughout the TEC weekend
that make it that much more special for Weekenders going through a retreat.
If Weekenders knew about these surprises ahead of time, some of the
impact would be lost.
Any
parents/guardians who have specific questions about a TEC weekend can
contact a member of the TEC council
and we will be happy to answer any/all questions that you may have.
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Do
Weekenders need sponsors to go to TEC?
No they do not. This is one of the
differences between TEC and Cursillo.
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