HYG Covenant
I covenant with my God and my fellow Hancock Youth Group members to be open to the surprising work of God in HYG, even when it comes through the unexpected (like bad food, exhausting work, or people who are very different from me). I will live as a part of this Christian community, showing respect and attentive love to each person in our group.
As part of HYG, I will seek to follow the example of Jesus who did not come to be served, but to serve. I will participate in all activities that have been planned for me, including any assigned work or chores. I will be hospitable to strangers.
I will avoid actions or attitudes that might detract from the building of Christian community or the mission we have been sent to accomplish (such as complaint, gossip, profanity, making fun of or excluding other, etc.). I understand that there will be absolutely no tolerance of the use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or weapons, including, but not limited to, cigarette lighters and knives.
I will honor the adults who have so graciously given their time in order that HYG and all of our fun activities might happen. I will respect and obey them without challenge or complaint because I know that they love me and always have my best interests in mind. I will also listen to my elected HYG officers.
I will not destroy or take any property that does not belong to me, but I will instead leave things better than they were before I arrived.
While we are together, I will put my romantic relationships on hold, directing my full attention and energy for spiritual growth, community building, and the mission we have been sent to accomplish. I will refrain from any and all sexual activity, including, but not limited to, any public or private displays of romantic affection at HYG meetings, events, activities and trips.
I will honor the group and the importance of the time we have together by living within these basic behavioral guidelines for the trip:
I will be ready and on time for all activities.
I will not wander off from the group, and will stay with at least two friends, being careful that an adult always knows where I am.
I will let girls’ bedrooms be for girls only, and boys’ bedrooms be for boys only on any overnight trips.
I will obey the assigned “lights out” instructions at Grotonwood and in Kentucky.
I will only use my cell phone for purposes related to the trip or to communicate with my family.
In the event that I choose to break this Covenant, I understand that I may be sent home. If we are on a trip, this may be prior to the trip’s end at my parents’ expense. This decision will be made by the ministers on the trip in consultation with the adult chaperones.