Who Is Invited?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nThe following individuals are invited to attend:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- EFM missionaries (including children through high school age)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- EFM staff<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Regional EFM Coordinators<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- EFM Board Chair<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- EFC-NA Superintendents<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Field Coaches<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Event Speakers & Support<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Missionary Children<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMissionary children are warmly\u00a0welcome, and we are making plans to have a special program for\u00a0all of\u00a0our missionary kids up through high school.\u00a0At the same time, we recognize every family’s needs are different. If you would prefer to attend without your children and have other care arrangements available, please feel free to make the decision that is best for your family.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSpouses<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSpouses of non-missionary participants are welcome to attend. Please note that EFM is unable to cover their expenses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nSchedule<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nThe Gathering begins with\u00a0<\/span>dinner on Friday evening, December 4<\/span><\/b>, followed by our opening session and worship.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThroughout the week\u00a0we’ll\u00a0spend time worshiping together, learning together, encouraging one another, and enjoying fellowship as the worldwide EFM family. There will also be opportunities to rest, build relationships, and enjoy the beauty of northern Thailand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Gathering concludes following\u00a0<\/span>breakfast on Wednesday morning, December 9<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA detailed schedule will be shared closer to the event.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nCosts<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nCovered by EFM<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEFM will cover the Gathering expenses for:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- EFM missionaries and their immediate families<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- EFM staff<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- EFM Board Chair<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Event Speakers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This includes lodging, meals, registration, and airfare.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAll other participants will be expected to cover their own expenses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nParticipants Paying Their Own Expenses<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n| Registration<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | Cost<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Single\u00a0Adult<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | $410<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Couple<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | $580<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Round-trip airport transportation<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | $24\/person<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Additional\u00a0nights*<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | $47.50 per room, per night<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n *Additional\u00a0nights\u00a0cover up to two adults,\u00a0include\u00a0breakfast only, and are\u00a0subject to availability.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nWhat’s Included<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nYour registration includes:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Lodging<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- All Gathering sessions and activities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Daily breakfast<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Lunch and dinner buffets<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Morning and afternoon coffee breaks<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Welcome drink<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Wi-Fi<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Meeting facilities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Resort tram service<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Admission to the Botanic Garden<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Admission to the Museum and Zoo<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fitness center<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Swimming pool<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coffee and tea in guest rooms<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- All taxes and service charges<\/span>
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