GC Conference Packing Tips

There are a few of things that each person knows they should bring to GC Conference:

-Bible

-Notebook

-Pen

-Faith

-Money for food

And then there's some things you know you shouldn't bring:

-Guns

-Knives

-Weed

-Four Loco

-Last years conference tee-shirt

But then there is the Mt. Rushmore of "Items People Don't Think About"

1. Long Shirts: I've been at way to many conferences where people show off their belly button. You know that you're going to be raising your hands...you know that you're gonna toss up a few fist pumps...and you know there is a chance you'll get slain in the spirit. So please, bring shirts that are long enough.

*Pro Tip: Try your shirt on in front of a mirror. Lift your hands as high as possible. If you see any midriff...don't bring it.

*Pro Tip #2: My good friend Jude Fouquier also says this, "Worship gets awfully sweaty, so I suggest bringing an extra shirt to change into during the announcements." Well said Jude, well said.

2. Extra Pens: Bringing one pen simply isn't gonna cut it. Recent statistics have show that there is a 57% chance of someone stealing your pen, a 31% chance of someone wanting to borrow your pen and an 11% chance that your pen stops working when you need it most. That means there is a 1% chance of everything working out the way you want it to. Not good odds. Bringing 3 or 4 extra pens is imperative. I suggest pens that you don't mind losing.

3. Closed Toed Shoes: Going up to the front during worship while wearing sandals is a death wish. Closed toed shoes are a must. Without them your little piggies will be saying 'wah wah wah all the way home'. Your toenails won't survive even one chorus of "Crazy" if you're in sandals. My suggestions for shoes are:

-Timberland Boots

-Romeo Boots (as worn by hicks)

-Shape Ups (they deserve to get trashed anyways)

4. Mid Service Snacks: Services at GC Conference always go long. Even a veteran like myself gets hungry by about point 3 of a sermon. So I believe it is imperative to sneak in a few snacks. Some of my favorites are:

-Costco Trail Mix

-Reese's Pieces

-Gushers

-Gardetto's (if you don't mind smelling like death)

I hope you found this helpful. See you at GC Conference 2011!