Disciple Now Weekend 2025
About DNOW
South Spring Baptist church is hosting our 2025 Disciple Now Weekend February 7-9th. Disciple Now (or DNow, for short!) is an in-town, weekend retreat for Students 6th-12th grade. We are looking forward to seeing students grow in the Lord this February! Students will be staying with their groups and group leaders in church family host homes!
During the weekend, there will be daily devotionals, worship, and teaching sessions designed to teach students how to Stand Firm in their faith. Students will also participate in recreational activities and a service project!
Pricing
- Dec 1st – Jan 16th: $85
- Last Minute Price: Jan 17th- Jan 24th: $95
If you have questions about possible scholarships, please email Mary Lee Knowles (mknowles@southspring.org). Do not register for DNow until scholarship information has been confirmed.
FAQ’s
What should students pack?
Clothing:
- Clothes to sleep in both Friday and Saturday night
- Athletic clothes for Saturday Recreation and Service Project
- Clothes for Saturday evening session
- Clothes for Sunday Morning Church, DNow Shirt will be provided!
- Sweatshirt or jacket for indoors
Personal Items:
- Toiletries
- Towel for bathing
- Bedding: Pillow, blanket, sleeping bag, etc
- Personal water bottle
- Small backpack
- Bible, pen, journal
- Snacks; feel free to bring snacks/drinks to share with your group! (no snacks with nuts are allowed)
What should students not bring?
- Weapons (including pocket knives)
- Fireworks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Drugs, vapes, tobacco products
- Balloons, Silly string
- Any food with peanuts
- Cell phones and electronics are allowed, but use will be limited throughout the weekend
Where will students be staying?
Students will stay with a group of their same grade and gender in host homes throughout Tyler! Host Home families and Group Leaders have completed the “So Loved” Guidelines and background checks.
Who can participate in DNOW?
Any student currently in 6th-12th grade! Students are welcome to invite guests and friends! We will do our best to put friends together, but we cannot guarantee they will be together.
Can students bring cell phones? How can I get into contact with my student while they’re at DNow?
Students will have limited access to their phones during DNow. Group Leaders will monitor cell phone usage and access during DNow at their discretion. The goal is to allow for an undistracted time for students. If you need regular communication with your student during DNow, please let Mary Lee Knowles know.
What will students be eating, and what should I do if my student has food allergies?
Saturday breakfast and lunch are provided by the Host Homes, and Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast will be provided at South Spring! Students are welcome to bring snacks from home. Please do not bring any food with nuts.
On the registration form, there’s a place for you to let us know your students’ food allergies. We will coordinate with each host home to ensure allergy-friendly options.
Will there be a price adjustment if a student can only make it to part of the planned schedule of events for DNow?
We get requests for partial payment every year and our policy has always been to keep one “ticket price” and allow kids to come and go. Withover 100 participants, it is extremely difficult to accommodate price adjustments for every unique scenario. Students who wish to participate in any part of DNow are required to register as if you were participating in the entire weekend. We understand there are unavoidable conflicts and students are allowed to come and go as long as they complete a Time Away Form.
What if my student has prescription medication?
All medications must be turned in at check in. Prescription medications will be administered by the host home. Students are not allowed to keep any form of medication (including over the counter medications) on them besides inhalers and/or epi pens. You will need to complete a medical form for your student that the host homes will reference any time care is provided while at DNow.
