So you want to attend Sukkot in Texas?

Once you have arrived at the Feast site, you will be assigned a campsite. Your campsite will be assigned on a first come basis unless you indicate beforehand a preference to be close to your friends. We will do our best to honor those requests, however, we cannot make any guarantees that you will be next to your friends. But we are all in the same area (with the exception of the cabins and rooms). And this is a time to make new friends in the Nazarene Israel family.

Suggested list of things to bring: (Please mark your items with your family’s name.)

• A Right Heart and Attitude, as a servant of Adonai!
• Your Sukkah (trailer, motor home, tent...)
• Musical Instruments
• Bible and Notebook
• Worship Items
• Electric Extension Cords
• Eating Utensils, Cooking Gear, Skewers
• Food
• Camp Chairs
• Camera/film
• Bug Repellent
• Poncho/Umbrella
• Family Camping Gear (clothing, sleeping bags, pillows, hiking gear, etc)
• Sun Block
• Firewood & Ice (sold at campground, as well)
• Extra Tables & Blankets
• Swim Clothes & Water Shoes for the Frio River
• Outside Game Equipment 

Do’s & Don’ts for Sukkot
Want to make Sukkot a joy? Do These Things: 

• Pray for this adventure. Pray for HaShem’s leading.
• Register early.
• Come as a servant. Adonai is the leader. We all follow His instructions!
• Invite others to come.
• Join in the praise, dance and worship.
• Fill out all forms AHEAD OF TIME with information asked.  
• Watch your children! Unfortunately unsafe people aren’t easily identified.
• DRESS MODESTLY! Around the campground and in worship dress modestly. Do not be a distraction or seek attention with wrong clothing choices. This goes for men and women, teens and children. Some shorts, tops and swimsuits should not be worn in public. If in doubt, ask a same gender leader to help you make the decision.
• Be ready to help someone in need. Look for them. Help set up tents, share meals, tote things for others, etc.
• Police your campsite for litter and organization.
• Police the campsite for litter.
• Bring a heart of worship.
• Respect all of our differences.
• Come early and help set up.
• Stay late to help tear down.
• Use Sukkot for community, study, fellowship, worship, and rest; not for amusement parks, entertainment, and vacation indulgences.
• Keep your speech and words pleasant and free from complaining.
• Put other’s needs ahead of your own.
• Find a job that needs doing and volunteer BEFORE you get there.
• Guide your teenagers and children to follow the rules and to walk in the Ruach for the Feast.
• Pray with one another, and pray for a wonderful Sukkot for everyone.
• Respect the camping experience of your neighbors.
• PLAN TO HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME!

Still Interested? Read this list of what not to do: 

• Do Not Bring a Contentious, Critical, Prideful, or Jealous Spirit. Not even two people can agree on everything. There will be things you may not believe, different words and terminology you might say or not say. Be considerate. Share—but don’t “go hunting for bear.” Encourage others to seek Adonai’s Presence. Do not diminish their walk with the Creator.
• Do not make this a time or place to advance your agenda. We are following the agenda that we believe HaShem has placed on our hearts through His Torah and the leading of the Ruach HaKodesh for this event.
• Do not conduct your own meetings. This is a gathering that has been planned with much prayer and effort. Your presence should guarantee your interest in these events.
• Do not expect other people to take care of you children. You should be the one who knows where your children are and what they are doing.
• Please don’t bite someone else’s head off for helping your children if they perceive them in danger. Be patient and let your child see that you respect people. When they see this they will respect them too – even if some are over zealous.
• Allow others to grow. Everyone stumbles. Everyone needs the space to make mistakes and be corrected in love. Be considerate of other people. If you don’t show mercy, don’t expect mercy from those around you, either.
• Do not seek a public presence. Adonai should be the one to shine. He is first and is to increase, while we decrease.
• Don’t, Don’t, Don’t take on offenses. Please, give the other person the benefit of the doubt.