How To Prepare For HITC
Spiritually
~ Be in Church every opportunity you get; i.e. at all corporate, youth & prayer services
~ Prayer—Develop a consistent personal prayer/devotional life and attend COH corporate prayer services (Tues/Fri/Sat).
~ Give yourself to serving in different areas/needs in the church.
~ Read the Bible on a daily basis and familiarize yourself with Bible stories/characters.
~ Be faithful in attending a small group.
Emotionally
~ Settle in your heart that this next year belongs to the Lord and your time and energy will be dedicated to serving Him.
~ Cut down on distractions such as excessive socializing, TV & Internet usage.
Practically
~ Become comfortable with going to bed at a decent hour and waking up early. Follow a curfew. This cannot be stressed enough!
~ Learn to eat healthy.
~ Exercise 3-4 times a week.
~ Build your wardrobe to meet the HITC dress code.
~ Become accustomed to checking your e-mail daily for updates from Pastor Lee or Katherine.
~ Keep your room clean.
Academically
~ Read, Read, Read
~ Read anything that will help you develop good time management skills.
~ Improve both typing and handwriting skills; learn how to write quickly & legibly.
~ Practice writing reports on the things you read and allow others to critique your writing.
~ Learn how to memorize Scripture…and remember it!