What To Expect
Frequently Asked Questions:
WHAT is Night to Shine?
A worldwide, unforgettable prom night experience that is changing Valentine’s Day weekend from simply a celebration of love, to a celebration of God’s love for people with special needs. Guests will be honored with a friendly paparazzi red carpet, crowns and tiaras, corsages and boutonnieres, limo rides, games, dancing, food, photos and VIP treatment. The vision is to provide a night for our guests to shine and most importantly, for Christ’s love to Shine.
What is the Tim Tebow Foundation?
Created in 2010, this foundation and all of their outreach initiatives were primarily created to show God’s love to children around the world. To celebrate the foundation’s 5-year anniversary, they sponsored Night To Shine proms in 50 different cities across the country. Learn more about the foundation and its five global outreach initiatives here including the Tebow CURE hospital for children in the Philippines, fulfilling the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses through the W15H program, Timmy’s Playrooms in children’s hospitals around the world, care and Adoption Aid grants through the Orphan Care program, and service to others through Team Tebow and Team Tebow Kids.
WHEN is Night to Shine?
Friday, February 10, 2023
6:00PM - 9:00 PM
Hosted by Fusion Church Madison
WHERE is Night to Shine?
Guests Will park at Centennial Baptist Church & be shuttled over to the event:
5321 Brownwood Rd, Rutledge, GA 30663
The Event will take place at Camp Twin Lakes:
1391 Keencheefoonee Rd, Rutledge, GA 30663
WHO is invited to Night to Shine?
This event is for persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities ages 14 and up. Registration is limited to 125 participants.
Do guests need chaperones?
Our chaperones are called "Buddies." Each guest will be accompanied by a buddy throughout the evening, providing companionship and any general assistance needed during the event. A guest may bring their own buddy or Fusion Church of Madison will provide one. All buddies 18 years old and up will have passed a background check and have attended mandatory training at Fusion. 16 and 17 year old buddies will not have to do a background check but will have to have experience with individuals with special needs. Parents or caregivers may accompany guests but are encouraged to enjoy a night of respite or join our Caregiver Event instead if at all feasible. We realize circumstances may prevent this from being possible.
What is the Caregiver Event?
Night to Shine is for you too! In order to HONOR the incredible parents/caregivers of our guests, you are invited to a special event happening on campus that night designed specifically for you. There will be food, entertainment, door prizes and more. Or you may choose to enjoy a time of respite off campus instead. This is YOUR night as well!
What is the dress code for Night to Shine?
Guests are invited to "dress their best" but renting formal wear is not necessary.
What provisions will be made for the safety of guests?
Fusion Church of Madison will have local law enforcement and church security personnel on campus at all times.
What about medical needs?
Fusion Church of Madison will have numerous medical personnel and emergency vehicles on-sight during the entire event.
SCHEDULE for the EVENING
4:00PM: VOLUNTEERS ARRIVE AT CAMP TWIN LAKES
4:45PM: MANDATORY VOLUNTEER MEETING
5:30PM: BUSSING FROM CENTENNIAL BAPTIST CHURCH BEGINS
Please park at Centennial and prepared to be bussed to Camp Twin Lakes.
5:45-6:10PM: DOORS OPEN/SPECIAL GUESTS RED CARPET ENTRANCE
Guests will arrive and walk the red carpet. Upon arrival, guests will be able to check coats, get corsages, and get photos taken. Activity stations will be open.
6:15PM: WELCOME
Pastor Matt will welcome everyone and pray.
6:15PM: DINNER, DANCE, LIMO RIDES, KARAOKE BEGINS
Guests can take this time to sit and eat or visit one of the many activity stations located around our campus.
8:40PM: BEGIN TO GATHER IN GYM
Staff and volunteers will begin ushering guests toward the Grand Foyer. Activity stations will begin to close.
8:45PM: CROWNING CEREMONY
At this time, we’ll show a special video from the Tim Tebow Foundation. Following the video, each of our special guests will be crowned as kings/queens.
9:00PM: EVENT ENDS
What if I did not receive a registration confirmation email?
If you registered online to volunteer and did not receive a confirmation email (with background check information if needed), you will need to contact Sophie Doomy at sophie@fusionchurchmadison.org for assistance. There may be a problem with your browser that prohibits your registration to completely submit. If you do not receive a confirmation email within a day of registering, please send Sophie an email explaining with your phone number where you can be manually registered. Thank you for your patience in this matter.