By now you should have all gotten an email with the details for the retreat in it. In case that letter hasn't arrived for some reason, here is everything you need to know:
- Please pray! Pray that God will meet us by making His Word clear to us. Pray that He will grant conviction of sin. Pray that we’ll love the gospel more! Pray for the presence of the Holy Spirit. Pray for Mark Mullery, Seita Sakaguchi, Kenny Lynch, and me as we prepare to speak. You can use the enclosed prayer bookmark for prayer points.
- Don’t miss the Sunday night August 8 Worship and Ministry Night. It will start at 6:30pm and will focus on praying for the retreat and those attending.
- Come to the retreat ready to reach out. Remember the five15 Challenge! Think ahead about how you can serve, encourage, and include people from our youth ministry you may not know.
- Pack wisely. Please plan ahead to serve others with your clothes: plan on bringing clothes that are modest and don’t draw undue attention to yourself. Speaking of packing, here are some items you may want to remember to bring:
BE SURE TO BRING:
- Bible, journal, pen
- Soft-sole sneakers are needed for use in the gym.
- Hiking boots
- Bug repellant
- Sheets, towels, a pillow and a blanket are provided, but you may want to bring a larger, thicker bath towel and/or beach towel (IMPORTANT: guys staying in the Cottage and all campers need to bring all of the above)
- Toiletries
- Sunglasses, sunscreen
- Modest clothing
- Grungy clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet
- Towel drying rack
- Flashlight (+ fresh batteries!)
- Snacks
- Sweater/jacket (the meeting room can get chilly)
- Sports equipment: Frisbees, balls, tennis rackets, ping pong paddles…
A couple other IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- Registration begins Sunday, August 15 at 4:00pm (retreat schedule on reverse) so you don’t need to miss church.
- Dinner on Sunday starts at 5:30pm, first session at 7:30pm.
- Plan on about 3 hours driving time (143 miles) from Fairfax if there is no traffic.
- Cell phone coverage at Camp Hebron is limited. There are landlines, but you will need a calling card. If you want to leave an emergency number for family, it is: (717) 443-4775. Please don’t call this number unless it is an emergency.
- Fill out the enclosed Sovereign Grace Activity Participation Agreement form and turn it in at Registration when you arrive (you may list multiple family participants on one form by listing each name on the “Name of participant” line).
- Fill out the enclosed Camp Hebron Information and Release Form for each retreat participant. Turn it in at Registration.
- Reminder: August 5 deadline for online registration for High Ropes and Climbing Wall optional youth retreat Adventure Activities.
- Enjoy the enclosed “Road Bingo” game for some road trip entertainment on the way down. You could win a prize on Sunday night!
SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY, 8/15
4:00p Check-in begins
5:30p Dinner
7:00p Check-in ends
7:30p MAIN SESSION #1
10:00p Snacks in Sylvan Dining Area; Gym open for basketball / volleyball
11:00p Quiet Hours & Inside
12:00a Lights Out
MONDAY, 8/16
8:00a Breakfast
9:00a MAIN SESSION #2
12:00p Lunch
1:00p Team Challenge (Meet outside Sylvan)
3:30p Recreational Time: Ultimate Frisbee (A-Frame field), volleyball, basketball (gym open), boating on lake, hiking, etc.
5:15p Clean up for dinner
5:30p Dinner
7:00p MAIN SESSION #3
10:00p Snacks in Sylvan Dining Area; Gym open for basketball / volleyball
11:00p Quiet Hours & Inside
12:00a Lights Out
TUESDAY, 8/17
8:00a Breakfast
9:00a MAIN SESSION #4
12:00p Lunch
1:00p Group Picture: Retention Pond off path in front of Sylvan
1:15p Team Photo Scavenger Hunt
2:30p High Ropes (meet in front of Sylvan)
3:00p Climbing Wall (meet in gym); Recreational Time: Ultimate, volleyball, boating on lake, hiking, etc.
5:15p Clean up for dinner
5:30p Dinner
7:00p MAIN SESSION #5
Worship & Ministry Night
10:00p Ice Cream Sundaes in Sylvan Dining Area; Gym open for basketball / volleyball
11:00p Quiet Hours & Inside
12:00a Lights Out
WEDNESDAY, 8/18
8:00a Breakfast
9:00a MAIN SESSION #6
11:00a Check-out, Clean-up, Go home