Church Retreat
The annual Hospital Church Retreat is coming up April 1-3 at Camp Kulaqua. In the first week of registration, we had over 250 people register! As expected, the housing options have quickly filled, and the accommodations that remain available are cabins, tents and RV sites. Housing Diagrams are available on Camp Kulaqua's website. If you haven’t completed your application yet, NOW is the time!
Even if you can’t spend the entire weekend at Camp Kulaqua, be sure to complete an application for the day. The Saturday-only fee of $15/person or $30/family assists in offsetting the rental costs for Camp Kulaqua facility usage, Retreat Speaker fees, and miscellaneous expenses. PLEASE NOTE: The Annual Church Retreat is not a money-making venture. However, it is also the intention of the planning committee to keep the budget as low as possible. Even though our Saturday Only guests do not utilize lodging, they still benefit from the structures and activities that are planned for the day.
So, what’s new at this year’s Church Retreat, and what are some things of which to be aware?
TENT BONUS ACCOMMODATIONS – For a donation of $50, the Hospital Church Pathfinders will provide a 6-person tent (including setup and takedown), a campsite shelter, chairs and the use of a camp stove for the weekend. Support your Pathfinders, and camp out the easy way! This option available on Retreat Application.
JESUS AND A CUP OF JOE – What better way to begin your day than by grabbing your morning hot drink and joining in this discussion-style Bible study? Saturday and Sunday – 8:00 am in the Cafeteria.
KING’S KIDS SABBATH SCHOOL – ages 4 through 4th grade will enjoy a special Children’s Church at the Spring Chapel – 10:00 am on Saturday.
THE QUEST – Scavenger Hunt for ages 12-17 begins at 3:00 pm Saturday. Meet on the Cafeteria Porch.
RELATIONSHIP SEMINAR – Regardless of your personal relationship status, Shawn Zimmerman will offer an afternoon seminar to enhance existing relationships and provide insights into new ones – 4:00 pm in the Cafeteria.
EXTENDED PRAISE TIME – Those who are energized and inspired by the power and spirit of praise songs will look forward to an extended time of singing at the end of our Saturday morning worship service.
COMMUNION VESPERS AT THE SPRING – This event was one of the most popular events at last year’s Retreat. Share this special sacrament in the beauty of God’s creation – 5:00 pm Saturday at the Waterfront.
BINGO! – in the Cafeteria after the Saturday night variety program. Doug and Beth Spinella will moderate this fun game with a unique twist.
VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL & PING PONG – Saturday night in the Gymnasium after the variety program.
PATHFINDER PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Enjoy a full breakfast for only $5, and support the Hospital Church Pathfinder Club! 8-9:30 am Sunday at the Picnic Pavilion.
“FLOAT YOUR BOAT CONTEST” – We’ll provide the cardboard and duct tape – you design and create the boat. Your vessel must support two individuals as you race against the other contenders across the Spring. Form your team, and join the race! 10:30 am Sunday at the Waterfront. (10 TEAM MAXIMUM – sign up and receive your supplies at registration Friday.)
GOLF CART RENTALS – are available directly through Camp Kulaqua. Please contact them at (386) 454-1351 for rates and availability.
Click here to download the schedule for the weekend. There will be no worship services at the Hospital Church on April 2 because we will be gone at church retreat.