Fall Retreat 2024

Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13, 2024

Registration will open in August 20204.

Theme: TBA

General Information 💁‍♂️

• Youth will leave from the church at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and return around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. (Transportation for youth to and from The Ark Christian Ministries (3522 N 1000 W 27 Converse, IN 46919 (map)) will be provided by school bus.)

Schedule 📆

October 11 (Friday)

• 6:00 pm – Bus leaves church
• 7:30 pm – Arrive The Ark Christian Ministries
• 7:45 pm – Icebreaker
• 8:00 pm – Session 1
• 9:00 pm – Group Game
• 9:45 pm – Snacks and Free Time
• 11:00 pm – Bed

October 12 (Saturday)

• 8:00 am – Breakfast
• 8:30 am – Group Devotions
• 9:00 am – Session 2
• 10:30 am – TBA
• 12:00 pm – Lunch
• 1:00 pm – Group Photos and Game
• 3:00 pm – Free Time
• 6:00 pm – Dinner
• 7:00 pm – Session 3
• 7:30 pm – Campfire
• 9:00 pm – Free Time
• 11:00 pm – Bed

October 13 (Sunday)

• 8:00 am – Breakfast
• 8:30 am – Group Devotions
• 9:00 am – Session 6
• 10:00 am – Silent Retreat
• 11:00 am – Group Game
• 12:00 pm – Lunch
• 1:30 pm – Leave

Cost 💰

• Youth: $99
• Prices increase by $50 after Saturday, August 31.

Registration closes on Sunday, September 29.

Important Info ⚠️

Adults on-site will be Aaron & Claudia Scott, John Wan, Becky Wang, Sireen Yang, and Justin Young. In case of emergency, please contact The Ark Christian Ministries at (765) 395-3638.

What to bring 🎒

• Bedding (a pillow and sheets or a sleeping bag)
• Toiletries – including a towel
• Normal, playing, and sleeping clothes (Make sure some of these are warm! In addition, please bring a change of clothes in case you get dirty.)
• Bible, pen, and flashlight
• Water bottle
• Watch (if you have one; will help stay on schedule)
• Board games and sports equipment to use during free time (optional)

What not to bring 🙅‍♀️

• Appliances (such as a hot pot)
• Money
• Gaming systems
• Small pets