Fall Retreat 2024

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Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13, 2024

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Theme: Listening to the Voice of God

What’s life all about? Where do I belong? How can I find meaning and purpose? And what’s that all got to do with Christianity?

Fall Retreat is an opportunity to listen in to honest conversations about things that matter.

General Information 💁‍♂️

  • Youth will leave from the church at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and return around 2:00 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.)

Note: Please eat dinner before coming to church. There is no meal provided on Friday night.

Schedule 📆

Schedule is currently tentative.

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
  • 9:30 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 – Mystery Activity
  • 12:00 pm – Lunch
  • 1:00 pm – Group Photos and Game
  • 3:00 pm – Free Time
  • 6:00 pm – Dinner
  • 6:45 pm – Session 3
  • 8:00 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 4
  • 10:30 am – Silent Retreat
  • 11:00 am – Group Game
  • 12:00 pm – Lunch
  • 1:30 pm – Leave

Cost 💰

  • Youth: $119
  • Prices increase by $50 after Saturday, August 31.

Registration closes on Sunday, September 29.

Important Info ⚠️

In case of emergency, please contact The Ark Christian Ministries at (765) 395-3638.

What to bring 🎒

  • Sleeping bag (or sheets and a blanket)
  • Pillow
  • Toiletries – including a towel
  • Normal, playing, and sleeping clothes (Make sure some of these are warm (like a sweatshirt)! 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 you stay on schedule)

Aim to fit everything (apart from your sleeping bag and pillow) in one backpack. Please don't bring large luggage.

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What not to bring 🙅‍♀️

  • Your phone
  • Money
  • Small pets