What is the Fall Retreat?
General Information
The Annual PF Retreat is a weekend away to play games, laugh, deepen friendships, share in meaningful coversations, worship, sing, be silly and grow in our understanding and relationship with God.
OPEN TO: Everyone in 9th thru 12th grades, invite your friends.
Retreat Theme: “GET OUT OF THE BOAT!” The story of Jesus walking on water is well known. In fact, the reference “He or she walks on water” is understood by most everyone, whether we go to church or not. But maybe the miracle of this story is not as much Jesus walking on water as it is the fact that the disciple Peter garnered up enough faith to try it for himself...and when he failed, Jesus was there to catch him.
WHERE: Beautiful Silver Lake Conf. Center, Sharon, CT WHEN: Friday, Nov. 14th (departing at 5:30pm) thru Sunday, Nov. 16th (returning 2pm). TRANSPORTATION: Church bus and vans COST: $120 per person includes transportation, meals and lodging. Please bring $10 for dinner en route on Friday. Contact Rev. Kevin for a confidential conversation regarding financial Assistance.
A Retreat for High School Teens! No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
On the Annual PF Fall Retreat this year, we will explore the places in our lives where Jesus might be calling us to, “Get out of the Boat!” We will discuss how we are called to live adventuresome lives of faith and how we can trust that Jesus will be there to catch us when we fall.
How do I sign up! • Make out a $120 check to “First Church, Simsbury” with “PF Fall Retreat 2014” in the memo. • Download a Parental Permissions / Health Authorization Packet at www.fccsimsbury.org (click “Youth and Young Adults,” “PF Youth Group,” and you’ll find it in the “What is PF” section). • Bring your check and Parental Permission / Health Authorization Packet to PF or mail it to the church office at 689 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, by Sunday, Nov. 9th.
What do I bring? Sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight, raincoat / poncho, close-toed shoes / boots, 3 pairs underwear, 3 pairs socks, 2 t-shirts, 2 long-sleeved shirts, 1 sweatshirt, 1 pair shorts, 1 pair pants, belt, hat, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, hair brush / comb
Things NOT to bring? Food, gum, knives, fireworks, pets, lighters, matches, portable video games, alcohol or drugs.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY NOV. 1ST!
Quotes “I love the retreat because it blends of fun activities and learning about God’s message all in the company of great friends.”~Kate Ziko, Junior “The fall retreat gives us a chance to get closer to God while also getting closer to each other in at beautiful place.” ~Riley Morkan, Senior
Retreat Goals & Covenant
We ask that all who participate in this retreat join us in this covenant. Parents, by allowing your daughter or son to attend this event, you agree with this covenant and support the programs goals.
Att: Rev. Kevin L. Weikel Associate Minister for Youth & Youth Adults First Church, Simsbury 689 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury, Ct 06070
Participate fully in all aspects of the program; Reach out to welcome new people and make new friends; Strengthen relationships, Treal all people with respect; Have a spiritual commitment; Respect others rights to quiet and rest and thus agree to curfews as set by leaders; Respect community, retreat center, and personal property; Not to use drugs or alcohol or to participate in any sexual activity and to refrain from any other activities that interfere with these purposes.
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