Fall Retreat
- Schedule.pdf (Acrobat, 79 KB)
Packing List:
Bedding + Pillow (for a bunk bed)
Towel + Toiletries (Shampoo, Toothbrush, etc)
Bible + Pen. The main passage we will be studying is John 17 - read it ahead of time! Our speaker, Josh Johnson, will address what it looks like as the church to be sent into the world, but not be of the world. In other words, we will study what it is to be "a redeemed community reaching out at the intersections of life and culture" (Highlands Vision Statement).
Water Bottle
Clothes - Bring clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Check the weather. Lots of games + activities outside - need shoes.
Costume - For the Saturday Night Costume Dance Party and Games. The better the costume - the more fun and the more team points! You can also use this costume at the Reformation Celebration (or bring a 2nd costume).
You cannot bring your cell phones! Not even for the van ride! We all could use a retreat from our phones. There is terrible phone service out there, but parents feel free to call Devin (601-497-0755) or Jenn (601-850-6695), and students will be allowed to use our phones to call home at any point.
OPTIONAL Packing List:
Notebook
Flashlight
Snacks - If you want something in addition to the 5 meals provided (Sat Lunch - Sun Dinner)
Money - You don't need money unless you're going to buy snack from the vending machines onsite
Watch - If you always need to know the time, bring a watch!
Who: Jr. High Students (6th - 8th Grade). We have 18 students and 4 leaders going.
When: Oct 28-29. Meet at the Church at 6:45am on Sat. We will be back around 5pm on Sun in time for the Churchwide Reformation Celebration from 5-7pm. Many youth volunteer to help out with this great event. So you may get picked up from the Church at 5pm or 7:15pm.
What: A chance to get away for the weekend and have some fun and focused time with God and each other. We will play lots of group games. You can see pictures from our recent Fall Retreats at our Facebook page to get an idea of what it's like.
Where: Lake Forest Ranch in Macon MS. A great facility with lots to do!
Speaker: Josh Johnson - Josh is an intern at Highlands who works with young adults. You will enjoy him and his family greatly! We've asked him to speak about The Church. What is it? What's the big deal? What's it look like to be "a redeemed community reaching out at the intersections of life and culture." Our main text will be John 17.
Cost: $85. Makes checks payable to Highlands.