Sometimes, we need to disconnect to reconnect. Take a step back from daily life to pursue a relationship with God. Meet new friends and deepen existing friendships with a variety of games and activities. Find meaning and a place where you belong. All students in grades 7-12 are invited! We will leave on Friday, Nov 18, and will be back Sunday, Nov 20. The retreat will be held at Logan Valley Christian Retreat in Ellington, MO.
The cost is $125 until Oct 14, then the price increases to $150, and scholarships are available. Email Amanda Bond at youth@newmckendree.org with any questions.
Fall Retreat Registration Form
Scholarships are available. Email Amanda at youth@newmckendree.org for scholarship details.
Students need to meet at Cox Memorial Hall at 5:30 PM to get checked in, loaded into the van, and on the road. They need to eat dinner before they arrive. We will return by 3:00 pm on Sunday.
Students SHOULD bring the following:
- Bible, Journal/Notebook & Pen
- Money for road snacks on Friday night (maybe) and Sunday & soda/candy money for Logan Valley ($20 is plenty)
- Flashlight
- Toiletries (please don’t forget DEODORANT)
- Towel
- Tennis shoes or hiking boots for ropes course
- Warm / comfortable clothing that can get dirty (think layers)
- Tennis shoes/athletic clothes
- Sleep Clothing
- Water Bottle
- Linens or sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Clothes to get messy
- An expectation to experience God in an exciting new way!
- Card / board games (optional)
- Sporting equipment (optional)
Students SHOULD NOT bring the following:
- Cell phones / Apple Watch or equivalent / Video games / Electronics
- A rotten attitude
The
retreat will be at Logan Valley Christian Retreat in Ellington, MO
(573.663.2735).
CLICK HERE to learn more about Logan Valley Christian Retreat
FRIDAY
5:30 PM Meet at Cox Hall (Eat dinner before you come)
8:00-8:30 Unpack
8:15 to cafeteria to divide into small groups and if time…play icebreaker game
9:00-10:00 Session #1(Worship & Talk-Retreat and Preparation)
10:00-10:30 Prayer and Small Group Debrief
11:00 Lights out between 11-11:30
SATURDAY
8:30-9:00 Breakfast - Bring Bibles
9:00-9:30 In Cafeteria to discuss “Holy Expectancy”, Quiet Time and prepare our hearts
for Worship
9:30-10:30 Session #2 (Worship and Talk-Your story and Identity)
10:30-11:00 Partner Up and Tell Your Story and Hear Your Partner’s Story
11:00-11:30 Chapel to Debrief
11:30 Free time
12:00–1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 High Ropes (Ultimate Frisbee, Whiffle Ball, etc)
3:00-6:00 Free Time - Group Games
6:00 Dinner
6:45 Session #3 (Worship & Talk - Walking this out…)
9:30 Bonfire
10:00-11:00 Free Time
11:00 Get Ready for Bed
11:30 Lights out
SUNDAY
7:45 @Chapel for Quiet Time
8:30-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-10:00 Session #4 (Worship and Talk-The Resolve)
10:00-10:30 Small Group Time
10:30-11:30 Pack, Clean Up and Free Time
11:30 Lunch, Pictures
12:45 Departure
3:00 Return to Cox Hall