MEN’S RETREAT 2024

The purpose of this retreat is for men of the church to disconnect from life and focus on God and our relationships. This is a unique opportunity for rest, recovery, and growth.

No, it's not for wrestling bears.

Yes. Here is how time will be used for our 48-36 hours: >>> Intentional time to grow closer to God through His Word, and each other. <<<

Half the retreat will include a corporate fast from food to help focus our time meaningfully.

No sneaking snacks!

Everything planned is intended to be time investing in our relationships with one another and God.

Again, no bear wrestling.

We will have instruction lessons, lots of hang-out time, some fun bonding activities, and possibly zip-lining if enough guys are registered!

Ok, bear wrestling will be optional.

FRIDAY

6 PM - Arrival (or earlier)
7PM - Welcome
7:15PM - Icebreaker
7:30 PM - Singing, prayer and communion (Fast begins)
8 PM - Message
8:30 - Discussion
9 PM - Hang out
11 PM - Retire

SATURDAY

8 AM - Prayer and Meditation
8:30 AM - Singing and Prayer
9 AM - Message
9:30 AM - Discussion
10:30 AM - Group Hike
12:30 PM - Singing and Prayer
1 PM - Message
1:30 PM - Discussion
2 PM - Cornhold tournament
3 PM - Free time
5 PM - Dinner (Fast ends)
6:30 PM - Singing and prayer
7 PM - Message
7:30 PM - Discussion
8 PM - Night Hike (optional bear wrestling)
9 PM - Bonfire Hangout and poker
11 PM - Retire or packup
*NOTE: The tendency will be to just leave Saturday night, but please commit until Sunday morning! We will leave early enough to help wives get kids ready for church, and definitely will be at the building in time!

SUNDAY

7 AM - Shower and packup
8 AM - Breakfast with Singing and prayer
9 AM - Rollout

These cozy cabins will make you feel at home in the woods.

Cabins include a microwave, small fridge, heat/AC, 4 bunks, 1 double bed (each cabin sleeps 10)

Very nice restrooms with heated floors

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VIEW A 360-DEGREE INSIDE OF THE CABIN

Or prove your manliness and sleep outside wearing your bear fur cloak.

ESSENTIALS:

-Bible
-Sleeping Bag
-Pillow
-Headlamp/Flashlight
-Towels
-Warm Clothes for lounging
-Dirty Clothes for playing
-Church Clothes for Sunday
-Clean Shoes
-Dirty Shoes
-Phone Charger
-Medications

TOILETRIES:

-Toothbrush & Toothpaste
-Deodorant (please)
-Bug Spray
-Body Wash/Soap
-Shampoo
-Shaving Razor
-Comb
-Contact Lenses/Solution

EXTRAS:

-Cards
-Board Games
-Lawn Games
-Camping Chair
-Sandals
-Extra Underwear
-Extra Socks
-Axe
-Chainsaw

THINGS YOU WILL FORGET:

-Ask your mother or wife

We will be smoking meat and other manly stuff... we feast after the fast!

No bear meat unless otherwise noted.

Of course you can.

Not everyone is able to fast for various reasons, especially those with difficulty regulating their blood sugar, etc.

We encourage all the men to fast together from food, but if that is not practical for medical reasons, just share something you will be fasting from during the weekend.

(Fasting alternatives: 1) Taking time away from social activities and human interaction can help someone focus on their relationship with God or personal spiritual growth, 2) Giving up hobbies, leisure activities, or entertainment (like movies, games, or sports) can serve as a way to redirect focus toward spiritual practices like prayer, reflection, or religious study, 3) ate abstaining from gossip, complaining, or speaking ill of others as part of a spiritual fast. This helps cultivate virtues like kindness, patience, and compassion.

All inclusive!

BYOK... bring your own knife (for the bears)

18 and older

This includes the minimum age allowed for the bear you will optionally wrestle. We desire a fair fight.

Camp Frederick has rules and regulations, one of them being no alcohol or guns

No fear of bears.

No

But bears may be...

No.

Rick is a doctor...of civil engineering. But still a doctor :) He's also the husband of a doctor, so if anything goes wrong with the bears, talk to Rick, he will know.

Carman or Brent

or CLICK HERE for more info about the bear situation.