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Men's Ministry Annual Men's Retreat |
January 27 - January 29, 2012"Three Days In Utopia" Based on the book by Dr. David L. Cook: Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia Paul Lyda Twin Rocks Friends Camp Details about the Retreat | Men's Retreat Home | Men's Retreat Registration | Men's Ministry Home | |
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 And finally, your registration
includes Friday night dinner! The famous picnic buffet awaits
you on your arrival from 6:30pm to 7:30pm Friday evening! |
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| Leaders: | Paul Lyda |
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Paul Lyda is the Associate Pastor at St Matthew Lutheran Church |
| Saturday Guest Speaker | Keep watching for more! |
| Saturday Afternoon Free Time Options | A Time to get to know one another better or reflect on the Retreat:
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| Saturday Night Activities |
Evening of Texas Hold'em Poker/ Movie / Fellowship / Freetime
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| Program: | "Three Days in Utopia" The Men's Retreat will not be just about golf. It will be about life. Since no one can truly live and thrive outside the community, our Retreat leader, Paul, thought it would be good to consider everything men think of as "utopia" and talk about what doesn't seem Eden-like for us. Believing in God calls us to see, feel and trust his presence in our life, what does a life of faith in men look like? Does a "life of faith" just happen, or is it part of a journey EVERY man must take at some point in life - ready or not? Men, this will be a great time away - on a new weekend, at a new location - and will give you time to reflect on the sacred journey that all of us are on - whether we know it or not. So plan on being part of this ALL NEW experience for Men!
What does faith bring to those great challenges? This event will lead men to God's presence in the challenges and power of these everyday struggles and accomplishments. |
Retreat Schedule
Friday, January 27
| 5:00 pm | Meet at church for carpools |
| 5:30 | Carpools depart for Twin Rocks Friends Camp |
| 5:30 | Begin camp arrival and check-in (Meeting House), move gear to sleeping quarters |
| 7:00 | Carpools arrive at camp and check-in (Meeting House) |
| 6:30 - 7:45 | Picnic buffet dinner (Meeting House) |
| 7:45 | Retreat Opening and Introductions |
| 8:15 | Program Session #1 (Meeting House) Watch the movie: Three Days in Utopia |
| 9:30 | Break and Ice Cream |
Saturday, January 28
| 8:00 am | Breakfast served (Dining Center) |
| 9:00 | Program Session #2 (Meeting House) Paul Lyda |
| 10:20 | Break |
| 10:30 | Program Session #3 (Meeting House) Paul Lyda |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch (Dining Center) |
| 1:00 | Recreation / Free Time: Golf Scramble, Shooting Sports, Walk on the Beach, etc |
| 4:00 | Special Guest Speaker (Meeting House)Keep Watching for more information on this event |
| 5:00 | Open Mic (Meeting House) |
| 5:30 | Dinner Served (Dining Center) |
| 7:30 | Evening Activities - (Meeting House and cabins): Texas Hold'em Poker / Movie Fellowship / Free Time / Theology Pub (location???) |
| 9:00 | Meet at Meeting House for more fellowship and song |
Sunday, January 29
| 7:30 am | Breakfast (Dining Hall) |
| 9:00 | Program Session #4 (Meeting House) Paul Lyda |
| 10:20 | Break and prepare for service (Meeting House) |
| 10:30 | Communion Service (Meeting House) |
| 11:30 | Clean up / check out |
| 12:00 noon | Depart Camp and stop at Tillamook Cheese for Ice Cream Goodies |
| 1:30pm | Arrive at St Matthew |
What to Bring
Sleeping
bag, personal gear, bath towel, clothes, flashlight
Bible
Snacks to share (cookies, chips,
cheese, fruit, pop, water, juices, etc.)
Do NOT bring a chair;
Twin Rocks Friends Camp provides padded chairs for your comfort???
Retreat
Basics
The twenty-seventh annual St. Matthew
Men's Retreat is a weekend set aside for St. Matthew's men (and their male friends)
to enjoy themselves. The odds are high it will again be time for celebrating
one's faith, personal and collective growth, sharing, fun and fellowship.
Twin Rocks Friends Camp, Rockaway Oregon
This is a new location in Rockaway for us,
which is located on the beach twenty miles north of Tillamook. It is about
90 minutes from Portland.
Cancellation
Policy
None at this time
Transportation
We plan to carpool to the camp.
If you want a ride or if you can provide a carpool car, check the registration
form accordingly.Meet at church at
5:00 pm on Friday, January 27th to get car pools together. Departure at 5:30 pm.
Finally, your registration includes
Friday dinner! The famous picnic buffet awaits retreaters from 6:30
- 7:30 pm the night of arrival.
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