CHURCH RETREAT

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Join us for our Church Retreat at The Wilds, August 28-29.

Registration is now open for our biennial church retreat—an unforgettable weekend designed for the whole church family! Join us Friday evening through Saturday, August 28–29, at The Wilds of North Carolina.

When we visited The Wilds in 2022 and 2024, it was a highlight for all ages—filled with meaningful fellowship and fun. Together we enjoyed miniature golf, ziplining, the giant swing, uplifting music, a hilarious comedy show, delicious meals, and powerful times of worship. This year, we will offer services in English and Spanish with our guest speakers: Dr. Ron Allen and David Keiser.

Space is limited, so don’t wait! Take advantage of early-bird pricing available through August 1. Thanks to a church subsidy for our Morningsiders, the cost is just $30 per person, with a family maximum of $150—making it affordable for everyone. The cost includes Friday night lodging, all meals, and all the free activities. Registration and payment are simple this year with our convenient online system.

Reserve and pay for your spot today—we’d love for you to be part of this special weekend!

  • What to bring: Bible, camera, and casual clothes and shoes for informal sessions and recreation. Linens and pillow provided only for those staying in the Lodge and Inn.

    What NOT to bring: Alcoholic beverages, drugs, tobacco or cigarettes of any kind, fireworks, ammunition, guns, weapons, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, drones, magazines, apparel with inappropriate graphics or lettering.

    Dress: Casual dress is appropriate for the informal camp atmosphere. Modest necklines and knee-length shorts are requested by the camp.

    What awaits (subject to change): Cool Beans Coffee Shop • Land Trolley • Paddle Boats • Canoes Game Room • General Store • Snack Shop • Craft Shop • Frisbee Golf • Archery Range • Slingshot Range • Mountain Hikes • Basketball • Volleyball • Human Foosball Third Falls Zipline • The Giant Swing

  • 5:00 - 7:15 Check-in

    6:00 - 7:15 General Store/Cool Beans

    7:30  - 8:10 Supper (Dining Hall)

    8:30 - 9:00 Funtime (0-4 Childcare) - Fireplace Room

    *9:00 - 9:45 Session 1 English (Chinese translation) - Fireplace Room

    9:45 -  10:30 General Store/Cool Beans/The Snack

  • 7:30 - 8:00 Cool Beans 

    8:15 - 8:45 Breakfast

    *9:15-10:15 Session 2 English (Chinese translation) – Fireplace Room

    *10:15-11:15 God & I Time

    10:45 - 11:45 Cool Beans

    11:00-12:30 Giant Swing/Climbing Wall (Lakeside Center)

    12:45 - 1:25 Lunch 

    1:25 - 1:30 Group Photo in front of General Store

    1:30 - 5:30 Freetime 

    1:30 - 5:15 Craft Shop

    1:30 - 5:30 Boats

    1:30 - 3:15 2nd and 3rd Falls Hike and ZIP (arrive by 2:15 to ZIP)

    2:00 - 4:30 Cool Beans/The Snack

    3:00 - 4:00 Archery

    3:00 - 5:15 General Store

    5:30 - 6:05 Supper/Dismissal 

    * Nursery and childcare available

    • Ages 0-2 should be taken to Conference Room B (lower level of Inn II) before services and be picked up there immediately following the services.

    • Ages 3-4 should meet their leaders in Conference Room A (lower level of Inn II) before services and be picked up there immediately following the services.

    • Age 5-5th grade should meet their leaders at the Pavilion before services and be picked up there immediately following the services.

  • Daytime and Lighted Activities (Saturday)

    Volleyball

    Boating (Adult supervision/life jackets for all)

    Basketball

    Self-service Hikes (Adult supervision)

    -Turtle Rock (Trail across the grass to the right of Lake)

    -2nd & 3rd Falls (Follow to ZIP then Trail signs)

    Soccer Arena

    Human Foosball

    GaZEEball

    Frisbee Golf (Disc and map by Land Trolley)

    Mini Golf

  • Lodge Rooms (Sleeps 5-6): Motel rooms in the main building, with one queen-size bed and two sets of bunk beds, including linens and pillows.

    Inn Rooms (Sleeps 4): Located 150 yards from the Lodge area. Motel rooms with one queen-size bed and one set of bunk beds, including linens and pillows.

    Duplex Cabins (Sleeps 10): Located down the hill, several hundred yards from the Lodge area. Each unit is an individual, winterized cabin with one queen-size bed and four sets of bunk beds and large bathroom. No linens or pillows provided.

All adults registering for camp must sign the waiver below. All minors registering must have their names printed and signatures from a parent or guardian. Waivers are also available at the Welcome Center.

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