Adult Program
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Family retreat with separate programs for adults, youth, and children, sponsored by
The Peace and Justice Committee, Eastern District Conference and Franconia Mennonite Conference of
the Mennonite Church USA.
Adult Program:Living Peacewith Susan Mark LandisPeace Advocate, Mennonite Church USA Making the decision to live Christ's peace offers at least three challenges: But our prophetic call often isolates us from others. Come for the refreshment of sitting with others who share your concerns and gathering practical ideas for living peace when you go back home. Susan Mark Landis serves as Peace Advocate for Mennonite Church USA Executive Board Office of the Director. In this role, she leads and organizes advocacy, coordinates interdenominational peace and justice relationships, provides an accountability for churchwide agencies around peace and justice issues and serves as co-staff for the Peace and Justice Support Network. She publishes 'PeaceSigns', an e-zine that looks at the news through a Christ-centered lens; coordinates the Student Aid Fund for Nonregistrants and serves on the Christian Peacemaker Teams Steering Committee and the Executive Board anti-racism team. She lives and works in Orrville, Ohio, and is a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church in Smithville, Ohio.
Youth Program:Faith, Youth, and the Military
with Titus Peachey |
| Friday, February 11 | |
| 7:00 PM | Check-in |
| 8:00 PM |
Opening program for All Music, sharing of peace stories |
| 9:30 PM | Snack* |
| 11:00 PM | Bedtime (Quiet) |
| Saturday, February 12 | |
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | First Adult Session and Youth Session |
| 10:30 AM | Adult Discussion / Free Time** |
| 12:00-12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | Free Time** / Videos / Discussion |
| 5:30-6:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:15 PM | Second Adult Session and Youth Session |
| 9:30 PM | Snack* |
| 11:00 PM | Bedtime (Quiet) |
| Sunday, February 13 | |
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:30 AM | Final Adult and Youth Session |
| 10:45 AM | Worship Service with Communion |
| 12:15-12:45 PM | Lunch |
*Please bring bagged snacks (cookies, pretzels, chips, etc) to share with others during the evenings.
**During "Free Time" on Saturday morning there will be extended adult discussion time (10:30-11:30) with Susan. On Saturday afternoon there will be videos and discussion time (on peace issues) as an alternative to outdoor recreation.
Registration Information
Please plan to register early; space is limited. Sometimes we have had to turn away families because of the space limitation.Most rooms accomodate up to four people (a double bed and a bunk bed with private bath), and one or two additional family members may be accomodated in the same room on the floor if you wish to bring sleeping bags for them. Single adults who wish to room together should send in their registration forms together, otherwise they will be paired with other singles if space is limited.
Cost to Participants:
$100.00 Adults *($90.00 if paid by Jan. 6, 2005)$24.00 Children (Ages 6-12)
$60.00 Youth (Ages 13-18)
Children under 6 are free!
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Name_________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________
City, State___________________________________ZIP____________
Phone______________________________E-mail____________________
Child's Name Age Sex
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____Adults @ 100.00 each* __________
____Children @ $24.00 each __________
____Youth @ $60.00 each __________
(Additional donation __________ )
TOTAL___________
Amount Enclosed___________
Amount Due at Check-in _____________________
Make checks payable to:
Eastern District Conference
Mail this registration form to:
Becky Felton
942 Camp Trail Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Registration deadline is January 19, 2005
Any questions? Need more information?
Call Becky Felton, 215-536-7935, E-mail: bfelton@netcarrier.com
or Robert Walden, 610-861-0653, E-mail: RWaldenPA@entermail.net
Financial Information
Our registration rates are listed on the registration form above, but the actual cost of the retreat is about 50% greater than what the participants pay. The difference is made up with funds from the Eastern District / Franconia Peace and Justice budget. The actual lodging and meal costs are about $120 for adults and youth, and $40 for children (ages 6-11). not including program costs such as honorariums, travel, and accomodations for our presenters, publicity, and other miscellaneous expenses.If you wish to pay the actual cost of the retreat, it would be greatly appreciated. Other donations to the retreat are also welcome.
Some financial help is available for those who find it difficult to pay the amount we charge. We want to enable as many people as possible to attend this retreat. (Contact Bob Walden, 610-861-0653.)
If you have dietary restrictions or require other special accomodations (e.g., diabetic, or vegitarian, or difficulty climbing stairs, etc.) please include information about your needs.
Camp Policies
- Public areas and recreation areas are to be vacated by 11:00 PM. All areas are to be quiet after this time.
- We strongly object to smoking. Under no circumstances is anyone permitted to smoke in any rooms of any building.
- Pets are not permitted.
- Guests are requested to leave their shirts on while at camp.
- Use of alcoholic beverages is not permitted.
- Motorized recreational vehicles (minibikes, snowmobiles, etc.) must be registered at the camp office before using them on the grounds.
- Electrical appliances, such as electric fry pans, are not permitted.
- Radios, tape players, etc. are permitted only in rooms designated for your group and only with the volume low. They are not permitted in public areas or outside.