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Winter Retreat 2018

Jan. 4–6, 2018 • $30 per teen

"Generation Multitask." It's a fitting label for an overcommitted, over-entertained generation of teens. School, band, sports practice, family vacation, 4-H, and work all create a tremendous drain on their lives. Where is the time for cultivating their relationship with Jesus? It's time to hit the pause button.
For three days, our student ministry will take a step back from the busyness of life to "hit pause" in order to spend time with Jesus and doing it along side friends. This winter retreat will have multiple teaching sessions, daily devotional and reflection times, worship experiences, Bible memorization periods, and hilarious games—all with the intention of taking a step back, slowing down, and being with God.
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Jan. 4–6, 2018 • $30 per teen

Event Details

Date: January 4–6, 2018
​Theme: Pause
Location: Oaks at SouthPaw Farm (16323 Roosevelt Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544)
Check-in Time: Thursday between 3:00–3:45 PM
Pick-up Time: Saturday at 11:30 AM
Drop-off/Pick-Up Location: ​Oaks at SouthPaw Farm
Cost: $30 per teen
Payment due: December 17
Late Fee: If registration cost is paid after December 17, cost becomes $40 per teen.
Packing List: See FAQ below

Event FAQ

What does the cost cover?
  • Food 
    • Dinner on Thursday
    • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on Friday
    • Breakfast on Saturday
  • Lodging
  • Retreat Study Materials
What if my teen can't be there the entire time?
We understand that school, sports, and other various things in life don't simply stop when we do events such as this. If your teen has to go to a practice or event, please communicate that with us via the registration form.
What does each teen need to pack/bring?
Must Haves:
  • Clothes for outside in the snow
  • Clothes for inside (the location is properly heated but it tends to be on the colder side)
  • Clothes to run around in while inside
  • Bedding—the girls will be sleeping in twin sized beds; guys will be sleeping on the floor (so dudes, bring a air mattress)
  • Toiletries
  • Bible (one of those real ones....you know, a paper one)
  • Medications (all medication must be properly labeled and sealed & given to SM staff on arrival)

Nice to Haves:
  • Games they enjoy playing (board, card, etc.)
  • Journal (one will be provided to all teens, but if you'd like to bring your own, more power to you!)
  • Snacks & Drinks (no peanuts & we will have snacks readily available for all teens but you can bring your own)

Not to Haves:
  • Pocket Knives
  • Fireworks
  • Duct Tape (because Marc doesn't want to be tortured...again)
What are the accommodations like?
The Oaks at SouthPaw is a state-of-the-art facility here on the south side of Mishawaka. There are three floors to the facility. Girls will be upstairs; guys will be in the basement.

The girls will be in twin sized beds, but the guys will be sleeping on the floor. Feel free to bring an air mattress to sleep on.

There are four showers in the facilities. Two are designated at "guy showers" and the other two as "girl showers."
Will there be adult leaders?
Yes! At the present time, there will be three leaders on site during the entirety of the retreat. Throughout the three days, there will be other leaders who will come and go based on work schedules, but there will be supervision throughout the entire facility.
Can we bring friends who don't go to SM?
 Most definitely! This event will be saturated with Jesus so if you bring a friend to the retreat who doesn't know Jesus, they will definitely know who He is by the end. So bring them along, but each person attending needs to have a filled out Registration Form. 

If your friend has never been to anything SM related, and it's past the December 17 deadline, talk to Marc about it ASAP.

Any other Questions?

Jan. 4–6, 2018 • $30 per teen