Preparation for our WV Winter Retreat… notes from Jeff 2.04.09
Retreat Verses: Psalm 150:1-6
Retreat Challenge: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord”
DEPARTURE DATE AND TIME: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH @ 3PM (begin packing vans)… we will depart from church as soon as all arrive, have prayer with all, & load up.
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Spiritual Prep… Familiarize yourself with Psalm 150. This chapter in the Psalms reminds us of why we praise God and how we can praise God. Pray that God would challenge your heart in the area of worship. Pray that God would protect us as we travel and ski. Pray that God would bring our retreat group closer as brothers and sisters in Christ. Pray that we would be a blessing to others as we travel from Alabama to West Virginia. Don’t forget to bring your Bible.
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Skiing Prep / What to Bring…
□ Bible (DON’T FORGET THIS ONE)
□ Clothing (it will be cold so dress in layers… if you need ski clothes, see jeff as soon as possible, we have extras in the youth room you can borrow, call jeff about this AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you are interested… 256.996.5594) Lift Tickets, Skis, Poles, and Ski Boots are provided. Snowboard rental cost extra.
□ Pajamas & Pillow
□ Notebook & Pen
□ Toothbrush & Toothpaste
□ Deodorant
□ Shampoo & Soap (the place we are staying will also have this)
□ Hairbrush
Who is going? Ashley E., Allie L., Abby, Anna, Billy, Taylor, Nick, Jacob H., Tanner, Andrew, Dallas, Conner P., John, John Michael, Blake Y., Jeff, Thea, Bev, Mark, David, Sue, Hannah Marie, & Derrick (and maybe one or two others… if they act fast)
ALSO PLEASE BRING MONEY FOR TWO ON-THE-ROAD MEALS
AND MONEY FOR ON-THE-ROAD CONVENIENT STORE SNACKS.
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MORE NOTES ON CLOTHING… You will need to use your ski clothes twice: once on Saturday and once on Sunday – You will only need casual clothes for Saturday (after morning / afternoon skiing), Sunday (after morning / afternoon skiing), & Monday (for the ride home).
DO NOT over pack, space is limited: we are taking a 12 passenger van & 15 passenger mini-bus.
WE PLAN TO RETURN TO FORT PAYNE ON MONDAY AT ABOUT 4 OR 5PM.
Handheld video games, dvd players, ipods, mp3 players ARE ALLOWED; however, movies and music that are filled with violence, bad language, and anything else that is non-PG is NOT ALLOWED. Please do not abuse your media privileges.
The high school principal has requested a letter about your Monday absence. Without the letter from a parent or guardian you may not be excused from your Monday absence.
Winter Retreat ’09: First Baptist Church @ Fort Payne Schedule
February 13 (Friday) All Times Reflect Central (AL) Time Zone
3PM Load Vans
3:45ish Depart
6:30ish Stop & Eat
Midnight-ish Arrive. Unload. Sleep
Before you go to sleep, make sure watch / phone is set to Eastern Time Zone… one hour ahead of AL time
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February 14 (Saturday) All times reflect Eastern (WV) Time Zone
7:15 – 8:15 Light Breakfast (@ the place we are staying)
8:15 Load Vans / Depart for Ski Slopes
(allow some travel time: 8 mile drive from where we stay to where we ski)
Before Orientation we will take a group photo if time permits…
9AM Ski Orientation / Rentals / Ski & Snowboard Adventures Begin
(after ski orientation remember to get 10 dollars from Jeff for your lunch)
4:30PM Load Vans to go get ready for Dinner
6PM to 7PM Dinner Reservation @ Rotunda Dinner Buffet… we eat in Woodland Rm #1
7:30 Worship / Bible Study (bring your Bible, Notebook, & Pen)
After Worship… Recreation Time, Free Time, Relax, Rest, Etc…
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February 15 (Sunday) All times reflect Eastern (WV) Time Zone
7:15 – 8:00 Breakfast (@ the place we are staying) & AM Worship / Devo
8:15 Load Vans / Depart for Ski Slopes
(remember to get 10 dollars from Jeff for your lunch when you load vans)
9AM More Ski & Snowboard Adventures
4:30PM Load Vans to go get ready for Dinner
6PM to 7PM Dinner Reservation @ Rotunda Dinner Buffet… we eat in Woodland Rm #1
7:30 Worship / Bible Study (bring your Bible, Notebook, & Pen)
After Worship… Bowling, Recreation Time, Free Time, Relax, Rest, Etc…
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February 16 (Monday)
8AM Breakfast & Closing Devotional / Worship Time
9AM Load Vans (still on WV time)
9:30ish Depart
Noon-ish Stop & Eat (WV time)
5PM-ish Back in Fort Payne (back to Alabama time)
