Pulling Together
2012 All-Church Retreat
February 24-26, Cedar Lake, Indiana

We will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:15b-16

It's back! This February 24-26, we are heading to Cedar Lake, Indiana to have an all-church retreat. Let's all pull together behind the new vision for making disciples and make plans for action for the glory of God. We will also have times of fellowship, all-church game time, and free time to rest and recharge outside of our usual context. Kids will have their own activities and teaching times.

Online registration has closed. Contact Laura at retreat@firstfree.com to find out if there is still space available.

Time and Date:

Friday, February 24 at 6 pm to
Sunday, February 26 at 11:30 am

Location:

Cedar Lake Ministries
cedarlakeministries.org
Cedar Lake, Indiana
Without traffic, the drive takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes

Directions

What to Bring:

• Clothes for 2 days
• Toiletries
• Bible
• Pen
• Notebook
• Board games to share
• If needed, Pack-N-Play and baby monitor
• Also, if more than 3 adults or more than 4 in a family, bring a sleeping bag, otherwise linens are provided.

Kids Program Info for Parents:

Nursery:  Nursery will be available for all the plenary sessions.  We will have two pack-n-plays  in the nursery room, as well as some assorted toys and bouncers.  We will also provide our normal cheerios snack.  Please make sure to bring diapers, a change of clothes and anything else you think your child might need to the nursery.  For the evening sessions, if you want to bring pajamas we would be happy to change your child for bed.  The nursery room is actually in a different building than the adult sessions, so we will want to get a cell phone number from you when you check in your child...just in case.

Preschool:  Preschool (3-5) will be available for all the plenary sessions.  I have a fun lesson on creation planned for Saturday. (Friday night will be play time since kids will be arriving at different times and it will be a late bedtime for most of them.)  We will have snacks on Saturday as well.  The preschool classroom is right next to the adult session, but we will get your cell phone just in case.  On Sunday, the preschoolers will be in the nursery room as we have restricted space.  You will get details on where to take them when you arrive.

K-5:  We will have K-5 programs on Friday night and Saturday (due to room restrictions, the K-5 kids will be you on Sunday morning).  Jim Austin (magician, comedian, educator) has a great program for the K-5 kids planned and he is always lots of fun.  The K-5 kids will be in the same building as the plenary sessions.

Pricing:

Most rooms have a full size bed and a set of bunk beds. All rooms have a private bathroom and linens are included.

Sign Up

Online registration has closed. Contact Laura at retreat@firstfree.com to find out if there is still space available.

Need more info?

Contact us at retreat@firstfree.com or call the church office.