FFC YOUTH MINISTRY PRESENTS: EARLY BIRD RATE: $235 W/$100 DEPOSIT BY OCT. 1 REGULAR RATE: $255 W/ $100 DEPOSIT (OCT. 2-15) LAST MINUTE RATE: $280 (OCT. 16 -NOV. 10) FALL RETREAT Nov. 10-12, 2023 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE CAMP KULAQUA HIGH SPRINGS, FL
WORSHIP WITH: BRAEDEN COOPER BAND Praise and Worship will be led by The Braeden Cooper Band. Braeden is a contemporary Christian artist from the small town of Bonifay, in the Florida Panhandle. He began his journey in music at a very young age in a small country church. He has a passion for Ministry and Worship. He loves leading people to Christ through his music. Braeden has been married to his wife, Bailey, for 4 years. They are the parents of 2 German Shepherd dogs, Floki and Odin. He and his band are excited to be returning to Fall Retreat! their three children Luke, Leia and Ezra (yes, like the Star Wars characters). Nate's desire is to pour into our students in a way that challenges them to go further. He likes to “make disciples, who make disciples.” Nate mixes humor with deep truths from the Bible. We feel truly privileged to have Nate join us for Fall Retreat! FALL RETREAT THEME: Heavenly James 1:2-3 Perspective Get ready for an AMAZING Fall Retreat as we dive into God’s Word! Check out our retreat theme: Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. GUEST SPEAKER: NATE GARRETT Sixteen years ago, God began to open the doors for Nate to speak to teens and adults outside of his local church. God has since grown this into a full-time evangelistic, teaching and equipping ministry. Nate has spoken at camps, school assemblies, D-Now weekends, conferences, trainings, retreats, chapels, concerts, revivals, and many other events in eighteen states and in two countries. He is currently the Campus Pastor at Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy and the Youth Pastor at Peninsula Baptist Church in NC. Nate graduated from Liberty University where he met the love of his life, Debbie. Nate and Debbie have been married for 22 years. They live in North Carolina with
Friday, Nov. 10 (Public School Holiday) 3:00PM Arrive at FFC; Place luggage in truck. Keep your sack dinner with you. Go to Worship Center Lobby to sign in and for orientation. 4:00PM Load vehicles, depart. Eat dinner on the way to camp. 7:30PM Arrive at camp, unload, move into Mini-Lodges. 8:00PM First session in Spring Chapel, Praise & Worship, Message Saturday, Nov. 11 7:00AM Rise and Shine! Take super dooper fast showers. 7:30AM Breakfast crew report to double classroom in gym. 8:15AM Sr. High schedule 1) Breakfast in double classroom in gym 2) Devotions by boardwalk. Jr. High schedule 1) Devotions by boardwalk 2) Breakfast in double classroom in gym. 9:15AM Morning Session: Group Picture, Praise and Worship, 2nd Message in Spring Chapel, small groups. 11:20AM Canoe Instruction by Canoe Outpost Staff. 11:30AM Lunch crew report to double classroom in gym. Free time to get in swimsuit. 12:00PM Lunch for Sr. High. 12:15PM Lunch for Jr. High. 2:00PM Load vehicles for 2 hour canoe trip, drive to Santa Fe Outpost at Poe Springs Park. 5:15PM Dinner crew reports to double classroom for set up. Others get cleaned up for dinner. 5:45PM Jr. High dinner in double classroom. 6:15PM Sr. High dinner in double classroom. 7:00PM Evening Session: Praise and Worship, 3rd Message in Spring Chapel, small groups, prayer time. 9:00PM Jr. High hayride leaves outside Camp Store for bonfire and s’mores; Sr. High Q & A with Guest Speaker. 10:00PM Jr. High returns, go to cabins for pack-up and devotions, go to sleep. Sr. High hayride leaves outside Camp Store for bonfire and s’mores. 11:00PM Sr. High returns, go to cabins for pack-up and devotions, go to sleep. 11:30PM Lights out. Sunday, Nov. 12 7:00AM Rise and Shine, shower. 7:30AM Breakfast crew report to double classroom. 7:45AM Devotions near your cabin, bring Bible and pen. Quiet time! 8:15AM Jr. High Breakfast, Sr. High pack up, clean up. 8:45AM Sr. High Breakfast, Jr. High pack up, clean up. 9:15AM Morning Session: Praise and Worship, small groups, final message. 10:15AM Horse riding - Group #1 ($37),Tower of Faith ($27) 11:15AM Horse riding - Group #2 ($37),Tower of Faith ($27) Group #2, swim in Springs/BLOB ($10), Go Carts ($10), Putt Putt. 11:45AM Jr. High load luggage, lunch in double classroom. 12:15PM Sr. High load luggage, lunch in double classroom. 1:00PM Load vehicles, depart camp. 5:00PM Arrive at Faith Fellowship Church, unload, clean out vehicles. No Youth Group Sunday, Nov. 12! Rest in the Lord! 10:00PM Snacks, return to cabins for devotions. 10:30PM Lights out. 1:30PM Quick trip to the zoo. Go toFriday, Nov. 8 3:30PM Arrive at FFC; Place luggage in truck. Keep your sack dinner with you. 1:00PM Fall Retreat 2023 Schedule of Events: Sundays, Sept. 10 - Nov. 5 5pm - 5:45pm Turn in registration in the Fellowship Hall with payment and notarized permission slips. Pay extra for horseback riding, Tower of Faith, or go-carts. Order long sleeve shirts by Oct. 15. Dinner crew leaves for 1st canoe rides.
(Please clearly print your name on all your stuff!) Sack dinner and bottled drink with cap for Friday Bible, notebook and pen or pencil Sleeping bag and Pillow/bed linens and blanket Towels, Flip flops for showers Personal Items: soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hair stuff, brush, suncreen, etc. Modest bathing suit for canoeing (One piece for girls, no speedos for guys.) Casual Clothes: (We are headed North where the weather can be cooler and we will be outside at night). Long pants or jeans, shorts, tee-shirts, close-toed shoes, underwear, socks, pajamas, jacket Secret Pal gifts (candy, bookmarks, little debbies, notes of encouragement, etc.) Camera Sports equipment: football, frisbee Mosquito repellant with Deet Small bottle of hand sanitizer Flashlight Friendly Attitude, servant spirit, kindness and helpfulness WHAT NOT TO BRING: Radio, TV, Nintendo Switch, Ipod/Ipad, Tablets Shaving cream, hair dyes Pornographic magazines (no pornographic images on phones). Illegal drugs, alcohol, lighters, any form of tobacco, vaping paraphernalia Fireworks, stink bombs, water balloons What extra money do you need? Money for purchases at the Camp Store, if you are interested. (Snacks) Optional activities: $37 for horses at registration, $10 for go-carts, $27 for Tower of Faith, $10 for Blob/swim in spring. Money to buy Secret Pal gifts if you don’t bring them with you. Youth Pastor: Ann Hoy cell: (321) 720-3012 Faith Fellowship Church 2820 Business Center Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32940 321-259-7200 TO ATTEND, ALL YOUTH MUST HAVE A NOTARIZED EMERGENCY PERMISSION FORM ON FILE WITH PASTOR ANN AND A SIGNED “CODE OF CONDUCT” BEFORE WE LEAVE TOWN. To Forward this Brochure to a friend visit www.FaithFellowshipWeb.com/Fall-Retreat Secret Pals: take place within the people staying in your Mini-Lodge. Bring little gifts (candy, bookmark etc.) that will be appropriate for someone of your same gender and age range. Have fun secretly blessing your Secret Pal from Friday through Saturday night. Recreation: Early Bird Price $235 w/ $100 deposit paid by Oct. 1. Balance due Nov. 5 Regular Price $255 w/ $100 deposit Oct. 2-15. Balance due Nov. 5 Last Minute Registration is $280 (Oct. 16-Nov. 10, if available) T-Shirts: Retreat payment includes short sleeve shirt OR Pay $7 extra for a long sleeved shirt paid by Oct. 15. If you want to purchase the long sleeve shirt in addition to the short sleeve shirt, add $18 paid by Oct. 15. Payment may be made by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard or be taken from family youth accounts. The $100 deposit is non-refundable after October 15. 30 minutes of free zoo time on Saturday at 1:30pm, along with 1 hour hayride/campfire. Included in the retreat fees: 2 hours of canoeing on the Sante Fe River, along with 1 hour of putt putt golf. Pay $37 for Sunday horseback riding or $27 for Tower of Faith at registration (TOF and horses both require a parent signature on Camp Kulaqua Release Form). Register in advance for go-carts ($10). Swimming in the spring, with lifeguards ($10) on Sunday at 11:30am. OTHER INFORMATION: COST: What WHAT TO BRING: