180: Winter Retreat - Feb 17-18, 2023

Students: Winter Retreat - Feb 17-18, 2023

Join us for an exciting weekend retreat for our 6th-12th graders at Long View Ranch. The weekend will consist of great food provided by Long View, some exciting games, awesome worship, and lots of time with friends and small group leaders. We will talk about having a courageous faith, even when it is difficult. We will be studying the life of Joshua and the courage that he showed.

When: Feb 17-18, 2023  (See schedule below)

Cost:
  • $150 per student (scholarships are available) 
  • $75 for small group leaders.
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What to bring
  • Bible and pens/pencils for notes
  • Clothing:
  • Casual clothes for the weekend.
  • Clothes for outdoor games (might get dirty).
  • Sleepwear
  • Jacket, gloves, hat (we’ll be outside at times in the evenings)
  • Extra pair of shoes in case one gets muddy
  • Bedding (Sheets for a twin bed and blanket OR sleeping bag, and a pillow)
  • Towels for showering (washcloth if desired)
  • Toiletries (Soap, Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, etc.)
  • Prescription medications (if needed and must be checked in with Small group leader before departure)
  • Flashlight

What NOT to bring:
  • Any item that might be harmful to you or others (Meds that are not turned into the group leader, weapons, lighters, fireworks, pocket knives, drugs, etc.)
  • Electronics of any kind (This weekend is intended to be a time of getting away from distractions. You may have your phone, but will be subject to confiscation if used inappropriately or if it becomes a distraction)
  • Clothes with offensive messages or words printed on them.

Phone numbers:
Travis Chapman 304-638-4247
Longview Ranch 423-636-0032

Friday Schedule: 
  • 4p - Meet at FCC  
  • 4:30p - Depart for Longview Ranch
  • 5p - Arrive at Longview Ranch 
  • Room assignments and announcements
  • 6p-6:45p - Supper 
  • 7p - "Courageous Faith" - Session 1 
  • 8p - Small Group 
  • 8:45-9:45 - Activity 
  • 10-11:30p - S’mores and Freetime 
  • 11:30p - Get ready to Sleep 
  • 12a - Lights Out 

Saturday Saturday:
  • 8-8:45a - Breakfast 
  • 9a - "Courageous Faith" - Session 2 
  • 10:30a - Small Group 
  • 11:45a - Lunch 
  • 1p - Competition activities (Basketball, Gaga Ball, Dodgeball)
  • 3-5p - Freetime/Paintball & Horseback Riding
  • 5:30p - Supper 
  • 6:30p - "Courageous Faith" - Session 3 
  • 7:15-7:45p - Small Group 
  • 7:45-8:30p - Cleanup & load up 
  • 8:30 - Head home 
  • 9p - Arrive at FCC
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