2016 Confirmation Retreat Schedule:

Epworth By the Sea

Cost: $75/person

Friday, March 4th

2:30 pmDepart for Epworth from Vineville UMC

7:00 pmArrive at Epworth (we will stop for dinner on the way down)

8:00 pmOpening Session(Strickland Auditorium)

10:00 pmChurch Time

10:45 pmLights Out

Saturday, March 7th

7:00 amBreakfast

8:30 amGeneral Session (Strickland Auditorium)

10:00 amWorkshop #1

11:00 amWorkshop #2

12:00 pmCookout Under the Oaks

1:00 pmWorkshop #3

2:00-4:00 pmFree Time

4:30 pmHoly Clubs (Strickland Auditorium)

5:30-6:45 pmSupper

7:00 pmGeneral Session (Strickland Auditorium)

8:30 pmChurch Time

9:30 pmLate Night Fun

10:45 pmLights Out

Sunday, March 7th

7:00 am Breakfast

8:30 amQuiet Time

9:00 amPack/Clean

9:45 amClosing Session (Strickland Auditorium)

11:15 amLunch/Depart

4:00 pmArrive at Vineville UMC

Confirmation 2016 Retreat Packing List

Bedding

  • Sleeping bag (a twin-sized fitted sheet for bed under sleeping bag is recommended) OR twin-sized sheets and blanket
  • Pillow

Toiletries

  • Shower caddy or bucket to tote toiletries
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush / toothpaste
  • Comb / brush
  • Deodorant
  • Bath towels / washcloths

Miscellaneous

  • Bible/journal
  • Pen/pencils
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellant
  • Snacks if wanted
  • $5-$8 for fast food lunch on the way back from St. Simons
  • Money for snack machine & gift shop & short time in Savannah.

***We suggest no more than $20-$30.

Clothing

  • We will update you on weather so you can send appropriate clothing.

Contact Information:

  • A note about cell phones: While we aren’t banning cell phones completely, we do ask that you let your child know there will be specific times we will ask them to put them away so that they are not a distraction.Certainly, they will be able to use them to let you know that we have arrived, to call home at specific times if interested, on the way home, and at other free time moments.
  • We, of course, will have our phones with us at all times:

478-747-5496 (Ted) or 478-361-2717 (Reese)

In case of emergency, the phone number at Epworth is 888-266-7642.