A Real Relationship With God.
             Do You Have It?

                      A Truly Memorable
                     Spiritual Life Retreat

                       April 16-18, 2010

                 NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!
           Bonclarken Retreat Center 
                  Bonclarken Lake
                      Flat Rock, NC

You hear it all the time:  God is constantly calling us into a relationship.  But just who is this “personality” to whom we are to relate?  Just like in any relationship, a growing love depends on getting to honestly know the other person.  So how do we sort through all the “beliefs” and discover who God really is?  Many people base their faith and lives on inadequate images of God. Where do we get our concepts of who God is and how do these really compare with what the Bible says?  Well find out at revealing sessions led by Rev. Stephen Taylor. 

You’ll return home with a new perspective on how you can apply your relationship with God to your daily life.  Plus, there are many opportunities for family activities and plenty of time for fellowship and fun!

   
 Stephen Taylor is a gifted storyteller! As Senior Pastor at Trinity UMC in Sumter, SC, he headed up Covenant UMC Greer, SC  for twelve years. His ministry has emphasized discipleship, congregational and leadership development and missions.  Stephen is married to Rev. Cynthia Taylor, pastor of Bethel UMC and they have two daughters.

Having graduated from Clemson and the Candler School of theology at Emory University, Rev. Taylor is a third generation pastor.  Music, travel, golf, photography and time with family and friends are a few of the things he enjoys in his free time.

Schedule:
Friday, April 16
5:00 -   Check-In, Fellowship, Games, Music, Snack (no evening meal)
7:00 pm - Sessions and Small Groups -
Evening Vespers

Saturday, April 17
8:00 am - Breakfast
8:45 am - Sessions and Small Groups
12:00 -     Lunch
1:00 pm- Sessions and Small Groups
3:00 pm -Family Time/Free Time
6:00 pm - Supper
7:00 pm –Evening Entertainment
Evening Vespers

Sunday, April 18
8:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Sessions and Small Groups
10:30 am - Closing Worship with Communion
11:30 am—Leave for Home

REGISTRATION FORM
Church Spiritual Life Retreat
Bonclarken Retreat Center
April 16-18, 2010

Name of Adults Registering
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Name of Children Attending          Age
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Dietary Needs (name & request, diabetic)
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Special Requests (i.e. first floor only, etc)
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Mailing Address:
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Phone (daytime) ______________________
Email _______________________________

COST  INCLUDES 2 NIGHTS LODGING & 5 MEALS
Sleeping accommodations are individual rooms with
private baths and adjoining suite for children. 
LINENS ARE  INCLUDED!
Scholarships available if needed.
  Adult (Single Occupancy)            $175 per person
  Adult (Double Occupancy)          $105 per person
  Youth (10-18 sharing room with both parents
FOOD ONLY)                       $35 per youth
 Youth (unaccompanied by parent) $75 per person
  Children (4-10, FOOD ONLY)    $25 per person
  Children (Under 3) Free

Return form to Pat Gannaway/Church Office
BEFORE March 25 if possible.  Registrations will be
accepted up until one week before the retreat.

          LOTS OF FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Youth will have their own sessions with Ed Stallworth.
Kindergartners-5th Graders will have sessions just for them.
Child care for infants-K4 will be provided!

Driving Directions:
Follow Highway 25 North from Greenville into North Carolina to Exit 5(Flat Rock Exit). At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Highway 225. Continue straight through two traffic lights. Bonclarken’s entrance is on your right (approximately 4 miles from the road exit).  OR go I-26 West into North Carolina to Exit 53 (Upward Road exit). At the end of the exit ramp, turn left. Continue straight on this road and go across Business 25/Hwy 176 (Ingles on left). Road will end with traffic light at Hwy 225. Turn left onto Hwy 225, Bonclarken entrance 1/3 mile on mile on left.

GPS Users: Enter “5 Pine Drive, Flat Rock, NC”. This will bring you to the main entrance. Most  GPS systems do not recognize 500 Pine Drive.

                                Last Year’s Participants