2016 Confirmation Retreat Schedule:
Epworth By the Sea
Cost: $75/person
Friday, March 4th
2:30 pm Depart for Epworth from Vineville UMC
7:00 pm Arrive at Epworth (we will stop for dinner on the way down)
8:00 pm Opening Session (Strickland Auditorium)
10:00 pm Church Time
10:45 pm Lights Out
Saturday, March 7th
7:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am General Session (Strickland Auditorium)
10:00 am Workshop #1
11:00 am Workshop #2
12:00 pm Cookout Under the Oaks
1:00 pm Workshop #3
2:00-4:00 pm Free Time
4:30 pm Holy Clubs (Strickland Auditorium)
5:30-6:45 pm Supper
7:00 pm General Session (Strickland Auditorium)
8:30 pm Church Time
9:30 pm Late Night Fun
10:45 pm Lights Out
Sunday, March 7th
7:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Quiet Time
9:00 am Pack/Clean
9:45 am Closing Session (Strickland Auditorium)
11:15 am Lunch/Depart
4:00 pm Arrive 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.