With the introduction of social media, the internet, smartphones, and various other inventions in the last three decades, many Americans report feeling more isolated, alone, and anxious. Hershey Free Church wants to take this next year and focus on building intentional ways for those within our church to get to know each other, find common interests, and recognize names and faces. One way to facilitate that goal of connection is to bring back retreats.
Read below for information about our upcoming marriage retreat, men’s retreat, and women’s retreat.
Men’s Retreat | October 11-13 | Camp Orchard Hill
Cost: $195
Registration Deadline: October 6 at noon.
Join other men from Hershey Free Church for a weekend of action and adventure, solid truth from God’s Word, and the time you need to breathe deeply and recharge. We pray that you will return home strengthened and renewed. The retreat cost includes lodging, meals, and many activities like zip lining, archery, and canoeing. We will carpool from the Hershey Free parking lot on Friday afternoon, returning on Sunday afternoon. Register through the Camp Orchard Hill by following the link below. This retreat is open to other churches so spaces may fill before registration closes.
Speaker: Emir Ruiz Esparza,
Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness at Cairn University.
Emir has worked for the last 30 years in various higher education settings and is passionate about Christian education, leadership, and organizational effectiveness.
Contact Kent Bailey with any questions at jbkent2020@gmail.com.
Women’s Retreat | March 21-23 | Black Rock Retreat
Cost: Dependent on room size
Early-Bird Registration Deadline: November 15
Final Registration Deadline: February 21
Join women of all ages as we explore our One Shared Story. Using God's story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration, we'll discover that God's story is our story and develop ways to care for, encourage, and build relationships across generations. The retreat cost includes two overnight stays and five meals. All rooms have two single beds and one double bed. Check-in begins Friday evening at 4 PM with the kick-off event at 7 PM. We will finish by 11 AM on Sunday morning. Each attendee is responsible for their own transportation.
We don’t want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to attend the retreat due to financial concerns. If financial assistance is needed, please contact Geneva Reeder at greeder5990@comcast.net to discuss options.
*SOLD OUT*
We believe if you strengthen the marriage, you strengthen the family, and then you strengthen society. The Marriage Retreat is January 31-February 2, 2025, at Refreshing Mountain. Included in the cost is lodging, all meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, and 4 sessions on various topics related to marriage.