Overview
Theme: New and Living Way
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
Speakers: Jordan Roberts, Kevin Tallaksen
Who:
Middle schooler/High schooler: Ignite camp
College/career young adult: NCF camp
When: January 10 – 12, 2025
Where: Spruce Lake Retreat @ 5389 PA-447, Canadensis, PA 18325
Registration deadline: Sunday December 22, 2024. (Post deadline registration will be on a waitlist)
Registration form: register here
Cost: it is free to register and completely supported by love offering. we will provide the cost guidelines after the registration is finished
Detailed information
We are very grateful that the Lord has given us the burden to host another Winter Conference this year. Please keep the conference in your prayers so that we may be prepared to meet the Lord and receive the grace He has given us.
Registration
Please register before Sunday December 22, 2024 to guarantee you a spot and a conference T-shirt that fits you. Who would want an XXL size at the bottom of the pile?
Potential registration for non-NCF young adult may be open after Dec 15 — stay tuned!
Note that any registration after Dec 22 will be put on a waitlist.
Weekend Schedule
Here are the fun activities and sessions that we planned for you (tentative)
| Friday, January 10th | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Arrival/registration |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Prayer/setup | |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Dinner | |
| 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Worship | |
| 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Session #1: Kevin – A New & Living Way (v19-20) – a focus on the depth of our sin, but the grace of God – presentation of the gospel | |
| 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Icebreaker activities | |
| 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Refreshments | |
| 10:30 PM | Lights out! |
| Saturday, January 11th | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Prayer & Devotions |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast | |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Worship | |
| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Session #2 – Jordan – Draw Near (v21-22) – Jesus as the Great High Priest- full forgiveness and no condemnation | |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Group sharing/discussion | |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Free time | |
| 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Breakout #1 (1st hour) – open choice workshops: 1) Enduring through Suffering (Jordan) or 2) Evangelism (Kevin) Breakout #2 (2nd hour) – relationships | |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Dinner | |
| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Worship | |
| 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Session #3 – Kevin – Hold Fast (v23) – clinging to Jesus in the midst of this world of trials, suffering and distraction | |
| 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Group sharing/discussion | |
| 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Singspiration | |
| 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Intentional refreshment (plan your next hangout) | |
| 10:30 PM | Lights out! |
| Sunday, January 12th | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Prayer & Devotions |
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Breakfast/pack up | |
| 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Bread and cup | |
| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Session #4 – Jordan – Encourage One Another (v24-25) – loving and pointing other believers to Jesus & good works in light of His return | |
| 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM | Testimony/sharing | |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:30 PM | Head home |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who is this conference intended for? A: Middle school/high school will join Ignite. Young adults (college and young professionals) are invited to join NCF hosted retreat separately. Q2: How do I register? A: You can register through the link here Q3: When do I have to register by? A: The registration deadline is December 22, 2024. If you missed this deadline, you can still register, but will be put on a waitlist. Q4: Is there a separate youth ministry? A: The middle and high schoolers will be driven to a separate camp site for the Ignite program. They will be chaperoned by adults from our fellowship throughout the day. Q5: Can I invite my non-NCF friends? A: Registration will be open for non-NCF friends after Dec 15, 2024. Q6: What if I don’t have a car? A: Rides will be arranged with other retreat goers who are available to drive.
Contact Info:
Questions? Comments?
Email us: ncfyouth101@gmail.com