2024 Thanksgiving Retreat

Spruce Lake Retreat
Spruce Lodge, 5389 Route 447, Canadensis, PA 18325

Theme:  Glorious Savior and Beautiful Church

Sermon 1: The Glorious Savior (Ephesians 2:1-10)
Sermon 2: The Beautiful Church of God (1 Corinthians:1-9)
Sermon 3: Life of the Beautiful Church(Romans 12:3-9)

Prayers

  • Pray for God’s blessing on the gatherings of adults and children. Pray for a quiet spirit, a teachable heart, and a meeting with the Lord and a greater knowledge of the Lord.
  • Pray for unity of heart in all ministries. Pray that we will connect with each other and cooperate with each other. Pray that we will experience the Lord’s presence in our ministries and let His hand accomplish all works.
  • Pray that each participant will have a healthy body, sufficient physical strength, and a heart to pray and trust.
  • Pray for the venue, environment, weather, transportation, food, and finances.

Things to keep in mind

  • Upon arrival follow the sign to Spruce Lake Retreat. Check in at the Sunroom, which is also the main meeting place. Lodge at either Spruce or Hemlock. Dine at Spruce.
  • Please cooperate with the conference during the retreat and do not go alone. In case of emergency, please call 973-866-9606 (Bro. Sun) or 973-710-2477 (Bro. Cao), or contact the camp front desk staff.
  • No pets are allowed on the Assembly grounds.
  • It is hunting season, please do not walk in the woods.
  • Please do not take food or utensils outside the dining hall.
  • Please keep quiet between 11pm and 7pm.
  • On Dec 1 before the 9:00 a.m. meeting, please load all luggage and check out. Please leave a tip willingly.
  • Please give freely as the Holy Spirit guides you to do so. Our expenses include lodging, meals, children’s programs, rentals, and miscellaneous expenses. Costs for your reference: Rooms at Spruce $304/room, Rooms at Hemlock $264/room, Meals $116/adult or $58/child (ages 6-11). Please mention the purpose of your offering is for thanksgiving retreat.