BONDING RETREAT

august 15 – 18, 2024

"There were many coming and going, and they had no time even to eat. 

So He said to them, 'Come away by yourselves to an isolated place and rest awhile.' ” 


–Mark 6:21 [TLV]


Every year as a church we spend time to strengthen our relationship with God and each other. It is our intentional effort to keep healthy our bonds of love and replenish our passion for the Gospel and testimony for Christ. 


This is a retreat for all LifeWay members who have completed LoveWay 101. We believe that spending time together as a family is key to building a healthier and more fruitful fellowship. If God is leading you to become a member of LifeWay, check our LoveWay Journey spiritual growth path.  


Let us remain in prayer for the following goals to occur at this year's retreat. 


Rest & respite for our souls & bodies. 

> Multigenerational integration.

> Deeper love & affection for each other. 

> Stronger desire to serve one another. 

> Elevate the value of team work.

> Spiritual renewal & revival. 

> Confirmation of unique ministry call.

> Reignite vision of God's plan for the church.

> Increased joy & passion for serving God. 

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

  • Bird in Hand Family Inn

    2740 Old Philadelphia Pike

    Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

    717-768-8271


    > Check In: Thurs. 8/15/24 3:00 PM

    > Check Out: Sun. 8/18/24 11:00 AM

  • THURSDAY  Aug. 15

    6:00 AM Road devotions

    12:30 PM Lunch  (with carpool party)

    3:00 PM Check In at Bird In Hand

    5:30 PM Dinner (with carpool party)

    7:30 PM Welcome Gathering (Cardinal Room)

    10:30 PM Quiet time in designated rooms


    FRIDAY Aug. 16

    6:00 AM Devotions (Cardinal Room)

    7:40 AM Depart for Breakfast (Paradise, PA)

    8:00 AM Breakfast

    9:30 AM Depart to Prayer Garden (Holland, PA)

    10:00 AM Prayer Garden

    11:30 AM Shopping & Light Lunch (Village Market) 

    12:30 PM Depart to Bir In Hand

    1:00 PM Amish Farmland Tour

    3:00 PM Group Time @ the Pool

    5:30 PM Picnic Dinner @ the Pavillion

    8:00 PM Bonfire

    10:30 PM Quiet time in designated rooms


    SATURDAY Aug. 17

    8:00 AM Devotions (Cardinal Room)

    8:40 AM Depart for Breakfast (Paradise, PA)

    9:00 AM Breakfast

    10:30 AM Group Bonding Activity

    12:30 PM Free Time

    4:00 PM Depart for Dinner (Ronks, PA)

    4:30 PM Dinner at Hershey Farm Inn

    6:00 PM Group Picture and Daniel Show Sight & Sound (Ronks, PA)

    9:30 PM Testimony Time @ Sight & Sound

    10:30 PM Quiet time in designated rooms & Packing efforts


    SUNDAY Aug. 18

    6:00 AM Personal Devotions & Final Packing

    7:25 AM Check Out

    7:40 AM Depart for Breakfast (Paradise, PA)

    8:00 AM Breakfast

    9:20 AM Depart to Reamstown Church

    10:00 AM Church Service (400 Pfautz Hill Rd. Stevens, PA)

    12:20 PM Group Lunch & Farewell

    2:30 PM Group Picture & Departure


    BREAKFAST INFO


    • Strict timeliness is required by all as this is an off-site pre-arranged schedule for our group. (Other groups are scheduled to dine before and after our meal time.)
    • Gluten free options available: drink, fruits, eggs & meats.
    • Remain in pre-arranged carpooling groupings to travel to and from breakfast location.
  • COST: The following costs are per person and based on room occupancy for Trip Lodging, Breakfast, Sight & Sound ticket & one Dinner at Hershey Farm Inn. 


    Quad (4 people per room)        $317.70 per person plus additional meals & travel expenses


    Triple (3 people per room)       $357.67 per person plus additional meals & travel expenses


    Double (2 people per room)    $437.58 per person plus additional meals & travel expenses


    Single (1 person per room)      $752.27 per person plus additional meals & travel expenses


    Child 13+                                 $164.52 per person plus additional meals & travel expenses


    Child under 13                         $100.07 per person plus additional meals & travel expenses


    Additional CostsTravel expenses | Breakfast, lunch & dinner on Thur. | Lunch on Fri., Sat. & Sun. | Snacks and other personal expenses.



  • PAYMENTS: Payments accepted by cash or check during services. Please note "Bonding Retreat" on envelope or check memo line. Credit/Debit also accepted (Plus convenience fee) via Square reader.


    PAYMENT SCHEDULE: 


    >Deposit #1 | Sun. May 19

    $50 - $100 per person due  


    >Deposit #2 | Sun. June 2

    50% of your total due 


    >Deposit #3 | Sun. June 16

    75% of your total due


    >Final Payment | Sun. June 30

    100% of your total due