2023 Family Retreat Information
Here’s everything you need to know about our upcoming Family Retreat.
General Information
Date: Friday, September 29th (starts at 7:30 pm) through Sunday, October 1st (ends at 12:00 pm)
Location: Sandy Cove Retreat Center ~ 60 Sandy Cove Rd, North East, MD 21901 (usually takes 90–120 minutes from church… it will take longer during Friday evening traffic)
Check-In: From 5:00–7:00 pm on Friday in the Chesapeake Lodge Lobby (follow GBC signs to Chesapeake Lodge). If you arrive after 7:00 pm on Friday night, you can check in at the Chesapeake Auditorium. For those arriving on Saturday, please find a Registration Team member before the morning session.
Accommodations: Hotel-style rooms with bedding and towels
What to Bring
Bible, Notebook, and Pen
Dress is casual for the retreat ~ check the weather for this weekend in North East, MD
Clothes and tennis shoes for outdoor games
Toiletries
Pack ‘n Play ~ for families with infants/toddlers
Water Bottle ~ they have water bottle stations
B.Y.O.R. ~ “Bring Your Own Ramen” and some extra to share with others!
Board Games ~ For our Prayer, Praise, & Game Night on Friday
Pickleball Paddle ~ For our 1st Annual Pickleball Tournament (email Sunho Kim/skim8428@gmail.com to sign up your men’s or women’s doubles team)
Childcare Volunteers Needed!
If you can volunteer to help with our childcare during 1 of the 4 main sessions, please email Sarah Kim/ sarawryoony@gmail.com to do so. Childcare is provided for children from birth through 5th grade during the 4 main retreat sessions.
Digital Retreat Booklet
Click the button to download the retreat booklet which contains the schedule, map, and sermon notes. No paper booklet will be provided.
Worship Songs on Spotify
To prepare your heart for our times of praise & worship, the Praise Team has put together a Spotify playlist. Click the button below to listen to some Christ-centered praise songs.