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Be Like Jesus – 2012 Winter Retreat
December 21, 2011 By
South Haven Area Youth Winter Retreat 2012
at Miracle Camp in Lawton, MI
Fri March 16 – Sun March 18, 2012
Registration Deadline
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Retreat Cost is only $98.00*
*Scholarships, Payment Plans, and Fundraising Opportunities Available
"Be Like Jesus"
Please join us for the South Haven Area Youth Winter Retreat on March 16 – 18, 2012! All current 6th – 12th grade students are welcome to attend. We are excited about our theme this year – Be Like Jesus! On this retreat, it is our desire that you would come to know Jesus and that you would experience the abundant life and deep joy that comes from serving Him! – SHAYWR
Who Can Go?
Anyone, in 6th – 12 grade can come! Invite your friends!
Why Are Middle School & High School Together?
You will hardly know they’re there. Middle School and High School meet separately for worship times, meals, games, gym time, sleeping areas, etc.
We Have Medical Staff!
2 Nurses: One for Middle School and one for High School
New This Year – More Art!
For those of you who love to get your hands dirty with paint and glitter, there will be unique and creative art opportunities throughout the entire retreat!
Camp Facilities
Miracle Camp has a caring staff devoted to God. They are one of the fastest growing camps in Michigan with excellent renovated facilities.
Every cabin has its own bathroom with a shower. Each cabin holds between 8 – 16 people with 2 leaders in each. Middle School and High School students will not be in the same cabin. No student is permitted to enter any cabin other than their assigned cabin! All cabins will remain locked when not in use.
The gym is huge and well-kept. Off to the side is a game room and camp store. Miracle Camp also has a wonderful dining room and coffee lounge!
Special Guests
Adam Locker
Adam grew up in South Haven, MI and is now leading worship at Evergreen Ministries in Hudsonville. He has led worship for many mission trips and retreats and has opened for Jars of Clay. You can download some of Adam’s music on iTunes.
Nate Bull
Nate is a full-time street minister, church planter, and servant of Jesus. He preaches with his words and his life as he challenges us all to take Jesus’ words seriously. Nate is funny and engaging while addressing topics with eternal significance. Nate lives in Michigan with his wife, Starr, and their four children.
Travel Plan
Check-In is new and improved this year for better efficiency & less stress for YOU!
- Middle School Check-In at Hope Church Friday afternoon @ 4:00pm (Please have dinner before you come) ** departing at 5:00pm
- High School Check-In at Hope Church Friday afternoon @ 5:00pm (Please have dinner before you come) ** departing at 6:00pm
- We will return to Hope Church Sunday evening @ 5:00pm (don’t forget to pick up your child)
Winter Retreat Coordinators
Mike Dubbink | (269) 767-0994 | mike.d@hopereformed.com
Jessica Davis | (865) 603-1934 | jessica.d@hopereformed.com
Mike Dubbink | (269) 767-0994 | mike.d@hopereformed.com
Jessica Davis | (865) 603-1934 | jessica.d@hopereformed.com
Leadership 365 Application
September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hi future Student Leader!
First off, congratulations! You have chosen to read through this application up and consider
the possibility of becoming involved in L-365 as a Student Leader!!!
Every significant leader has started out in your shoes- with an opportunity to lead.
You should know that God wants to help you become a strong leader within the
gifts, talents, and skills He has given you. You were created with a specific
leadership capacity that God wants to use for the good of those around you. The
amazing thing about God’s ways, is that He uses people, like you and me, who are
far (very far in cases like mine) from perfect to bring about His goodness in other
people’s lives. Jesus did this with the disciples whom he selected. To the naked eye-
they weren’t anything special- but to Jesus- they were future leaders, and they
became just that. There is no doubt in my mind that God wants to do this in your
life. The question is…. will you respond?
If the answer is yes, then please fill out this application with a measure of
seriousness that honors what God wants to do in your life.
I look forward to rooting you on as you step into this leadership opportunity!
Blessings,
Mike Dubbink
Youth Director
smack & snl
Mudfest 2011
September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
(Click on the “Comment” link above to read what others are saying about the retreat and to add your own comments too!)
Pictures From: Mudfest 2011
Scroll through 50 photos from this year’s MUDFEST!.
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Introduce Yourself
March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Say Hello
Click on the “Comments” link above to say “Hi”, introduce yourself, leave an inspirational message, give your Leader props, and read other Students’ introductions.
The DO’s: Encourage one another, say “Hello” to Newbies, share scripture, make prayer requests, give a shout out to everyone, and just have fun!!!
The DON’Ts: Please do not post: Last name, address, phone #, or anything that you wouldn’t want God to read!!
Dubbs
