Alpha and Beta Holy Spirit Weekend/Retreat

Alpha and Beta members don't miss this exciting getaway as we continue our jouney! During this overnight retreat we will discuss topics such as: "Who Is the Holy Spirit?" and "How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit?"
The Alpha/Beta Retreat is held at Camp Wo-Me-To in Rocks, MD

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RETREAT SITE: Camp Wo-Me-To in Rocks, MD, approximately 25 minutes north of Grace Community Church.

MEETING TIME: We will van and carpool from Grace Community Church. Groups will be leaving at 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 PM. Cars not traveling to Camp Wo-Me-To may be left overnight on the church parking lot at the owners discretion. We plan to return by 5:30 PM Saturday night.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP WO-ME-TO: From Grace Community Church make a right and follow Belair Road/Rt. 1, travel approximately 8.6 miles to the Forest Hill/Rocks exit. Follow Rt. 24 North for 6.8 miles. Turn Left onto Rock Chrome Hill (you will see a sign for Camp Wo-Me-To and will start to see Alpha signs) and go .4 miles. Turn Right onto Knopp Road and go .7 miles. You will see the entrance into Camp Wo-Me-To on your right.

CHECK - IN: Follow Alpha signs to the Registration area (opens at 5:00 PM). At that time, we will give you your room information and a schedule for the weekend. Retreat cost is $50.00 per adult. Checks should be made payable to Grace Community Church. (Scholarships can be requested - talk to your Alpha Leader.)

CHILD CARE: We will do our best to help you with any child care needs. Please call Becky at 410-817-9200 if you need assistance.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Room assignments are two - three people per room. There will be some people assigned to cabins. Couples with children will be housed together. You will need to bring your own linens/sleeping bag. Most rooms have single beds (we will let you know if you are in a room that needs different types of linens). Special needs will be taken into consideration when assigning rooms.

MEALS: Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM on Friday. Saturday breakfast and lunch are included in the registration cost also. Please let us know of any special dietary restrictions.

RETREAT PHONE NUMBER: In case of emergency you may be reached at 410-557-6296. Our group is the GRACE COMMUNITY ALPHA RETREAT.

WHAT TO BRING: Linens or a sleeping bag, a pillow, toiletries, clothes, your Alpha bible, the Alpha Course manual, and a pen. Because some buildings have bathrooms located down the hall from your room, please bring a robe or modest sleep wear. There will be some free time throughout the weekend so feel free to bring games and sports equipment. A basketball court and volleyball court are located on the grounds.

QUESTIONS: Please direct any questions to the church office at 410-817-9200.