ONE BODY OF CHRIST

ONE GOSPEL

Become fluent in how to understand, express, and live out our lives in the Gospel.

Retreat 2024

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Retreat 2024 〰️

RETREAT DETAILS

What to Bring

  • Bible

  • Notebook, Pen

  • Reusable Water Bottle

  • Personal Care (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap, Skincare, Sunscreen)

  • Bug Repellant

  • Outdoor activewear and shoes

  • Separate indoor shoes for gym

  • Phone charger

  • Umbrella

  • Pack n play (for babies)*

  • Portable fan (no A/C in many rooms)*

  • Mats for around the campfire*

  • New Hope/LPC T-shirt (worn on Sunday for group photo)*

  • Snacks*

  • Cozy blanket/sleeping bag*

*optional

Arrival & Check-in

Registration and check-in starts at 7:00pm at the main office located in the LODGE building. When you arrive, please check-in with the registration team and collect your room keys. 

Please note that there will be a light dinner provided by the church to all participants on Friday evening, either on the bus/at MBC for those who are driving.

Parking is available mainly in front of the main Lodge and surrounding accommodations. Please check-in with the team for updated parking status when you arrive.

MBC is a pet free resort. No pets are allowed in the public meeting rooms or in your private accommodations. 

The Friday evening session will commence at 8:00pm in the Chapel.

Late Arrivals

In order to arrive at MBC on time, we recommend leaving at 4:00pm on Friday. However, we understand life can be unpredictable, so if you anticipate arriving after 8:00pm, please contact either Ope Balogun at (647) 410-6804 or Grace Park at (647) 409-3756.

We want to make your arrival as smooth as possible, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about your schedule.

MBC Grounds and Accommodations

Most of the various buildings at the retreat centre are not connected, so please expect to walk outdoors to reach different buildings including the accommodations. 

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort, including your accommodation rooms. As a caveat, we highly encourage you to use the upcoming retreat to unplug from your digital devices and, instead, engage in physical activity, in discussion, outdoor activities, hanging by the fire, or catching up on some well needed sleep.  

Each family will have their own room and full bathroom. The type of room has been assigned in advance based on your family size and on a first come first served basis and cannot be altered at this point.  

Please note there is no smoking in any indoor meeting spaces or private rooms.

All bedding and towels are included with your accommodations. Linens and towels will not be replaced during the two-day stay, however if you require additional or replacement towels, the request can be made at the front desk of the main office and will be sent to your room. Shampoo and soap is supplied, but you must bring your own toothpaste.  Please note that there is no maid service. 

Beverages will be provided during mealtime, but if you like to drink throughout the day, we suggest you bring your own bottle. There is a bottle refill station located in the hallway connecting the HUB and chapel.

Lights out/Quiet hour is 11 PM. Please be mindful of your noise level when walking to and from the retreat grounds.

Free Time Activities

On Saturday, during free time (3:00pm - 5:00pm), you have access to the following recreational activities:

Marina

The marina rental is a 10-unit variety of our paddle craft, including canoes. MBC marina staff oversee the rental and ensure all safety requirements are met and assist group members with launching, returning in their craft, and coordinate sign out of the craft.  

Archery 

The archery options are available at the MBC Ranch where a staff member will instruct guests on the usage of the equipment and facilitate challenges on the ranges to create an atmosphere of friendly competition. (3 stations, 20 people/hour)

Gymnasium

The gym will be open for our use as we have rented it out for Saturday. It includes volleyball nets and hockey nets.

Sport Amenities 

Here are MBC’s other sports amenities: Tennis, Basketball, PickleBall, Mini Golf, Disc Golf, Beach Volleyball, Shuffleboard, Bocce, Tetherball, MBC Playground

Check-Out & Departure

Check out is at 9:00am, just after breakfast and before our Sunday morning worship. 

Upon check out, please ensure that all personal belongings have been removed from the rooms and placed in the Chapel. Room keys should be returned to the Lodge.

IMPORTANT: If you lose or fail to return your key(s) before departing, there is a charge of $20 by MBC.

The retreat will officially conclude at 12:00pm after which we will have a final group lunch and the bus will depart at 1:30pm.

MBC Grounds Map

Schedule