3rd Annual Central Florida Calvary Chapel Men's Retreat
"The Pillar And The Ground"
Studies in 1st & 2nd Timothy
Details
Space is limited. Register early to ensure a spot
WhenMarch 25-27
Thursday @2pm - Check-in & setup
Friday @9am - 1st Worship and teaching Saturday @4pm - Check-Out (There is an option to stay an extra night) Sunday @1pm - latest check-out |
WhereSome Nearby Hotels
- Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina Across the River. www.hontoon.com/resort - Comfort Inn & Suites - Deland, FL 9.4 mi / 21 min away Check Availability - Days Inn by Wyndham - Orange City/Deland 9.8 mi / 19 min away ~$72/night Check Availability |
CostRegistration costs Include access to event activities Friday and Saturday, water, coffee, light snacks, event gift, and island access.
$35 - 2-Day Daytime Pass For those attending daytime activities only. (No overnight camping) $55 - Tent Space For those camping overnight in their own tent; also includes Thursday night and optional late checkout Sunday @1pm. Please indicate on registration if you have others you'd like to camp near. $85 - Cabin Bunk For those camping overnight in a cabin; also includes Thursday night and optional late checkout Sunday @1pm. There are 6 bunks to a cabin. Please indicate on registration if you have preferences who you'd like to bunk with. |
What you will need
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Things you might want
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- Canoes, Kayaks, and Bicycles are available for rent at the ranger station
- Firewood and Ice can be purchased at the ranger station (Don't bring your own firewood from home)
- If you forget something the island store has many other items available for purchase
- Campsites have ground grills, potable water, picnic tables, public restroom and shower facility
- Cabins have 4-6 bunks. If you want to camp/bunk together please indicate with whom on your registration and we do our best to accommodate
- An unlock code is needed to reserve cabin bunks. This is so we can accommodate those with medical/special needs first. Remaining space will be opened after that. Talk to Jeremy or your event leader for an unlock code.
Speakers
Pastor Jim Gallagher
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Pastor Jim GallagherCalvary Chapel Vero Beach"When I was 17 years old and a senior in High School, I heard for the first time: that Jesus loved me, died for me and if I would receive Him, He would give me everlasting life. I said yes and Jesus changed my life. A few years later I was given an opportunity to teach the Bible for the first time, and from that day, I knew what God had called me to do: teach others the simple truths about Jesus. When I was 23, I was hired as an assisting pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa where I served in youth ministry until 1998."
Pastor Jim has been pastoring Calvary Chapel Vero Beach since 1998. His heart’s desire for God’s people can be summed up in Paul’s words to the Ephesians: “‘Til we come to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” He believes that the desire of God and the purpose of the Church is to be a place where we can grow in our relationship with Christ through the study of His Word. https://ccvb.net |
Pastor Mike Silva
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Pastor Mike SilvaCalvary Chapel South OrlandoPastor Mike has been pastoring Calvary Chapel South Orlando since 2013. A caring husband and father of four, he loves teaching God's Word and seeing lives transformed by it.
www.calvaryso.com |
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Pastor Greg BreznikReach OrlandoPastor Greg and his wife Janelle served many years in many roles at Calvary Chapel Orlando. Last year they took a step of faith and Greg became Senior Pastor of Reach Orlando.
"Growing up an atheist, I was a senior in college when the Gospel changed my life. Thru the ministry of Christian friends, I had been encouraged to read the Bible. One night I read through the Gospel of John, learned of God's love and gave my life to Jesus. My heart’s desire can be summed up in Paul’s words to the Ephesians: “‘Til we come to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” I believe that the desire of God and the purpose of the Church is to be a place where we can grow in our relationship with Christ through the study of His Word." www.reachorlando.com |
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Aric ThurberCalvary Chapel OrlandoAric Thurber grew up in a Christian home with a broken family. He had given his life to the Lord at a young age, but he didn’t fully surrender to God’s call for his life until after high school. He began to hear that call during a mission trip to Chile when he taught the Word for the first time.
He has a passion for discipleship, teaching the Word, and seeing lost souls saved. Aric manages a Chick-fil-A, where he’s worked for 13 years. He currently leads a Bible study for his employees and the local community. He attends and serves at Calvary Chapel Orlando with his wife and two daughters. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Campsite Look Like?
This is a typical state park campsite. It includes space for your tent, a picnic bench, and round fire pit with grill cover. There are plenty of trees if you want to use a hammock instead.
What does The Cabin Look Like?
The cabins have a screened in porch, electrical outlets, and overhead fans. So if you need power for a sleeping device (e.g. cpap) you're covered. The bunks are twin size and include the frame and mattress. No sheets. No pillow. Bring your own. 6 people to a cabin. If you want to be with a friend put it in the notes on your registration and we'll do our best.
Is There Wildlife?
Yes. Camping in Florida always involves plenty of critters. Hontoon Island is a state wildlife refuge and there is plenty of nighttime activity. You can count on roaches, spiders, frogs, small snakes, deer, maybe a small black bear, and plenty of thieving raccoons. Don't keep food in your tent or leave bags of candy on your picnic table overnight. (There's a story there) Shine a flashlight on the trash cans as your approach.
Is there a place to store my food Safe from wildlife?
Yes. There are free cage lockers next to the bathroom facility. They are large enough to lock up your cooler and a few other items.
What About Bathrooms?
There is a central shared bathroom facility for the campground with 8-10 stalls and 4 shower stalls with hot/cold water.
How Do I cook?
Bring camp cooking gear. Bring a propane camp stove, pots and pans, etc. Use the fire pit and grill. There is firewood for sale at the camp store. We try to group people who don't have all the gear with those who do so they can help each other. We often eat better out there than at home.
Why can't I bring my own firewood?
Short answer, bugs. The camp store sells firewood from the island and they try protect the local trees by keeping untreated foreign wood species and potential wood parasites, beetles, bores off the island. Wood bundles bought from Publix, Lowes, etc. are also fine. Just not wood from the diseased tree chopped in your backyard. :)
Can I fish?
Sure. Why not? If you have a license and a pole bring it. We have a professional fisherman among us who is always willing to show you better techniques and local secrets. And yes you can eat what you catch.
How far away is parking?
There is a parking lot at the landing. From there take the ferry across and disembark at the island store. Then walk 1/4 mile to the campsite or grab a lift from the rangers.
What if I can't get there until late Thursday?
Let us know as soon as possible if you know you will have to arrive after the last ferry run (sunset). We will have a boat on hand to pick you up. This a small fishing boat and it is in the dark so we prefer to limit the amount of late check-ins. Just keep in touch. This also applies if you plan on arriving early Friday morning. The sooner we know you're coming the less time you'll have to wait on the dock.
What if I can't get there til Friday or Even Saturday?
While Thursday is recommended, several men come early Friday morning and set up camp between sessions. Saturday? Get a day pass and contact Jeremy directly. Before and after ferry runs we will have a boat on hand to pick you up. This a small fishing boat so we prefer to limit this.. Just keep in touch. This also applies if you plan on arriving late Thursday night. The sooner we know you're coming the less time you'll have to wait on the dock.
Can't come at all? The messages will be posted online a few months later.
Can't come at all? The messages will be posted online a few months later.
Am I on my own or are we formed into groups?
Each campsite will have a group of guys sharing the same fire pit, picnic bench, etc. Once you register, Jeremy will contact you with info for who will be at the same camp site or cabin and their contact info so each group can coordinate food and other supplies to bring. This is one reason why it's best to register early. You are free to cook independently of course but it's more fun to work together and share the load. If you already have a group or all coming from the same church and indicate their names (or just a group name) on your registration you can start planning together now. If you're alone, don't worry. In the past it has been amazing to see how guys come together and help each other out with everything from spare tents or sleeping bags to sharing food with someone who only brought granola bars.
CAN MY GROUP SPLIT THE COST OF THE CAMPSITE/CABIN?
All costs are per person and can't be shared.
WILL THERE BE FREE TIME TO EXPLORE?
Definitely! We have a lot of great teaching sessions but we also schedule things so you can get plenty of time to both enjoy the surroundings and get alone with the Lord.
What About Water? and ice?
Ice is available for sale at the island store. We bring bottled water for you and all the sites have potable water.
4x6 Info Sheet (pdf)
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11x17 Flyer
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"Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity."
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
1 Corinthians 16:13-14