NEED A FAMILY VACATION???
Consider Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads as your destination. We have Galilee ($200/night) and Jericho ($175/night) cabins available Sunday after 3pm to Friday 10am most weeks of the summer. We are close to numerous fishing and boating lakes and the International Peace Garden, numerous museums and Mystical Horizons “Stonehenge” site and the Caughlan Castle. You can cook on your own or purchase meals and eat with our campers.
Winter 2013 Retreats
Excel – Leadership Conference
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Men’s Bible Retreat
January 4-5, 2013
The goal of the retreat is to strengthen men in their God-given role as leaders in their family, congregation, and community. Men will come away encouraged & more committed to their role as spiritual leaders. Rev. Rick Jones will be our fearless leader this year. Father & son duo’s are encouraged to come. Begins with 6pm Supper, Friday, and Ends 3:30PM Saturday. Cost is $75.00 Come and let’s all grow together!
President’s Couples Retreat
January 25-27, 2013
A fun-filled weekend with Our District President, Jim Baneck and his wife Myrna as they lead you through this weekend event. Everyone can grow in their marital relationship so it is open to all. There are no deep secrets divulged or heavy sessions to fix you. Simply put, you will explore ways to enhance the Love & Respect in your marriage in a light-hearted environment. Food, fun Fellowship and love. $150 per couple gives you a private sleeping room, meals and all program materials.
Spring 2013 Retreats
Spring Scrapbooker’s Retreats
- March 15-16, 2013 (Joan Hawbaker)
- April 13-14, 2012 (Shirley Murray)
Join us for a weekend of uninterrupted time to work on your latest album project. Devotional time is interspersed throughout the weekend. Great food and fellowship will be enjoyed by all. Creative Memories supplies will be available for purchase, if you need them. $80 – Those who wish may stay through noon on Sunday for an additional $25.00
Stamping Up Retreat
March 15-16, 2013
Imagine a weekend of uninterrupted time to “stamp up” wedding and graduation cards! Join us for a weekend of good food, lively fellowship and great work time. Each participant will make about 20 cards. A time of scripture reflection and devotion will round out the weekend. Plenty of time will be allowed for work on projects. $80
SPRING CLEAN-UP Weekend
May 17-18, 2013
Come join us for a fun-filled weekend of cooperative effort to deep clean cabins, switch out storm windows and screens and clear trails of winter downed trees. Many hands make for light work. Since you’re helping us out, we will put you up for free. Please let us know who’s coming so we have housing and food for everyone. (Free)
Summer 2013 Retreats
Men of Courage Summer Retreat
June 30, 2013 – July 2, 2013
Men of all ages are invited to join in this extraordinary retreat. We will view the movie courageous and work through the Bible Study that goes with it so that we can see how God can transform our lives from Justified men under Christ to Sanctified men who desire to use His spirit to be more than we could ever imagine on our own. See what God has in store for your life. It’s not a “have to” existence but a life of “Get to” as a redeemed child of God. Discouraged men – come — be Men of Courage. Cost of $95 covers food, lodging and materials for this inspiring retreat led by Pastor Joel.
Fall & Winter 2013 Retreats
International Winkel Conference
September 15-17, 2013
A Great opportunity to fellowship with our Pastors from our sister synod LCC across the border into Canada. Rev. Scott Ramey is the coordinator of this event – any questions regarding program or schedule can be directed to him. Cost of $85 covers food, lodging and program.
LUMBER JACK Weekend
September 20-21, 2013
The smoking port-a-potty (as Sarah and Tia Jensen call it) has to be fed all winter. Therefore we need LOTS of WOOD! Bring your own chainsaw or use one of ours as together we cut our next year’s supply of wood. We use wood heat to offset our winter heating costs and also need wood for campfires and fireplaces around camp. We can also put a crew to work splitting the large pieces with our hydraulic splitter. Since you’re helping us out, we will put you up for free. Please let us know who’s coming so we have housing and food for everyone. (Free)
Bow Hunters and Duck/Goose Hunters – Need lodging??? We can provide a great place to sleep and food, if needed, for your hunting pleasure. We are in a prime area for spectacular hunting with over 7,000 acres of Wakopa State Wildlife Management Area surrounding us. Call for options.
Stamping Up Retreat
September 27-28, 2013
Imagine a weekend of uninterrupted time to “stamp up” wedding and graduation cards! Join us for a weekend of good food, lively fellowship and great work time. Each participant will make about 20 cards. A time of scripture reflection and devotion will round out the weekend. Plenty of time will be allowed for work on projects. $80
Fall Scrapbooker’s Retreats
– September 27-28, 2013 (Joan Hawbaker)
– October 19-20, 2012 (Shirley Murray)
Imagine a weekend of uninterrupted time to work on your latest album project. Join us for a weekend of good food, lively fellowship and great work time. Creative Memories supplies will be available for purchase. A time of scripture reflection and devotion will round out the weekend. Plenty of time will be allowed for work on projects. $80 – Those who wish may stay through noon on Sunday for an additional $25.00
Christmas Tree Decorating Weekend
November 22-23, 2013
We are excited to host several families and groups through the Christmas Holidays – therefore we need help to decorate the many buildings with trees and other décor for Christmas. Come join us in this task and in exchange we will give you free food and lodging. (Free)
Maid for Holidays
November 22-23, 2013
How would you like to have some assistance in your preparations for the holidays? Sweet Creations staff will teach you how to make some of their favorite candy creations and you will be able to take home a holiday variety platter of homemade candy for your holiday entertaining. Everyone is asked to bring their favorite divinity recipe for a “pick and make” team competition. Chocolate Covered Cherries, Babe Ruth’s, Carmel Chews, Peanut Clusters, and Caramels round out our selection. $115 covers cost of lodging, food, and candy supplies.
Outdoor Christmas Decorating
December 13-14, 2013
We like to make good first impressions – especially during the holidays. We string lights and put up garland & bows and deck out the outside if all the buildings. It looks like a postcard when we’re done. Come and help us – when we’re done we can sing some carols and drink some hot chocolate. In exchange for your help food and lodging is on us. (Free)
Great Cookie Caper
December 13-14, 2013
Are you running behind in holiday preparation? Would it help to have an extra hand or two to do your baking? How about this –Bring your favorite special holiday cookie recipe to share and we’ll make a batch or two of everyone’s cookies to divide up and take home for the holidays. That could be 15-20 different kinds of cookies for your holiday entertainment. We’ll have a wonderful time of sharing and conversation while we accomplish this great task. We’ll even take a moment or two to discuss what Jesus meant when he said, “A little leaven…” $115 covers cost of food, lodging, and cookie ingredients. Please submit your recipe with your registration form to assure that we have the proper ingredients available.