Keynote Speaker
Former kicker for the Chicago Bears and
Illinois State Supreme Court Justice
ROBERT THOMAS will lead a thoughtprovoking discussion on how we can
remain faithful in the midst of
disappointments.
Inspirational Speaker
ANDREW SHAW, Director of Human
Care and Missions, from Cross Lutheran
Church in Yorkville, IL will help us learn
how to discern the unique vision God
has set before us so that we can
transform our spheres of influence for
the Kingdom of Heaven.
There are two options for this year’s retreat.
You can join us for the Friday evening
session and overnight or just partake of the
events on Saturday.
The registration fee is $85 for the which will
include lodging and two meals on Saturday.
The Saturday only fee is $40 and will include
a continental breakfast and lunch.
You must be at least 18 to register. Fathers
attending may register their sons who are 14
years or older.
Contact Pastor Gary Peterson for more
information at [email protected]. or
630.355.9655.
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Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith,
act like men, be strong. Let all that you
do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Area Lutheran Churches
of
The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod
and
Lutheran Hour
Ministries
invite you to
n in
“Christian Me ry!”
the 21st Centu
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Second Annua at
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Men’s Fall Retr
How can you live
out your faith?
Friday,
October 18, 2013
6:30 p.m.
to
Saturday,
October 19, 2013
3:30 p.m.
Walcamp
Kingston, Illinois
Event Schedule
Registration Form
(Please print legibly and complete one form
for each person attending.)
Name__________________________________
Address_______________________________
City___________________________________
State__________Zip_____________________
Best Phone:____________________________
Email__________________________________
Emergency Contact Phone:
______________________________________
Church Home:__________________________
City:__________________________________
Please enclose a check made payable to
Word of Life Lutheran Church
for full amount :
$85 for Overnight Retreat
$40 for Saturday Only
Friday, October 18, 2013
6:30p.m. Arrive at Walcamp
7:30 p.m. Opening Session Bible Study:
Men as Leaders
8:30 p.m. Campfire and Adult Lutheran
Beverages
Saturday, October 19, 2013
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Breakfast for Overnight Lodgers
Registration
Opening Bible Study
Justice Robert Thomas:
Trusting God Amidst Disappointments
11:15 a.m. Free Time*
12:00 noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Andrew Shaw:
What Is Your Vision?
2:30 p.m. Free Time*
3:30 p.m. Depart for Home
*Free Time-Recreation-Fellowship Options
as weather permits:
Mail registration form and check to:
Word of Life Lutheran Church
879 Tudor Drive
Naperville, IL 60563
Questions? Contact the Church Office.
630.355.9655 or [email protected]
www.wordoflife.net
Final Registration Date is
October 1, 2013.
Cancellations prior to the final date of
registration will be refunded. Cancellations
received after that date will be refunded
minus a $20 cancellation fee, or payment
may be transferred to a new registration.
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Volleyball
Soccer
Bean Bags
Horseshoes
Football
Softball
Hiking
Walcamp Outdoor Ministries and Retreat Center
32653 Five Points Road
Kingston, Illinois 60145
815.784.5141
[email protected]
Walcamp includes 180 acres of wooded land in the
countryside and is part of the Northern Illinois
District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Since
1955,
it
has
provided
faith-growing
opportunities in a Christ-centered outdoor setting to
individuals of all ages. Housing for the retreat will be
in the main lodge in dorm-style rooms with bunk
beds. There are modern bathrooms with showers for
your convenience. You are asked to bring your own
personal items including towel, sleeping bag or
bedding, a flashlight, and folding chair.
From the NORTH:
Take I-90 South to the Genoa Road Exit. Exit South (Left) onto
Genoa Road. You will drive approximately 8-9 miles, cross
railroad tracks and begin looking for Cherry Valley Road SMALL
GREEN STREET SIGN! Cherry Valley goes only to the right. Turn
Right (West) onto Cherry Valley Road. Turn Left (South) onto Five
Points Road. (First Street on left...cannot turn right.) Walcamp’s
drive is secluded from this direction. It is approximately 1.5 miles
down Five Points Road and marked by a white Walcamp sign on
the right.
From CHICAGO/SUBURBS:
Take I-90 West to the Route 47 Exit for Huntley/Woodstock (outlet
mall on your right). Exit South (Turn Left) onto Route 47. Turn
Right (West) onto Route 72. You will go through Hampshire and
Genoa. Kingston is 3 miles West of Genoa. Once in Kingston,
turn Right (North) at the one main intersection-Five Points Road.
Cross the railroad tracks, the river and Walcamps’s drive is the
second on the left (next to Kingston Park). Follow the road
around to the Lodge.
From the SOUTH:
Take I-88 West to the Annie Glidden Road Exit (second DeKalb
Exit). Exit North on Annie Glidden. You will pass near to
Northern Illinois University and drive approximately 12 miles.
Turn Right (East) onto Route 72. (Second flashing red light/stop
sign past DeKalb. Route 64 is the first one.) Turn Left (North)
onto Five Points Road (the one main intersection in Kingston).
Cross the railroad tracks and the river. Walcamp’s drive is the
second one on the left (next to Kingston Park). Follow the road
around to the Lodge.