M.A.D. YOUTH WINTER RETREAT
at
CAMP HASHAWA
January 25-27, 2008

theme:

Living Peace
What Would Jesus Do?

Our leader:

Chris Zepp
Originally from our district, Chris works with youth and young adults on the pastoral team of the Bridgewater, VA Church of the Brethren.

The Sunday Morning Cabinet worship skit,
"IDK, my BFF Jesus?"
is available online for use in your church.

This event is our biggest of the year!

youtube of 2008:

 

Some odds 'n ends:

The theme for Saturday evening's meal will be "Toga Party."
Come dressed for supper in your "toga."
(please wear appropriate clothing under your toga!)

Do you have talent (or pseudo talent) to share?
Alrighty then, come prepared to let 'er rip in our annual talent show. We need acts!!!!

Speaking of talent, bring your guitar and join the band (additions always welcome). We may have a keyboard, too - along with the slightly out-of-tune piano that comes with the room. Can you sing? Well then, step right up to the mic and join the band. Want to add some beat to the mix? We'll have an assortment of rhythm instruments available (djembe drums, bongos, guiros, maracas, tamborenes, etc.) for you to join in with the band. Do you catch what we're saying here? All of us are the band! So let's "make a joyful noise to the Lord." See the list of songs in our "repetoire" (with links to hear them). Suggest new songs and sets.

Saturday evening, after the talent show, there will be a variety of options:
- a DJ dance in the dining hall
(p.s. no freak dancing, please!)
- table games
- a movie
 - a campfire
There will be snacks in all locations.

The cost is $60.00 per participant (youth & advisor)
read the guidelines carefully

Online registration is now closed.

If you are still interested in coming, but are not yet registered,
contact Jan Walker.

 

Map to Hashawa


Schedule


Friday

7:00-8:00pm - Registration
8:00 - 8:15 - Gathering & Singing
8:15 - 8:25 - Welcome & Introductions
8:25 - 9:30
  
- Session I  - "Is All War/Violence Sin?"
                         (Being a Historic Peace Church)
9:30 - 10:00 - Games & Rules
10:00-11:30
   
- Make Prayer Journal,
      Snacks & Socializing
10:30
- Advisors Meeting
               (ALL ADVISORS)
11:30 - Bedtime
11:45 - Cabinet Meeting    (Bee Room)
12:00am - Lights Out


Saturday

7:15am - Wake-up Call
8:00-9:00 - Breakfast
9:00-9:30
- Singing &
     Announcements
9:30-11:00 - Session II - "Present Cheeks!"
   (Conscientious Objection & the “Third Way”)
11:00-11:10 - Group Picture
11:10-noon - Free Time
noon-1 pm - Lunch
1:00-2:30
 
 
 
- Recreation,
     Free Time &/or
        Practice for
          Variety Show
2:30-2:45
- Singing &
     Announcements
2:45-4:15
  
- Session III  -  “Practice Makes Perfect!”
                             (Cultivating a Spirit of Peace)
4:15-4:45 - Free Time
4:45-5:45 - Theme Supper
5:45-6:30
- Variety Show
      Preparations
6:30-8:00 - Variety Show
8:00-8:30 - Dance Preparations
8:30-11:30
- Options: Dance, Games,
         Movie, or Campfire
12:00am - Bedtime
12:15 - Lights Out

Pics from 2007
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Pics from 2004
online 2004 slideshow
(p.s. this slideshow is a large download)

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Sunday

7:15am - Wake-up Call
8:00-9:00 - Breakfast
9:00-9:45
   
- Pack, Clean-up, & Empty Cabins
            Inspection
9:45-10:00 - Singing & Announcements
10:00-11:30
 

 

- Session IV - “Give Me a Shovel!”
                           (Overcoming Evil with Good)

(Wrap Up & Worship)

11:30-noon - Clean-up Meeting Room etc.      
noon-1pm - Lunch / Closing / Saying Goodbye

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