Drink from the Well
of
Fellowship & Friendship

Westmoreland Church Retreat
October 3 – October 5, 2008

Dear Westmorelanders and Friends,

 
It’s time to think ahead to the refreshment of a church retreat! We need you to make it a success. Join us October 3 through 5, 2008 for relaxation, renewal and fun for adults, youth and children. When 140 people sign up for this wonderful weekend, Westmoreland will have the whole retreat site to itself! 

For the second year, we’ve booked Camp Wabanna Christian Retreat Center in Edgewater, Maryland for Friday night through Sunday (www.campwabanna.org). Just an hour east of Westmoreland, the Retreat Center offers a beautiful setting on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis. We can watch the sunrise and sunset and all the sailboats in the Bay. 

The program will include break out sessions for adults, youth and children. The Volunteer Corps will join us for the retreat this year as well. After morning sessions, folks can choose from a wide variety of activities including beach time, boating, kickball, basketball, tennis, climbing wall, confidence course, rest and relaxation, singing, campfires and lots of opportunities for fellowship, friendship and fun!  Everyone will share meals in the dining hall and spend time learning, talking, praying and enjoying each other’s company. For vegetarians (and low carb eaters), there’s a salad bar with lunch and dinner. 

The main lodge (capacity 76) has college-style rooms with shared bathrooms down the hall. Two bunkhouses (capacity 56) have four large bunkrooms (14 beds per room) with shared bathrooms.  Rooms in the main lodge will be allotted first, based on the order in which deposits are received. Bunkhouse space will be allotted second. All the rooms are squeaky clean and fresh, with new mattresses!

Now is the time to sign up for the retreat. 

We will offer an early bird discount to folks who pay in full for their registration by June 1.  

THE FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 1, 2008.

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Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to get better acquainted with members of the Westmoreland community. We will all benefit from the renewing power of retreat, and the refreshment of drinking from the well of friendship and fellowship together. 

Blessings from the Retreat Committee, 

Meg Pearce, Dave Batson, Janis Long, Janet Hofmeister, Pam Owens, Lisa Alexander, Brad Case, Leslie Weber, Bonnie Hetzel, Mary Hallward-Driemeier, Bob Maddox, Rich Smith, Jessica Petersen 

Questions? Please call or e-mail Lisa Alexander lk_alexander@hotmail.com or (301)495-5676