The top ten memories of the Fall Retreat as told by the people who have been there. In another sense, these may be the top ten reasons why you should attend the fall retreat Oct. 3-4 at Cedar Crest Camp in Mexico, MO.

No. 2: Time with God

“I think some of my first times experiencing God through silence and solitude were at the fall retreat, usually in some far off place in the woods where I felt I could truly hear His voice. It was great being away from the distractions and hectic life of school and I felt I was finally able to be quiet enough and still enough to be with Him. There’s something about the fall retreat that places an emphasis on connecting. Being in relationship; connecting with God and connecting with people. Being away from everything in “everyday” life allowed me to see what is truly most important. Having the time to connect with our community in a deeper way allowed me to realize God simply desired a relationship with me as well and a deeper one. 

“I remember a few times I took walks in the morning to talk to and listen to God. It was a good time for me because I was away from school and homework and the internet. I think I was often so busy during school that this was the only way a peaceful time in nature was going to happen. Now I see that for me it was well worth going to the retreat, if just to have that time with the Lord.”

- Bill Lautenschlager (5 retreats)

To go with one single desire: to get to know God’s love for you and how much He desires a relationship with you more than anything else in the world. - Mazvita