Retreats and seminars

Financial assistance can be requested to attend these events. 

Complete and submit an Eschenmann Fund Request Form.

located in "The Gathering Place" in the "Church Forms" drawer.

  • Doubling Gap Center, Home of Camp YoLiJWa

    Feb. 14-16      Young Adult Retreat        (post high school - age 30)

    March 7-9  Youth Retreat with Greenvillage Youth  (youth group age)


    Click HERE for everything you need to know about Camp YoliJwa and to register.

  • Joy El Events and Retreats

    Feb. 6-7      Home School Retreat  "Back to the Lab       ( grades 1-8)

    Feb. 21-23   Bible Adventure Weekend "Great Escape        (grades 2-6)

    March 7-9   Mother-Son Retreat  "A New Creation"              (grades 1-12)

    April 11-13   Father-Daughter Retreat  "Waves of Grace"   (grades 1-12)


    Many retreats are held at Joy El camps throughout the year.  You can find out more about the camp and register for their retreats and programs at www.joyelcamps.org 

    or call 717-369-4539.


  • Weekend to Remember               Feb 28-Mar.2

    Familylife's Weekend to Remember® is a marriage getaway that has equipped over 1.5 million couples with practical tools & resources. Don't just survive, discover a marriage that thrives. 

    Location:  Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA

    Speakers:  Ed & Amy Uszynski, Darrin & Vivian Mabuni

    Cost:  $150/person if registered 30 days before the event.  $175/person if within 30 days of the event.  Free for pastors and spouses.

    Military rate is $60/person for active military, reserve, guard and their spouses.

    More info at http://familylifeministries.org/weekend-to-remember/#where


  • ERC Churches of God Women's Flourish Conference                                                                                                                             March 7-9

    Victorious!  It's Time to Slay Your Dragons"

    Speaker:  Georgia Verzel

    Location:  Grand Point Church, 2230 Grand Point Rd, Chambersburg, PA

    Cost:  $140 for the weekend:  includes Sat. lunch and dinner (lodging not included)

    Register by Jan. 3 and pay only $120.

    More info at www.theflourishconference.org

  • GriefShare                                       Thurs. Feb 20-May 15           

    GriefShare features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was viewed.

     

    Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned to their daily life routines. Too often people, including Christians, tend to stuff their grief instead of allowing it to do the God-given work for which it is intended. Don’t allow fear of what others may think to keep you from what could help you.  Confidentiality is very much a part of this program.

     

    You will find encouragement, comfort and help. No matter what the cause of your loved one’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling.   You will learn how to recognize the symptoms of being stuck in grief and that you do not need to live in bondage to certain emotions. You will learn valuable information about facing your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future.

     

    We do not want you to walk this journey alone.  Ongoing GriefShare classes will begin Feb. 20 and run through May 15 on Thursdays from 6-8pm in the Annex.  For information or to register, please call 717-532-8421.