It was a fabulous weekend at Blue Lake! Thanks to all who helped with the planning, it was a great success.
Mark your Calendars for BLUE LAKE 2011: May 13 & 14!!!!
Pictures...coming soon!
Directions:
from Milton FUMC
-North on Broad Street to Carpenters Park
-Turn right on SR-191 (Munson Highway)
-Proceed to Munson and SR-4
-Turn right on SR-4 and proceed to Baker
-Turn left onto SR-189 and follow this road into Alabama (turns into SR-139)
After you cross the Alabama line, Blue Lake is approx 10-12 miles. Look for the Blue Lake sign on your right. Drive time from Milton is approx 1 hour.
Registration Deadline is May 2
A $50 deposit must accompany registration form. Balance due prior to May 21 or at
check-in. Make checks payable to First UMC and note in memo: Blue Lake Retreat.
Accomodations:
Rooms have twin beds, private bathrooms and air conditioning.
All children and youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Recommended Items to Bring:
-Swimwear & Sunscreen
-Insect Repellent
-Medications
-Extra towels (only 2 towels are provided per room)
-Sleeping bags and/or air mattress for children staying in the room
-Flashlight
-Lawnchairs
-Camera
-Bible
-A GREAT Attitude
Schedule of Events:
Friday
3:00 - 5:00 pm Check-In. Oakwood Lodge. Scavanger Hunt.
5:30 pm Supper in the Dining Hall
6:30 pm Vespers by the Lake (Children's Activity in the Gym - Cherub to 3rd Grade only)
7:00 pm Group Fun & Games in the Gym (BINGO, Beach Ball Toss, etc)
7:30 - 8:30 pm Hayrides
7:45 pm DJ & Karaoke in the Gym
8:30 pm Ice Cream Social in the Gym
9:00 pm Campfire - Singing and Closing Devotion
9:45 pm Popcorn Theater in the lounge for the night owls
Saturday
6:30 am Juice Station available in Atrium, coffee availabe 24/7 in the hall
7:00 am Marveling with the Pastor (we're giving him a 2nd chance)
7:45 am Morning Devotional - Lakeside
8:00 - 8:30 am Breakfast - Dining Hall
8:30 am Review the Day's Events
9:00 am Group Picture and Activities for the Young and Old (Activity Field: bean bag toss, kickball, relays, horseshoes)
10:00 - 12:00 pm Lake Open for water activities
10:00 am Snacks in the Gym (soda, bottled water and light snacks provided)
10:00 am A Treasure to Remember: each person/family make a memory page for 1st edition Blue Lake memory book-gym)
11:30 am Centering Prayer in Wesley Chapel
12:30 pm Lunch - Dining Hall
1:30 pm Communion and Closing Service - Chapel
3:00 pm Check-Out
This form is a word document that you can fill out, print and drop in the offering plate with your $50 deposit, or you can fill it out, email it to Angie at fumcmilt@bellsouth.net and drop your $50 deposit into the offering plate. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
