Calvary Chapel’s annual Fall Retreat was in Sunriver this year, October 23-25. About 140 college students attended. Most arrived late Friday night where they registered and then went to main meeting place: a large wooden cabin/sanctuary. Here college students were lead by powerful worship and an encouraging message. After this, campers went back to their fully-furnished cabins and met in small groups to talk about things they were going through and pray together.
Saturday, campers were given lots of free time. Some played soccer in the field, some went to the sauna/spa on the campgrounds, others met and played guitar, watched the Beaver game, etc. There were hilarious Disney –themed skits performed Saturday night. The message was very strong and the worship helped many feel close to the Lord. The power of God was very present this night, and some were left joyfully emotional because of it. After worship, small groups met again, where many girls shared their hearts and received healing.
Sunday morning everyone packed up and met in the sanctuary. We had another great message, by Calvary Chapel’s School of Ministry teacher, Adam Poole, and some worship.
After leaving Sunriver, everyone met up at the famous Pilot Butte Burger in Bend for burgers and fries. Not only were campers leaving Fall Retreat with a full stomach, but they were also leaving with faith, trust, joy, refreshment, love, new friends, and even for some, a new hope in Jesus!
For me personally, small group times were the best part of the trip. Being able to let other believers know my struggles and get prayer for it was incredibly freeing and it was comforting to feel loved by so many!
-Crystal Stewart
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