IGC Confirmation Retreat Weekend #4

April 13-15, 2018 with Rev. Corey Milliet

In the United Methodist Church, Confirmation refers to the intentional commitment that a person makes to respond to God's grace, publicly reaffirming their baptismal vows before the congregation. The focus of our weekend is to provide tools to youth that will help them understand their promise of Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness. 

The focus of the retreat weekend will be enhanced with mini-workshops to address the importance of:

Learning the spiritual disciplines, like Prayer, in developing a converstaional relationship with God.  Being Present in the life of the church. Exploring what the Bible says about Gifts, and why it's important to tithe as a joyful expression of faith. 

Figuring out what talents God has given you, what you are passionate about, and how you can put them into the Service of others and reflecting the spirit of Jesus through your life as a Witness because of your faith.

Tour the World Methodist Museum where youth willl discover more about John Wesley, and the roots of United Methodism.

Visit the SEJ Heritage Center is a valuable opportunity for youth to get a better understanding of the polity of the United Methodist Church with an emphasis on the southeast.  

TeamBuilding is a returning favorite activiity for youth to discover how working together to problem solve and meet challenges as a group translates to working together to bring about God's kingdom here on Earth. Plus, it's really fun!

Guest Speaker Rev. Corey Milliet joined the Youth Staff at the beginning of the 2013 school year. Corey graduated with her Masters of Christian Education and a  specialization in Youth Ministries from Pfeiffer University in August 2014, and is currently a provisional  Deacon of the United Methodist Church in the WNCC. Corey has worked in both the WNCC and the SC Conferences, and has been in ministry with children, youth, and families for eleven years. Corey and her husband live in Stallings. Even though Corey oversees the Youth Ministry as a whole, she works primarily with our 10th-12th graders, and college-aged adults.

 

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Housing Options

Housing Reservations are made separately through the Conference Center at 800-222-4930. Costs are per person and includes 2 nights lodging and 4 meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch & dinner, Sunday breakfast.) Reservation requests received thirty days or less prior to the event date may be subject to prevailing rate and availability. A $5.00/person deposit is required at time of booking. Cancellations will result in automatic forfeiture of $15/person up to 15 days prior to arrival. Less than 15 days prior to arrival date, no re-funds will be given.

West End Per Person Option: Junaluska Apartments, Lakeside Lodge, Mountainview, or Sunnyside with meals at the Jones Cafeteria: $166.00/single, $116.00/double, $98.00/triple, $94.00/quad occupancies. (Applicable NC Sales and Occupancy taxes will be added to the rates above.)

Upgrade Option: Terrace Hotel and Lambuth Inn: Best Available Rate at time of booking. The Front Desk will ask for a credit card upon check-in to be held as a Guarantee of Payment in case of damage to any furnishings, walls, carpets, etc. including tobacco use in any indoor space.

Other Options: The Providence Lodge is a privately owned lodge available for groups. Call Anne at 828-550-9729 for rates and availability. Cottage Rentals: privately owned homes, apartments and cottages managed by the Lake Junaluska Conference Center. Call 800-222-4930 ext. 2 for rates and availability. Groups of 10 or more wishing to eat on campus are asked to purchase meal tickets in advance by calling Reservations at 800-222-4930.