2020 NC Regional Gathering
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Registration is now open for the 2020 Regional Gathering / Spiritual Family Reunion of the BSCD North Central Region. This year is a family gathering, with children of all ages invited.
Feb 28 - Mar 1st 2020
Registration deadline is Saturday January 11th
Payment deadline is Saturday February 1st
Read through the information on this page, and then
register using the link at the bottom of the page.
If you have any questions or comments,
please see the contacts listed at the bottom of this page.
THEME
The Father's Heart for Cell Groups
We will build on the General Gathering themes of Cell Groups, healing, and "living under an open heaven", all with an attitude of More Holy Spirit!
BSCD Members: if you have ideas for specific topics, teachings, activities, etc. that you think would be good to be addressed as part of our gathering, please email them to Emily and Mike.
DETAILS
LOCATION
St Joseph Retreat and Conference Center
1440 W Division Rd
Tipton, IN 46072
HOUSING
Housing is at the retreat center as is included in your registration fee. We'll get to all be together this year under one roof, as some of you have asked for in past feedback.
There are a variety of rooms available for singles, couples, and families with children, and Emily (our housing coordinator) will be leading the effort to assign folks to rooms. If you have any questions in this regard, you can contact her.
For those who live near the retreat center, there is the option of registering without housing, but we encourage you to consider NOT sleeping at home, but joining us for the full weekend.
MEALS
Meals are provided by the retreat center. Meals available will be:- Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Sunday Breakfast and Lunch
In order that we don't waste food and overpay, we'll need to get a count of those NOT eating Sunday lunch due to travel plans. The registration form will let you specify if you will be eating those meals or not.
REGISTRATION FEE
Update: We needed to raise the price from the initial $125 estimate to $135. This is because we need to collect money ahead of time, the there are fees associated with processing credit cards. Financial assistance is available if needed.
Housing, meals, and retreat expenses are all included in the registration fee. Like previous years, the Region is subsidizing a portion of the cost of the Gathering, thanks to the generosity of our brothers and sisters who tithe to our region!
Adults - With Housing: $135
Adults - Without Housing: $80
Children High School and Below: Free
If you are paying by check...
Make payable to: BSC Domestic North Central Region
Send to: Mary Mytnik BSCD, 1776 Christopher Court West, Romeoville, IL 60446.
Please send her email at mmytnik52@gmail.com when you put the check in the mail, so she can expect it.
Full payment is due by Feb 1st, 2020.
Unlike other years, this particular retreat center is asking for prepayment of all funds 3 weeks before we meet.
If for some reason you need to cancel your attendance, we'll have to work those cases individually regarding any possible refund.
BASIC SCHEDULE
TBD.
6:45pm Eastern Time gathering and start (don't forget that for those coming from Central Time Zone... you'll need to leave an hour earlier).
Gathering will conclude with Sunday lunch at Noon, as usual.
Good prayer, good worship, good music, good teaching, good fun and fellowwhip. You know... the usual blessed time with the Lord and one another! :-)
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
** Are children invited?
Yes! This year is our family gathering, so children of all ages are welcome. We will have children's ministry as well as family activites. There will also be baby-sitting during certain sessions for very young children.
** Why are we registering and paying so early?
This particular retreat center wants attentance numbers early, and payment up front. This was not entirely clear when we selected this retreat center, but that's what we're being asked, so we will do our best to comply. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
** Is financial assistance available?
We expect there to be assistance available, thanks to the generosity of our fellow brothers and sisters who regularly tithe to our region! Please indicate on the registration form that you will need assistance, and we'll do the best we can to help you.** How can I best prepare for this Gathering?
- Pray that we all can be open to what God wants to accomplish
- Offer up your Weds or Fri fast days in part for this Gathering
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