2004 fall fellowship
and worship retreats, cruises

Registration continues for the 2004 worship and fellowship retreats. Regional sites, dates and coordinators for these retreats are listed in the box on page 29.

Please note: In an effort to operate more cost-effectively, Church Administration will not be sending a separate mailing for the retreats.

As indicated below, there are three ways to register this year. Please choose one from the list. Registration for the regional sites should be completed by June 25.

1. Complete the coupon on page 29 and mail it with the appropriate payment to the address on the form.

2. Log on to the WCG web site at www.wcg.org/festival and complete the application and credit card information.

3. Call 1-800-507-2299 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time).

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation letter containing your site’s housing information, activities and the specific times for services, seminars and workshops.

Note: For information about the fellowship tours and cruises, please call John Siston at 1-800-858-6999.

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Douglas Johannsen, coordinator of the Wisconsin Dells site, wrote the following: “We’re anticipating quite a large group for the Dells in September. About 300 people are committed for the site. It is quite likely that we’ll exceed 1,000 in attendance.

“Many of our members are bringing friends and family who have no previous World­wide Church of God ties, thus helping us fulfill our dream of having this be a winning event.

“Our major concern is late registration. Last year we had nearly 40 percent wait to register on site. But, our contract with the Kalahari guarantees room rates only until Aug. 9 ($99 for a hut for four people, and $109 for a suite for four). It wouldn’t surprise me if the room rate would double or triple after that date.

“Another concern is that people may be waiting to get the usual letter in the mail from headquarters with registration forms, and since there won’t be one this year, they may just wait too long.

“The number at the Kalahari is 1-877-253-5466. There’s another Church of God that has something booked for May or June, so make sure the registration people know you’re with the Worldwide Church of God and the event is Sept. 9-12.”

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

A fellowship and worship retreat will take place Oct. 14 to 18 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica at the Hibiscus Lodge Hotel.

Area attractions include climbing Dunns River Falls and swimming with the dolphins at Dolphins Cove. 

Recommended accommodation: Renaissance, Jamaica Grande Re­sort. Single occupancy US$140 per room per night; double occupancy US$180 per room per night; triple  occupancy US$240 per room per night.

Contact Daniel Graham; e-mail links@cybervale.com; telephone 1- 876-989-4357; fax 1-876-930-6298.

Majorca, Spain

The site on the island of Majorca in the Mediterranean still has space available, according to coordinator Pedro Rufian.

Services will be conducted at the Sun Club Eldorado from Sept. 29 to Oct. 7.

The site is near El Arenal city and is about 12 miles from Palma international airport. Public bus transportation is available from the airport to Sun Club Eldorado.

Ask your travel agent about flights to Palma through Madrid, London or Paris.

The application and full payment deadline is June 30.

Fall Retreats

Place                                          Time                        Contact

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin        Sept. 9 to 12             doug.johannsen@gci.org

Seaside, Oregon                         Sept. 29 to Oct. 3     

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina      Oct. 8 to 11               martin.manuel@gci.org