The Tabernacle will be hosting a church retreat at Wilderness Ranch, near Pinetop Arizona. The event will begin on Friday at noon, and go through Sunday afternoon. If you need a ride from the Tabernacle to the camp, please contact Brother Daniel Evans (see contact information below).

The camp has accommodations for sleeping, showers, etc. If you are staying in the dorms, please bring your own twin-sized sheet for the bed, a blanket, and your own pillow. Meals are provided.

The price of the camp is donation-only. We ask that you give as you are able to give, but we want to make sure everyone who attends the Tabernacle has the opportunity to attend, regardless of their financial situation. A $100 donation for the weekend per person is suggested for those who have asked.

1. To Bring:
   1. Twin-size sheet, pillow, sleeping bag or blanket. Bunk houses have twin mattresses
   2. Personal snacks (we will have some snacks at camp)
   3. Personal clothing (lows are about 50, highs are about 75, chance of rain, bring a jacket)
   4. Flashlight or headlamp
   5. Folding chair (we also have chairs at the camp, so this is not a necessity)
   6. Towel and toiletries: Camp does not provide towel
   7. Bible
   8. Notebook
2. Food: Jeremy and Angela coordinatingBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and some snacks will be provided.
   1. It would be a good idea to bring your own snacks.
   2. Facility
      1. Contact Jeremy/Angela to reserve a spot in one of the bunk houses
      2. As of Sep 6, we have 100 people attending. Please contact J/A asap if you are not in the list and would like to go.
3. Transportation:
   1. Please contact Brother Daniel asap if you need a ride. We will be leaving from the Tabernacle (you can park your car there) at 8:30 on Thursday morning and at 8:00 on Friday morning.
4. Games and Activities: There will be group activities periodically. We would like all to participate in these group activities.
5. Singing:
   1. Bring your instruments. We will be singing around the bonfire every night
6. First-Aid: Lionell/Lonni Salazar and Daniel Evans Jr will provide first aid
7. Dress Code
   1. We have a dress code for the camp: we’re spending the weekend together, so modest dressing with the brothers and the sisters is required: no shorts, no short skirts, no tank tops, no sleeveless shirts, no tight jeans, no tight dresses; dress conservatively.
   2. Bring a jacket and a couple pairs of shoes in case it rains
8. Sunday Service: Brother Thaddeus Burgess will be ministering on Sunday morning at the camp. Casual dress.
9. Donations: The Tabernacle is paying about $100 per person for the camp (food, camp facility, etc). Please mark your donation “Camp” if given at church either in the box or in the offering bag. Give what you can, but please attend even if you are not able to make a donation.
10. We will not have service at the Tabernacle on Sunday, Sep 17.

Contacts:

To volunteer Contact:

Bro. Daniel Evans 502.802.5022 (note the 502 area code) Pastor@TucsonTabernacle.com

Sis. Stephanie Evans 502.608.0399 (note the 502 area code)

For Food/Lodging questions: Bro. Jeremy Baggett 520.237.3435

For Food/Lodging questions: Sis. Angela Baggett 520.336.5936

For Donations: Bro. Ed Dougall 520.591.6218

For Donations: Bro. Arne Peterson 520.235.5790

Please contact Brother Daniel Evans if you are not a regular member of the Tabernacle but would like to attend. We have space for more guests.

Schedule

Thursday (Sep 14)

8:30AM    Shuttle #1 will leave from Tucson Tabernacle. You can park your vehicle at the church.

5:00PM  **Quiet Time

6:00PM    Dinner: Pizza

 

Friday (Sep 15, 2023)

8:00AM  Shuttle#2 will leave from Tucson Tabernacle

Space is limited so sign up asap

1:00PM  Lunch at Wilderness Ranch

Orientation: Bro. Daniel will go over rules/schedule/etc.

WildernessRanch.org

Wilderness Ranch & Cattle Company

368 Grizzly Bear Rd, Lakeside, AZ 85929

2:00PM  Open

5:00PM  *Group Event 1

6:00PM  **Quiet Time

7:00PM  Dinner

8:30PM  Bonfire/Singing/Testimonies

10:00PM Devotions/Bed

 

Saturday (Sep 16, 2023)

7:00AM  Wake up

7:15AM  Devotions

7:45AM  Breakfast

9:00AM  **Quiet Time

10:00AM *Group Event 2

11:00AM Open

12:00PM Lunch

1:00PM  Open

3:00PM  Group *Event 3

4:00PM  Open

6:30PM  Dinner

8:00PM  Bonfire/Singing/Testimonies

10:00PM Devotions/Bed

 

Sunday (Sep 17, 2023)

7:00AM  Wake up

7:15AM  Devotions

8:00AM  Breakfast

10:00AM  Service: Casual dress

12:00PM  Lunch

2:00PM  Shuttles #1 and #2 leave camp

*Group Events: We will have a number of group events during the weekend. You will be assigned to a group when you arrive, and you will be a member of that group for the entire time.
**Quiet Time: This is the most important part of camp. Find your own place, where you can get quiet before the Lord. Pray, meditate, read your Bible, listen to a sermon (with earbuds), write down your experience and what direction you get from the Lord.
Open Times: Enjoy Wilderness Ranch. Play disc golf, play volleyball, fellowship, have quiet time, practice for a song special, etc.