‘CONSIDER IT PURE JOY’
James 1:2
May 27-30 Spring Family Work Weekend ARC volunteers provide a valuable gift of time and talents to help get ready for the busy spring and summer camping season. Painting, planting, general maintenance, and cleaning are just a few options available for volunteers of all ages.
And best of all … IT’S FREE! Please register by May 23rd so we know you are coming.
June 15-18 AFLC Annual Conference The Annual Conference will be held at the ARC. If you would like to register for ARC Lodging and Meals, please contact the ARC before June 6.
June 26-30 FireUp (grades 5-8) and Onward (grades 9-12) A week full of fellowship and learning God’s Word. We want Jesus to ignite Fire into today’s youth so they can continue to look Onward for what He has in store for their lives!
July 31-August 6 Family Camp Join us for Family Camp as we focus on what God has for us in our daily life now as well as tomorrow. Enjoy what the ARC has to offer - Playgrounds, Ball fields,
Lake Elim with water slides, Gaga ball, Human foosball, Pickleball, Sand volleyball, Prayer walk, Campfires, Disc golf, Obstacle course, and Fellowship with other campers.
Morning Speakers: Pastor Adam Osier and Pastor Jason Holt; Young Adults Speaker: Pastor David Handsaker; Evening Speaker: Pastor Dan Giles.
* * * If you would like to help the ARC without being there, consider a donation for the Family Camp Silent Auction. Items need to be new and unopened. Handmade items are also acceptable.
Contact Lori Thompson and she will get them to the ARC. Here is a list of ideas (Be Creative!) :
Family Movie Basket - Movie, popcorn, snacks Coffee Basket - Coffee mugs, coffee, a book Game Night Basket - Game, snacks, pop Crafting Basket - Wide variety of options
Back To School Basket - Water Bottle, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils Sports Gear Antiques
Hand-made Items Collectibles
Ways to Bless the ARC:
Amazon Smile: When using smile.amazon.com and choosing the Association Retreat Center as your chosen non-profit, Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to the ARC.
Thrivent Financial Members: Consider applying for a Community Impact Card through the Thrivent Action Teams. Call or email the ARC for project ideas.
Contact the ARC:
Director Kirk Rautio email: director@arc-aflc.org Association Retreat Center
ARC Events email: arccamps@arc-aflc.org 2372 30th Avenue
Information email: info@arc-aflc.org Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
Facebook: The Association Retreat Center 715-294-2877
Website: www.arc-aflc.org
* Thank you for keeping the Association Retreat Center in your prayers!