The Adoption Family Retreat is a time to encourage and strengthen your family in many ways. Horseback riding, zip line, tubing hill, broomball, cross-country ski trails, and a warm fireplace are a sampling of some of the activities you can enjoy with your family. This weekend is suited for families who have adopted, are in the process of adopting, are investigating adoption, or are involved in the foster care system. Join us as we encourage each other.
Retreat Speakers
We are excited to have two speakers this year.
Friday evening and Sunday morning: Troy and Stephanie Loether
Troy and Stephanie Loether have been married for 21 years and they have five children ages 24 to 13. Troy is the lead pastor at Kettlebrook Church, where he has served for 18 years. Stephanie has devoted much of the past 18 years of her life to raising their children, opening their home to others, serving in MOPS and other women's ministries in the context of the local church. The Loether family has grown in a number of God-given ways including fostering, adoption, and biological blessings. Troy and Stephanie both enjoy sharing and shepherding, but really appreciate the opportunities when they are able to do so together.
Saturday morning and Saturday evening: Jocelyn and Pete Sutton
We are very excited to have Jocelyn and Pete return as speakers. Jocelyn is an OT and Trauma Free World affiliate trainer, and they both truly believe in the adoption and foster care system. Pete is the Student Pastor at The Compass Church in Naperville, IL. They have been foster/ adoptive parents since 2005 and have adopted four children.
CHILDCARE AND YOUTH PROGRAM
We realize that taking your adoptive and biological children away for a weekend can be a big deal when you know they really need and thrive with stability and a consistent schedule. We also realize that as parents you need a break, and the kids also thrive from being around other adoptive families and children. That is why we have worked very hard to put together a youth program with leaders who have walked the road you have walked, and who understand some of the challenges you face. With that in mind, we introduce to you our childcare and youth program team:
PETE AND JOCELYN SUTTON
We are very excited to have Pete and Jocelyn return to lead the child and youth care program. They have been leading the Adoption Family Retreat since its start in 2016. Your children will be in good hands while you are encouraged with Biblical teaching.
KEN AND JILL SHADEL
Ken and Jill have been amazing leaders from the start of the Adoption Family Retreat Weekend. They have raised adoptive children, and now their adult children have also adopted, so they are second generation adoptive parents. They understand the challenges of raising these precious young kids, and we are blessed to have them taking care of your children.
CALVARY MEMORIAL CHURCH / FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP AND THE COMPASS CHURCH
All three churches have been partnered with us in providing childcare support for many years, we could not do this retreat without them.
We are very excited to again partner with Heidi and Crossfire Ranch. During the weekend, we will offer a limited number of spots with Heidi as she uses horses to connect with your child. Heidi is the founder of Crossfire Ranch, an equine-assisted growth and learning facility located in Reedsville (Manitowoc County), WI. The Lord provided for Crossfire Ranch to swing its doors wide open in 2017. Heidi is currently in the process of becoming certified through Stable Moments. She is passionate about sharing God's love, grace, and freedom that we are offered through Jesus as she travels alongside others on life's journey.
Retreat Fees:
Option One – Per Person Fee
Adults: $132
13-17 years: $100
6-12 years: $84
4-5 years: $73
0-3 years: Free
Option Two – Per Family Fee
Parents and Dependent Children: $593
Non-Refundable Deposit (included in fee)
Per Person Option - $35 for each family member
Per Family Option - $200
MEALS, HOUSING, AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION
Housing
Your family will be in your own private heated cabin/room with private or shared bathroom facilities. Please plan on bringing bedding (sleeping bags, pillows, and towels) and personal toiletry items.
Tentative Schedule
Friday
4:00 pm - Check-In
5:30 pm - Dinner
6:45 pm - Chapel
6:50 pm - Childcare and youth programs
8:00-10:00 pm - Canteen, Coffee Bar, tube hills, broomball, & free time
Saturday
8:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Chapel/Seminar Part 1
9:20 am - Childcare and youth programs
10:30-12:00 pm - Free time options
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00-4:30 pm - Free time options (ADD THIS LINE
4:00-5:00 pm - Seminar Part 2 (Childcare provided) (REMOVE THIS)
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Chapel
6:20 pm - Childcare and youth programs
7:30-10:00 pm - Canteen, Coffee Bar, tube hills, broomball, & free time
Sunday
8:30 am - Brunch
9:30 am - Chapel
9:50 am - Childcare and youth programs
10:30 am - Fellowship, pack & depart