WHEN: Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28

WHERE: Camp Mihaska, Bourbon Missouri

Camp Mihaska is nestled in the foothills of the Missouri Ozark Mountains, Camp Mihaska has been a Christian retreat and sanctuary for more than 60 years. It is owned and operated by The Salvation Army.

REGISTRATION OPENS: August 31

Registration DEADLINE: September 21

COST:

OPTION 1: Overnight Stay

2 nights, 4 meals

All sessions

Dorm or Lodge Room (up to three guests per room)

Dorm rooms have linens but you must bring your own towels. Lodge rooms have both linens and towels

*Lodge rooms will be reserved for those with mobility concerns who can register for shuttle service between buildings. When lodge is full, we will fill dorm rooms.

= $100 per person

OPTION 2: Saturday Only

No overnight stay, 3 meals

All Saturday sessions

$30 per person

If you have mobility concerns, please register for our shuttle service that will drive you between buildings.

For Scholarship Information, please contact women@sgcstl.org or (314)842-8679

ACTIVITIES

Take a walk or have a nap or...

SATURDAY AFTERNOON:

1:30 PM @ the Lodge: Jigsaw Puzzles & Board Games

1:30 PM @ the Chapel Lobby: Painting and Coloring Canvas

1:30 PM @ outside the Chapel: Walk / Hike

1) One-mile paved walking trail is available just up the hill from the Chapel

2) A primitive trail that leads up a short, steep hill to the site of three crosses.

*If Camp Staff are available: Archery or Low-Ropes Course & Pellet-Rifle Range will be possible.

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY

4:00 - 6:00 PM --> Check In AT FIREPLACE PAVILION

(Dinner not provided)

7:00 PM --> Session 1

Worship

After Session --> Snacks & Fireplace Pavilion

SATURDAY

8:00 AM --> Breakfast

9:00 AM --> Session 2

Worship

Godly Burden Bearing

Noon --> Lunch

1:00 - 5:00 PM --> FREE TIME

5:30 PM --> Dinner

6:30 PM --> Session 3

Worship

Breakout Sessions

After Session --> Snacks & Fireplace Pavilion

SUNDAY

8:00 AM --> Breakfast

9:00 AM --> Session 4

Worship

Noon --> Dismissal

Directions to Camp Mihaska

• Drive time is approx. 1 hour from Crestwood
• Take I-44 West to Exit 218 at Bourbon, Missouri
• Turn left and cross over Hwy 44 (south) on W. Pine Street
• At old U.S.66, Pine Street veers to the left
• Turn right onto Cedar Street
• Turn right onto Hickory Street
• Continue onto State Hwy N
• Camp Mihaska will be on the right at approx. 1.4 miles
• Follow the balloons/signs to Registration in the Dining Hall

Theme for the Retreat: Times of Refreshing in the Presence of the Lord

A Message from Pam Caldwell:

Our theme for 2025 has been from Galatians 6:2 ...bear one another’s burdens. Southgate is a church that loves well. Our summer has been one of investing in our kids and youth during TOV and KOV. Missions and prayer are central to who we are as part of the Body of Christ. Our church is committed to helping people make vibrant connections through ZAP, SG Connect, and New Here lunches as well as the other activities I’ve left out.

As we are approaching the Fall Retreat, I asked the Lord about the theme for the retreat. I heard, “Times of refreshing in the presence of the Lord.” I thought of the verse from Proverbs 11:25 NLT, The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

I believe this fall retreat will be about refilling our tanks after a season of pouring out. Come expecting. We will be refreshed spirit, and soul, and body. As always, Friday will start us off with lingering worship. Worship will always remain in the forefront; it’s who we are and what we do. After that, we will share about Godly Burden Bearing and have breakout sessions for ministry to one another. We very well may get silly at some point and just have fun. I hope so!

We look forward to spending time with you.