For one weekend in the spring no matter where you’re from you can come to one of the most beautiful places on Vancouver Island, Camp Qwanoes, for a relaxing and refreshing retreat. This is a chance to meet some new friends or hang out with old ones. Ethos and Qwanoes are partnering together to provide you with an opportunity to connect within a vibrant young adults community and most importantly, to connect with your Creator.
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Upcoming Young Adult Retreat
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| 12RYA1 | 0-0 | May. 11 - 13, 2012 | $112* | |||||
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Speaker: Chris Throness
After feeling a call to full time ministry in 2002, Chris has been involved in speaking to students and young adults all over Western Canada, United States and in Israel. Currently Chris is the pastor of Ethos Young Adults–the young adult church service at Coquitlam Alliance Church in the lower mainland of BC. Chris is passionate about communicating the immeasurable riches of Christ to anyone who will listen to him. Chris’ passionate messages are packed with the person and work of Jesus Christ. Chris also loves is wife a great deal and his hockey team, the Vancouver Canucks. (Twitter: @christhroness • Blog: christhroness.com)
About Ethos:
Ethos is a ministry to the young adults of Metro Vancouver that meets every Sunday night at Coquitlam Alliance Church. Ethos is pleased to put on this event to help young adults connect with God and form gospel‐centered friendships. More info about Ethos.
About Camp Qwanoes:
Qwanoes is a youthfocused, year‐round camp and retreat centre with a heart for kids of all ages. Founded in 1966, Qwanoes is an ideal setting for fun‐filled, life‐changing adventure. Situated on 54 acres of magnificent scenic waterfront property on Vancouver Island between Victoria and Nanaimo, Qwanoes is a fully accredited member of B.C. Camping Association and Christian Camping International‐Canada.
Details:
- Begins: Guests from Greater Vancouver will catch the 5:45pm ferry from Tsawwassen to the Duke Point ferry terminal in Nanaimo where bus transportation will be provided to Qwanoes.
- Ends: Sunday 1:30pm. Guests from Greater Vancouver will catch the 3:15pm ferry from Duke Point and arrive in Tsawwassen at 5:15pm.
- Accommodation: Warm dormitory-style rooms in Qwanoes' Lodges (Sky Ridge and the Pacific Woods Lodge).
- What to bring: Your own bedding, Bible, alarm clock, flashlight, warm casual clothes, personal items, appropriate footwear, old clothes & shoes (just in case!), swimsuit.
Activities:
Challenge Course (Skyscraper, Screamer, Climbing Tower, Breathtaker, Etc.), Hiking, Horseshoes, Ping Pong, Street Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Foosball, Trampoline, and more.
Standard Features:
- Great Free Time Options
- Guest House Fitness Centre
- Special Guest Musicians
- Extended Times of Worship
- Fireside Singing
- Testimony and Prayer Times
Special Features:
- Many Activity Options
- Small Group Reflection, Sharing & Pray
- Optional Tournaments: TBA
- Optional Workshop: TBA
- Much time for simple rest and reflection