Helping churches connect their retired folks (young & old!) through inspirational retreats, educational events and service opportunities. Also, check the Events calendar for dates and details of upcoming events.

Contact Fred Tuma for more information by email or call 651-633-0560.

Upcoming Events

Save the date for The Annual Pig Roast – August 16 at Oak Haven Church in Ham Lake, MN

“Winter Wonderland” at Trout Lake Camp

Host: Fred Tuma

Guest Teacher: Dr. Clarence Bass, Retired Bethel Seminary Professor

Music: Pastor Randy Berg

Arrival Time: After 3 pm on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012

Departure Time: Noon on Thursday, Jan. 26

Cost: $140 per person (Contact Fred at 763-242-9198 for confidential help with the fee!)

Bring: Bedding, personal affects, a snack to share, your camera, and your favorite mug

Please complete the attached health information sheet

TROUT LAKE CAMPS - 2012

SERVteam #1
April 16-19
Hosts: Chris Johnson and Joyce Passananti

Arrive Monday morning to get settled in your room. Come dressed in you work clothes. Program begins officially with lunch at noon - ends with lunch on Thursday, April 19. Bring your tools, a snack to share, bedding and personal effects, and the attached health information sheet. No charge, but we do take an offering for camp. Questions: Contact Fred Tuma at 763-242-9198 or ftuma@convergemibc.org

SERVteam # 2
April 22-26
Hosts: John and Shirley Dekkenga

Arrive Sunday afternoon, April 22, to get settled in your room. Program begins officially with supper at 5:30 – ends with lunch on Thursday, April 26. Bring your work clothes, tools, a snack to share, bedding and personal effects, and the attached health information sheet. No charge, but we do take an offering for camp. Questions: Contact Fred Tuma at 763-242-9198 or ftuma@convergmibc.org

SERVteam # 3
April 30-May 3
Hosts: Jim and Arlene Ledin

Arrive Monday morning, April 30, to get settled in your room. Come dressed in your work clothes. Program begins officially with lunch at noon – ends with lunch on Thursday, May 3. Bring your tools, a snack to share, bedding and personal effects, and the attached health information sheet. No charge, but we do take an offering for camp. Questions: Contact Fred Tuma at 763-242-9198 or ftuma@convergmibc.org

SERVteam # 4
May 7-10
Hosts: Roger and Jean Camerer

Arrive Monday morning, May 7 to get settled in your room. Come dressed in your work clothes. Program begins officially with lunch at noon –ends with lunch on Thursday, May 10. Bring your tools, a snack to share, bedding and personal effects, and the attached health information sheet. No charge, but we do take an offering for camp. Questions: Contact Fred Tuma at 763-242-9198 or ftuma@convergmibc.org

SERVteam # 5
October 1-4
Host: Fred Tuma

Arrive Monday morning, October 1 to get settled in your room. Come dressed in your work clothes. Program begins officially with lunch at noon – ends with lunch on Thursday, October 4. Bring your tools, a snack to share, bedding and personal effects, and the attached health information sheet. No charge, but we do take an offering for camp. Questions: Contact Fred Tuma at 763-242-9198 or ftuma@convergmibc.org

PINE LAKE CAMPS - 2012

SERVteam # 1 – spring
April 30-May 4
Host: Fred Tuma

Arrive Monday morning, April 30 to get settled in your room. Come dressed in your work clothes. Program begins officially with lunch at noon – ends with lunch on Friday May 4. Bring your tools, a snack to share, bedding and personal effects and the attached health information sheet. No charge, but we do take and offering for the camp. Questions: Contact Fred Tuma at 763-242-9198 or ftuma@convergemibc.org

SERVteam # 2 – fall
September 10-12
Host: Fred Tuma

Arrive Monday morning, September 10 to get settled in your room. Come dressed in your work clothes. Program begins officially with lunch at noon – ends with lunch on Wednesday, September 12. Bring your tools, a snack to share, bedding and personal effects and the attached health information sheet. No charge, but we do take an offering for the camp. Questions: Contact Fred Tuma at 763-242-9198 or ftuma@convergmibc.org

Fall Prime Timers Retreats:

# 1 – Monday, September 17- Thursday, September 20 at Shalom House, Trout Lake Camps
Hosts: Pastor Randy and Cheryl Stauter, Glory Baptist, Aitkin, MN
Speakers: Retired BGC Pastor Dennis and Barb Erickson
Music: Sharry Waldriff from Cloquet, MN

Pastor Randy and Cheryl might greet you in their cowboy hats! A fun western theme is planned, so “saddle-up” partners and get ready to enjoy some great speaking by Pastor Dennis and Barb. That cowgirl, Sharry, will give us her usual great concert at the piano! Arrive after 3 on Monday, bring bedding, personal effects, and a treat to share. The retreat ends at noon Thursday. Your comfortable room in Shalom House will be ready for you. The cost is $169 per person. Please call Fred Tuma (763-242-9198) for confidential financial help if needed. Call Fred, too, if you need a ride to and from camp!

# 2 – Monday, September 24 - Wednesday, September 26 at Shalom House, Trout Lake Camps
Hosts: Fred and Shirley Tuma
Speakers: Director of Older Adult Ministries, Rich and Nancy Massey, Hillside Church, Bloomington, MN
Music: Doreen Olson from Cook, MN

Shirley and I just might greet you in our cowboy hats! A fun western theme is planned, so “saddle-up” partners and get ready to enjoy some great speaking by Pastor Rich and Nancy. That cowgirl, Doreen, will be back at the piano again this year, too! Arrive after 3 on Monday, bring bedding, personal effects, and a treat to share. Your comfortable room in Shalom House will be ready for you. The retreat ends at noon on Wednesday. The cost is $145 per person. Please call Fred Tuma (763-242-9198) for confidential financial help if needed. Call Fred, too, if you need a ride to and from camp!

# 3 – October 15-17 at Shalom House, Trout Lake Camps
Hosts: Pastor Dave and Debbie Anderson, Springvale Church, Stanchfield, MN
Speakers: Retired BGC Pastor Dave and Tanni Sollit
Music: Doreen Olson from Cook, MN

Pastor Dave and Debbie might greet you in their cowboy hats! A fun western theme is planned, so “saddle-up” partners and get ready to enjoy some great speaking by Pastor Dave and Tanni. That cowgirl, Doreen, will be back at the piano again this year, too. Arrive after 3pm on Monday. Bring bedding, personal effects and a treat to share. Your comfortable room in Shalom House will be ready for you! The retreat ends at noon on Wednesday. The cost is $145 per person. Please contact Fred Tuma (763-242-9198) for confidential financial help if needed. Also, contact Fred if you need a ride to and from camp!

# 4 – Retired Pastors and Missionaries Retreat – October 22-24 at Shalom House, Trout Lake Camps
Host: Fred Tuma
Music: Pastor Randy Berg, Calvary Christian Church, Hastings, MN
Speaker: (Pending...)

This special retreat is designed to honor our retired Pastors and Missionaries. There is no fee, but we do take an offering for Trout Lake Camps. Fred and Randy will be there to greet you this year with their cowboy hats on! A fun western theme is planned, so “saddle-up” partners and get ready to enjoy some great speaking, music and just the fun of being together with friends in the comfort of Shalom House. Arrive after 3 pm on Monday. Bring bedding, personal effect and a treat to share. The retreat ends at noon on Wednesday. It fills up, so register early – first come, first served!