Greetings,

Let me personally invite you to join me at the Missouri Methodist Men’s Retreat on Friday evening November 17th through Saturday afternoon November 18th, 2017.  The retreat will be held at Pinecrest Camp & Retreat Center located 5 miles south of Fredericktown on Highway C. The program consists of a great speaker, Rev. Mickey Springfield, and lots of time to enjoy the activities and facilities at Pinecrest Camp.

As many of you already know, this is a great time to get away from the hustle and bustle of our busy schedules and spend time in the outdoors and with other Christian men. Others may be asking, “why should I do this?” or ”what’s in it for me?” The main reason relates to the purpose of UMM:

Helping men grow in Christ so others may know Christ

This retreat is an opportunity:

• to be open to God’s guidance to share and encourage one another in their faith journey;
• to get away from the rush of everyday living and get back in touch with Jesus Christ, your Lord and Savior;  thus getting your priorities straight;
• to share your journey with other men and be encouraging to them and be encouraged by them;
• to learn of ministry opportunities that exist within Missouri to take back to your local church;
• to meet and network with other Christian men in the state;
• and to have a great time in fellowship with other Christians while enjoying the great facilities (hiking, boating/canoeing, miniature golf, indoor swimming, indoor basketball,  fishing, ATV trails-bring your own, as well as skeet shooting, and more).

Our guest speaker this year is retired pastor Rev Mickey Stringfield. Pastor Mickey retired from the Louisiana Conference where he served in various capacities for 40 years while being blind. His special vision and understanding is an encouragement to all who hear him. It brings to mind the admonishment for those who have ears, let them hear and those who have eyes let them see.

Looking forward to visiting with you during the retreat.

Your brother in Christ,

Dave Bailey

636-937-5703

A registration form and flyer are on the bulletin board outside the church office.