Retreat Theme
Don't hide during the battle
Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found on pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
Retreat Speaker
Rev. James D. Parker, Jr. was born in Cleveland, OH. and graduated from Model Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD) in 1984 in Washington, D.C.
Rev. James took courses in Pastoral Studies at North Central University (formerly known as Deaf International Bible College – DIBC) in Minneapolis, MN. He comes from three generations of Baptist preachers in his family.
Since 1985, Rev. James has served in multiple areas of ministry at various local churches. He held positions such as intercessory Prayer leader, Choir leader, youth Pastor, President of Deaf Ministry, Worship leader and Rev. James also had the privilege to coordinate and participate in a mission trip to St. Petersburg, Russia.
Rev. James met his wife, Ann Lynn and wed in 2005 after seven months of Godly courtship. They have three daughters, two dogs and reside in Union City, CA.
On January 11, 2015 Rev. James was ordained and positioned as Head Pastor for Hands of Grace Deaf Church under Family Life Christian Center in San Jose, CA.
Host
Retreat is hosted by Bethany Deaf Assembly Knights
Location
Retreat is hosted at Falls Creek Retreat & Conference Center in Raymond, WA
32 Falls Creek Road, Raymond, WA 98577
What to Bring
Toiletries, Flashlight, Camera, Alarm Clock, Bible & Pen, Money for Gift Shop & Espresso, and money for Love Offering
Snacks
You may bring snacks to share with everyone on Friday and Saturday nights. IMPORTANT: Be sure to bring store-bought snacks. No homemade snacks (camp policy).
Schedule
Friday, April 26
Check in opens at 4:00 pm.
Dinner is at 6:00 pm.
Sunday, April 28
Check out time is 12:00 pm.
Contact
Questions? Contact Jay Bontrager, bluebonbird@aol.com
Registration
Registration Fee is $185.00. Payment is due by Friday, April 5. Please download the registration form.