Marriage is a gift from God. Some of life’s greatest joys are a result of our marriage AND some of the most challenging parts of life can happen in our marriage. No one is paying attention to the state of your marriage – only you and your spouse can CHOOSE to invest in the growth and maturity of your relationship. With all of this in mind, MPC is excited to offer this unique opportunity for you and your spouse to get away, grab some rest, and do some eternal investing in the most important earthly relationship you have the joy of being a part of – your marriage. Below are details about the weekend.
WHO SHOULD GO TO THIS RETREAT?
Everyone. Whether you are struggling in your marriage, or all is going well in your marriage - all married couples are welcome. Our time together will benefit your individual marriage as well as your ability to connect to other married couples in the church.
THEME - PATTERNS
Romans 12:2 reads, “ 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Our theme will be driven by the idea of patterns in our marriage – both positive and negative patterns. Where do they come from? How do we identify them? How can we change them? How can we have the healthiest and most fruitful patterns in a marriage?
WHO IS THE SPEAKER AND WHO IS LEADING WORSHIP?
Pastor Keenan will do the majority of the speaking/teaching for the weekend and Kevin Blaine is going to be leading worship music.
LOCATION
Accommodations are at the Los Arboles Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. We will be meeting either at the hotel or at a local church.
DATES AND TIMES
Friday May 2 (8:00pm) – Sunday May 4 (12:00pm)
First group session will begin around 8:00pm on Friday, May 2.
We should be finished just before lunch on Sunday, May 4.
HOW MANY SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE?
We have arrangements for 10 couples to attend this retreat. These are available on a first come first serve basis.
REGISTRATION
We have a TWO-PART registration process.
Why have we made this a two-part process? Because we know that you may have specific accommodations in Palm Springs that you want to stay at (points for a certain hotel, someone you know with a condo or house, etc.). While it would be nice to have everyone staying at the same property, we want to allow for flexibility of choices.
Part 1 – Register HERE to let us know that you are indeed coming to the retreat. This payment of $40 (per couple) will cover 2 Continental Breakfasts and other supplies to make the retreat happen (handouts, folders, Giant Post-its, etc).
Part 2 – You must call the hotel and reserve you own room. We have reserved 10 hotel rooms at the Los Arboles Hotel in Palm Springs: Their phone number is: 760-459-3605. There are 3 levels of accommodations. Those rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis. When you call the property, you will ask for the “MPC Marriage Retreat,” and they will take a credit card for a one-night deposit for your room. Once you book that room, the responsibility of all room costs are yours.
COSTS
MPC Registration (2 breakfasts included) $40
Los Arboles Hotel (2 nights – you pay hotel directly) $510-$600
Other Meals (2 dinners and a lunch on your own) $150-$200
TOTAL= $700-840*
*This is only an estimate to be used for planning purposes
ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?
There is some financial assistance available. Contact Pastor Keenan directly for more information.
ARE THERE REFUNDS AVAILABLE?
The $40 MPC registration fee is non-refundable.
The reservations made at the Los Arboles Hotel are between you and the hotel.
SCHEDULE
Friday, May 2
Arrive early afternoon (I suggest departing Moorpark before noon to avoid Friday afternoon traffic which can add anywhere from 1-2 hours of extra driving)
Dinner – On your own
8:00pm – Group Session #1 - Opening Session including worship, intro to the weekend’s theme, and getting to know other couples.
Saturday, May 3
7:30-8:30am Continental Breakfast
9:00am – Group Session #2
12:00pm – Lunch (on your own)
1:00 – 5:00pm Free Time
5:00-6:45pm Dinner on your own
6:45 – 9:00pm - Group Session #3
Sunday, May 4
7:30-8:30am Continental Breakfast
9:00am – Group Session #4
11:30am – Head Home
OTHER QUESTIONS
If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to Pastor Keenan via email - KeenanB@MPCLife.org
