ABOUT EXTREME RETREAT

Extreme Retreat: Anchored Invitation 
Are you ready for an unforgettable weekend where you'll build a stronger foundation in faith and grow closer to God? 

Extreme Retreat - Anchored! 
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming—like you're being tossed by the waves. But guess what? God's presence is your ANCHOR! 🌟 This year’s retreat theme, Anchored, will teach us how to stay grounded in God's goodness and truth, even when stress and challenges arise.

Where:
Students will stay in homes throughout Roswell and gather for worship and fellowship at RPC. 

Why:
Because YOU are invited to experience a weekend of spiritual growth, awesome worship, and unforgettable fellowship!

Together, we’ll dive deep into how God’s presence provides a firm foundation to keep us steady no matter what life throws our way. 

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to anchor yourself in God's love! Get ready for:
🔸 Powerful Worship
🔸 Engaging Sessions
🔸 Fun Group Activities
🔸 Fellowship & Bonding

Let’s make memories, build friendships, and strengthen our faith in ways that will carry us through every storm. Invite your friends and get ready to grow closer to God!

During this retreat, students will be divided into groups by their grade and gender. Students will stay in a host home for the weekend in the Roswell area as a group. Students will worship and attend a total of four sessions while learning about how the church community, scripture, and prayer can be like "Anchors" in their life to help create a firm foundation in faith. All meals will be provided for each student for the weekend, but many groups like to have a late-night snack at a local restaurant so extra spending money is recommended.

SCHEDULE

WHAT TO BRING

PACKING LIST
To make the most of the retreat experience, your student should bring the following items:

• Bible, Notebook & Pen
• Sleeping bag and pillow
• Air mattress or sleeping pad (optional)
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.)
• Towel & washcloth
• Comfortable clothing for two days (including weather-appropriate attire)
• Change of clothes for service work
• Undergarments and socks
• Pajamas
• Sneakers or comfortable walking shoes
• A jacket or sweatshirt (evenings may be cool)
• Flashlight (optional but helpful)
• Refillable water bottle labeled with student's name
• Closed-toe shoes (Croc Shoes are NOT allowed for activity on Saturday only)
• Extra spending money for snacks (sometimes Small Groups choose to stop for ice cream, Waffle House, or Starbucks)
• Favorite Snacks – enough to share with to share with your group. 

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

• Bathing Suit – no swimming or soaking will be happening
• Weapons, including pocketknives or toys that look like weapons
• Video games, drugs, or alcohol
• Large amounts of candy. Please send an appropriate amount of snacks to set our small groups up for success.

VOLUNTEER

Will you consider volunteering a couple of hours to invest in the next generation of Roswell Presbyterian Church? WE NEED YOUR HELP to make the weekend a success! 
ryeX | Roswell Presbyterian Church: eXtreme retreat 2025: Anchored!

Looking for host homes and college age small group leaders, please contact Victoria Robinson at victoria@roswellpres.org.

LEADERS

Our eXtreme Retreat leaders will be leading small group and discussion times throughout the weekend. We ask that leaders stay with their students at the host home.

Leaders will also drive your students back and forth to the church, as well as various activities throughout the weekend. There will be a leader training session on Sunday, February 23 at 12:15pm in The Loft (lunch will be provided). 

HOST HOMES

Our hosts open their homes to 2-3 adult leaders and 5-10 students for the weekend. 

Check-in will begin at the host homes at 6:00 pm on Friday night. We found that this makes for a very smooth check-in process, and allows groups to begin getting to know each other. 

We ask that you provide dinner on Friday night and breakfast on Sunday morning. Circle 6 will be making casseroles for your group to enjoy on Saturday morning.

QUESTIONS?