People often ask what we do here at Riverbend between summer camps. Yes, it is true that we have over 10,000 campers and leaders during summer and that it is the busiest ten or eleven weeks of the year. But during retreat season, we host between 15,000 and 16,000 guests made up of groups of ladies, men, youth, children, singles, families, Sr. Adults, couples, church staffs and schools. In fact, there is not a week goes by that there is not a group here at the Bend.
This is thrilling for us because Riverbend exists to serve people...the more the merrier! The other side of this is that people come here for a reason! They have recognized that there is great value in coming aside from the day to day grind, the pressures and the challenges that life (and the enemy)constantly throws our way. There is something about solitude, about fellowship with believers and about recreation that renews our soul, strengthens our spirits and sets us on a course to go back and thrive in our lives.
What about you? How long has it been since you went on a reatreat? As the old chili commercial states, "Well, that's too long!" Please plan a time with your church, your family or just by yourself to come out and be renewed and refreshed! It all starts with a phone call or email, which are both listed on the left panel...do it, today!
In Jesus, Rejoicing,
Executive Director

P.S. Please mark Thursday, October 28th on your calendar. Riverbend is hosting the 1st annual "Friends of Riverbend" Dinner. We would love to have you join us to find out more about this ministry and how you can be involved in reaching literally thousands for Christ each year.