NCF Texas Refresh Retreat                                                                                         
                      "WITS ENDS AND WISE HEARTS" Psalm 107:43 (NLT)                                       
                                                     March 21 – 23, 2025
                                             Camp Gilmont – Gilmer, TX 

Nurses Christian Fellowship Texas invites nurses, educators, students, and healthcare professionals to take time away from the busyness of life and refresh their body, mind, and spirit!  Our speaker for this retreat is Debbie Stuart, Women's Minister at Green Acres Church, Tyler, TX. (https://greenacreswomen.org/people/debbie-stuart/)  Please join us as we refresh our spirits through time with God, worshiping, learning, and spending time with others in nature!  Description of what we will learn:  Our weekend together will be enriching in so many ways.  We will learn how to build a strong and resilient life and how to cultivate joy, even in times of difficulty.  We will look at principles in God’s Word for direction and practical application.                                                   

Note:  You do not have to be a member of Nurses Christian Fellowship to attend, but nurse participants may join by going to the NCF website: https://ncf-jcn.org/  and clicking on Join; however membership is not required to attend.

PLEASE NOTE: CAMP GILMONT IS A SMOKE-FREE AND E-CIGARETTE-FREE FACILITY    https://www.gilmont.org/

Camp Gilmont sleeping arrangements: https://gilmontoutdoorschool.weebly.com/lodging.html

Camp Gilmont Map and Directions link. Check-in is in the O'Neal Center (cafeteria). Free parking is available there.

Registration: January 6, 2025 - March 7, 2025

Registration fee is priced per person and includes housing options, meals, refreshments, and materials. Texas CNE credit is not offered.

     $195.00 Lodge room with linens (2 per room, twin beds with bath) --- only 20 rooms available

     $175.00 Cabin room with linens (5 per room, lower bunk beds with shared bath)

     · Students: ONLY full-time, pre-licensed (NOT RNs): $75.00 Cabin room with linens

     · Saturday ONLY: $80.00 (NO overnight stay) Student Saturday ONLY: $25

Registration DEADLINE: March 7, 2025 (we are unable to issue a refund with a cancellation received after March 1, 2025; a processing fee of $6 per person is nonrefundable)

For more information, contact etxncf@gmail.com

FAQ

Will there be a meal on Friday evening at the retreat? 

No, you may bring your dinner or go into the Gilmer area for a meal before the start of the retreat.  See the link for examples: List of eateries in Gilmer

What should I bring to the event?

Casual clothes, comfortable shoes, Bible, notebook if desired, writing materials, personal care items, and flashlight. Water, tea, and coffee will be provided throughout the retreat.  No food is allowed in the cabin or lodge rooms due to potentially attracting animals!  Bring your water bottle to refill! 

Optional: Bring a silent auction (new or handmade) item to help raise funds for student scholarships to attend future retreats.

Will I need to bring bedding?  No, bedding and towels will be provided. However, BRING YOUR PILLOW.

Will there be continuing education hours?  No

What activities are available during our free time on Saturday afternoon? 

Indoor prayer stations, sand volleyball, basketball, mini golf, disc golf, horseshoes, Open-air Chapel with prayer labyrinth, Chapel in the Sky, Chapel at the Lake, Hammock Circle, Circle of Swings and walking trails are available. There are 30 openings for canoeing/paddleboard on Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30. Sign-up will be available at registration.

What is the refund policy?  You can request a refund on or before March 1, 2025.  A $6 processing fee per person is nonrefundable.

If you cannot attend, your registration is transferable to another person. 

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?  For more information, contact etxncf@gmail.com

RETREAT SCHEDULE - All times are Central Time (CT)
Friday, March 21, 2025 (note there may be slight modifications in the schedule as needed)

5:00-6:30 Check-in at O'Neal Center (cafeteria). No dinner Friday night; light snacks available.

7:00-8:00 Music/Worship, Speaker presentation Session 1

8:15-9:15 Small Groups

Saturday, March 22, 2025

8:00-8:45 Breakfast (Silent Auction opens)

9:00-9:45 Music/Worship, Speaker presentation Session 2

9:45-10:30 Individual time: guided personal reflection/prayer

10:30-11:30 Small groups

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-4:30 Free Time - 1:30-2:30 Canoe/paddleboard/fishing for 30 people (Silent Auction closes at 4:00 pm)

4:30-5:30 Small groups

5:30-6:30 Dinner

7:00-9:00 Music/Worship, Speaker presentation Session 3, Student Skit, Announce silent auction winners

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Pack before coming to Worship

7:00-7:45 Optional sunrise mountain top devotional or front porch devotional

8:00-8:45 Breakfast

9:00–10:30 Music/Worship, offerings, testimonies, and sharing

10:30-11:00 Close & complete Evaluation

For more information, contact etxncf@gmail.com