Men’s Retreat
August 28-29, 2026
Registration for the retreat is from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
The retreat concludes with supper at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Speaker
Pastor Shawn Madrid
Pastor Shawn Madrid became the Senior Pastor of Faith Bible Church in September of 2013 after serving as FBC’s Associate Pastor for 9 months. He came to know the Lord as his Savior at the age of four and was called to preach after his senior year in Bible college, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000. Prior to coming to Faith Bible Church, he served as the Pastor of Anthony Baptist Church in Jersey Shore, PA for four years. He and his wife Melissa have five children. We believe you will appreciate not only his preaching but also his fellowship and servant’s heart.
Activities
Here is a small sampling of the activities you can enjoy. You are welcome to participate in all you can or simply sit by the campfire and enjoy good fellowship.
Whack-A-Ball
Try your hand at driving some golf balls. The goal is to hit the aluminum rowboat anchored out in the lake. Not many people are able to hit the boat, but they certainly have fun trying!
Black Powder Gun
If you have never shot a black powder flintlock gun, you are missing a treat and a unique experience. If you have done it before, do it again – just for fun.
Trap Shooting
SHC will provide the shotguns and five free shotgun shells. If you would like to shoot more than five times, you may bring your own shotgun shells or SHC will have additional shells available for purchase.
Hatchet Throwing
Throwing hatchets can be lots of fun. If there is no line, you can keep practicing until you hone your skills.
Table Games
You can enjoy playing a unique board game. You may want to be careful because they can become addicting!
Wonderful Preaching
There is one teaching/preaching session on Friday night and two on Saturday. These are wonderful times to be absorbed in the preaching of God’s Word directed specifically to men.
... and much more
There are lots of other activities for you to enjoy, or you may simply want to sit around the campfire. You could also join some men for an optional prayer time on Saturday morning.
Details
Click on the following link to see the brochure. If you would like some brochures sent to you or your church, please contact us!
2026 Men’s Retreat Brochure
Bring: Bible, pen, sleeping bag, pillow, towel, washcloth, personal items, jacket, and flashlight.
Do NOT Bring: Tobacco, alcoholic beverages, drugs, vapes, radios, tape/CD/MP3 players, electronic games, playing cards, or fireworks.
Registration: Registration is from 1:15 p.m. – to 2:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
Conclusion: The last scheduled activity on Saturday is supper at 5:00 p.m.
Swimming: SHC requires a T-shirt and knee-length shorts for swimming.
Fishing: A PA fishing license is required to fish in the lake. All fishing is catch and release. You may want to bring a digital camera to prove you are not telling “fish” stories.
Archery: If you would like to use the (12) animal 3D archery course, please bring your own bow (no cross bows) and arrows. (We do have two bows if you would like to use ours.)
.22 Tournament: We will provide the .22 rifles or you may bring your own. We will provide the .22 shells.
Your Handguns: There is one time on Friday and one time on Saturday for you to shoot your own handgun.
Trap Shoot: We will provide the first five shells for the trap shoot at no additional charge. If you wish to shoot additional shells, you should bring your own or pay for them at the Bear Den for $10.00 per box.
Cost
Price includes: One meal and a snack on Friday, three meals on Saturday, lodging, and all activities. Supper is at 6:15 p.m. on Friday and the retreat concludes with supper at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
In Our Cabin
$80 Per Individual
If you have nine or more in your group, you are insured of having your own cabin. If you have less than nine, you may be in a cabin with members from another church.
In Your RV or Tent
$60 Per Individual
