Spring Association Gathering | May 1-3, 2020
Introduction
Spring and Fall Gatherings are a time for Association members and prospective members to share together in worship, fellowship, volunteer projects, and more. Our semi-annual business meeting is held on Saturday, offering you an opportunity to hear about news and events taking place at Laurelville, vote for and affirm board members and welcome new members into the Association. Activities for children of all ages are also provided, making our spring and fall gatherings a terrific experience for the whole family. Find more information about our Association here.
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Activities
Friday – Bring your flannel, the weekend kicks off with a Hoedown! Caller, David Lang and his band lead Square Dancing. It’s sure to be boot-stomping, hoot-hollering fun for all generations whether you choose to boogie or listen to music and watch others trip on their toes. Plenty of seating is available for those who prefer to toe-tap to the music and enjoy the action from a front-row seat.
Saturday- After a delicious breakfast and Mission Update meeting, generations of families roll up their sleeves to serve together. Following lunch, serving and room owner meetings, we re-convene for a multi-generational social gathering! After a dinner banquet, the festivities continue as generations compete in a rousing Family Game Night.
Sunday- After a scrumptious breakfast, we gather together to worship as Kay and Terry Shue lead us in morning worship with hymns and reflections on “The Spiritual Discipline of Pilgrimage”. The weekend wraps-up with a lunch and fellowship.
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Music and Message
Terry and Kay Shue
Terry and Kay Shue come to us from Kidron Ohio, where Kay has been a long time music teacher in the Orrville city schools. Having served two congregations and eight years in denominational leadership, Terry is contentedly working part time at Central Christian school on the leadership team.
In 2016 Terry and Kay hiked the 500 mile historic pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago and in 2018 completed the shorter Camino Portuguese.
Terry and Kay have three adult daughters, sons-in-law and five grandchildren they adore!
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Tentative Schedule
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| 4:00 - 5:30 pm | Registration and light refreshments in the Small Dining Hall |
| 5:30 pm | Dinner |
| 6:45 pm | Gathering in the Shen |
| 8:45 pm | Dessert in the Meetinghouse |
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:15 am | Business Meeting & Mission Update in the Meetinghouse - All welcome! |
| -Childcare provided in the Lodge and Shen | |
| 10:30 am | Volunteer Projects Begin |
| 11:00 am | Solarhouse Room Owner Meeting |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Volunteer Projects continue |
| 1:00 pm | Guesthouse Room Owner Meeting |
| 2:00 pm | Social Activity |
| 5:30 pm | Dinner |
| 7:00 pm | Gathering in the Meetinghouse |
| 8:15 pm | Snack Served in the Meetinghouse |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 am | Gathering in the Meetinghouse |
| -Childcare provided in the Lodge and Shen | |
| 11:30 am | Lunch |
| 12:00 pm | Room Check-out |
Is It Really Free?
Yes, registration for Association weekends is provided at no cost to friends of Laurelville joining us for the celebration, Laurelville Association members, and those considering joining the Association. It’s our way of saying thank you for your support, both financially and through prayer and volunteer work. Many attendees typically make a monetary donation during their stay, but you are not required to do so.
To support us with a financial gift, make an online donation or send us a check.
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