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Churchwide Retreat

A weekend away with GoodTree Church
June 12 - 14, 2026 @ Gull Lake Centre

Come for an unforgettable experience at Gull Lake Centre! Immerse yourself in a weekend filled with faith, fellowship, and fun. Connect with the congregation, enjoy inspiring worship, engaging sessions, and take part in exciting indoor/outdoor activities or relax and chill on the covered veranda. The camp is geared for everyone, from reduced mobility to active adventurers; there is something for you!. Let’s create lasting memories together at camp!

2026 THEME: The Word & Water

This weekend, we are thrilled to carry on with our Encounters With Jesus Series as we dive into the powerful narrative the Samaritan woman who encounters Jesus at the well (John 4). We are honored to have Kevin and Brenda Peacock from the Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary and College joining us for the weekend. Kevin, our guest speaker, brings a wealth of theological insight and a heart for practical ministry. We are so grateful to have his wisdom and leadership with us this weekend. 

May we experience the living word and water as we dive into scripture and spend a weekend by the lake.

SUNDAY SERVICE

Please note: Sunday service on June 14th will be held at Gull Lake Centre at 10:30 am. We invite everyone to come out as there will not be a service at the church building. Live stream will also not be available, but a recording of the service will be uploaded at a later date.

TIME & PLACE

June 12 @ 6:30 PM to June 14 @ 1:00 PM

Gull Lake Centre

22-28116 Township Road 411, Lacombe County, AB T4L 2N3.

PRICING

A typical weekend at camp (2 nights and 5 meals) usually runs about $225 per adult or $180 per child/ youth. For this retreat, we’re offering a subsidized rate of just $120/adult or $90/child.

The entire camp has already been booked and paid for in anticipation of everyone attending so:

  • Pay What You Can: If the registration is still a hurdle, please don’t let that stop you. Register anyway and simply pay what you are able. We want you there!
  • Sponsor a Camper: If you’re in a position to give a little extra, we invite you to "pay it forward" by sponsoring someone else’s registration in full or in part. (Please note: Registrations will not receive tax receipts, donations (sponsor amounts) will contribute to your annual tax receipt. It's helpful to the finance team to note this (what is registration/clothing/donation) on your payment).
  • Support Gull Lake Centre: In the happy event that we raise more than the cost of the retreat, all surplus funds will be donated to support the fantastic ministries at Gull Lake Centre.

Everyone registered will receive a hoodie, optional sweatpants are available for purchase for $45.

Payment is made to GoodTree Church through e-transfer to finance@goodtree.ca or cash or cheque in the offering boxes to Crescent Heights Baptist Church. Please note all payments "Churchwide Retreat"

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@goodtree.ca or any of the pastoral staff or leadership.

ACCOMODATION

You will be able to choose your accomodation preference based on the following options:

  • Pod Cabins: 5 sets of bunk beds - Sleeps 10 per cabin
    (Washroom, shower, and three sinks located in each pod cabin)
  • Cabins: 4 sets of bunk beds - Sleeps 9 per cabin.
    (1 bottom bunk per cabin is a double bed).
    (Washroom, shower, and three sinks located in each cabin)
  • Retreat Centre Upper: 10 rooms with 2 single beds in each - Sleeps 2 per room
    (2 Washrooms located at the end of the hall)
  • Retreat Centre Lower: 7 rooms with 2 single beds in each - Sleeps 2 per room
    (2 Washrooms located at the end of the hall)
  • Bedding: You will need to bring your own bedding (sheets/blankets for twin or double bed or a sleeping bag)
  • Pets: Unfortunately, there are NO pets allowed at the camp.

WHAT TO PACK:

  • Sleeping bag (or bedding) and pillow
  • Toiletries
  • Bath Towel
  • Floor Towel/Mat for outside the shower
  • Rain jacket
  • Water bottle
  • Running shoes (indoor and outdoor)
  • Comfortable clothes for a variety of weather conditions
  • Pyjamas
  • A swimsuit if you plan to play at the beach
    WHAT NOT TO PACK:
  • Alcohol, illegal drugs, etc.
  • Peanuts or snacks which may contain peanuts or other nuts

SPEAKER

Dr. Kevin Peacock

PROFESSOR OF OLD TESTAMENT & HEBREW and DIRECTOR FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THEOLOGICAL SCHOLARSHIP

B.M.Ed., Mississippi College; M.Div., M.A.(R.E.), Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Dr. Peacock joined CBT in 1997. Raised as a missionary kid in South Korea, he has served in churches in the USA, Scotland, and Alberta. He has published journal articles on missions and biblical theology, as well as contributing to the CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible and the CSB Study Bible. Most recently, he has published several Bible commentaries and teacher training materials for LifeWay, supplementing the Explore the Bible and The Gospel Project curricula. These include Jeremiah-Lamentations, Exodus-Leviticus, and Numbers-Deuteronomy. He enjoys helping his students use both their hearts and minds to understand God’s word, hear His voice, and see how it ever speaks into our lives. 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

A separate children’s ministry will run in conjunction with the main adult sessions. 

WORSHIP

We are excited to have the D’Apostolic Band with us in worship for the weekend. The band, from Nigeria, came to camp last year with the combination of singing and instruments, the experience was was outstanding. We look forward to worshipping with them again this year!

REGISTRATION CLOSED MAY 10

Please contact the office if you have any questions at info@goodtree.ca

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