Sept 8, 2023
Volunteer Retreat and Service Day

Give Thanks, Give Back 2023

Our first Give Thanks, Give Back Volunteer and Fellowship Retreat is scheduled for Dec 8-10, 2023. This new retreat is a chance for adults aged 18 years and older to gather at John Knox Ranch for fellowship and service. This retreat will combine service and fellowship with Saturday being the service project day. Retreat participants will help serve as leaders for the additional volunteers that come for Saturday only.

Projects may include painting, clearing brush, organizing, sweating, being a part of something bigger than yourself. Bring: work clothes, gloves, swimsuit, loppers, pruners, chain saw (if you have one and feel comfortable using it).

Sign up for the Weekend Retreat, Friday evening Dec 8 through Sunday morning Dec 10. Cost of the weekend is $50 per person for shared housing in Duplex Cabins. Families (all participants must be over 18) can choose to stay together in a screen cabin if they prefer. The fee helps pay for your meals and service project supplies. Scholarships are available. Please contact Henry Owen at jkrdirector@missionpby.org for scholarship information. Space is limited. Register here.

Sign up for the Service Day only, Saturday Dec 9, 2023. 9am – 5pm. No Cost. Please register here so we know who to expect. Come for all or part. Minimum age 14. All minors must be supervised by their guardians.

Come get your hands dirty, eat delicious food, and be renewed by fellowship!

Schedule for the Saturday Volunteer Day

Saturday, Dec 9, 2023. 9am – 5pm. Please register here so we know who to expect. Come for all or part. Minimum age 14. All minors must be supervised by their guardians.

9am Check in at the Dining Hall and sign up for specific jobs

9:30am – Noon Work!

Noon – 1pm Lunch at the Dining Hall

1pm – 4pm More Work!

4:30pm Singing and prayer in the Dining Hall

5pm END. Thank you so much! Share your photos @johnknoxranch #JKR #JKRforever

Schedule for the Give Thanks, Give Back JKR Volunteer and Fellowship weekend retreat. $50 per person. Minimum age 18. Register here.

Friday Dec 8, 2023

5:30pm-7pm Check in at the office

7pm Dinner Served at the dining hall

Planning Projects and responsibilities

Saturday Dec 9, 2023

8am B-Fast in Dining Hal

8:30am Prep supplies

9am Day volunteers begin arriving. Check in and sign up for specific jobs in Dining Hall

9:30am Work!

12pm Lunch at the Dining Hall

12:30 Singing

1pm-4pm More Work!

4pm Singing and Prayer in the Dining Hall

5pm Volunteer day end

6pm Dinner in Dining Hall

Campfire and Fellowship time. BYOB ok

Sunday Dec 10, 2023

8:30am Coffee served in Dining Hall

9am B-Fast in Dining Hall

10am - 12 Free Time/Pack/Depart