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Click here for comments and photos from the 2007 Summer Retreat! 

 

The 2008 FamTeam Retreat will be held on the Labor Day weekend of 2008, and has been designed to coincide with the 10th Annual Softball Classic. 

Hosted by the Arndt family on their land in southwestern Illinois, a short drive from St. Louis, Missouri, FamTeam Retreats offer visitors an opportunity to step away from the normal pace of everyday life in order to experience, in a tranquil rural setting, the love, forgiveness, and restoration offered by Jesus Christ, along with the support, encouragement, and healing that can be found within a vibrant Christian community.  In addition to this, those attending the retreat will have an opportunity to join with the Arndt family as they host the 10th Annual Softball Classic!

FamTeam Retreats are known for their down-to-earth, family-friendly atmosphere!  Those attending the retreats will have access to the spacious recreation area -- which contains pool, ping-pong, foosball, mechanical baseball, and air hockey tables, along with several other games -- and the large backyard play area, which is enclosed by a picket fence, with gates that are kept permanently locked for the safety of little ones.  Depending on the weather conditions, additional activities will take place on the softball field, in the woods, and around the bonfire area.  Guests are urged to dress casually.

The family house is a short distance (35 to 45 minutes, depending upon traffic) from the St. Louis airport, and is minutes away from Interstates 70, 64, 55, and 44.  Retreat attendees may choose to stay at any of the several dozen motels, hotels, and campgrounds that are located within a short drive of the Arndt homestead.

(Note; A 10 percent discount will be extended to all who register before July 1st.  Available slots for the FamTeam Retreat will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.) 



Following is a general schedule for the FamTeam Retreat/Softball Classic weekend:



Saturday evening, August 30

5:00 to 9:00 PM

Getting-acquainted session, evening meal, worship/prayer/discussion, bonfire under the stars.


Sunday, August 31

10:30 AM to Noon

Morning prayer service and pancake breakfast under the pavilion at Laderman Park.


Noon to 10:00 PM

"Hang out" with the Arndts as they welcome Belleville/St. Louis area residents onto the grounds of Laderman Park for the 10th Annual Softball Classic!

(Note: Each retreat participant will receive a special "FamTeam Dollars" gift package.  These "dollars" are redeemable at any of the food and game stands at the Classic.)



Monday (Labor Day), September 1

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Worship service, midday meal, outdoor fun, "looking-back-on-the-weekend" discussion, closing prayer.

(Note: In the event of rain on Sunday, the Softball Classic will be held on Monday, with Monday's retreat activities being held on Sunday.) 


Following are the registration fees for the FamTeam Retreat:

(Note: The following prices include meals, snacks, and the "FamTeam Dollars" Gift Pack.  Large families and groups of six or more will receive a special discount.) 

Single Adults (18 and older) $125

Teens (13-17) $85

Children (8-12) $50

Children (7 and under) Free

Married couples $195

 

(FamTeam Retreats represent one of the many avenues of outreach that fall under the umbrella of Safe At Home Ministries, a 501-C-3, not-for-profit, non-denominational Christian outreach organization founded and operated by the Arndt family.)

 


For registration information and other inquiries, contact info@famteam.com.





Comments and Photos from the 2007 Summer FamTeam Retreat!

I wanted to take a moment to tell you how nice it was to meet you over the retreat weekend. The time we got to spend with you guys by the fire was definitely a highlight! We could have talked through the night and there's so much more that we'd like to pick your brains about.... maybe we'll get the chance to do just that some other retreat!
I could listen to Mr. and Mrs. Arndt talk forever!

My husband said that you guys are as close to what God designed the family to be. Again, I couldn't agree more! What we've taken from the retreat will be with us for the rest of our lives. We are eternally changed!

JJ, Lisa, and family

Oil City, Pennsylvania

 

Dear Arndt family,

I really enjoyed the bunnies at your house. I also enjoyed the toys. The games at the Softball Classic were fun!

Your friend,
Benjamin, age 8

Thank you for inviting me to your house.
Laura, Age 6

 

 

 I wanted to take a few moments to send you my sincerest gratitude for all the hard work your family put into the Retreat and Classic this year. Melanie and I, along with our young ones, had a memorable time. You're all such gracious hosts! You made every one of us feel comfortable and welcome in your home.

For the sake of brevity, I won't try to list the numerous ways in which your family blessed ours. I'll let it suffice to say that my heart was most encouraged by the many spontaneous conversations and warm fellowship that were kindled among all who attended. Furthermore, Melanie and I were particularly blessed to observe your sons and Mary-Elizabeth reaching out and welcoming our children with laughter and wholesome fun! 

May God continue to bless and guide you as you're seeking His will; finding ways to let Him minister through your family. We'd very much like to return for another Retreat and/or Classic and, Lord willing, we will!

Very truly yours,
Scott. Melanie, and family

Howell, Michigan

 

I really enjoyed the 2007 Family Retreat/Softball Classic. I was allowed to help out with preparing for the Classic. The Arndts were really nice. They welcomed me and my family and we all got along together. At the Classic they didn't treat me like a hindrance, they let me help set up games and help with activities. If you ask me it's a perfect family vacation.

- Becky -

There are many things I liked about the retreat, but I'll narrow it down to a few things. First of all I liked helping out with the Softball Classic, filling up water balloons and such things. I also liked playing dart guns in the basement. It was a fun weekend. Thanks!

Brad