ABOUT

Theme: "Joy" (Romans 15:13)
Sometimes, it can be difficult for us to find our joy and hope in The God Of The Bible... In Romans 15:13, Paul prays that The God Of The Bible may be the source of joy and peace for all believers in Christ Jesus. It is our prayer that this retreat would be used by God to assure you of your salvation and strengthen your faith in God, who is our greatest hope and source of all joy.

When: Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30
Where: Youth will stay at the "Adventure Camp" part of Shocco Springs. All youth will be rooming in cabins (with bunk beds) with other students and counselors.
Shocco Springs Adventure Camp
1314 Shocco Springs Rd, Talladega, AL 35160

Departure from ATL: Buses depart from ACCCN (5055 E Morton Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022) on June 28. Check-in at ACCCN is at 1:00pm. Buses return to ACCCN on June 30 around 10:00pm.
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What: Come and join brothers and sisters in Christ for an incredible time of encountering the Lord, fellowship, prayer, intimacy and growth! In addition, the retreat features a variety of fun activities such as organized sports and games.

Packing List: 
  • Bible
  • Notepad & pen
  • Towel & toiletries
  • Backpack / Small bag to carry items
  • Refillable water bottle 
  • Sleeping bag & pillow
  • Sportswear
  • Closed-Toed Shoes 
  • Sandals for showers 
  • Swimsuit (boys-no speedos / girls- must wear a one piece or dark shirt over top)
  • Beach Towel 
  • Clothing for 3 days
  • Snacks

Do NOT Bring: 
  • Video games
  • Tobacco or any device with Nicotine*
  • Alcohol
  • Drugs*
  • Weapons*
  • Fireworks*
If possession of the above items is discovered, parents will be notified. The items will be confiscated until the conclusion of the retreat.
* Possession of above items may result in expulsion from the camp. Registration fee will not be refund

Our Speaker

John Thompson

​John grew up in Powder Springs, GA and before entering vocational ministry spent nearly 12 years in the U.S. Army.  John is a combat-wounded veteran and Purple Heart recipient whose service took him all over the U.S., as well the Middle East and South Korea. Before answering a call to plant a multi-ethnic church in Atlanta, John served as a College and Student Pastor, and Adjunct Professor at Belhaven University.  John is married to Abi, and together they have 3 children, Emma, Grace, and Micah.

WorkShops
Hello, Can You Hear Me?

​Have you been so angry that you could burst, or so upset that it feels like everything is crashing around you? Where do we even begin, when bringing our burdens to the Lord? In this workshop, we will learn how to pray for our struggles and our daily lives.
Buttons and Levers: 23 Reasons to Obey God 

​How successful have you been at addressing your worst habits, confronting your strongest temptations, and battling your deepest apathy? Though we aren’t going to be perfect, we would all like to become better fighters—people who obey God more consistently in tough moments. In this workshop, we will discuss a host of great reasons for obeying God. Reasons help. The more buttons and levers we have at our disposal, the better. We will also briefly consider where the power to obey ultimately comes from.
How To Grow Spiritually in College

​We are told how many youth "lose" their faith in college. This workshop is designed to equip you with what tools you need to thrive spiritually throughout your college years .
Christ Centered Relationships 

How can we turn our friendships and romantic interests into relationships that honor God and not lesser things. What if God calls you to a life or period of singleness? This workshop will show you how to keep Christ at the center no matter what is happening in your life. ​