Schedule of Events
Below is the tentative schedule of activities. Some items may change due to weather or other factors. Most activities are optional — though we would like to have full participation in our evening gatherings. Some activities are listed as "out-of-pocket," which means that the cost for participation will not be covered by Mercy Collective.
Thursday
September 28
2 PM: Laguna Beach Check-In
Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Office
Guests can begin checking into their accomodations with the camp office.
5:30-7 PM: Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Offsite | Out-of-Pocket
Optional sunset excursion into the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are $20-25 and can be purchased directly through Capt. Anderson's Marina here. Restrooms, snacks, and drinks are available aboard the ship.
7:30 PM: Opening Prayer & Orientation
Classroom #1 | Full Participation
All join together for prayer, instruction, fellowship, and to dedicate ourselves to Yeshua and His Feast. Drop by, meet up, and pick up your welcome packet.
9 PM: Teen & Young Adult Hangout
Laguna Beach Coffee & Cream Patio
Friday
September 29
Daily Focus: Loving Yeshua
9 AM: Morning Prayer & Devotional
Classroom #3
6 PM: Sabbath Beach Bonfire
Beach Access #79 | Full Participation
Seaside fellowship and s'mores. Bring a chair or blanket and come celebrate Shabbat!
Saturday
September 30
Daily Focus: Communion
9 AM: Morning Prayer & Devotional
Classroom #3
10-11 AM: Feasts Class
Classroom #1
Learn about the Biblical Feasts and discuss the ways we find Yeshua through His appointed times.
10-11 AM: Kids Class
Classroom #3 | Ages 4-12
Please retrieve your children at 11 AM.
1 PM: Baptism
Beach Access #79
Please notify Mercy's pastors ahead of time if you feel led to be baptized.
3 PM: Tzit-Tzit Workshop
Classroom #3
7:30 PM: Convocation
Classroom #1 | Full Participation
Focus: Communion - Fellowship with Yeshua and His Body
Sunday
October 1
Daily Focus: Adoration
9 AM: Morning Prayer & Devotional
Classroom #3
10:45 AM: Ladies' Day Brunch & Shop
Offsite | Women 18 & Up
It's Ladies' Day! Join us in Rosemary Beach at La Crema Tapas & Chocolate (38 Main St, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461). Food provided by Mercy Collective. Dining begins at 11 AM sharp at the restaurant, so arrive early to find parking and the location.
After brunch, we'll shop the 30A Farmer's Market in Rosemary Beach and the surrounding village shops.
1 1 AM: Nuke'Em Tournament
Lazarus House Volleyball Court | Ages 8+
12:30 PM: Pizza Party
Classroom #3 | Men & Youth
While the ladies enjoy their day, the rest will enjoy a casual pizza party.
3 PM: Ladies Day Devotional
Classroom #1 | Women 18 & Up
3 PM: Sandcastle Contest
Beach Access #79 | Men & Youth
Form a team and build the prize-winning castle! Teams are limited to either 4 people or 1 entire family.
7:30 PM: Convocation
Classroom #1 | Full Participation
Focus: Adoration - Worship of Him
Monday
October 2
Daily Focus: Revelation
9 AM: Morning Prayer & Devotional
Classroom #3
9 AM to 4:30 PM: Men's Day Off
Offsite | Men & 18 & Up | Out-of-Pocket
It's time for the men to have a break! Choose your own adventure or one of two options for out-of-pocket daytime activities:
Golf at Baytowne Golf Club, 11 AM Tee-Time
Out of Pocket: $120
Reserve your spot through Mercy.
6-Hour Deep Sea Fishing with Capt. Anderson's Marina
Out-of-Pocket: $95
Reserve your spot on the boat here. (Some may wish to invite their families for fishing. That's comepletely up to you — it's your day, dad!)
10-11 AM: Kids Class
Classroom #3 | Ages 4-12
Please retrieve your children at 11 AM.
2 PM: Snow Cone Party
Outside Classroom #1
5 PM: Men's Dinner
Offsite | Men & 18 & Up
Join us for a seaside dinner Runaway Island Beach Bar & Grill, located at 14521 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL. Dinner and soft drinks provided by Mercy Collective. (You can go dutch on other drinks and desserts, if desired.)
7:30 PM: Convocation
Classroom #1 | Full Participation
Focus: Revelation - Communication with Him
Tuesday
October 3
Daily Focus: Trust
9 AM: Morning Prayer & Devotional
Classroom #3
7:30 PM: Convocation
Classroom #1 | Full Participation
Focus: Trust - Cooperation with Him
Wednesday
October 4
Daily Focus: Sacrifice
9 AM: Morning Prayer & Devotional
Classroom #3
11-6 PM: Nature Day
Offsite | Out-of-Pocket
Pack a picnic and join us at Camp Helen State Park for a day of hiking, fishing, water recreation, and more! Guests can choose their own adventures as they enjoy the beautiful coastal dune lake, trails, and ocean. Park infomation is available here. Entry fee of $4 per car. Kayaks and paddleboards are available for rent. The park is located at:
23937 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
7:30 PM: Convocation
Classroom #1 | Full Participation
Focus: Sacrifice - Givenness to Him
Thursday
October 5
9:30 AM: Laguna Beach Checkout
10:30 AM: Closing Prayer & Fellowship
Classroom #1
Saturday
October 7
4 PM: Last Great Day Celebration
At Mercy Collective in Franklin, TN
Join us for a night of praise and testimony!