The basis for the word “hospitality” is the Latin root hospes, which refers to welcoming a guest, a word that evolved into meaning "to entertain." Consider that providing hospitality means “making your guests feel at home.” On January 28th, the extended UMCRM community will make our home at the Life Enrichment Center & Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland Park, Florida for a week “@ The Table.” We hope you’ll experience unforgettable hospitality as a participant in the National Camp & Retreat Leaders' Gathering. I want to give you a little preview of some of the ways you’ll be welcomed.

 

Whether you drive in or board the luxurious coach buses for a ride from the airport, you will be greeted upon your arrival with smiling faces and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Yes, you read correctly -- fresh-squeezed Florida orange juice. Upon receiving your room assignments you will make your way to your housing, greeted by clean rooms and stunning views. Get settled, take a load off, and enjoy the snack that is waiting in your room.

If you are ready for a self-guided tour or to mingle by a campfire, there’s something for those needing to enjoy an active, social, or relaxed afternoon. The dinner hour will bring your first of many wonderful meals provided by the food service team at the LEC & Warren Willis. Meals have been planned just for us and will be sure to please. Don’t forget to note any dietary restrictions when you register so our hosts can be 100% prepared to meet your needs.

 

After wonderful worship sessions and workshops full of everything you can imagine, we will have a few hours ‘off’ on Wednesday. Take a break and enjoy the afternoon at the LEC with airboat rides, reptiles from Gatorland, games, prayer station Make & Take, music, canoeing, massages, snacks, and so much more. No need to head off-site, Florida hospitality is coming to you! So much to learn, no time to play? That’s okay, we will also offer another workshop time for those who can’t get enough.

 

On Thursday, to avoid those end-of-camp tears, we are thrilled to close our time together laughing together with comedian Bob Smiley.

 

The Hospitality Committee is truly excited and honored to be a part of helping to provide a faith-filled, relaxing time away for refreshing renewal as we come together in January 2019.

 

Can’t wait to welcome you all.

See you in January!

 

Apryl Miller, for the UMCRM Event Design Team’s Hospitality Committee

P.S. - Is Hospitality one of your gifts? Contact Apryl to find a place to plug in and help out at the Gathering.

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