Spiritual Life Retreat for Older AdultsFeb. 5th-7th

2013

Featuring: Dr. John Ed MathisonDr. John Ed Mathison retired in June 2008, after 36 years as senior minister of Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. He served as associate minister at Capitol Heights Methodist Church in Montgomery 1964-1966, as minister at South Brookley Methodist Church in Mobile1966-1970, and as minister at Trinity United Methodist Church in Phoenix City 1970-1972.

He is a nationally known and sought-after speaker. For several years Dr. Mathison has served as platform speaker for the National Conference of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and platform speaker for the National Hi-Y Tri-Hi-Y Conference at Black Mountain, NC. He is a seminar speaker at the

Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove. He has written seven books. His newest book, Transformed Living in Tough Times – Devotions, published in 2010 is a collection of 60 devotions. He has also written articles for Decision Magazine, The Circuit Rider, and other religious periodicals. Dr. Mathison has been elected to serve at six General and Jurisdictional Conferences of the United Methodist Church. He currently is the Chairman of the Southeastern Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy.

For older adults (55+) who desire to explore and enhance their relationship with Christ

Conference Registration Fee $40.00 Per Person (Non-refundable)

Connectional MinistriesCouncil on Older Adult Ministries4908 Colonial DriveColumbia, SC 29203

Name(s)___________________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________________ State__________ Zip_____________________________

Email ____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________

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Make Checks payable to: COAM Mail to: Connectional Ministries | 4908 Colonial Dr. | Columbia, SC | 29203

Registration & Check-InFebruary 5, 2013 from 4pm-6pm

No one will be able to register prior to 4pmA detailed schedule will be available at the Retreat

Special Needs If you have a special need be sure to let

Springmaid know the nature of your need. Due to the highnumbers attending these

Retreats, we will no longer be able to accommodate requests such as being near another couple, etc. We can only accom-

modate needs for health reasons.

ReservationsIf received after Friday, January 15, 2013 rooms will be provided on a space avail-

able basis at the prevailing rates. On this date, Springmaid will release any rooms remaining in room blocks, which are not guaranteed with a first night’s deposit.

Questions? Contact Doris Seals 803-786-9486 | 1-888-678-6272

or dseals@umcsc.org

Conference, Hotel & Meal RatesSpringmaid Beach Feb 5-7 2013

Two Hundred (200) Rooms have been reserved at Springmaid Beach for the Older Adult Retreat. These rooms will be held until January 15, 2013 for Retreat

participants. After January 15, 2013, rooms are on a �rst come basis. If you want to secure a room and meal

ticket, call the SpringmaidReservation Line 1-800-770-6895.

Reference ID # 11411

Room and Meal Rates (Per Person)Single Room $178.00

Double Room $119.00Triple Room $99.33Quad Room $ 89.50

Commuter Meals $60.00Call Mindy Weekly 1-800-770-7198

Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are available

based on need. Scholarship application deadline October 31, 2012.

Please contact: Doris J. Seals

Sponsored By:The South Carolina United Methodist ConferenceConnectional MinistriesCouncil on Older Adult Ministries4908 Colonial Dr.Columbia, SC 29203

Name(s)___________________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________________ State__________ Zip_____________________________

Email ____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________

Church___________________________________________ District __________________________________

No. Attending__________ T-shirt Size_______________ Total Inclosed $___________________

Make Checks payable to: COAM Mail to: Connectional Ministries | 4908 Colonial Dr. | Columbia, SC | 29203