Spring Break 2008 at Glorieta, New Mexico:
Join hundreds of OU students as well as students from across the US and Germany for a week of fun (skiing, reading, relaxing), worship, speakers, small groups, and more! Our yearly Spring Break trip is to the LifeWay Conference Center in Glorieta, NM, a beautiful resort retreat, nestled just below the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, just 20 miles east of Santa Fe rests.
The week is filled with opportunity to play (skiing, games, snow-ball fights, etc.) and learn (large-group meetings, breakout sessions, small groups), as well as meet new friends. Come see how one week can change your life!
For more info, contact us at mailbox@oubsu.org
Dates
March 15-21, 2008
Location
Glorieta Conference Center, New Mexico
Theme
Dying to Live
"So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good." 1 Peter 4:19
Speakers
Keynote speaker:
Nik Ripkin, a long-term worker of 24 years overseas, has visited 60 countries, interviewing approximately 600 believers for whom persecution is normal. He and his wife will lead this conference having real-life experience ministering in the midst of persecution. They currently serve in the region of North Africa and the Middle East.
More Speakers:
In addition to the Ripkins, we will have dozens of other M's, campus ministers, church staff, laymen, seminary students, and sending organization representatives with us all week. You will get the chance to attend workshops as well as get personal one-on-one time with anyone!
More Fun
In addition to a packed week of worship and learning, we will have time to ski, sightsee, meet new people, and have a lot of fun!
Who Can Come
YOU! The trip is open to all! Invite friends and family to come as well! So far we have students from OU, USC, OBU, Washburn, TCU, Seminole State, and Rose State coming with us. Friends from FBC Norman, River Church, Ames Baptist Church, Hope Community Church, River Community Church, Church in the Valley, Seabreeze, First Southern Del City, The Navigators, and FOCUS will be there as well!
Cost
For round-trip transportation from Norman, meals, and the conference it is only $350. To ski, add $105 to that total.
Deadlines
Early registration deadline is Feb. 14th. After this date the cost goes up $30.