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04/24/2026

It’s here!!!!!

37th Annual
Eastern North Carolina Men’s Retreat
April 24-25, 2026 •
Camp Caroline, Arapahoe, NC

Theme: Christian Manhood
(1 Corinthians 16:13–14)
Godly Men for a Godless Culture
Join us for teaching, fellowship, campfire singing, outdoor recreation, and the Eastern NC Pig Pickin’. All men & boys welcome!

Schedule (Friday, April 24)
• 1:00–4:45 PM — Early Registration & Fellowship
• 5:00–6:15 PM — Sign‑In & Cabin/Cottage Assignments
• 6:30–6:55 PM — Lift Your Hearts in Praise (Group Singing)
• 7:00–7:50 PM — Eastern NC Pig Pickin’ (courtesy Cherry Point CoC)
• 8:00–8:15 PM — Lift Your Hearts in Praise (Group Singing)
• 8:15–10:00 PM — 5th–12th Grade Young Guys dismiss with Gavin Lofton’s Team
• 8:15–8:45 PM — Kickoff Lesson: Jim Bender (“Rise Up O Men of God”)
• 8:55–9:25 PM — Winfred Felton (“Boys to Men”)
• 9:30–10:00 PM — Breakout Groups (life application)
• 10:00–10:30 PM — Dessert / Snack Time
• 10:30–11:00 PM — Songs by the Fire (ALL attendees; facilitated by Matt Turcotte)
• 11:00 PM — Lights Out / Curfew

Schedule (Saturday, April 25)
• 6:00–7:00 AM — Lesson by the Creek Side: Ron Edwards (“Celebration of Christian Manhood”)
• 7:00–7:30 AM — “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” (sharing/caring)
• 7:30–7:45 AM — Personal Hygiene / Freshen Up
• 7:45–8:45 AM — Breakfast
• 9:00–11:00 AM — Youth Program (Gavin Lofton’s Team)
– 9:00–9:30 AM — Clyde Lynn (“Men Lead”)
– 9:30–10:30 AM — Breakout Groups (life application)
• 10:30 AM–12:15 PM — Recreation / Free Time (fishing, horseshoes, softball, volleyball, kickball). Need 2 waterfront supervisors for canoes/boats. PLEASE DO NOT PACK UP TO LEAVE DURING FREE TIME.
• 12:20–1:15 PM — Lunch (Fish Fry) — Cook(s) TBD
• 1:15–1:30 PM — Ideas for the 38th Annual Retreat (Apr 23–24, 2027)
• 1:30–2:00 PM — Cleanup & Secure Camp Caroline
• 2:00 PM — Depart in Joy & Peace

Costs: Cabins $35/man • Cottages $50/bed • Day Attendee $20 • Son/Grandson $25

03/22/2026

Exit ramp to salvation is open to all!

03/18/2026

You can gain the whole world…
and still lose your soul.
📖 Matthew 16:26

03/15/2026

03/13/2026

37th Annual Eastern North Carolina Men’s Retreat
📍 Camp Caroline – Arapahoe, NC
📅 April 24–25, 2026
This year’s theme:
Christian Manhood: Train Up a Child
📖 1 Corinthians 16:13–14
Join men and boys from across Eastern North Carolina for a weekend focused on faith, fellowship, and biblical manhood.
What to expect:
✔ Biblical teaching
✔ Fellowship & worship
✔ Campfire singing
✔ Outdoor recreation
✔ Eastern NC Pig Pickin’
Bring a friend, bring your son or grandson, and come grow stronger in Christ together.
💲 Retreat Cost
Cabins — $35
Cottages — $50
Day Attendee — $20
Additional son/grandson — $25
All men & boys welcome!

04/27/2024

Views from Camp Caroline site of the 2024 ENC Men and Boys Retreat! What a great weekend with brothers in Christ. Good food, Great message and crazy people. Mark your calendars for April 25-26, 2025. We hope to see you there!

02/12/2024

Save the date! 2024 Eastern NC Men’s Retreat is 75 days away. This years theme and speakers are set. Let’s get the word out and hope to see you all there!

Theme:

“The Blessed Gospel is For All”
(Life-Lessons From The Book of Galatians)

Friday Kickoff -​The Impact and Power of the One Pure Gospel
(Galatians Chapter 1)
​
Creek side -​The Seed Promise, The Law, and The Mediator
(Galatians Chapter 3)

Saturday Mid-Morning​-​Walking by the Spirit After an Obedience of Faith (Galatians Chapter 5)

01/17/2023

We are "on the calendar" for Friday (4/28) and Saturday (4/29) at Camp Caroline in Arapahoe, NC. We have all the waterfront cabins, the chow hall, and the gymnasium, and chapel. "Plank" your schedules / calendars NOW! Bring yourself, other brothers, guests, and any and all sons to the 2023 Edition of the Eastern NC Men's Retreat. The Planning Meeting is slated for NEXT Wednesday (January 25, 2023) at the Winterville Church of Christ at 10:00 a.m.

05/12/2022

Looking to get together to watch a down east wood ducks game over the summer and planning an ECU game. Looking for interest if any?

05/06/2022

Please share this page with all the men of your congregation. And remember we are all on this journey together so let’s look at getting together throughout the year!