The Blind Fellowship Retreat is an annual spiritual retreat sponsored by N.C. Baptists for people who are blind and visually impaired and for their family and helpers. The theme for this year is “In Christ Alone.”

The retreat begins on Friday, Nov. 6 with registration at 3 p.m., and the retreat ends Sunday, Nov. 8 after lunch. It includes worship, Bible study, interactive activities, games, fun walks in God’s great outdoors and lots of great food. Blind people from all over the state attend this retreat, which is now in its 33rd year.

Cost

Cost is only $140 per person for the whole event when two people share a room. Private rooms are available for $180 per person.

Speaker

Craig S. Freeman

Location

Caraway Conference Center is a modern hotel-type facility with conference rooms, bedrooms, and a cafeteria all in the same building. You can learn more about Caraway Conference Center by visiting their website at caraway.org. There is also an elevator, and the whole facility is accessible.

Schedule

Friday, Nov. 6

3 p.m. – Registration

5:15 p.m. – Supper

6:30 p.m. – Kickoff: Welcome & Intro

6:45 p.m. – Icebreaker: Let’s Get to Know Each Other

7:15 p.m. – Session 1

7:45 p.m. – Sing Along, Fun & Skits

8 p.m. – Concert With Cookies & Hangout Time

Saturday, Nov. 7

7:15 a.m. – Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – Bible Trivia

8:45 a.m. – Session 2

9:15 a.m. – Break

9:25 a.m. – Session 3

9:55 a.m. – Fun & Games

10:10 a.m. – Session 4

10:40 a.m. – Break

10:45 a.m. – Special Surprise 1

11 a.m. – Special Surprise 2

11:45 a.m. – Lunch

12:45 p.m. – Recharge, Prayer & Personal Care

2 p.m. – Bingo

3:30 p.m. – Talent Show Prep – Contestants Get Ready!

4 p.m. – Talent Show Extravaganza!

5:15 p.m. – Supper

6:30 p.m. – Feedback & Reflections

7 p.m. – Concert

7:45 p.m. – Ice Cream Social

Sunday, Nov. 8

7:45 a.m. – Breakfast

8:45 a.m. – Praise & Worship

9 a.m. – Sunday School

10 a.m. – Break

10:15 a.m. – Sunday Worship

11:30 a.m. – Wrap-Up & Final Reflections

11:45 a.m. – Lunch