April 13-15, 2012
Epworth By The Sea
St. Simons Island, Ga

United Methodist Men’s annual retreat

The United Methodist Men of the South Georgia Conference will host their annual Spring Retreat April 13-15 at Epworth By The Sea on St. Simons Island.

“The purpose is to help men grow closer to Christ,” said UMM president Chuck Cowart.  “They can expect to have their spirits lifted.”

The retreat, while a Methodist men’s event, is open to anyone interested in participating.

“I’ve been going to the retreat for more than 30 years, and I have seen many, many, many men’s lives changed as a result of what goes on during the weekend,” Cowart said.  “It’s our hope that we can get many men there and that lives will be changed and that it would help them and their churches.” 

Beginning on Friday, April 13, and ending after lunch on Sunday, April 15, the retreat is designed to help participants grow spiritually and in fellowship with others. 

“These retreats have impacted my faith by helping me see other Christian men grow in their faith,” Cowart said.  “I have established some really wonderful personal relationships with men from all over the conference, and we support one another, pray for one another, and help each other grow.  It has certainly been a big boost to my faith.

“If men are satisfied with where they are, they can stay at home and just keep doing the same old thing,” Cowart said.  “But if there are men out there who want to grow and really want to grow in fellowship with other men, I encourage them to sign up and come and be a part of it.”