Starting in 2016, the Message Retreat focused on bringing the Good Message of Jesus Christ to the youth of this generation. We celebrate our 10th year, continuing to believe that the Message of Jesus Christ is the answer.
We gather to worship the Lord our God, to retreat from our everyday lives to be refocused and centered on the Gospel. It is our goal for our youth and the next generation to have a Gospel foundation and the practical tools to go out into this world as faithful witnesses of Christ.
We seek to be refreshed and renewed in the Spirit, to take heart, and to have the boldness to return to our places with the light of Christ.
We are a group of churches of all sizes gathering Korean-American youth across the Tri-State (NY/NJ/CT) and DMV (DC/MD/VA) areas. Our aim is to raise a generation of young believers who are rooted in simply the Word of God.
Regardless of denomination or Christian background, we believe that what's important is The Message, the good news of Jesus Christ.
We come together every December during holiday break for about 4 days. Our schedule is balanced between spiritual retreat and rest. Each day includes powerful worship sessions led by a guest speaker, and is contemporary in style, featuring music from artists such as Elevation Worship, UPPERROOM, and Bethel Music.
Outside of sessions, we enjoy our free time to relax and connect, with many playing Volleyball and Basketball in the gym or taking a nap. One of our most fun activities is Media Time, where small groups create clips that are later edited together for everyone to laugh and enjoy.
Overall, the retreat is a time dedicated to experiencing God and forming relationships that continue to last long after the retreat ends.
