Surfside Christian Retreat Testimonials ~
Our slogan is "Come Expecting / Leave Changed" - see how the Lord
has touched some of our guests in these excerpts from our guest book. We
would love to have you add your experience here!
Comments from some of our guests ~
"I have never experiences anything like my experience
here from the speakers to the games on the beach..." S, Camper (July
2009)
"Thank you for having such a great place to hang with
God." Youth Director (July 2009)
"This ministry ROCKS! " J, Student Leader (June
2009)
"I have gotten my calling to be a youth pastor in the
worship room last year and now I'm fulfilling that calling this year...it gets
better every year. This year was different because we are ALL truly
returning as new people and I new youth group!" C-the Intern (June
2009)""
"...I met the best One of ALL (JESUS). I know I'll be
able 2 go home a changed person..." B B, Camper (June 2009)
"...this was the single best experience of my entire
life. I got baptized and heard God for the first time.." H B, Camper
(June 2009)
"Thank you so much for your ministry! We really
enjoyed our time and hope it works out to come back." J A, Youth
Pastor (June 2009)
"WOW, I can't even thank you for all you do for God and
His children I have gotten my calling to be a youth pastor in the worship
room last year and I am now fulfilling that calling this year!...I have been her
3 years and it gets better every year. This year is different, we are ALL
truly returning as new people and a new youth group. Thank you from the
bottom of my heart." C, The Intern (June 2009)
" ...I met the coolest sweetest people ever and I met the
best one of all (JESUS). I know I'll be able 2 go home a changed
person...I gave my life 2 Jesus...I honestly can't wait 4 next year
". B B, New Believer (June 2009)"
..this year was the single best experience of my ENTIRE
life! I got baptized, I heard God for the first time, and I made unbreakable
bonds with some people I never even knew." H B , Student June (2009)
"After the last service tonight we baptized 19
people ~~ one whole family 3 kids, Mom and Dad together!. What an amazing
experience to be a part of baptizing a whole family..." Pastor,
Johnny (June 2009)
"On this trip I learned what it really is to appreciate
your life." D C, Camper (June 2009)
"...The most important thing is that God has moved in all
our lives! I have been changed forever!" B H, Youth (June 2009)
"These grounds are truly "Holy Ground" and God
allowed us to be touched by the Holy Spirit that has been poured out
here!" J & K P, Youth Leaders (June 2009)
"God is an awesome God and I am thankful for people
like you that have a camp like this!" T W, Camper (June 2009)
" We love our time here every year-thank you for serving
us & so many other groups!" L & R S, Leaders (May 2009)
"...We look forward to coming back!" A & L
D, Homeschoolers (May 2009)
"This week has been the best week of my life.
Fantastic memories. Thank you so much for letting us praise God and
staying here at your resort. It's so beautiful...." S B, graduating
Senior (May 2009)
"WOW! You guys are a blessing and a joy to be
around. I appreciate everything you do for our kinds and am so thankful
that we have a wonderful place like Surfside to come each year...."
E P, Christian HS Principal (May 2009)
"Thanks for having us again. I love coming here
& feeling like I'm @ my house." D C, College Student (Mar 2009)
"What a blessing to know you, what a privilege of
seeking Jesus here, at your place, too." S C, Camp Cook (Mar 2009)
"This is the best thing that has EVER happened to
me! Thanks a lot. It really changed me. and I love you for
that." A H, Confirmation Student ( Feb 27-Mar 1, 2009)
"Thank you for letting us come & stay this
weekend. God is using you in mighty ways. Our kids are leaving with
changed lives..." J D & J P, Youth Ministers (Feb 2009)
"I would recommend it to any Christian group..."J A,
Student (Feb 20-22, 2009)
"This place was amazing! It was so peaceful &
calm, unlike other places I have been....H A, Student (Oct24-26)
"Thank you so much for this ministry. It is such a
blessing to be able to bring our teens here for retreats." T D, Youth
Minister (Oct 17-19)
"Great time as always..." C B, Youth Pastor
(Oct)
"Wow, this place is AMAZING! This is the perfect
spot to help find Christ." BK (Sept)
"This is the third year...once
again you have provided a quality and enjoyable Christian environment.
As a youth in 2006, I appreciated the fun of being on the beach. As a
leader, I thank you so much for giving our youth a place where they can
learn, grow, and meet with the Lord." D T, GA (August)
Check out one of our groups photos at:
http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey
"I want to thank you both for
obeying God's call for you to open up this ministry. It has changed my
life so much. I am grateful. I was baptized in the Gulf last night
& it was absolutely wonderful." A A, New Believer, FL (July)
"This trip has truly changed my
life...including my relationship with Christ. This trip was absolutely
amazing!" J P, Camper, AL (July)
"You guys rock! God definitely
put you in my life for a reason. This place is just like
home! Getting saved and baptized here makes it all the more
special. I will never forget this place." M C, Student, AL
(July)
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