Sr. Adult Retreat Committee AnnouncesTheme & Keynote Speaker

The Sr. Adult Retreat Committee announced that Dr. Jerry Cain will be keynote speaker at the Apr. 15-16, 2015, event.

Born in California as part of the post-war baby boom (11/8/45), Jerry Berlyn Cain spent part of his early years in Texas before moving with his parents and two brothers to New Mexico, where he did most of his growing up. In 1964, he graduated from Lovington (NM) High School, where he was active in student government and athletics.

In 1968, he graduated from the honors program of Eastern New Mexico University with a Bachelor of Science degree in religion and psychology. Three years later, he received the Master of Arts degree from Baylor Universitys department of religion where his focus was historical ethics.

Additional graduate education included studies at Midwestern Seminary, St. Pauls School of Theology in Kansas City, and Regents Park College, Oxford, England. He has received honorary degrees from William Jewell College, Liberty, MO (Doctor of Sacred Theology), Central Baptist Seminary, Kansas City, KS (Doctor of Divinity), Nigeria Bible College and Seminary, Lagos, Nigeria (Doctor of Humanities) and Judson University (Doctor of Letters).

After a four-year inner-city and youth ministry in Albuquerque, NM, Dr. Cain began a career in higher education, serving at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, TX; New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM; and William Jewell College, before becoming president of Judson College in 1998. He has served in capacities including admissions, alumni, campus ministry, classroom teaching and vice president. While president at Judson he led the school through several building programs including the construction of the Harm A. Weber Academic Center to house the Library and the School of Art, Design and Architecture; created the first four graduate programs; led the transition from college to university and raised over $42m for campus budgets and projects.

Dr. Cain has been married to Linda Powell Cain, a native of Southern Illinois, since 1968. Linda holds degrees in elementary education and library science. Their oldest son, Michael, works for Shamrock Trading Corporation in suburban Kansas City and is married to Sheri Smith Cain, an orchestra teacher and violinist. They are the parents of Madeline Opal and Rebecca Ryanne. Their second son, Jeffrey, currently serves at the University of California, Riverside, as exhibit coordinator for three galleries. Jerry and Linda share hobbies, which include cooking, reading, spectator sports, traveling and gardening.

The theme for this years Sr. Adult Retreat is Up, Up and Away. The theme Scripture is Isaiah 40:31: But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. NKJV

Seniors (any age applies) can attend by filling out a registration form below or through their local church. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 26, 2015.

ABCCR SENIOR ADULT RETREAT APRIL 15-16, 2015 Cross Wind Conference Center, Hesston, Kansas

Registration Deadline is THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 *** $10 PER INDIVIDUAL LATE FEE ASSESSED IF POSTMARKED AFTER MARCH 28 ***

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given if cancelled by Thursday, April 2, 2015 After April 2, a $10 fee per individual will be non-refundable.

Name: ____________________________________________ Phone: (Home) _____________________ (If registering as a couple, please write spouses name below.) (Cell) ______ ___________

Spouse: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________

Address: _________________________________________ Home Church: ______________________

City/State/Zip: ___________________________________

_____I will be rooming with the following: _____________________________________________ (Due to high demand, roommates will be assigned to those who have not specified a spouse or roommate)

Number of guests Total $$ y Full Retreat (includes programming, all meals & lodging and is per person being registered.) _____ @ $95.00 per person ____________ y Full Retreat (Incl. programming, all meals) NO LODGING _____ @ $75.00 per person ____________ y Wednesday Only (Incl. Prog and supper) NO LODGING _____ @ $55.00 per person ____________ y Thursday Only (Incl. Prog, breakfast & lunch) NO LODGING _____ @ $55.00 per person ____________ y RVs (Incl. Prog & all meals) $60.00 per person _____ ____________ +$30 RV space per night _____ ____________

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE ____________

Make checks payable to: Senior Adult Retreat and mail payment and completed registration form to: Les Freeman, PO Box 332, Concordia, KS 66901. If you have questions, call Les at (785) 243-3470.

Alternate accommodations can be secured at motels in the area. You must make your own housing arrangements if not staying at Cross Wind

First time to attend a Senior Adult Retreat? Yes ____ No _____

*Registration begins Wed. at 10:30 a.m. **First event is Lunch at 12:00 noon---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Cut here and retain this stub for your records and information.)

Senior Adult Retreat Cross Wind Conference Center, Hesston, KS April 15 & 16, 2015

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday the 15th. First event is Lunch at 12:00 noon.

The conference will close mid-afternoon on Thursday the 16th.

Amount paid to Registrar: _____________ Check number: _________ Date paid: __________