

Alpha Omega
MAC Retreat 2025- INVESTED
October 17-19, Lake Geneva, WI
$180 Registration
Matthew 13:44
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field."
Investing in the Kingdom of God takes properly valuing the holiness of God, properly valuing the price that was paid for our lives, and properly valuing the opportunity that has been presented to us as coworkers in God’s plan for the world. Let’s come together and unify in our desire to invest in the work of the kingdom in accordance with God’s will.
Agenda
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Friday, October 17
4:00-7:00pm - Arrival & Registration (Ceylon Court Gym Lobby)
6:30-7:30 - Pizza Dinner & Fellowship (Dining Hall)
7:30pm - Evening Main Session (Chapel)
9:30pm - Evening Activities
- S’mores Behind Cabins 1-8 and Cabins 9-16 (Two fire pit areas)
- Late Registration, extra pizza, and snacks in the Chapel
- Open volleyball practice in Ceylon Court Gym
- Board Games in the Canteen/Game Room
- Outdoor Basketball Court/Pavilion Games
Saturday, October 18
8:00am - Breakfast in Heick Center (Coffee available beginning at 7:00am)
9:00am - Breakout Classes Session 1 (details below)
10:00am - Men/Women Split Lessons
11:30am - Breakout Classes Session 2 (details below)
12:30pm - Lunch (Heick Center)
1:30pm - Afternoon Activities
- Volleyball Tournament - Ceylon Court Gym
- Study Space & Coffee - Canteen/Game Room
- Board Games - Canteen/Game Room
- Pavilion/Outdoor Basketball Court/Wiffle Ball
- Craft Project
5:30pm - Dinner (Heick Center)
7:00pm - Evening Main Session (Chapel)
8pm - Bonfire Activity (MI & IN at Trinity Fire Pit, IL at fire pit behind Cabins 9-16; WI, MN & IA at fire pit behind Cabins 1-8)
9pm - Evening Activities
- Karaoke in Chapel
- 3 on 3 Basketball in Ceylon Court Gym (see Jaren Singh)
- S’mores at 3 fire pits
- Board Games in the Canteen/Game Room
Sunday, October 19
8am - Breakfast in Heick Center (Coffee available beginning at 7:00am)
9am - Pack Up & Clean Up
10am - Worship Service (Chapel)
Classes & Lessons
Friday Evening Main Session (7:30 pm in CHAPEL)
Rob & Chelsea Novack
"Buy The Field”
Why are we here? In this session, the Novacks will focus on why being Invested is important. You might be wondering if this investment in faith/relationship with God is even worth it. The kingdom is a TREASURE, it’s worth the investment.
Saturday Morning Breakout Session #1 (9:00 am)
"Treasures In Heaven"
- Phil & Jill Perez (CHAPEL)
What does God care about? God doesn’t calculate value like we do. God is in the habit of assessing the contents of the heart and disregarding the outward appearance. How can we align our value system with God’s value system? Contentment is found when we invest in heaven.
"Bulls in a Bear Market: Faithfulness despite Circumstances”
- Max & Sabrina Plager (TACK ROOM)
Paul describes his willingness to lose everything for Christ in Philippians 3. How do we maintain hope, faith and optimism in challenging circumstances?
"Every Coin Matters"
- Dan Winchester (CARRIAGE ROOM)
The heart behind seeking the lost - God cares so much about each and every lost person. We have the opportunity to share this heart for the lost. Avoiding evangelism becoming a numbers game. It’s so easy to think of evangelism as “recruiting” similar to a Greek organization or club. How we speak about sharing our faith matters, are we looking to help change people’s eternities or simply trying to build our group into something bigger, better, cooler?
Saturday Men's & Women's Sessions
(10:00 am, WOMEN in CHAPEL, MEN in CEDAR ROOM)
Rob & Chelsea Novack
“Investing In Relationships”
With God and each other, the investment needs to start here. There are no shortcuts. We are responsible for each other.
Saturday Morning Breakout Session #2 (11:30 am)
"New Investments" - High School Seniors and College Freshmen
- Jaren & Bianca Singh (CHAPEL)
Welcome to the campus ministry. This class will explain how to get and stay connected in this new stage of life. What does it look like to be an invested college disciple?
"To The Moon” -College Sophmores and Juniors
- Daniel & Daniela Bumpus (TACK ROOM)
You’re in the market for growth and impact. The things that you do now can yield almost immediate results in the culture of your ministry. Don't short sell your position in the ministry. The way you persevere & invest can impact your ministry 10-fold.
"Reinvestments"
- Steven Bumpus & Emily Moulden (CARRIAGE ROOM)
As you consider your graduation, what does it look like for you to start reinvesting? Decide now to go out strong & leave a legacy, but also get ready to invest in the next stage.
Sunday Morning Main Session (10:00 am in CHAPEL)
Rob & Chelsea Novack
“Investing In Eternity”
We become Co-heirs with Christ (with a rightful claim to future dividends!) when we are fully invested! What’s your part in partnering with God to help people get to heaven? You’re not just a hired hand. How can you dream for yourself and others?
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- Location
Lake Geneva Conference Center, Lake Geneva WI
Lesson Recordings

Alpha Omega Midwest Campus Ministry
affiliated with the International Churches of Christ