Life Together 2026

Ozark Camp & Retreat Center

10355 Eland Road, Neosho, Missouri 64850

 
 

10 Things to Know Before You Go

  1. Bring a Lawn Chair - We’ll be spending plenty of time outdoors.

  2. Pack a Picnic Lunch – Bring lunch for yourself and your family.

  3. Beat the Heat – Air conditioning is available in the Lodge.

  4. Know Where to Go – Ozark Camp & Retreat Center, 10355 Eland Road, Neosho, MO 64850.

  5. Bring a Change of Clothes for Kids & Youth – Water games and water balloons are planned!

  6. Coolers Are Welcome – Water and lemonade will also be provided in the Lodge.

  7. Bring Your Fishing Gear – The pond is open for catch-and-release fishing.

  8. Bring Your Favorite Games – Cards, board games and yard games are welcome.

  9. Childcare Begins at 6:15 p.m. – Available for nursery through 1st grade during evening worship.

  10. Come Ready to Make Some Memories – Enjoy the day, spend time together and make some memories.

Order of Events

10:00 a.m. - Welcome donuts, coffee and fellowship (In front of the Lodge)

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Kids Bounce Houses (In the Valley)

Noon - Lunch (Bring your own picnic lunch)

1:00 p.m. - Cornhole Tournament (In front of the Lodge)

2:30 p.m. - Kids Olympics and activities (Meet in the Valley)

3:30 p.m. - Youth Events (Meet in front of the Lodge)

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Youth Obstacle Course Bounce House (In the Valley)

4:30 p.m. - Cornhole Championship (In front of the Lodge)

5:00 p.m. - Dinner (At the Lodge)

6:15 p.m. - Childcare Drop-off (Founders Building - Lower Level)

6:30 p.m. - Outdoor Worship Service (At the Tabernacle)

Activities

  • Cornhole Tournament (In front of the Lodge)

  • Bounce Houses (In the Valley)

  • Kid Olympics (In the Valley)

  • Ping Pong (Hilltop Building)

  • Pop-a-Shot Basketball (Hilltop Building)

  • Gaga Ball

  • Fishing in the pond (Catch and release - bring your own supplies)

  • Volleyball

  • Basketball

  • Frisbee Golf

 

Life Together 2026

Life Together is a church-wide gathering on September 19 for our church family to simply be together.

We’ll gather for fellowship, food, activities, and an evening of outdoor worship as we celebrate what it means to be one unified church body. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic lunch, and enjoy games and activities for kids and adults. Dinner will be provided, and childcare will be available during the evening worship service for children nursery through 1st grade.

Be sure to bring lawn chairs, a picnic lunch and additional activities (card games, yard games, etc.) you would like to enjoy throughout the day.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Life Together will be held Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Ozark Camp & Retreat Center, 10355 Eland Road, Neosho, Missouri 64850.

  • Yes! Please register by September 6. Registration helps us know how many people to plan for at dinner and gives us an accurate count of children who will be participating in childcare during the evening worship service.

    Please make sure to include everyone in your family who will be attending when you register.

  • No. Life Together is a FREE church-wide gathering for our church family.

  • We would love for you to spend the whole day with us! The day has been intentionally planned with plenty of free time for fellowship, games, activities, and simply enjoying time together. If you cannot come the whole day, we would love for you to join us for any part of the day. If you plan to attend in the evening for dinner and worship, please register by September 6 so we can plan for dinner and childcare.

  • We’ll start the morning with donuts and coffee at 10 a.m. After lunch, the afternoon will include free time and activities from 1–5 p.m., including a bounce houses, kid activities with water games and more, a cornhole tournament, and additional adult activities. Some games and activities will be provided, and you are also invited to bring yard games, board games, cards etc. to enjoy play with others. An indoor lodge will be available for games and fellowship. Kid activities and adult activities will be available for anyone to participate in or to watch.

    Dinner will be served at 5 p.m., followed by an outdoor worship service at 6:30 p.m. The gathering will end around 8:30 p.m.

  • Please bring a picnic lunch for yourself and your family. Coolers are welcome. Water will be provided throughout the event.

    Feel free to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets so your family has a comfortable place to eat and relax.

  • Yes! Dinner will be provided at 5 p.m. Because we need an accurate headcount for the meal, please be sure to register everyone in your family who plans to attend.

  • Yes! There will be kid-friendly games and activities during the afternoon, including a bounce house and water activities. We recommend bringing a change of clothes for kids who may participate in the water games.

  • Yes. Childcare will be provided during the 6:30 p.m. outdoor worship service for children nursery through 1st grade.

    Please include your children and their ages/grades when registering so we can adequately prepare our childcare classes.

  • We recommend bringing lawn chairs, picnic blankets, your picnic lunch, games you’d enjoy playing during free time, a change of clothes for kids participating in water activities, and a sweatshirt or jacket for the evening outdoor worship service.

  • The event will continue rain or shine. If it rains, we will move the outdoor activities inside. The evening worship will take place under the covered pavilion. For any other severe weather, watch the church communications for updates.

  • More than anything, Life Together is about fellowship. It’s an opportunity to step outside of our normal routine, spend meaningful time with one another, build relationships across our church family, and celebrate the unity we have as one church body. We hope you’ll come ready to relax, connect, worship, and enjoy life together.

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