Singlefaith’s Spring Retreat 2026 for Christian Singles
3 Nights: Thursday 4/30/2026 to Sunday 5/3/2026
White Sulphur Springs Retreat and Conference Center, Manns Choice, PA
EXPECTATIONS…..Faith, Life and Love
Workshop #1 Finding Language for Expectations - Dennis Dupont and Karin Dupont
This workshop will help you practice how to ask for what you need, learning when to hold them and when to fold them. The teaching will help you learn to discover the needs behind your expectations and explore emotions as indicators of unmet needs.
Workshop #2 People with Expectations: And then there were two of them! - Dan Rider
This workshop will discuss how to recognize the expectations we carry, how to communicate them wisely, and how to respond with grace when expectations differ—in every relationship we experience in life.
The goal is not to eliminate expectations, but to learn how to navigate them in ways that foster healthier and more Christ-centered relationships.
Workshop # 3 Expectations of an Apology: When “I’m Sorry” is not enough - Leslie Dean
This workshop will help explain, that just as we give and receive love in different ways, each of us gives and receives apologies differently. Learning this make forgiveness more reachable.
Workshop #4 From Waiting to Winning: Godly Expectations for Singles - Bobby Davis
This workshop will explore how singles can learn to not focus on the desire for a relationship, but instead, through building a strong relationship with God first, allow Him to shape their desires, timing, and direction in life. The goal of this session is to encourage singles to develop a deeper relationship with God, gain clarity about their purpose, and build faith-filled expectations for all of their lives.
Retreat Agenda
THURSDAY, April 30
4:00pm- Retreat Registration in the Pettijohn Room
5:00pm- Welcome/Announcements
6:00pm- Dinner
7-7:30pm- Group Ice Breaker- Pettijohn Room
7:30-8:00 - Intro from Workshop Leaders
8:00pm- Evening Fun (onsite)
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Bonfire outside
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Karaoke
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Games in Game Room (board games, puzzles, ping pong, etc.)
QUIET HOURS start at 10:00PM
FRIDAY, May 1
7:30am – Morning Devotion (Ted Knach/Pettijohn Room)
8:00am- Breakfast
9:00am- Praise with Teryle- Pettijohn Room
Announcements
9:35am-10:50am Work-Shop Session Options
#1 – Apologies: What do you EXPECT to hear? - Leslie Dean/3rd Floor Lounge
#2 – From Waiting to Winning–Godly expectations for singles - Bobby Davis/Game Room Lounge
#3 – People with Expectations: Then there were two of them - Dan Rider/2nd floor lounge
11:00am-12:15pm Work-Shop Session Options
#1 – Finding Language for Expectations –Practicing how to ask for what you need - Dennis and Karin DuPont/2nd Floor Lounge
#2 – Apologies: What do you EXPECT to hear? - Leslie Dean/3rd Floor Lounge
#3 – From Waiting to Winning–Godly expectations for singles - Bobby Davis/Game Room Lounge
12:30 Lunch
1:30-5:30pm Friday Afternoon Excursions - See Activities List below for more information.
6:00pm- Dinner
7:00- Evening Activities - See Activities List below for more information
QUIET HOURS start at 10:00pm
SATURDAY, May 2
7:30am – Morning Devotion (Ted Knach/Pettijohn Room)
8:00am- Breakfast
9:00am- Praise with Teryle- Pettijohn Room
Announcements
9:35am-10:50am Work-Shop Session Options
#1 – People with Expectations: Then there were two of them - Dan Rider/2nd floor lounge
#2 - Finding Language for Expectations –Practicing how to ask for what you need - Dennis and Karin DuPont/Game Room Lounge
#3 –Apologies: What do you EXPECT to hear? - Leslie Dean/3rd Floor Lounge
11:00am-12:15pm Work-Shop Session Options
#1 – From Waiting to Winning–Godly expectations for single - Bobby Davis/3rd Floor Lounge
#2 – People with Expectations: Then there were two of them - Dan Rider/2nd floor lounge
#3 -Finding Language for Expectations –Practicing how to ask for what you need - Dennis and Karin DuPont/Game Room Lounge
12:30pm- Lunch
1:30-5:30pm Saturday Afternoon Excursions - See Activities List below for more information.
6:00pm- Dinner
7:00-8pm - Question and Answer time with workshop leaders/ Pettijohn Room
8:00pm - Saturday Evening Fun Activities - See Activities List for more information.
QUIET HOURS start at 10:00pm
SUNDAY, May 3
7:30am – Morning Devotion (Pettijohn Room)
8:00am- Breakfast
9:00am- Sunday Worship Service with Teryle – Pettijohn Room
11:00am- CHECK OUT
12:00noon - Optional Lunch - SIGN UP at Activities Table by Saturday AM
Hoss’s Family Steak & Sea
4308 Business 220
Bedford, PA 15522
ACTIVITIES LIST
Thursday, April 30th
8:00pm Bonfire outside and Games in the Game Room
Friday, May 1st
1:30pm Offsite Afternoon Excursions - sign up at Activities Table
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Covered Bridge Driving Tour (self-guided 90-minute tour, 40 miles, 9 bridges; groups will meet in lobby for carpooling)
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Railroaders Memorial Museum Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark combo ticket, Altoona, PA (meet in lobby for carpooling) Admission: $28 Adult/ $27 Seniors payable upon arrival at the museum.
1:30pm Onsite Afternoon Activities – sign up at Activities Table
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Hiking - trails range from 30 min to 2 ½ hrs. of hiking adventure (meet in lobby to coordinate hiking groups; maps available at Front Desk)
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Games in Game Room (board games, puzzles, ping pong, etc.)
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Relax by the fireplace
8:00pm Bonfire outside and Games in the Game Room
Saturday, May 2nd
1:30pm Town of Bedford Afternoon Excursion - sign up at Activities Table
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Enjoy exploring the Town of Bedford through a self-guided walking tour, or just enjoy the shopping and antiques with a special stop at the Bedford Candies & Popcorn Shop (open until 4pm)
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Flight 93 National Memorial – (meet in lobby for carpooling) No admission charge
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Fort Bedford Museum: https://www.fortbedfordmuseum.org/
(open until 4pm) Admission $10 Adult | $9 Seniors
1:30pm Onsite Afternoon Activities – sign up at Activities Table
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Horseback Rides – weather permitting
1/2-hour ride accompanied by an angler ⦁ ½ hr. rides on the grounds, $30/person ⦁ leaves from the barn at 1:45/2:45/3:45
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Hiking - trails range from 30 min to 2 ½ hrs. of hiking adventure (meet in lobby to coordinate hiking groups; maps available at Front Desk)
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Games in Game Room (board games, puzzles, ping pong, etc.)
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Relax by the fireplace.
8:00pm Bonfire outside and Games in the Game Room