What to Bring?!
We are eagerly anticipating your arrival at the Florence Mayberry Baha’i School for the 2023 Season! We have such a dynamite weekend planned and we can’t wait to have you bring it to life with us as we present…
"HOPE and the Promise of Destiny"
at the Lake Doniphan Conference and Retreat Center
12856 Doniphan Lake Rd
Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024
WHAT TO BRING:
Forms (Easiest to print ahead of time and fill them out. Bring them with you for check in! CLICK HERE to access!)
Waiver Liability form is required for ALL ATTENDEES. You can complete one form per family.
Medical Release form is required for all MINORS attending the school.
Sponsorship Agreement form is required ONLY for adults bringing minors who are not their own.
Flashlight (For walking to the bonfires at night.)
Marshmallow Roasting Sticks (You know we’ll be providing s’mores if there’s a bonfire happening!)
Good Walking Shoes, Bug Spray, and Sunblock (For exploring the beautiful acres at Lake Doniphan.)
Comfortable Clothes Appropriate for the Weather (Be ready for RAIN or SHINE / WARM or CHILLY weather on the horizon!)
The Weekend Away Necessities (toiletries, medications, etc.)
Willingness to Serve (We will be asked to pitch in with clean up from meals and taking apart our rooms before check out. Please help us in this wonderful opportunity for service!)
Joyful Spirit!
(Possibly)
Your copy of the 30th December Letter from the Universal House of Justice to the Counsellors.
The adult session will focus much of our study around this document and while we will have excerpts and limited full copies available you may wish to bring your own! The full text can be found HERE!
It is also located in the Nine Year Plan Book shared by the Universal House of Justice (see image above).
Musical Instruments (Bring your DRUM, guitar, or other instrument and share your musical talents around the bonfire and/or in our devotions!)
Payment (If you need to complete your payment, you can pay with cash, check, or credit card upon arrival.)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Fun
Love
Flexibility
New Comfort Zones
Plans for action, growth, and positive change!
WHAT TO LEAVE BEHIND:
Valuables (ATTENTION: We are building a safe community, but please be advised that
LODGING DOORS DO NOT LOCK. Leave your valuables at home.)
Electronics (There may be cell service, depending on your provider, while at Lake Doniphan, but we are looking to reconnect and RECHARGE with people, so there may be limited wifi and no need for your extra devices!)
Judgment (We are ready to grow, learn, laugh, cry, be vulnerable, and have brave conversations. Come join us where you are!)
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!