Events
Ministry Leaders Getaway Excursion Information
Excursion 1: Silver Springs State Park
https://silversprings.com/
Tuesday, Feb 9
Depart Lake Yale 11:30am
Arrive Lake Yale 6:00pm
Highlights
- Boxed lunches will be provided
- Famous for crystal-clear springs
- Ride glass-bottom boats (30 minutes)
- Kayak (single or tandem), canoe or paddleboard on Silver River (1 or 2 hours)
- View wildlife including birds, turtles, alligators, and the park’s famous monkeys
- Walk scenic trails and boardwalks through Florida’s natural landscape (7.5 miles of trails) on trails that are suitable for people of all fitness levels
NOTE: You may choose to participate in any of the activities at Silver Springs OR choose to just spend your time walking trails or relaxing at one of the many picnic tables available onsite.
Excursion 2: New Smyrna Beach / Flagler Avenue Shops
https://www.visitnsbfl.com/
Wednesday, Feb 10
Depart Lake Yale 10:30am
Arrive Lake Yale 6:30pm
Highlights
- Boxed lunches will be provided
- Town is walkable with easy access to the beach, nature, shopping, restaurants, and coffee shops
- Quaint, quiet atmosphere
- Public beach access area with picnic tables and a covered pavilion near Flagler Avenue
- Beach is flat packed sand with plenty of room to walk
Credentialed Dinner / President Emeritus Appreciation
It is our pleasure to invite you to the Credentialed Dinner – President Emeritus Appreciation Dinner held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. (EDT) at Ceruti’s Diamond Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (view Google map). Our hope is that this evening will be a time of fellowship and encouragement for you and your spouse as well as a chance to honor Rocky as FEC’s President Emeritus.
We are looking forward to a great evening together!
Here are the details:
Date and Time: Thursday, April 23, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern.
Location: Ceruti’s Diamond Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (view Google map)
Cost: FREE for credentialed individuals and spouse ($30 per individual if not FEC credentialed).
Menu: Choose between four meal options (including gluten-free and vegetarian choices).
Dinner Choices:
Greek Chicken (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Bistro Filet
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Grilled Salmon (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Vegetarian option: Squash Bowl (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Dessert table includes:
Coffee Cake Assortment
Cherry Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse (GF)
Coffee, iced tea, & water included with all options.