Festival Planning Brochure Festival Planning Brochure Oct. 3-10, 2020

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International addresses: AFRICA & ASIA (except as listed below): United Church of God, P.O. Box 541027, Cincinnati, OH 45254-1027, U.S.A. Email: [email protected]. AUSTRALIA: United Church of God–Australia, GPO Box 535, Brisbane, Qld. 4001, Australia. Phone: 0755 202-111 Fax: 0755 202-122. BENELUX countries (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg): P.O. Box 93, 2800 AB Gouda, The Netherlands. BRITISH ISLES: United Church of God–British Isles, P.O. Box 705, Watford, Herts. WD19 6FZ England. Phone: 020 8386 8467 Fax: 020 8386 1999. CANADA: United Church of God–Canada, P.O. Box 144, Station D, Etobicoke, ON M9A 4X1, Canada. Phone: (905) 614-1234, (800) 338-7779 Fax: (905) 614-1749 Email: [email protected]. CAMEROON: United Church of God Cameroon, BP 10322 Béssengue, Douala Cameroon. OTHER FRENCH-SPEAKING AREAS: Église de Dieu Unie–France, 127 rue Amelot, 75011 Paris, France. CARIBBEAN: United Church of God, P.O. Box 541027, Cincinnati, OH 45254-1027, U.S.A. Email: [email protected]. EAST AFRICA (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda): United Church of God–East Africa, P.O. Box 75261, Nairobi 00200 Kenya. Email: kenya@ucg. org. GERMANY: Vereinte Kirche Gottes, Postfach 30 15 09, . D-53195 Bonn, Germany. Phone: 0228-9454636 Fax: 0228-9454637 Email: [email protected]. ITALY: La Buona Notizia, Chiesa di Dio Unita, Casella Postale 187, 24121 Bergamo Centro, Italy. Phone/Fax: (+39) 035 4523573. Email: [email protected]. MALAWI: P.O. Box 32257, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi. Phone: +265 999 823 523. Email: [email protected]. NEW ZEALAND: United Church of God, P.O. Box 22, Shortland St., Auckland 1140, New Zealand. Phone: 0508-463-763. NIGERIA: United Church of God, P.O. Box 2265, Somolu, Lagos, Nigeria. Phone: 803-323-3193. Email: [email protected]. PHILIPPINES: United Church of God, P.O. Box 4774, MCPO, 1287 Makati City, Philippines. Cell/Text: (+63) 918-904- 4444. SCANDINAVIA: Guds Enade Kyrka, P.O. Box 541027. Cincinnati, OH 45254-1027 U.S.A. Email: [email protected]. SINGAPORE: United Church of God, P.O. Box 535, Brisbane, Queensland, 4001, Australia. SOUTH AFRICA (and Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland only): United Church of God, Southern Africa, P.O. Box 1181 Tzaneen 0850. Phone: (+27) 0797259453. Email: [email protected]. SPANISH-SPEAKING AREAS: Iglesia de Dios Unida, P.O. Box 541027, Cincinnati, OH 45254-1027, U.S.A. Phone: (513) 576-9796. TONGA: United Church of God–Tonga, P.O. Box 518, Nuku’alofa, Tonga. SWITZERLAND: Phone: 49 228 945 4636. Website: http://www.vkg.org. ALL OTHER SOUTH PACIFIC REGIONS NOT LISTED: United Church of God–Australia, GPO Box 535, Brisbane, Queensland, 4001, Australia. ZAMBIA: United Church of God, P.O. Box 23076, Kitwe, Zambia. Phone: (0026)0966925840. Email: [email protected]. ZIMBABWE: United Church of God, Zimbabwe, P.O. Box 928, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe. Phone: 011716273. Email: zimbabwe@ucg. org. Internet access on your computer: The United Church of God, an International Association, has a home page on the Internet’s World Wide Web. The address www.ucg.org gives you access to general information and news about the Church, issues of Beyond Today and United News, as well as our booklets. The address www.ucg.ca accesses the Church’s Canadian website, www.ucg.org. au the Australian website, www.labuonanotizia.org the Italian website, http://www.ucg.org.uk/ the British Isles website, www.ucg.org.ph the Philippines website, http://east-africa.ucg.org/ the Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda site and http://south-africa.ucg.org the Southern Africa website. From the President

As y ou rea d this 20 20 Feast of Tabe rn a cles br ochure, m o st of y ou alrea d y h ave m e m ori es of o b se rvin g th e Feast multiple tim es. Som e of y ou may h ave k ep t it for 50 years or m ore. This will be my 55th consecuti ve Feast o b se rvance.

I have many pleasant m e m ori es of trave lin g t o th e Lak e of th e Ozar ks, W iscons in De lls, Sq uaw Valley, B i g Sand y, Est onia, Swed e n , Africa and many oth e r pla ces for th e e i ght days of th e Feast and Ei ghth Day. List e nin g t o upliftin g and m oti vatin g se rm ons and takin g in th e im age ry of th e lat e h arvest abundance is so vi vid as I ce lebrat ed with famil y and fri e nds. I think of th e good will , h arm ony and love th at s urr ounds this Festi val as we pr oj ect ourse l ves forward int o th e Kin gd om of God that will com e t o this earth aft e r th e return of Jes us Christ. Christ a dm onis h ed us t o pray “Thy Kin gd om Com e ” (Matth ew 6:10).

Th e Feast replicat es th e atm o sph e re and e nvir onm e nt of a wor ld at pea ce as I saiah d escri bes : “On this m ountain th e Lord of ho sts will m ak e for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of we ll- aged wine, of rich food full of m arr ow, of aged wine we ll re fined. And h e will swallow up on this m ountain th e cove rin g th at is cast ove r all peoples, th e ve il th at is sprea d ove r all n ations. He will swal - low up d eath foreve r; and th e Lord God will wipe away t ears fr om all fa ces, and th e repr oa ch of his people h e will tak e away fr om all th e earth , for th e Lord h as spo k e n” (I saiah 2 5 :6-8, En glis h S tandard Ve rs ion).

A hi gh point of Feast o b se rvance are th e se rm ons wh e re we learn th e m eanin g of th ese days. This is not a tim e for phys ical e nj oy - m e nt onl y—it is a tim e t o learn about th e inne r wor kin g s of th e Kin gd om of God. Jes us Christ’s ministry beg an with this k eynot e: “Th e tim e is fulfilled, and th e kin gd om of God is at h and; repe nt and be li eve in th e go spe l” (Mar k 1:15, ES V). Th e Kin gd om of God was th e Go spe l.

His e ntire ministry was d evot ed t o pr oclaimin g th at new wor ld th at is writt e n about in I saiah 2 5. He taught thr ough p arab les and examples about th e Kin gd om of God th at also pictured sal vation as tho se who are born in th at Kin gd om go on t o li ve et e rn all y. At y our Feast s it e th e re will be m any learnin g op portuniti es thr ough se rm ons and B i b le stu di es. Th e example of a trans form ed life thr ough our gra cious condu ct will be an indicat or of our prep aration for e ntry int o th at Kin gd om.

This br ochure is t o h e lp y ou plan this year ’s Feast expe ri e nce.

May God b less y ou and y our house ho ld with a wond e rful Feast of Tabe rn a cles this year!

In Chris t’s s e rvice,

Left: Visayas, Philippines; Right: Rockingham, Western Australia. Contents How to Reserving Housing...... 5 Register for Early Housing Phone Reservations...... 5 the Feast Notification of Approval Procedure...... 5 All U.S., Canadian and Caribbean heads of household should register Specialty Sites and Satellite Sites...... 5 directly online or through your con- Music Volunteers Needed!...... 6 gregation’s Festival advisor. Offering Procedures for U.S. Applying to a Feast Site Members at Non-U.S. Feast Sites...... 6 Outside the United States, Canada or Caribbean 2020 Festival Budget Planner...... 6 • U.S., Canadian and Caribbean heads U.S. Citizens Traveling Internationally...... 7 of household should register per the instructions below, and also directly Feast Site Descriptions & Housing Information...... 7 apply to that site per the specific Canada...... 9 instructions given for that site. U.S.A ...... 19 Applying to a U.S., Fragrance/Allergy-free Rooms...... 30 Canadian or Caribbean Feast Site From Other Areas Family Education Festival Resources...... 30 • Members outside of the U.S., Can- Guidelines for Tipping...... 30 ada or Caribbean can apply online or contact their pastor to register. Feast of Tabernacles Sites List...... 31 1. Online Registration: April 12 Coronavirus Consideration Registering online takes about 10 minutes. The coronavirus has significantly night deposit via a credit card to reserve Heads of household can register affected the hospitality industry and a room. The cancellation procedure nor- their entire family. potentially the Feast of Tabernacles 2020. mally requires anywhere from 2 days to Beginning on April 12, go to the It is always a good idea to be prepared for one-week notification for a full refund. Feast website (feast.ucg.org) and click unforeseen circumstances when making Making early reservations for listed hotels on the site you would like to register housing reservations. This includes being and motels should present no problem. for. Then click on register. aware of deposit requirements and cancel- When possible, we’ve provided this infor- lation policies of your housing provider. mation for specific housing options under 2. Registration at Church: Most members make housing reserva- “Features.” April 18 tions months in advance of the Feast. It is Most of the condominiums and rental extra important to understand advance homes are privately owned and some Members who do not have com- payments and deposits and the cancel- require up to half of the full payment as the puters or access to the Internet can lation procedures of the properties you initial deposit. In many cases, that initial register at services. Please see the book. When making housing reserva- deposit is non-refundable. It is advisable to local Festival advisor or pastor, who tions, be sure to ask the management what consider postponing reserving condomin- will provide you with a form to fill out. their cancellation policy is in case you have iums and homes. Be sure you understand They will register online for you start- to change your plans in the future. the terms and conditions before providing ing April 18. Hotels and motels usually require a one- a non-refundable deposit.

Registration vs. Reservations Trouble with housing? Sometimes there is confusion over these two terms. Here is the difference: Registration—registering online or through your Festival advisor informs the Church of your intentions for planning purposes. It is separate from housing reservations. A Call (970) 484-5878 person can be registered and not have any housing yet. or send an e-mail to Reservations—this refers to housing arrangements. A person might make housing reservations before registration, although this is not advised since sometimes sites can [email protected]. close due to capacity. Reserving Housing Stay at Church-Approved Housing or Research Personal Options? Some have asked if they are required Housing Does Not Must Use to use the housing options in the Festival Affect Church Finances Approved Housing Planning Brochure. For some sites it is man- datory, but for others it is not. It is impor- • Bend-Redmond, Oregon • Cincinnati, Ohio tant that you know the needs of the site you • Branson, Missouri • Lake Junaluska, North Carolina will be attending. • Daytona Beach, Florida • Lancaster, Pensylvania Some of our meeting halls are manda- • Glacier Country, Montana • Panama City Beach, Florida torily linked to housing in order to receive • New Braunfels, Texas • Pewaukee, Wisconsin free or discounted meeting space. These • Oceanside, California—Please use • Steamboat Springs, Colorado Festival sites require members to use the housing options in brochure or stay at housing options listed in the Brochure. To hotels/vacation rentals within the city do otherwise can jeopardize the use and of Oceanside. This allows the proper- Trouble with housing? cost of the meeting hall, with the possibil- ties to continue their discounted rates ity of not being able to keep the Feast there. and the Visitors Bureau to provide Call (970) 484-5878 or send an Some Feast sites are not mandatorily linked sponsorship toward parking shuttle e-mail to [email protected]. to the housing, so using alternate housing transportation when needed. does not affect negotiations with the meeting • Cochrane, Alberta facility. Nevertheless, those approved motels • Midland, Ontario and hotels listed in the Festival Planning Bro- • Osoyoos, British Columbia chure are providing group discount rates. There are always special needs and in the left column should not book outside If you are not able to use the approved exceptions, but member cooperation of the approved housing without permis- housing at a site where it is required, please results in better future negotiations and sion. In the second column you can make consider an alternate site or contact us by can save the Church thousands of dollars. your own housing arrangements, but the phone at (970) 484-5878 or USFestival@ In the chart above, those attending the sites listed properties provide discounts. ucg.org.

Early Housing Phone Reservations Specialty Sites and If you qualify to make early housing expensive rooms are available to those reservations, you can begin on Sunday, who actually need them. If people who Satellite Sites April 12 (except Panama City Beach and can afford more expensive rooms took “Just what do you mean?” Lake Junaluska, which begin Tuesday all the cheaper rooms, some would not be April 14). able to attend. Specialty Sites—these are sites which If you can’t find suitable housing, 3) Families of six or more—this is for are based on member requests and an please notify your pastor, call (970) 484­- families who live together at home, not interest level warranting establishing a 5878 or send an e­mail to USFestival@ucg. a sister who lives out of state and another site. This year the Israel Feast tour is a org to let us know. Here are the guidelines brother who might live in the same town specialty site. They are also self-funded for those who may make reservations prior as the parents, but who lives in his own and for the most part do not cost the to others: apartment. Groups and families getting Church to operate. Specialty sites usu- 1) Handicapped—this includes those together at the Feast must wait till April 19. ally require a deposit, and registration who absolutely must have a handicapped 4) Festival staff—if they specifically need and approval is required to attend. room, first floor room or no steps. If all to make early reservations. This is based Satellite Sites—are established and the properties have elevators, this need on need, not as a perk for service. Ministers designed for a local congregation where may not exist. are not to make early reservations unless it a number of members cannot travel to a 2) Financial—this ensures that less is a need. regular site. Local members attending their satellite site should still register for the Feast under the “Satellite Sites” category. Each congregation or city will not be listed specifically, but please reg- Notification of Approval Procedure ister under this category.

Requested Transfer to Any U.S., Requested Transfer to International Site Caribbean or Canadian Site: (other than U.S., Canada and Caribbean): • When you register for a site online, auto- • Approval comes directly from the site’s Delta Airlines matic approval or denial will occur. If a site festival coordinator. The United Church of God can accu- is closed, further registration will be blocked mulate frequent flyer points through and you will be asked to choose a site that is Delta that do not take away from your open. personal Skymiles. If you book online • Approval is expected for all U.S. and with Delta, enter the code US954529758 Canadian sites. along with your Skymiles number. Look • For anyone attending their closest site for the box to check that reads “My com- geographically, approval is automatic. How- pany is a Delta SkyBonus program mem- ever, if you register and it says it is closed, ber.” This option is available year-round please contact your pastor. for any Delta flight.

feast.ucg.org 5 Avis Rent-a-Car AWD # E779991 Music Volunteers Needed! (800) 331-1600 Avis is offering special rates at all U.S. Attention all musicians! You are need- If you can’t go online and would like to Feast sites and for roundtrip travel ed to volunteer to serve during the Feast volunteer to serve musically, watch for the anywhere in the U.S., including one of Tabernacles this year. Music praises contact listing of music coordinators in the week before and after the Feast. Call and honors God, bringing great spiritual summer edition of United News. or book online at www.avis.com and encouragement to everyone. It can cer- Once you have volunteered you’ll receive all enter the AWD listed above in the tainly be a highlight of the Feast of Tab- the necessary information from your music “Discount Codes” box that reads ernacles, bringing joy, comfort and inspi- coordinator, including a web address where AWD #. Do not enter this number as ration from the songs presented during you can find everything you need concerning a “wizard number.” You can also go to services. music at your Festival site—music, rehearsal the Feast Updates page on the mem- When registering online for the Feast, practice recordings and music schedules for bers website at feast.ucg.org. Click on choose the “music option” to volunteer. the site you plan to attend. Thank you for the Avis Car Rental Discount page When you choose that menu item online, choosing to “sing psalms and hymns and and the link will automatically input a drop-down menu will appear. Select spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts” this AWD number when you search all of the various ways you can musically (Colossians 3:16, NLT). for a vehicle. contribute at the Feast. Steve Myers

2020 Satellite Sites & Registration Procedures 2020 FESTIVAL A few congregations have arranged satellite sites for mem- BUDGET PLANNER bers who cannot travel to their closest Feast site. They will pri- marily connect via the Internet to another Feast site for daily Estimate Actual church services. Two Feast sites (Bend, Oregon for PT and Panama City Beach, Florida in CT) will webcast daily services. If you plan to attend your local satellite site, please still regis- Total funds available ter online. Your specific congregation or city will not be listed, so just look for “Satellite Site” and fill out the information. Expenses Pre-Feast Holy Day Offering Procedure Festival fund Other Holy Days for U.S. Members Traveling to Housing deposit International Sites Personal car prep by Rick Shabi, Treasurer Supplies and clothing The question arises each year from U.S. members traveling Travel to and from the Feast to international Feast sites (including Canada, Mexico and the Air/train/bus fare Caribbean) whether they should mail in their Holy Day offer- ings to the home office or contribute directly at the Feast site Car rental they are attending. Gasoline/oil/other United States law states that contributions to the Church in Lodging the U.S. are tax-deductible. Contributions to foreign church organizations cannot be taken as tax deductions, and we can- Meals not issue donation receipts on offerings made abroad. In other Activities words, those donations must be banked in a U.S. bank account to receive a receipt that the IRS will acknowledge for tax purposes. Emergency fund So if U.S. members traveling abroad want their Holy Day offer- Festival expenses ings to be included in their end-of-year donation receipt, they Lodging (subtract deposit) are encouraged to mail their offerings directly to the home office in Cincinnati, before or after the Feast. In this way, your contri- Meals/food/drinks butions will be appropriately receipted and reported to the IRS, Entertainment allowing you to take a tax deduction at year-end. Of course, so as not to “appear before the Lord empty-handed,” Other (gifts, etc.) and out of courtesy to the nation hosting the Feast where you attend, please consider giving some of your offering (preferably in the local Total expenses currency) on the Holy Days at the international site you attend. If you have any question on this long-standing Church policy, please be sure to contact us through your pastor. Balance

6 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 Site and Housing Information

Feast sites are listed alphabetically by country. More sites may be added online at feast.ucg.org. The + sign at the beginning of inter- national phone numbers signifies the country code. Canadian sites list prices in Canadian dollars. Dollar amounts for all other sites are in U.S. currency unless noted otherwise. Currency conversions can be found on Google or www.xe.com.

Key Dates to Remember for U.S. & Canadian Feast Attendees April 12: Online registration begins and early housing reservations begin for those who qualify (except Panama City Beach and Lake Junaluska) April 14: Early housing begins at Panama City Beach and Lake Junaluska April 18 & 25: Registration at services for those not registering online April 19: Members attending a U.S. or Canadian Feast site may begin making housing reservations from the list of accommodations supplied in this brochure. For festival sites outside of the U.S. and Canada, the transfer approval notification will come directly from that site’s coordinator. April 21: General housing opens for Panama City Beach and Lake Junaluska

Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia REAL ID: Are You Flying to the Feast? Kawana Waters, Sunshine On October 1, travelers in the US will need a new type of identification card called a “Real Coast, Queensland ID” to fly domestically. Most current driver’s licenses will no longer be accepted by the Trans- The Sunshine Coast is a tropical ocean portation Security Administration, which means travelers will need to show another form of resort area with most accommodations federally accepted ID, like a U.S. passport or permanent resident card, to make it past security located on or near spectacular beaches. and onto their flight. The hinterland provides beautiful views If you plan to use your state-issued ID or driver’s license to fly within the U.S., make sure it and rainforest walks. This is our 14th year is REAL ID compliant. If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your at this popular holiday location. The Sun- state’s department of motor vehicles. shine Coast location is an easy 90-minute drive north of the Brisbane International Airport. Car rentals are available at the air- port. (Visitors must remember that we drive U.S. Citizens Planning to Travel Internationally Need a Passport on the left side of the road in Australia!) Shuttles run continually from the Brisbane All persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling to another country are required to present a valid Airport to the Sunshine Coast. The best passport to reenter the United States. A valid driver’s license is no longer sufficient for reentry way for overseas visitors to exchange money documentation. U.S. citizens planning to travel out of the country should apply for a new passport is at a local ATM. Visa is the most popular or check their current passport to ensure it is still valid. It can take up to six weeks to process credit card with the lowest fees. Amex and a new one, so plan ahead. For more information, visit the U.S. State Department website at : Diners Club attract higher fees and are not https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers- accepted at some establishments. checklist.html/. We meet at Venue 114 (formerly called Lake Kawana Community Centre), a mod- ern air-conditioned venue located between homes are also available. teen outing and an evening social event the towns of Mooloolaba and Caloundra Restaurants and cafes are plentiful and for the whole family. You can visit our and a short drive from the accommoda- varied in cuisine. Or you can easily prepare website (www.ucg.org.au) later in the year tions in these areas. Tea, coffee, water and some of your meals in your own unit since for further updates on these activities snacks are served an hour before and after most have a kitchen. Recreation activities and information about the Feast on the services by one of our congregations. This revolve around the beach and ocean—surf- Sunshine Coast in 2020. hospitality encourages Feast fellowship. We ing, swimming, kayaking, whale watching The Sunshine Coast Feast venue has will also organize a “Courtyard Drop-In” and boat trips. Steve Irwin’s Australian capacity to accommodate many visitors. for one or two days during the Feast at our Zoo is only a 30-minute drive away to view You can learn about what the area offers meeting facility. A light lunch will be pro- Australian wildlife and crocodile feeding and find a wide range of accommodations vided for those who want to stay and fel- shows. Rainforest and hinterland sightsee- by searching on Google and going to lowship beyond the normal departure time. ing is also popular. Some also visit the Great “Mooloolaba Accommodation” or Accommodation is generally one-, two- Barrier Reef while in Queensland on trips “Caloundra Accommodation” and/ or three-bedroom units which include a before or after the Feast. or “Sunshine Coast Accommodation.” kitchen and living area. These range from Weather will be warm and generally The Festival location is between the luxury units to economy. Most are located sunny—ideal for outdoor activities. Any towns of Mooloolaba and Caloundra. on or within walking distance to the beach. occasional rain in this subtropical setting Both have excellent accommodations. Many are in high rises with ocean views, does not curtail activities. Visitors are welcome to make their own which often allow glimpses of migrating We have a range of activities—a family accommodations after registering for this whales at this time of the year. Holiday day, young adults’ activity, seniors’ lunch, Feast site. If I can help you, please contact feast.ucg.org 7 me at [email protected] or south of beautiful Perth and Fremantle, at +61 7 3711 5599. and it’s only a 45-minute drive from Perth’s First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. domestic and international airport. Location of Services: Venue 114 (former- A range of accommodations suited for ly Lake Kawana Community Centre), 114 everyone includes hotels, apartments, Sportsman Parade, Bokarina, Queensland. houses and caravan parks. The climate is Bill Bradford Mediterranean, and at that time of the year temperatures could be expected to reach Merimbula, New South Wales 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The township has a The Merimbula Feast of Tabernacles site variety of cafés and restaurants along the is situated on the southeast coast of Aus- beachfront and around the shopping center. tralia, partway between Sydney and Mel- Services will be held in the Gary Holland bourne. Merimbula is a small township with Community Centre, a spacious and mod- Cochrane, Alberta a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of natural ern festival hall located near the town cen- surroundings such as the bay inlet, beach tre and close to most accommodations. Fes- fronts and bush-lined walking places. It also tival attendance averages around 95 people. First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. has a delightful boardwalk with cafés, res- You can visit the following websites to Location of Services: Orchid Meeting taurants and a variety of shops overlooking find helpful information on Rockingham Hall, Hotel Regina Resort and Convenciones the bay. The area is known for boating tours, and surrounding areas: For more information in the United fishing trips, golf courses and amusement • www.rockinghamvisitorcentre.com.au States: Please contact Mario Seiglie. centers. • www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/wa/ Phone: (714) 533-9481 We would like to invite overseas visitors to perth/rockingham Email: [email protected]. enjoy a very beautiful part of Australia. The For further information, contact the Fes- For more information in Bolivia: Please Feast site is noted for its friendly hospitality tival Coordinator by email at rockingham- contact Raúl Machicao. where members hold open house meals for [email protected]. Phone: 591-2-2750799 brethren to meet together and fellowship. First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. Email: [email protected] The accommodation cost is very Location of Services: Gary Holland Raúl Machicao reasonable, with plenty to choose from Community Centre, 19 Kent St., Rocking- including self-contained houses and ham, Western Australia. Hotel Regina Resort and Convenciones apartments. Check www.sapphirecoast. Ken Thomson $200 Per person (double or com.au or www.merimbulatourism.com. triple occupancy) 9 nights au for more information. The weather (includes breakfast buffet) is expected to be mild and sunny with Lunch—8 days add $81 temperatures in the 70s Fahrenheit. Bénin Dinner—9 nights add $79 Festival activities will cater to everyone The Feast of Tabernacles will be held in $360 Total per person entire Feast including families, teens, seniors and chil- Cotonou, Bénin, Africa. If you are interest- (includes breakfast, added lunch dren. After the first Holy Day service there ed in attending the Feast in Bénin, please and added dinner) will be a “get acquainted” opportunity over contact Moïse Elisée Mabout at mabout@ $325 Per person (single occupancy) finger foods and refreshments. The RSL yahoo.fr or + 237-670277082 / 699825632. 9 nights (includes only has a restaurant adjacent to the hall and Moïse Elisée Mabout breakfast buffet) the meals are low-cost. Many appreci- ate the ease of fellowshipping over lunch after morning services. There will also be a Church luncheon in the RSL restaurant on Bolivia Brazil the Eighth Day. Cochabamba Búzios, Rio de Janeiro Traveling to Merimbula is approximately For the seventh time, the Feast in Bolivia This new site at Búzios Beach Resort, a six-hour drive from Sydney and seven will be held in Cochabamba, a city located in in the state of Rio de Janeiro, is about 100 hours from Melbourne. Regular flights the heart of Bolivia that enjoys nice tempera- miles from the capital city of Rio de Janeiro from Sydney or Melbourne can be organized tures of around 77 degrees Fahrenheit. The (approximately a three-hour drive from through www.rex.com.au. city is at 7,800 feet altitude with an incredible Rio’s main international airport, Galeão, If you have any questions, please contact diversity of agricultural products. airport code GIG). The Búzios region is one the Festival Coordinator, Matthew Sieff at The Hotel Regina Resort and Convencio- of the highest quality and most sought-after [email protected]. nes, the 5-star hotel at which the Feast site areas in Brazil, while still far enough from First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. will be held, has many amenities including the populous Rio de Janeiro city. The resort Location of Services: Merimbula RSL two large restaurants with excellent food. itself is only 15 minutes from the Búzios Club. There are spacious, elegant rooms with town and its main tourist attractions of the Matthew Sieff private bathrooms and a hall for services, city with local shops and restaurants, such meetings and seminars. This hotel is an ide- as Rua das Pedras and Orla Bardot. Rockingham, Western al place to keep the Feast, having elegance, The resort consists of condominiums or Australia impeccable service, nice halls and comfort. little villas spread out around a set of swim- Your brothers and sisters in Western The hotel offers the following services: ming pools, with various sporting activi- Australia warmly invite you to celebrate security box, key-card, mini bar and Wi- ties available on site, such as tennis courts, God’s Feast of Tabernacles with them at Fi. It also has grassy areas, a bar, soccer beach volleyball, archery, putt-putt, etc. the tranquil beach side city of Rockingham! field, tennis court and car parking in Most major sports activities are included in Known for its relaxed holiday atmo- addition to the gym, Jacuzzi, playground, the price, except for a few activities, such sphere, picturesque sunsets on the beach swimming pool, entertainment room, sau- as ten-pin bowling, spa/massages and tours and a host of water and leisure activities, na, Cable TV, flat screen TV and 24 hours that you may want book. There is a travel Rockingham is an easy 40-minute drive of security service. agency at the hotel to book and pay for 8 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 tours, such as city sightseeing, boat tours, Services will be held every morning at 10 contact details to make your own accom- diving, etc. (For more details search for a.m., except on Thursday, Oct. 8 which will modation bookings with the hotel. “Búzios Beach Resort” on YouTube.) be at 3:30 p.m. Additional Bible studies will Parking: There are 81 parking spaces The messages will be in English with be held most evenings before supper. available for a small additional charge of £4 simultaneous translation into Portuguese. Jorge de Campos per day for attendees and guests staying in The Feast in Búzios, Rio de Janeiro would the hotel. be the first time some of the Brazilian breth- Búzios Beach Resort For More Information: please email us at ren will attend a Sabbath service with other Due to Brazilian Real to USD fluctuation, [email protected]. brethren of like mind, not to mention it will these numbers may change slightly. First Service: 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. be their first Feast ever. In addition to the $153 per night, double room, 2 adults, 2 Location of Services: Prince of Wales fun activities planned and the opportunity children under 13. Hotel, Lord St, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 to visit the famous city of Rio de Janeiro, Includes 3 meals a day and non- 1JS. this is an opportunity for visitors to share alcoholic drinks. David Payne of ourselves at church services, at meals and Other options (subject to availability): at activities with other Feastgoers, as we $110 single room The cost of the Feast stated in UK £ attend services and reflect on the messages $134 superior suite Sterling follows. Rates include dinner and that we will hear. $156 master suites/bunaglows breakfast. The Church is also helping many of The negotiated hotel rates are for 9 nights £52 single occupancy per person per the Brazilian brethren financially as their with check-in on Friday afternoon Oct. 2 night resources are very limited. Please email the and check-out on Sunday morning Oct. 11. £42 double occupancy per person per Coordinator if you would like to donate to Payment in full is due either at the time of night, share double or twin room aid in making this Feast possible for the reservation via credit card or in two credit £21 per person per night, ages 4-12 Brazilian brethren you’ll be spending this card installments (50 percent at the time of Children 0-3 are free. week with. reservation and the rest one month before). Dietary Restrictions & Health: The As the Church had to financially commit hotel caters for gluten-free and lactose con- in advance to a certain number of rooms, cerns. A dietitian is available for additional availability is on a first come first serve Cameroon personal dietary restrictions. The Festival basis. Should our room allotment need to There will be two Feast of Tabernacles Coordinator will also need to submit to the be increased, we can increase it, subject to sites in Cameroon, Africa this year. If you hotel a list of all attendees 25 days before availability. are interested in attending the Feast in the Feast, with name, passport number and Douala, Cameroon or Yagoua, Camer- date of birth for hotel check-in purposes. Maloca de Moscou, Roraima oon please contact Moïse Elisée Mabout at Dietary restrictions or any other special The Feast site in the Northern Brazilian [email protected] or + 237-670277082 / needs will also need to be supplied to the state of Roraima will be held in the tribal 699825632. Festival Coordinator to be included in the area of Maloca de Moscou in the Portuguese Moïse Elisée Mabout check-in room list. language. Some translation to the tribal lan- Electricity: Electricity at the Búzios Beach guage of Wapixana will also be provided. Resort is 220V. Typically cellphone and Mac For additional information about this site, chargers are dual voltage. Brazil/U.S. adap- please contact Jorge de Campos: Canada tors are available at Amazon or electrical Email: [email protected] Cochrane, Alberta stores for about $10. The rooms have a hair- Phone: +1 (513) 907-9774 Cochrane is nestled in the foothills of dryer, refrigerator and an ironing board. Jorge de Campos the Rocky Mountains between Calgary Registration and Reservation: Register and Banff and is a recreation playground through the UCG website. You will then for families, adventure enthusiasts and receive a confirmation email with instruc- those seeking rest and relaxation in a tions to contact the hotel for the special rates, British Isles beautiful natural setting. Cochrane which include three meals and are exempt Southport, England combines a proud western heritage with from extra service charges. For additional We are pleased to confirm that the UK spectacular vistas of the rolling foothills questions, please email the Coordinator. Feast site for 2020 will be the seaside town and majestic Rocky Mountains with all the Traveling to Brazil: Visitors to Brazil of Southport in northwest England. modern conveniences that can make for a with a U.S. passport and traveling directly The Church was last in Southport for the comfortable Feast. Banff National Park is from the States currently do not require any Feast in 2016. This year we will be using the only an hour drive down the road. Canmore vaccinations or a visa. Prince of Wales Hotel located on South- is even closer. Lake Louise is less than two Traveling to Búzios: Various car hire port’s prestigious Lord Street. This hotel hours away. companies are available at the airport. Taxi will provide us with a large-capacity meet- Cochrane has something for everyone, and bus services also run from the Rio de ing room and an accommodation arrange- from quad rentals, horseback riding and Janeiro’s Galeão airport to Búzios. Some of ment that will allow Feastgoers to stay hiking through original ranch country, to the intercity bus companies are: together in the hotel. spending the day enjoying quaint shops, Book transfer (http://booktransfer.com. Registration is open so no need to wait boutiques, dining establishments and the br/en/); Viação 1001 (https://www.clickbus. until April 12 to register for this site. If you Spray Lakes Sawmill Family Sports Centre. com.br/viacao/1001) and Touron (https:// experience any problems with registering, You can also spend the afternoon visiting www.touron.com.br/buzios/transfers/trf- please contact [email protected]. the galleries, enjoying the talents of a in-gig-ou-sdu-buzios). Accommodation is available at the hotel number of recognized artisans, musicians For More Information: Please contact for the 9 nights of the Feast (arriving Friday, and writers that call Cochrane home. Festival Coordinator Jorge de Campos. Oct. 2 and departing Sunday, Oct. 11). Cochrane is about a half hour drive from Email: [email protected] Once members’ Feast registration has the Calgary International Airport (YYC). Phone: +1 (513) 907-9774 been acknowledged and approved, the Feast Calgary has many attractions including the First Service: 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. planning team will provide you with the famous Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park with feast.ucg.org 9 its historic buildings and car museum, the with a small refrigerator and a coffeemaker; plums and grapes abound around Feast- world class Glenbow Museum, the Telus all rooms include free high-speed Internet. time. Hiking, golfing, boating, winery Science Center, Calaway Park (the largest Midland is located on beautiful Southern tours and shopping are all popular activi- amusement park in Western Canada) and Georgian Bay, only 90 minutes from Toron- ties. Nearby trails offer walking, biking Winsport, which features North America’s to and 30 minutes from Barrie. The area has and hiking through panoramic views fastest zipline as well as a four-man summer a natural blend of scenic landscapes, wild- along Osoyoos Lake and up to Chopaka bobsleigh track. You can also ride more than life diversity and a picturesque harbor with Lookout and Mount Cobau. 25 km (about 16 miles) of mountain bike waterfront trails and park lands. The spec- Families will enjoy the indoor Osoyoos trails, enjoy a scenic round of 18-hole mini- tacular fall colors should be at their best Desert Model Railroad where 45 miniature golf or skate at the Markin MacPhail Centre. during the Feast. You can also visit several trains pass along two kilometers of min- Then, of course, there is always shopping. historic attractions that reflect the region’s iature track amidst dioramas that feature For more information on the Cochrane rich cultures. 18,000 hand-painted figurines of people, area, visit the Cochrane Visitor Information There is an array of shopping in the his- places and animals. Nearby, you can walk Centre at https://www.cochrane-tourism.ca/. toric downtown or in Barrie, just a short almost all the way across Osoyoos Lake at For more information about the Feast venue drive away. For food lovers, there are local Sẁiẁs (Haynes Point) Provincial Park. please visit http://cochraneranchehouse.ca/. culinary delights and many restaurants Church socials will be held at the Feast For More Information: Email Rainer throughout the area; for those who would venue and will include a dinner dance, a Salomaa at [email protected]. prefer to stay in, dining will be available at catered seniors’ luncheon, and separate First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. the onsite Library Restaurant. meet and greet events for singles, young The next day’s Sabbath service will be at 1 For those who need alternative housing, adults and teens. Group volleyball, boc- p.m. there are also cottages and bed-and-break- ce ball, cricket and disc golf equipment Location of Services: The Cochrane fasts in the area. Festival activities once are complimentary from the front desk Ranchehouse, 101 Ranchehouse Rd, more will center on “The Family” begin- for beachside use. The resort also offers Cochrane, Alberta ning with a meet-and greet night, seniors’ rentable kayaks, SUPs and boat slippage. Rainer Salomaa brunch, Bible studies, family day, games Sail boats, ski boats, jet skis, pontoon night, variety night and much more. boats and boat charters are also available Accommodation Info: Most people For those who have not yet experienced through local vendors. book accommodations through Airbnb the quaint little town of Midland, we hope From the Watermark Beach Resort, where and have been pleased with the prices and this will be the year you do; for those who services will be held, one can either walk out value. There are many suites, apartments, have attended in the past we “invite you to onto the beachfront or into the Osoyoos condos and holiday houses for rent at very try it again for the first time.” town center. Neighboring markets, eateries good rates on the Airbnb website. Be sure to For further information on the area, go and shops are all within walking distance. check the location of the accommodation to www.southerngeorgian.bay.on.ca. More Restaurants in Osoyoos include Canadian, before booking: https://www.airbnb.ca/s/ information and photos of the host hotel American, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Asian, Cochrane--Canada. can be found at www.qualityinnmidland.ca. French and Mexican cuisine. There are also If you wish to stay at a hotel in the area, Reservations can be made at the Quality Inn restaurants at wineries and resorts, pizza it is best to use the online hotel booking after registering for Midland. Mention United shops, pubs and fast-food. agencies (Expedia or Travelocity). This way Church of God to receive the special housing The Watermark is located right on the you can get a better value than what the rate when making reservations. lake in the town of Osoyoos. The facility Church can negotiate. First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. and meeting space are both handicap acces- The hotels in Cochrane are the Ramada Location of Services: 924 King St., Mid- sible. The Conference Centre’s exterior Inn (1-403-932-6355), the Days Inn (1-403- land, Ontario (at the corner of Hwy. 12). entrance is on Main Street at the junction of 932-5588) and the Super 8 (1-844-838- Taxes: 13 percent for guest rooms. 74 Avenue. Additional lodging (besides the 0484). For those looking for a less expensive Patrick Read Watermark Beach Resort) in the Osoyoos, motel option in Cochrane, you can stay at B.C. area can be found online. Bow River Inn (1-403-932-7900). Quality Inn and Conference Center For More Information: email the There are also many hotels on the west (800) 461-4265 Osoyoos Feast team at FOT-Osoyoos@ucg. end of Calgary that are within a 20-30 (705) 526-9307 ca. minute drive from Cochrane, such as the (705) 526-0099 fax We look forward to having you and your Sheraton Four Points or the Sandman Inn www.qualityinn.com/CNB04 family with us for the Feast at Osoyoos Lake and Suites Calgary West. 924 King Street this year! Since the Church has not negotiated Midland, ON, L4R 0B8, Canada First Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. room rates, you are free to book your $89 standard room (Daily services will be held at 10:30 a.m.) accommodation at your earliest convenience. Features: h, r, sf, l, hr, ip, kq, ac, fw, cb, sauna Location of Services: Conference Cen- and exercise room. Rates include hot breakfast. ter of the Watermark Beach Resort, 15 Park Midland, Ontario Place, Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada The Quality Inn–Midland, Ontario, Osoyoos Lake, British Columbia Taxes: 15 percent Canada will once more host the Feast of Beautiful Osoyoos Lake spans the David Palmer Tabernacles in 2020. Canadian-U.S. border south of Penticton One of the main reasons for returning and north of Spokane, providing a family Watermark Beach Resort to Midland is the warm and friendly wel- Feast setting for British Columbia again When making reservations, mention come that we have continually received over this year. Nestled in southern Okanagan Booking ID #3188 recent years. The Quality Inn is the premier Valley, it is renowned for its clear water, (888) 755-3480 toll free full-service hotel in the Southern Georgian surrounding mountains, vineyards, fruit (250) 495-5500 Bay area with an excellent remodeled ball- orchards, sandy beaches and variety of www.watermarkbeachresort.com room with seating capacity for 500 people. outdoor activities. We expect around 250 15 Park Pl, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0, Canada Accommodations include standard rooms brethren at this location. C$135 1 Bedroom City View as well as a limited amount of suites that come The autumn harvest of apples, pears, C$155 1 Bedroom Lake View 10 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 C$155 1 Bedroom City V + Den The weather in Hong Kong is typically Hotel Chicamocha C$185 2 Bedroom City View quite warm during the day, with mild tem- $64.25 single occupancy C$205 2 Bedroom Lake View peratures during the evening. Those wishing $96.50 double occupancy C$225 2 BR Beachfront Villa to visit should bring a light jacket as tempera- $144.75 triple occupancy Watermark’s special UCG room rates are tures inside buildings can be quite cool. $193 quadruple occupancy quoted in Canadian dollars, plus 15 per- With space for 60 to transfer in and Prices for the rooms each night dur- cent tax. “City View” rooms on higher keep the Feast with the local brethren, we ing the Feast include three meals: a buf- floors view distant mountains and sunsets. encourage those wishing to attend to regis- fet breakfast as well as lunch and dinner “Villa” is a multi-floor beachfront condo- ter immediately. Due to space limitations, served by hotel staff. The hotel has excellent minium (stairs) with a ground floor living/ it is essential that those planning to attend rooms, a swimming pool, a spa, a gym and dining room/kitchen, a walk-out patio with register in advance. Once the space is full, three restaurants. barbecue grill, two upstairs bedrooms and no further transfers can be accepted. To make reservations or for more infor- parking at the door. To register or for more detailed mation: Contact Festival Coordinator Fred Features: free secure underground parking, information, please visit: Nance at [email protected] or call or iron and hair dryer, washer and dryer, full www.feasthongkong2020.com or email the text (501) 286-9018. kitchen, a, k, l, fw, r, s, e, op, wf, spa, fitness Festival Coordinator at franke.t3@gmail. center, steam room. Pets allowed for a fee. com. No extra charge for room sharing. Terry Franke Congo The Feast of Tabernacles will be held at Chile Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Mbuji-Mayi Colombia in DR Congo, Africa. If you are interested The Feast of Tabernacles will be held in Bucaramanga in attending the Feast at any of these three Chile this year. When the location is con- The Feast of Tabernacles in Colombia sites, please contact Moïse Elisée Mabout at firmed, details will be posted at feast.ucg. will be held again this year in the city of [email protected] or + 237-670277082 / org. If you are interested in attending the Bucaramanga, located on a plateau in the 699825632. Feast in Chile, contact Jaime Gallardo at eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains. Moïse Elisée Mabout [email protected] or Mario Seiglie Often called “the City of Parks,” Bucara- at [email protected] or (714) 533-9481. manga was founded in 1622 and is noted Jaime Gallardo for the nearby Chicamocha Canyon, the second-deepest canyon worldwide after Côte d’Ivoire the U.S. Grand Canyon. The national park The Feast of Tabernacles will be of Chicamocha also has the second-longest held in Man, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory China cable car in the world—and the only one Coast), Africa. If you are interested Hong Kong that crosses a canyon. in attending the Feast in Ivory Coast, Special Administrative Region Another attraction is a cable car ride to please contact Moïse Elisée Mabout at This year the United Church of God will Cerro El Santisimo, where a breathtaking [email protected] or + 237-670277082 / again be holding the Feast of Tabernacles view of the city and the entire area can be 699825632. in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Known as seen from high above the valley below. Also Moïse Elisée Mabout the Pearl of the Orient, and the city where available is the historical colonial village of east meets west, Hong Kong still shows Giron, and other museums and parks. evidence of its long history of British colo- An important aspect of the area is the nialism and modern Chinese influences. climate, which is often described as perfect Estonia This special place is a truly great location due to its average October temperature of Kuressaare, Saaremaa to observe the Feast of Tabernacles. 70 degrees, with the average high being 77 For a delightful, peaceful and safe Euro- Although Hong Kong is considered the and the average low 65. pean experience, consider the 2020 Feast most expensive city in the world to live, The Palo Negro Airport in Bucaramanga of Tabernacles on the Baltic island of Saa- it is surprisingly affordable to visit. With is only a 40-minute ride to the hotel. remaa. Estonia is located next to Russia round trip airfares from the west coast of If you would like to join us and celebrate and the other Baltic Republics and is near the United States around $800 (USD) per the Feast with the Colombian brethren, we Scandinavia. This country has been largely person and nightly hotels rates around $140 would be happy to have you. The messages transformed since the 1991 collapse of the per room, Hong Kong is more affordable will be presented in Spanish with English Soviet Union. than one might think. translation provided. Estonia is an economically developed With a well developed, extensive and First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. modern country by first world standards. easily accessible public transportation sys- Location of Services: Hotel Chicamo- Reflecting modern expectations, the venue tem, Hong Kong is an extremely easy city cha, Cl. 34 #31-24, Bucaramanga, Santand- for the Feast is the highly rated Georg Ots in which to move about and see the local er, Colombia. Spa Hotel (www.gospa.ee), located in a mil- attractions. Fred Nance lennial setting in the coastal city of Kures- Feature Codes: hr Equipped for the handicapped sh Shower facilities a Apartment/condominium ip Indoor swimming pool sf Shopping facilities nearby ac Air conditioning k Kitchenettes/efficiencies st Steep grades or many steps bb Bed and Breakfast kq King/queen beds sw Sewer c Campground l Laundry facilities on premises te Tent facilities cb Continental breakfast included n No maid service UF Children under specified age are free d Dump station op Outdoor swimming pool w In walking distance of meeting facility e Elevator or Online reservations available wa Water ec Electric p Children’s play area in or nearby wf Waterfront fw Free wireless r Restaurant on premises or adjacent yl Provide your own linen h Hotel/motel s Suites yu Provide your own kitchen utensils feast.ucg.org 11 saare on the island of Saaremaa. Brethren ($296) per adult and 189€ ($210) for chil- from more than seven countries are expect- dren age 6-12. These prices include tax and ed, giving a great opportunity to share cul- tip. Children under 6 are free. tures and life stories of unique callings and Americans, please prepay your meals survival. using U.S. dollars by check or money Brethren stay in the same hotel and eat order made out to: “United Church of meals together which offers time to fellow- God—Estonia,” and send your meal check ship and bond. Language is no barrier as to: Johnnie Lambert, 562 Sing Sing Rd., most people from the Eastern European Horseheads, New York 14845. countries speak a modicum of English. All others may pay Hazel Lambert in There is usually someone nearby to trans- cash (Euros or $US) at the Feast site, or else late conversations if necessary. by bank transfer at the Feast site. No car is needed. Shops, restaurants, For More Information: Regarding charges and tourist attractions are within walking for excursions, group meals and applications Kuressaare, Estonia distance of the hotel. Group visits to tourist for the Feast, email Festival Coordinator sites are planned. If desired, taxis at reason- Johnnie Lambert write to him at fotestonia@ able rates are readily available. gmail.com or call (607) 796-2669. in Roquebrune-sur-Argens this year! Pamper yourself with massages and An application form for the Estonian Roquebrune-sur-Argens is located in the body treatments for an additional fee. site is required, and an email address is Provence region, near the French Riv- Information about these available services, needed. Email [email protected] for the iera, about 15 minutes from the coastline, including costs, can be found on the hotel’s application form. Please also register on the and a relatively short drive to the famous website at www.gospa.ee. Church website at feast.ucg.org. beaches of Saint-Raphaël, Saint-Tropez Please indicate on your application if Please join us for a memorable and enjoy- and Sainte-Maxime. Rich in natural beau- you are interested in attending the Day of able Feast of Tabernacles! ty and historical sites—from the nearby Atonement service on Monday, Sept. 28, in First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. towns of Nice, Monaco and Cannes—this Tallinn, Estonia. All services will be in English with transla- region has much to offer and is a beauti- Travel Information and Registration: tion as needed. Following the first service, ful location to be able to spend God’s Feast Most international visitors will fly to a meet-and-greet champagne reception will together. Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. From Tallinn allow everyone to get acquainted. The Hotel Club Vacanciel is nestled on to Saaremaa is a four-hour comfortable Location of Services: Conference room seven green acres overlooking the impres- coach ride (which includes a one-hour ferry of the Georg Ots Spa Hotel sive “Rock of Roquebrune,” which domi- crossing), allowing a view of the Estonian Tim Martens nates the village and the entire Argens countryside. The bus ticket costs about Valley. Amenities at the resort include 16€ each way. Air flights with a limited Georg Ots Spa Hotel Wi-Fi in the main lounge and hotel rooms, schedule and limited luggage weight are www.gospa.ee a workout facility, a game room, tennis also available from Tallinn to Kuressaare Estonia’s currency is the euro. Exchange courts and an outdoor heated swimming two times per day on most days for 52€ rates with the euro from most other curren- pool. Fully-remodeled in 2016, two- and round trip. The website for the commuter cies can be found at this link: www.tavid.ee/ three-bedroom villas and single-room airline is saartelennuliinid.ee. en/currency/ hotel-style lodging are available. Villas If your schedule permits, touring the Room rates (per room for all eight nights have fully-equipped kitchens, private pati- medieval, walled city of Tallinn (known as including taxes) are as follows: os and air conditioning. This all-inclusive the City of Dan) is a convenient opportu- Oct. 2-9 site provides the opportunity to sample nity. A pre-Feast or post-Feast visit to the 494€ ($553) single from French cuisine buffets while enjoy- historic city of St. Petersburg, Russia, is a 590€ ($660) double ing fellowship with other brethren from train-ride away. Prior arrangement for a 160€ ($180) extra bed for child around the world. Many Feastgoers forego visa to visit Russia is necessary. (3-15 years) renting a car. The last two days of the Feast will overlap *Queen bed is standard. Two adults shar- In addition to daily church services and with an Estonian festival. Therefore, the GO ing a room can request two single beds. fellowship during the Feast, we will offer Spa anticipates that this will be a full-house Includes a buffet breakfast, unlimited access four afternoon excursions to nearby points period. Consequently, housing is on a first- to saunas, pools and fitness centers, use of of interest such as the “perched” village of come, first served basis. Book now to ensure personal bathrobe plus sandals and WiFi. Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the principality your room. The hotel expects a full house of Monaco. In addition to excursions, we for the nights of Oct. 9 and 10. Therefore, no Extra Night Prior to Feast also plan for a welcome activity on Sun- credit will be allowed for cancellations on Oct. 53€ ($60) single day afternoon, a free day on Wednesday 9 or 10. For those dates, cancellations will cost 65€ ($73) double to enjoy the local village and an evening the full rate of 120€. 150€ ($168) family room, 1-4 people talent show and dance. Pre-Ordered Buffet Meals: A daily late- As with prior years, the Feast in France afternoon group buffet meal designed specif- Extra Night After Feast will be all-inclusive and includes nine ically for our group and our dietary require- 108€ ($120) single nights lodging and breakfast, lunch ments will be served. Due to planning, 120€ ($134) double and dinner. Roquebrune-sur-Argens is ordering the meals in advance, and account- approximately a one-hour drive from the ing for the payments, we ask everyone to fully Nice Airport and shuttle bus transport participate in these group dinners. France will be offered to and from the airport. The total cost for the champagne recep- Visit our Facebook page “Feast of tion, eight buffet dinners beginning Satur- Roquebrune-sur-Argens Tabernacles – UCG France” for additional day, Oct. 3, and ending with lunch on the Your brothers and sisters in the Church information and updates or contact us by Eighth Day, Oct. 10, plus a one-meal dona- in France are pleased to welcome you to email at [email protected] with tion to assist those with limited tithe is 265€ join them for the Feast of Tabernacles any questions. 12 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 We look forward to welcoming all those app) with you since we do not have copies meetings will take place. Translations to interested in joining the French brethren of the English hymnal available for visi- English will be provided. for the Feast of Tabernacles in Roque- tors. Activities will include a ladies’ tea, tal- brune-sur-Argens this year! An English-language Festival calendar ent show, family day, youth seminar, fam- Registration Info: When registering, in PDF format will be available on our ily dance and a trip by boat through the a €25 non-refundable booking fee must website in June. breathtaking Lake Atitlan. be paid via the Feast in France Shopify Direct train service to Schluchsee is Reservations and Registration: The E-Commerce site to secure the registra- also available on the German federal deadline to register is July 15. Upon regis- tion (a link to the payment site will auto- railway (“Deutsche Bahn”). Connecting tration, you must pay 50 percent of the cost matically be sent to you after you submit trains to Schluchsee from the Freiburg as a first payment. your registration). The €25 booking fee station operate on an hourly schedule For More Information: Email Israel covers the cost of Feast administration. during normal business hours. At certain Robledo at [email protected] or First Service: 8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. times of the day, Freiburg is accessible call at (502) 54145702 or contact Mario Location of Services: The Hotel Club by direct connection from the Frank- Seiglie at [email protected] or call at Vacanciel furt airport train station. Because of the (714) 533-9481. Tim Pebworth circuitous connections required, we do First Service: 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. not recommend rail travel to Schluchsee Location of Services: Hotel Jardines del directly from the Zürich airport. Lago Please note that Oct. 3 is a national Israel Robledo Germany holiday in Germany. Most restaurants Schluchsee, Germany will be open, but other stores—including Hotel Jardins del Lago We welcome you to meet and keep supermarkets—will be closed in All-inclusive rates (per room, per the 2020 Feast of Tabernacles with us in observance of “German Unity Day.” night) at the Grenadian are: Schluchsee. Schluchsee is located in the To Register: Go to www.vkg.org/ $55 single/double per night southern Black Forest on the German Registratio/registration.php. If you are Total for 9 nights: $495 B500 federal highway. approved for this site, go to feast.ucg.org $83 triple room per night The venue for all church services will and register there as well. Total for 9 nights: $747 be the large “Kursaal” at the Kurhaus For U.S. and Canadian brethren: $160 bungalows per night, 5 people, Schluchsee, located right in the center Once you have registered via the link kitchen and living room of Schluchsee adjacent to the Schluch- above and are confirmed to attend Children over 10 pay the normal fee. The see Tourism office on the Lindenstrasse. Schluchsee, visit feast.ucg.org to register. meals, not included in the hotel cost, are There is an underground parking lot First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. breakfast $6, lunch $7 and dinner $7. available at the Kurhaus Schluchsee, Location of Services: Grosser Kursaal, accessible from the Eschenweg street Kurhaus Schluchsee (next to the Rathaus, Hotel Kakchiquel behind the Kurhaus Schluchsee. behind the tourism office). $15 Room per person (meals not Schluchsee and the surrounding area offer a Paul Kieffer included) variety of leisure activities. More information The meals, not included in the hotel cost, is available in the free Schluchsee brochure are breakfast $5, lunch $6.50 and dinner $5. available from the Schluchsee Tourism Office or visiting the Schluchsee Feast page at www. Ghana Hotel Chaparral vkg.org/fot.php. Kumasi $10 Room per person (meals not There will be a simultaneous English- The Feast of Tabernacles will be held in included) language translation available for any Ghana, Africa. Kumasi is about 160 miles Note: You will be able to choose to eat at church service conducted in German. north of Accra, the capital of Ghana. If you any restaurant near the hotels, according The English translation will be broadcast are interested in attending the Feast in Gha- to your budget. on a frequency to be announced within na, please contact Henry Aikins at henry. the normal FM broadcast band (88-108 [email protected] or +233 244 737 415. megahertz). To receive the translation, Henry Aikins you will need to bring your own small FM Haiti radio with a headphone. Each person in Mirebalais your household or group will need their The newest congregation in the Carib- own FM radio. Grenada bean will host the Feast in the city of Mire- International guests who perform spe- This Feast site is at capacity. If you would balais, a two-hour drive from the capital of cial music in their home congregations like more information on this site, join a Port-au-Prince. Mirebalais is located in the are welcome to volunteer to perform at waitlist or to contact the Coordinator, mountains of central Haiti and is much qui- the Feast in Schluchsee. Preference may please visit: https://www.ucg.org/members/ eter and more peaceful than the capital city. be given to instrumental special music, feast/sites/2020/grenada. Services and activities will take place in since Schluchsee is a German-language the new UCG Haiti congregation’s Assem- site. However, if you perform vocal spe- bly Hall and Learning Center three miles cial music, you are welcome to volunteer from the city’s center. as well. When you register for the Feast, Guatemala Mirebalais is a city of 180,000 in the hills, please indicate whether you wish to per- Panajachel about 37 miles outside of Port-au-Prince. form special music or if you can accom- For the 10th year, the Feast of Taber- Overseas visitors can plan to fly into the pany hymns on the piano. nacles in Guatemala will be held in Pana- Port-au-Prince (PAP) airport. Rental cars UCG-Germany uses its own German- jachel, on the shores of beautiful Lake are available, but only recommended if you language hymnal based on the United Atitlan, a 2.5-hour drive from Guatemala are familiar with driving in Haiti. A shuttle Church of God hymnal. Please bring your City. Most of the brethren will be staying service will be available. own UCG hymnal (or the UCG Hymnal at the Hotel Jardines del Lago, where the Oversees attendees will be staying at the feast.ucg.org 13 Wozo Plaza Hotel, a very simple but safe on site. English is spoken and understood by response to your registration, a unique pass- and clean hotel about two miles from the a good number of Italian brethren who are word will be emailed to you to access your meeting hall. It does have air conditioning looking forward to meeting and fellowship- registration on this website, where the grand and hot water (most of the time), as well as ping with you. total that is applicable to either you or group a swimming pool and a restaurant on the Our Feast hotel is offering very low prices is displayed. This will help you budget as well premises. We are limited to 20 rooms. Room which include three meals a day. The indi- as guide you to secure your possible book- cost is around $100 USD per night. A shuttle vidual price for your accommodation may ings for either you or your group. The earlier will be provided daily for transport through- vary from a minimum of 77 Euro per adult you secure your bookings, the wider choice out the Feast. upwards. A 50percent discount is granted of accommodation you will have. Registra- Various activities are being planned for all to children 3 to 6 years old, and 30 percent tion began Jan. 15. to participate in together, including a game discount to children 7 to 12 years old. Chil- U.S./Canadian Brethren: Once you have night and a movie night. A local lunch will be dren under 3 are free. Any additional days registered via the Italian website and are served daily during the Feast after services. immediately before or after the Feast will confirmed to attend the Feast in Sabaudia, Services will be held alternately in Eng- be charged at the same prices of the Feast go to https://www.ucg.org/members/feast/ lish and Creole with translations. Expected period. sites/2020/sabaudia-italy and register there. attendance is around 200 people, including The Feast hotel now offers an additional For assistance, please email registration@ up to 40 transfers from overseas. number of rooms and suites in their newly feastinitaly.org any time or call +39 338 We invite all who want to experience a purchased B&B Hotel, which is located only 4097919 (during Italian office hours). different but most rewarding Feast in a a one-minute walk away. This new build- First Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday Oct. 3. spiritually uplifting environment. It is one ing has access to all the main hotel facilities, There will be no opening night service on place you will be able to make a real dif- which means that all Feast participants will Friday night, Oct. 2. ference. And although one of the poorest be able to share the same sandy beach and Carmelo Anastasi countries in the world, our new congrega- share meals together in the restaurant of the tion in Haiti is a powerful example of zeal main hotel. for God’s truth and the fruits of preaching The hotel staff can speak English, and the gospel to all nations. its restaurant can host a very large group Jamaica Hotel Address: Wozo Plaza Hotel, 3, of brethren so that we can enjoy our meals Montego Bay Route Nationale, Ledier, Mirebalais, Haiti. all together. With regard to food, the Italian UCG Jamaica is excited to announce that If interested, contact Chuck Smith at cuisine is one of the richest, most delicious the Feast of Tabernacles will be held at the [email protected] or 615-848-7372. and exquisite in the world. The chefs know Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa in Montego First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. about the distinction of clean and unclean Bay, Jamaica for the fourth year in a row. Location of Services: UCG Haiti Assem- foods, and the restaurant staff is looking for- The Feast will be held in a modern air- bly Hall and Learning Center ward to welcoming and serving us diligently. conditioned ballroom located in the same Chuck Smith If you wish to serve at the Feast in Italy, building as the guest rooms. In just a short please remember to specify it on the “Tal- stroll down the hall and down the elevator, ents” page of your Feast Booking Form on you will be at services! our website. Choir directors and singers are The ballroom can comfortably hold 550 Israel most welcome. If you can play the piano to members with an attached breakout room This Feast site is at capacity. If you would accompany hymns or play any other musi- for mothers with infants and another room like more information on this site, to join cal instrument, we welcome special music. for the business office. Take a moment a waitlist or to contact the Coordinator, If you have any other artistic talent you are to review their website at https://www. please visit: https://www.ucg.org/members/ most welcome to perform at our talent show. resortsbyhilton.com/rose-hall/gallery. feast/sites/2020/israel. This year you can choose from a large The resort sits on 400 acres with only the number of tours. In addition to tours to the ocean and a golf course for neighbors, creat- Vatican Museums, and to the Roman his- ing your own private space to meditate and torical places such as the Trevi Fountain, picture the coming Kingdom of God. There Italy Spanish Stairs, Imperial Forums, etc., there is a 4-mile paved walking path and many Sabaudia, Italy will also be shorter tours to the Ostia Ancient flower-filled gardens to help transport you The Feast site in Sabaudia, Italy is located City and to the American Military Cemetery into a millennium-like setting. The Hilton on a golden sandy beach facing one of the in Nettuno near Anzio, plus a wine tasting Rose Hall has one of the longest and most most uncontaminated stretches of water tour and other short tours in nearby places private beaches in Jamaica. This 2,500-foot in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The usual climate like Sermoneta and Terracina. All tours dur- long stretch of beach contains hammocks in Sabaudia is dry and warm. This means ing the inner six days of the Feast of Taberna- throughout the entire property for reading that in your free time you can enjoy activi- cles will not interfere with Church services. and quiet time and no outside vendors. ties such swimming, beach volley and table In addition, a very educational four-day For general information, you can contact tennis. guided tour in Tuscany is offered to breth- Festival Coordinator Jeff Lockhart at jeff_ The Feast hotel is located only 90 minutes ren who can celebrate the Day of Atonement [email protected]. Newsletters regarding drive from the Roman “FCO Leonardo Da with us in Sabaudia. More information will the Jamaica site will be posted at https:// Vinci” International Airport and only 30 be sent upon request. caribbean.ucg.org/content/jamaica-2020. minutes from the Priverno Train Station. We hope that you will celebrate God’s There is also a Facebook group, @ Upon request, bus transportation directly Holy Days with us in Italy this year. Your JamaicaFOT. to/from the airport or train station can be Italian brethren are looking very much for- Special Requirements: Registration provided on any day and time immediately ward to fellowship with you. began on March 15 and is required to attend before and after the Feast. Registration: Feast applications are to this site. Once registered, you will be sent Church services will be held at the meeting be submitted through our website: https:// information on how to book your hotel hall of the main hotel, alternately in English feastinitaly.org/cms/. room. Please only register if you are sure and Italian languages, with simultaneous Under the “Apply” tab, choose “Feast of you can attend in Jamaica as there are no translation. Headphones will be provided Tabernacles” and enter your information. In refunds allowed. 14 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 missionary, David Livingstone. Blantyre is amenities and provides a millennial type one of the oldest urban centers in eastern setting for the Feast, with a large expanse and southern Africa. It gained municipal of lawn, palm trees, sun lounges, full beach status as far back as 1895, while work on St. frontage and a large lagoon-type swim- Michael and All Angels church in Blantyre ming pool with a swim-up bar. One of began even earlier in 1888. the best features of the Feast each year in Blantyre has a pleasant climate set in a Penang is the opportunity for wonderful range of hills at about 1,000 meters above time together as one spiritual family. With sea level, with 3-4 months of rain per year. everyone staying together on site, there is This enriches the climate and makes it the time to share many meals, conversation and perfect gateway to the unspoiled south of hearty fellowship with brethren. Malawi. Many visitors fly to Blantyre and Please remember to indicate your ability stay overnight before heading off to the to assist in helping to make the Feast a great Penang, Malaysia Majete National Wildlife Reserves or to the success for all members. Zomba and Mulanje Mountains. If you would like to attend the Feast Visitors can plan to fly into Blantyre’s in Penang, contact Grant Chick at First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. Chileka International Airport, the main hub [email protected] or +61 8 9523-4623 Location of Services: Hilton Rose Hall of Air Malawi. to register your interest before registering Resort & Spa, Rose Hall Main Road, Mon- This year’s Feast of Tabernacles will through the UCG site on April 12. tego Bay, Jamaica be held in a magnificent hall funded First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. Jeff Lockhart by LifeNets International in Kanjedza Location of Services: Oriental Ballroom Forest. For more details, contact Festival at the Bayview Beach Resort. Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa Coordinator Gracious Mpilangwe at Grant Chick All-inclusive rates* (per room, per night): [email protected]. The Bayview Beach Resort $203 single (1 adult) Gracious Mpilangwe Room rates include large buffet breakfasts $230 double (2 adults at $115 each) Nkhwazi each day (family room includes daily buffet $305 triple (3 adults at $101.67 each) Brethren from the central region of Mala- breakfast for 4 people). The discounted rates $380 quad (4 adults at $95 each) wi this year will gather for the Feast of Tab- are in Malaysian Ringgit ($1 = RM4.35) and *Rates are for adults 15 years and older on ernacles at the Nkhwazi UCG Village. The based on single occupancy except the fam- a per room per night basis (includes 25.75 site is located on the Lilongwe-Mchinji road, ily room. percent taxes/service charge + $4 per night some 65 km from the city of Lilongwe. Over- RM300 Superior Hillview room room tax). seas visitors can fly into the Kamuzu Inter- RM400 Deluxe Side Seaview Up to 2 children can be included per room national Airport, which is close to the site. RM500 Grand Deluxe with 2 adults. Children age 5 and under are Those who wish to lodge in Lilongwe rather RM550 Family room free. Children ages 6-14 are an additional than in the temporary booths at Nkhwazi Accommodation bookings are to be made $75 per child per night. Room options can also comfortably do so. directly with the Bayview Beach Resort. include 1 king-sized bed with 1 twin-sized This site observes the old-time style Emails can be sent to reservations.bbr@ pullout (sleeps up to 3 total) or 2 queen- of the Feast of Tabernacles where all bayviewhotels.com, attention Thila or Siti. sized beds (sleeps up to 4 total). families camp at one site in temporary Please note on your email message that you A one-night deposit is due at time of book- booths made of bamboos and reeds. The are attending the United Church of God ing. Full room payment is due by Sept. 1, site spans over eight acres, which gives conference to receive the discounted rate. 2020. brethren space to choose where to build their booth or pitch their tent (tents are provided by the Church). The site has a garden that provides free vegetables for Mexico Kenya all members attending the Feast. We also Puerto Vallarta Mombasa have running water which provides safe For the 10th year in a row, we plan to have The Feast of Tabernacles will be held water to all the brethren. the Feast in beautiful Puerto Vallarta at Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya this year. Details will The pavilion provides comfort for all Friendly, offering an all-inclusive package at be confirmed soon and will be posted on during services and other meetings held very reasonable prices. With three pools and feast.ucg.org website. If you are interested during the eight-day period. If interested two Jacuzzis, a beachfront with warm ocean in attending the Feast in Mombasa, in attending, please contact Cephas J. Cha- water and many activities within the hotel, please contact Monte Knudson at monte_ pamba at cephaschapambajumpha@gmail. this has become a very popular site for fami- [email protected]. com to register or get more information lies with children and teens. We are planning about the site. This is a great site to visit if to have the baby turtle release, Pirate Cruise you wish to experience the camping style of and more. Translations to English will be the Feast of Tabernacles! available during services. The hotel is 10 Malawi Cephas J. Chapamba minutes from the airport. Blantyre Puerto Vallarta is considered a safe zone Blantyre is Malawi’s financial, commer- in Mexico with thousands of tourists from cial and transport center and the home of the cruise ships visiting the city every week. Malawi Stock Exchange. Although Lilon- Malaysia The hotel is close to the downtown area gwe is the nation’s administrative capital, Penang with plenty of transportation available with more restaurants, hotels and bars than The 2020 Feast of Tabernacles will be and a large supermarket in front of the Lilongwe, Blantyre is the much busier and held at the Bayview Beach Resort, situated hotel with a currency exchange office. We livelier central business district of Malawi. on the water’s edge at Batu Ferringhi Beach have had the Feast there for nine years and Blantyre has a rich heritage. It was named on the island of Penang, Malaysia. thankfully haven’t had any security prob- after the birthplace of Scottish explorer and The Bayview Beach Resort has quality lems. Even though it is on a Pacific shore- feast.ucg.org 15 line, it still has a semi-tropical climate with *For Junior Suites above the seventh floor, very few mosquitos. there is an extra $25 upgrade fee per night per Temperatures can range from the 70s to the room. Rates can be extended for three days mid-90s with sometimes higher humidity. before and after the Feast. Chefs prepare excellent buffets from 7 These rates include all food costs. Taxes a.m. to 9 p.m. (with other food available and gratuity are already included, although round the clock, and no pork or shellfish we encourage giving some extra tips since the will be served during our stay). There are hotel staff earns so little. All the rooms have also free drinks available, including wine, air conditioning, a balcony or terrace and a beer, tropical juices, cocktails and soft full or partial ocean view (cribs and a limited drinks. There are six restaurants within amount of small refrigerators are available as the premises, all free of charge for the hotel a special request). guests including a brand-new restaurant on Puerto Vallarta, Mexico the beach, a gourmet dining spot, a sushi eatery and a brick-oven pizza and grill sta- tion, along with coffee and ice cream servic- Nigeria Taupo from Auckland or Wellington. es in the lobby. The hotel has a full spa and Igbara The venue is a 15-minute drive west from gym, with one-hour Swedish massages at Nigeria will be having its Feast site at the Taupo airport. a 30 percent discount for our group. There Premiere Holiday Resorts in Igbara OKE, Taupo is a popular tourist resort town, is also a free tennis court, a children’s play Ondo State. nestled on the banks of Lake Taupo, center and several shows at the theater that Situated about 300 km outside the bus- New Zealand’s (and the Southern Hemi- will be provided. tling city of Lagos, Igbaraoke is a quiet sphere’s) largest freshwater lake. Local Registration: Starting on April 12, visit rural town with rolling hills. It is close to attractions include many water-bound www.regpacks.com/vallartafot to apply. the twin notable city of Akure (Capital of activities such as world class fishing, boat- Create an account and fill out the initial Ondo State) less than 20 minutes away and ing, whitewater rafting, and jet boating. If application. Once accepted, you will have Ilesha in Osun state on the other side. you prefer more land-based activities there seven days from the acceptance day to At the Feast in Nigeria all members stay are plenty of walks, hikes, biking tracks, make your housing arrangements through in a single large hotel complex. Communal golf, geothermal attractions, honey hives the same website, as well as pay your meals are enjoyed twice a day along with and natural hot pools. $300 housing deposit per room, choose lots of opportunities to fellowship and Rotorua is a one-hour drive East and your activities and sign up for volunteer enjoy various activities and messages at hosts many activities including sheep opportunities. Final payment is due Aug. the Feast. shows, Zorbing, the Luge, zip-lines, sky 15. Your $300 housing deposit will be We welcome any international visitors swing etc. Waitomo Caves is a two-hour refundable up to 45 days after it has been and promise you will have a wonderful drive west where you can enjoy rafting or paid. You will also have to sign up for Feast. You will experience unity and a fam- explore the Glowworm Caves. ground transportation. ily atmosphere that comes from the Spirit For More Information: For general Reservations and Information: If you of God that He gives to us all as His elect. inquiries or accommodation questions, have any questions, please email us at Transportation to and from the Feast please contact Stephen Clark at stephen_ [email protected] or visit www. can be arranged by our members for any [email protected] or by calling +61 3 9717 regpacks.com/vallartafot. You can also join visiting brethren. 3873. our Facebook group “Feast of Tabernacles- For More Information: Please contact There is limited on-site accommo- Puerto Vallarta” for the latest updates. Oludare Akinbo at oludare@tishrinig. dation—some dormitory style or self- Please note: This is a limited capac- com. contained units. Information on the ity site, preference will be given to UCG Oludare Akinbo venue and accommodation is available at: members. Due to meeting hall capacity, www.tauharacentre.org.nz/. security and the agreement with the hotel, First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. people staying outside the hotel will not be Location of Services: Tauhara Cen- granted access to Friendly Vallarta during The Netherlands tre, 60 Acacia Heights Drive (off Mapara the Feast (including people only wanting to Zandvoort Road), Acacia Bay. attend services). Everyone staying at Hotel This Feast site is at capacity. If you would Stephen Clark Friendly will receive a bracelet at check-in like more information on this site, join a which will be checked by security at both waitlist or contact the Coordinator, please entrances of the hotel. visit https://www.ucg.org/members/feast/ First Service: 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2 sites/2020/zandvoort-the-netherlands. Philippines Location of Services: Second floor ball- Baguio City room, Hotel Friendly Puerto Vallarta. Baguio is a city in the northern mountain Mario Seiglie province of Benguet on the Island of Luzon, New Zealand some 260 km (160 miles) north of Manila. Hotel Friendly Acacia Bay Being one of the very few temperate places $110 single adult occupancy Enjoy the breathtaking mountain and in this predominantly warm and humid $160 double adult occupancy lake views at the Feast of Tabernacles in tropical country, it is known as the Sum- $200 triple adult occupancy picturesque Acacia Bay, a few minutes’ mer Capital of the Philippines. (2 beds only) drive west of Taupo in the central North As in the past 19 consecutive years, the $255 quadruple adult Island of New Zealand. Festival Location for this year’s Feast of occupancy (2 beds only) Acacia Bay is approximately three- Tabernacles in Baguio City will again be $35 rate for children and-a-half hours’ drive from Auckland, at a conference hall of the Girl Scouts of (7-12 years old) and five hours’ drive from Wellington. the Philippines (GSP) Ang Ating Tahanan Free children (0-6 years old) Alternatively, flights are available into grounds. The multi-purpose hall where ser- 16 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 vices will again be held can easily accom- ing with meals could opt to stay in a number Mobile Numbers: modate as many as 150 Feastgoers. of hotels located nearby which are about 1.5 +63(942)686-3771 (Sun) The GSP Ang Ating Tahanan grounds to 10 kilometers from the venue. Cost per +63(966)963-3924 (Globe) have cottages, rooms and dormitory-type day ranges from $30 to $70. When eating Jose Campos accommodations where Feastgoers can out, tips are appreciated but not obligatory. lodge within short walking distances from The currency exchange rate is approxi- Depending on your budget and preference, the hall. For those who prefer to stay outside mately US $1 = 52Php. the following accommodation rates are the Festival grounds, nearby hotels and inns Feast services, Bible studies, forums and available. are also available. Costs of accommodations other activities will be conducted in English Note: The currency exchange rate is approx- range from US$7 per person per night for with translations into Cebuano whenever imately US $1 = 52Php. dormitory type accommodations to US$80 necessary. All these sessions are Bible-based per night per cottage-room, as well as for to enable everyone, from young children to Deluxe Room—5 people max nearby hotel room accommodations. senior citizens, to feast on God’s spiritual P2,200/room/night (approx. $43) This year, we are expecting some 120 food as well as enjoy the warmth and camara- Family Room—7 people max attendees. These will mostly be brethren derie of like-minded brethren in fellowship. P2,700/room/night (approx. $53) coming from the Luzon Island regions. But This year we are expecting approximately Dormitory Type—25 people max as in past years, we always eagerly welcome 200 to 220 feastgoers, mostly brethren from P350/person/night (approx. $7) and look forward to overseas brethren, the Mindanao region of the country. Tree House 2—5 people max especially those coming from international Reservations and More Information: P3,500/house/night (approx. $69) areas who want to enjoy and celebrate the Please contact Festival Coordinator Raul Tree House 3—15 people max Feast with us this year. Villacote. P2,000/house/night (approx. $39) Reservations and More Information: Email: [email protected] Those interested may get in touch with Rey Phone: +63 920 664 4065 (Smart) Non-Air-conditioned options Evasco. +63 925 567 8935 (Sun) Tree House 4—5 people max Email: [email protected] +63 082 322 4156 (Globe Line) P4,500/house/night (approx. $88) Viber/Mobile Phone: +63(917) 814 7826 First Services: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Satur- Tree House 5—5 people max Mail: 2582 A. Bonifacio St., Bangkal, day, Oct. 3. P5,000/house/night (approx. $98) Makati City 1233, Philippines. Raul Villacote First Service: 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. Visayas Meals: Festival meal rate is P600 (approx. Location of Services: Multi-purpose The Feast of Tabernacles and the Eighth $12) for lunch and dinner. Brethren who pre- Conference Hall of the Girl Scouts of the Day for Visayas, Philippines will once again fer food other than what will be served for Philippines (GSP) Ang Ating Tahanan be held in the premier Baybayon Ni Agalon the Festival meals may order from the resort grounds along South Drive, Baguio City, (literally “The Master’s Shore”) Beach Resort at a different rate. For breakfast, brethren Philippines. located at the municipality of Albuera in the may also order from the resort at their own Rey Evasco central-western part of Leyte. cost. You may also bring in food items with- The resort provides a millennial Feast out paying extra. Davao City setting with its picturesque coast, land- GSP Camp Alano, the Regional Training scaped lawns, wildlife diversity and beau- Center of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines tiful sunsets. Other amenities include a in Daliao, Toril, Davao City, will again serve swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, play- South Africa as the venue for this year’s Feast of Taber- ground, mini zoo and a fish spa. A large Mossel Bay nacles in Mindanao. function hall that can accommodate up to Last year was the first experience of our Davao City has been the focal point of 250 people will be used for church services exciting new Feast site on the Southern UCG activities in the region for decades. and other activities. Coast of South Africa, in the historical town This city is also considered the “fruit basket” While we expect that most of the attend- of Mossel Bay. UCG has one Feast site in of the country. Since the Feast of Tabernacles ees would come from the Visayas islands, South Africa and last year’s local attendance this year falls at the peak of the fruiting sea- brethren from other national and interna- was just over 140, with 46 international visi- son, Feastgoers will have ample opportunity tional areas are also welcome to join us in tors from the U.S., Australia, Holland, Swit- to enjoy the abundance of tropical fruits, this beautiful site. zerland and the UK. particularly the famous durian. Baybayon Ni Agalon Beach Resort is We’re looking forward to building on the GSP Camp Alano at Toril is approxi- accessible by air, sea or land, depending success of last year, and hoping for even more mately 20 km (12.5 miles) from the Davao on your location. Guests coming in from international visitors! We’re able to accom- International Airport. From the city, one Manila, Bacolod City or Davao City may modate about 150 visitors. The primary pur- can take a taxi straight to the meeting hall take a direct flight to Cebu City. Then from pose of the Feast is to appear before God at as most taxi drivers are familiar with the Cebu City, take a 2.5 to 3-hour fast ferry this appointed time at the place where He has location. Or one could ride public utility boat trip to Ormoc City. From Ormoc, a cab placed His name, and with everyone staying jeepneys to Toril and then take a tricycle to or a tricycle can take you to the venue. Most within walking distance of the central venue, GSP Camp Alano. cab drivers know the place, which is just a the opportunities for fellowship are tremen- Various accommodations are available 15-minute ride away. dously enhanced. at the camp itself, namely air-conditioned Another travel option is by taking a Mossel Bay is the start on the Cape Town rooms at the Training Center and non-air- direct flight from Manila or Cebu City to side of what’s known as the Garden Route— conditioned rooms at the White House, Tacloban City. Then from Tacloban, take a an area popular with both local and inter- Duplex and Program Center buildings. 2 to 3-hour van trip to Ormoc City. national tourists stretching for about 200 These accommodations may not be as well- First Service: 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. km along the east coast to Storms River, equipped as those at other Feast sites but the Reservations and More Information: with a beautiful variety of vegetation and warm hearts and hospitality of the brethren Please contact the Visayas Festival Coor- scenery. It also claims to have the second will more than make up for the difference. dinator Jose T. Campos. most moderate climate in the world (after Those desiring more comfortable lodg- E-mail: [email protected] Hawaii), and boasts 320 sunny days a year. feast.ucg.org 17 Central to the Feast venue is the Diaz Features: e, fw, h, l, r, sf, w Hotel and Resort conference facility, where All hotel rooms include buffet breakfast, sea most of our international visitors will be views and direct beach access. A gym, swim- staying and where services will be held. It’s ming pool and barbecue facilities with an a large, modern facility with direct beach open grass area are onsite, as well as various access and all rooms facing the Indian restaurants and coffee shops. Ocean. Besides the single and double hotel 2-3 Bedroom Apartments: suites, there are also hotel apartments avail- $93 2-bedroom, 2 bath unit per night able for small groups, families or those $113 3-bedroom, 2 bath unit per night wishing to do some of their own catering. Features: a, e, k, l, can be booked on a daily With the proximity of shops and facilities, basis. Apartments do not include buffet and the availability of very affordable taxi breakfast, but breakfast can be purchased services, having your own transport is not a at the Bahia Blue restaurant for about $5. Sri Lanka necessity. Be aware that Uber does not oper- Iron/ironing board included, swimming ate in Mossel Bay, but Bolt is available. pool available and all apartments have Special rates have been negotiated with direct beach access and sea views. Servic- the hotel for both their rooms and suites, as ing of apartments is not included but can be at https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/. well as their self-catering apartments. The requested for an additional fee. Guests must Family time during the Feast is a tradi- hotel rooms and suites rate include a full bring their own towels and coffee/tea, but the tional favorite in Sri Lanka. You’ll experi- buffet breakfast in a beautiful upstairs din- South African church office may be able to ence a special afternoon full of surprises ing area overlooking the bay, however this help purchase towels for you ahead of your and fun, followed by another afternoon of breakfast is not included for the hotel apart- arrival (please inquire). Breakage deposit cricket for the whole family. The variety ment guests. There will also be a breakfast required and parking is available per unit. show and family dance are also a highlight special available to all members, whether The prices listed are the South African as the Sri Lankan brethren are very talented staying in the hotel or not, in the beautiful Rand—ZAR converted to USD, assuming and musical. downstairs Bahia Blue restaurant. US$1=R15. The Diaz Hotel will require a 30 The hotel has an outdoor pool and facili- International visitors can (a) fly into Cape percent deposit to secure your booking (via ties for softball, cricket, tennis, volleyball and Town, spend some time sightseeing, and international wire transfer) and the balance badminton. The hotel also offers tours such either take a connecting flight to the George can be paid via credit card on arrival. as hiking in the Ritigala jungle or riding an domestic airport before taking a taxi or shut- ox cart in Hiriwadunna. For those who dare tle to the Diaz Hotel; (b) fly into Cape Town to be adventurous, The Minneriya National and take the scenic drive of about six hours Park, The Sigiriya Fortress and Pidurangala down to the Diaz or (c) fly into O.R. Tambo Sri Lanka Rock (Sigiriya Fortress can be viewed from International airport in Johannesburg, then Habarana this vantage point) are all less than a 30-min- take a connecting flight to George domestic Your brethren in Sri Lanka warmly invite ute drive from the hotel. The ancient city of airport and taxi to the Feast site. you to attend the Feast of Tabernacles with Anuradhapura is about 90 minutes away. Free time during, before and after the them at the Habarana Village by Cinnamon. A visit to Sri Lanka will be a life-changing Feast can be spent relaxing or touring. Habarana is a small city within the cultural experience. If you want to travel internation- Many attractions are available in the area. triangle of Anuradhapura, Pollonnaruwa ally and you earnestly desire to serve your The website www.visitmosselbay.co.za and Kandy in the North-central province brothers and sisters who live overseas, the provides more information on some of of the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, which Feast in Sri Lanka would be an exceptional these and we have a few church excursions is known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. opportunity for you. A visit to this tropical already being planned. The Gamsabha Conference Hall at the island, where food is delicious and the breth- We sincerely hope you will consider Habarana Village will be the site for dai- ren are gracious, friendly and enthusiastically joining us for the Feast of Tabernacles 2020! ly services, which will be in English. All desirous to see the coming of God’s Kingdom, Please contact us for any questions or brethren will be staying at this same venue is a Feast you’ll not soon forget! We sincerely concerns you may have. Also, please visit and are blessed with the unique and enjoy- seek and appreciate your earnest prayers for our Facebook page at https://www.facebook. able opportunity to dine together each day. God’s blessing on the Feast in Sri Lanka. com/MosselBayUCG/ for more photos and Three buffet meals are included in the room Feast Registration: To register go to http:// to stay up to date with our planning. cost. Meals will be served in the El Hena ucg-srilanka.org/feast. A $45 registration fee There is no registration fee for this Feast Restaurant, which provides buffet meals for (per family) is required and will be applied site, but a donation toward Feast assistance breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring local to the Feast hotel and conference expenses. and administration would be greatly appre- Sri Lankan dishes as well as excellent inter- Once you are confirmed to attend Habarana, ciated. This can be paid in cash at the Feast national cuisine. please go to https://www.ucg.org/members/ or via an electronic funds transfer. The Habarana Village by Cinnamon feast/sites/2020/habarana-sri-lanka and First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. is a 4-hour drive from the Bandaranaike register there as well. Once you have Location of Services: Diaz Hotel and International Airport and 6 hours from the registered, you will be emailed housing and Resort, 1 Beach E. Boulevard, Diaz Beach, city of Colombo. If requested, local brethren Feast information. You will be requested to Die Voor Bay, Mossel Bay 6506 will be happy to assist in coordinating send your international flight details for you Vivien Botha transportation options from the airport or and your family. Once flight information Diaz Hotel from Colombo to the Feast site. The Village is received, your room(s) at the Habarana To book a hotel room or apartment, contact offers bungalow-style rooms surrounded Village for the dates of your stay will be Isella Wallis at unitedchurchofgod.sa@ by greenery with a nearby lake for boating. confirmed. (No room deposit is necessary.) gmail.com. Visit the hotel website, http:// The air-conditioned rooms at Habarana First Service: 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2 diazbeach.co.za for photos. Village come with private terraces, a TV, a Location of Services: Habarana Village Suites, Double Rooms and Family Units safety deposit box and tea/coffee-making by Cinnamon $55 singles per night facilities. Wi-fi is free within the hotel Hotel Reservations: Your hotel reserva- $93 couples per night premises. More information can be found tion will be made by the local Feast team. 18 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 Pricing is below for planning purposes. If and habits have their settlements mainly Oregon among the spectacular Cascade you choose to make your own reservations, in the interior of the country. Mountains. The warm, sunny days and you will pay higher standard hotel rates. The White Beach Resort, an all-inclu- cool, crisp nights provide an ideal location Please let the Feast team know if you plan sive resort, is located on the shores of the for the fall Festivals of God. to make your own reservations. Suriname river and is tucked in away from There is much to explore in this diverse For More Information: Email David the daily hustles. This peaceful area pro- locale. Spend time among the pine forests, Schreiber at [email protected] or vides a beautiful millennial setting. atop the mountain peaks or in the high call (507) 377-8151. Available for your enjoyment at the hotel is desert plains. Spend an afternoon at the David Schreiber swimming at the white beach, in the river or at world-renowned Smith Rock State Park, the beautiful pool and hot tub, or exercising in which features scenic views, deep river Habarana Village by Cinnamon the newly completed workout room. Sermons canyons and several thousand climbs, $89 single will be given in both Dutch and English. along with several miles of hiking and $95 double Tours will be offered to include the Joden biking trails. Alternatively, you could take $131 triple Savanna (ruins of a Jewish settlement and an afternoon trip to Crater Lake National $40 per day, upgrade to deluxe room indigenous village), the capital Paramaribo Park and experience one of Oregon’s most Prices are per day. Three buffet meals each (to include Palm Garden and the U.S. Embas- distinguishing features, just 90 minutes day are included in room rates for all room sy) and the historical Commewyne Museum. south of Bend. occupants (single, double or triple). Addi- For More Information: Please contact Outdoor activities include sightseeing, tional charges for a la carte meals, laundry, Stan Braumuller at stanbraumuller007@ horseback riding, rock climbing, caves to spa and coffee shop. yahoo.com or 386-789-3336. explore, agate and fossil hunting, fishing, Inquire about special pricing for families First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. hiking and biking trails, canoeing, boating with children. Children under 6 are free. Location of Services: White Beach and whitewater rafting. Golfers will appre- Children ages 6–12 are charged at a slightly Resort ciate some of the nation’s best courses. reduced daily rate. Adult rates apply for If you would prefer to spend the after- ages 13 and up. The above rates are also White Beach Resort noons in town, the Old Mill district, locat- applicable for a pre and/or post Feast stay $130 single per night ed on the banks of the Deschutes River— at the hotel. $165 double per night featuring shops, restaurants and a scenic $260 apartment per night river walk—is a local favorite. The old A deposit of one night’s stay is requested by downtown area of Bend is home to a wide July 30, 2020. Lodging includes breakfast variety of shops, restaurants and brewer- Suriname and dinner with a beverage package consist- ies. A short distance from Redmond is the We are excited to invite you to come join ing of coffee, tea, juices and the local beer. western-themed tourist town of Sisters. It us in Surname, South America. You can is a great place to window shop and pick up spend the Feast praising and worshiping souvenirs. The resort village of Sunriver with others in the quiet setting by the Suri- offers shopping, dining, a nature center, name river, sharing your spiritual journey Togo indoor sports center and water park. South with a brother or sister and encouraging Kpalimé of Bend is the Smithsonian-affiliated High one another in God’s goodness. Suriname, This year the Feast will take place in Desert Museum, where you can come eye- a former colony of the Netherlands, shares Kpalimé, 120 kilometers from Lome the to-eye with birds of prey and join in the its border with Brazil and Guyana. Tem- capital city of Togo. Kpalimé is set next to family-friendly, hands-on learning avail- peratures in this tropical rainforest coun- a beautiful mountain range. The Feast time able to teach you about the wildlife, habitat try average 85 degrees Fahrenheit. is during the rainy season so there will be and rich history of this unique biome. You will enjoy the authentic cultures and an abundance of fruits. It will be pleasant There are a number of activities planned unique people from many different ori- to have brethren come visit in Togo. If you to encourage and facilitate fellowship and gins. The diversity of people from various are interested in attending the Feast in greater spiritual growth. Services are held parts of the world (who have retained most Kpalimé, please contact Kossi Fiaboe at in a spacious facility with plenty of parking, of their original customs) weave peace- [email protected]. scenic ground for picnicking and outdoor fully together to create a one-of-a-kind Kossi Fiaboe activities and an on-site RV area with full cultural experience. An assortment of tra- hookups. ditions, languages, music, art and cuisine, First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. all inherited from the indigenous, Indian, Location of Services: Deschutes County Indonesian, Chinese, Jewish, African and United States Fair and Expo Center, Middle Sister Con- European ancestors is indispensable to the Bend-Redmond, Oregon ference Room, 3800 SW Airport Way, Red- present culture that is still holding firm. For the past two decades, the Bend-Red- mond, OR 97756 (easy to find and conve- The coastal area is the most populated mond Feast of Tabernacles site has delight- niently located less than one mile from the part of the country, along with its capi- ed Feastgoers with its beautiful, millennial Bend-Redmond airport). tal, Paramaribo. Maroon and indigenous setting. The cities of Bend and Redmond Taxes: vary from 10-14 percent. tribes with well-kept ancient traditions are nestled in the high desert of central Benjamin Light Feature Codes: hr Equipped for the handicapped sh Shower facilities a Apartment/condominium ip Indoor swimming pool sf Shopping facilities nearby ac Air conditioning k Kitchenettes/efficiencies st Steep grades or many steps bb Bed and Breakfast kq King/queen beds sw Sewer c Campground l Laundry facilities on premises te Tent facilities cb Continental breakfast included n No maid service UF Children under specified age are free d Dump station op Outdoor swimming pool w In walking distance of meeting facility e Elevator or Online reservations available wa Water ec Electric p Children’s play area in or nearby wf Waterfront fw Free wireless r Restaurant on premises or adjacent yl Provide your own linen h Hotel/motel s Suites yu Provide your own kitchen utensils feast.ucg.org 19 Comfort Suites Redmond, OR 97756 ronment! Music enthusiasts are treated to (541) 504-8900 $49 1 bed, 1-2 people at least 90 live music shows. This year, the www.choicehotels.com $59 2 beds, 2 people Sight & Sound Theater presents “Noah.” 2243 SW Yew Ave. $59 1 bedroom, 1-2 people, kitchenette Branson Landing offers waterfront Redmond, OR 97756 $5 extra person shopping and dining in many upscale $119 hotel/motel, 1-2 people Features: h, k, l, ac, r, op, sf, p ($5 per night), shops and fine restaurants. The College $154 1 bedroom suite, 1-2 people kq (queen), fw, U5F, cb, microwave/refrig- of the Ozarks is minutes away and is rec- $5 extra person erator and coffee maker in all units, kitch- ognized for its unique values-driven pro- Features: h, sf, k, l, hr, ip, kq, ac, s, e, fw, en units are non-smoking units, outdoor gram. Campus services that are open to cb, U18F, spa, fitness room, indoor pool pool is heated, 2 miles from site, 35 units the public include dining and a gift shop. is salt water, continental breakfast is beef available. First night deposit required, The recently opened “Top of the Rock” and turkey products, 0.6 miles from site, 14 refunded in full if canceled 5 days before Ancient Ozark Natural History Muse- units available. First night deposit required, check-in. Rates available 2 nights before um explores the rich past of the Ozarks. refunded in full if canceled one day before and after Feast based on room availability. This venue also includes the Lost Canyon check-in. Rates available three nights before Taxes: 10 percent. Cave and Nature Trail. Dogwood Canyon and after the Feast based on room availabil- Nature Park is a nature preserve open for ity. Taxes: 10 percent. Super 8 Hotel hiking, biking and tram tours. (541) 548-8881 Branson has a wide variety of housing Deschutes County Fairground (800) 800-8000 toll free options ranging from first-class hotels to (541) 548-2711 x-7949 (541) 504-8318 fax cabins. Also available are many reasonably www.expo.deschutes.org www.super8.com priced condos overlooking the hills or lakes. 2243 SW Yew Ave. 3629 SW 21st Place Weather during the Feast is usually mild Redmond, OR 97756 Redmond, OR 97756 with lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s. Features: c, ec, sw, wa, te, d, on site, 10 tent sites $64 1 queen First Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. that offer electric and a shared water source $69 2 queens 3. There will be no opening night service. available. Call for rates. Features: h, r, sf, l, hr, st, p,w, ip, kq, ac, e, fw, Location of Services: Presleys’ Country cb, 0.3 miles from site, 30 units reserved, Jubilee, 2920 W. 76 Country Blvd., Bran- Eagle Crest Resort cut off date to book is July 31. First night son, MO 65616 (541) 923-2453 deposit required, refunded in full if can- Taxes: Vary from 6 to 12 percent. (800) 682-4786 toll free celed 30 days before check-in. Rates avail- Joe Dobson www.eagle-crest.com able 2 nights before and after Feast based 1522 Cline Falls Hwy. on room availability. Taxes: 10 percent. Baymont by Wyndham Theater District Redmond, OR 97756 (formerly 1st Inn Branson) $119 motel, 2 queens, 1-4 people Branson, Missouri (417) 334-7000 $129 1-bedroom suite, 1-4 people Brethren attending the Feast in Branson www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/ $155 2 bedroom condo, 2-6 people will be holding their services at Presleys’ branson-missouri/ $185 3 bedroom condo, 2-8 people Country Jubilee. This well-maintained, 2719 W. Hwy. 76 $255 3 bedroom house modern auditorium offers comfortable seat- Branson, MO 65616 $255 4 bedroom condo ing and a mezzanine for small group gath- $49 flat rate ($54.93 w/tax) ,1-4 people $285 4 bedroom house erings. There is also a “cry room” for fussy Features: h, sf, l, hr, w, kq, ac, e, fw, cb Features: h, a, k, r, l, p, ip, op, kq, ac, s, e, fw, babies, with audio and window viewing into (deluxe), all rooms have coffeemaker, iron, n, 1,800-acre resort has two 18-hole champi- the theater. The parking lot is very level, with refrigerator, microwave and 32-inch plasma onship golf courses, 18-hole putting course, good access to the building for those need- TV, 0.4 mile from site, 25 units available. 18-hole mid-iron course, a sports center ing assistance. Unfortunately, a separate (with indoor pool, two Jacuzzis, full aero- fragrance-free room is not available. Golden Arrow Resort bic and weight room, indoor basketball and Presleys’ is located in the heart of Bran- (417) 338-2245 spa treatments), outdoor tennis and eques- son, a widely recognized, family-oriented (888) 308-7633 toll free trian center, 8 miles from site. First 2 nights’ resort town located in the hardwood-for- 2869 Indian Pointe Rd. deposit required. Rates available 2 nights ested hills of the Ozarks. Fall colors pro- Branson, MO 65616 before and after Feast based on room avail- vide a stunning, millennial setting during $50.40 motel room, 1-2 people ability. Taxes: 14 percent. the Feast. An afternoon drive through the $54.90 studio, 1 bedroom, 1-4 people spectacular scenery brings you into close $73.80 condo, 2 bedrooms, 2-6 people Greenway Motel contact with God’s beautiful creation. $112.50 2 bedroom chalet, 2-6 people (541) 548-4591 Nearby lakes are Table Rock Lake and $128.50 2 bedroom chalet , 7-8 people (866) 971-4595 toll free Lake Taneycomo. At Taneycomo, you can $112.50 3 bedroom cottage, 2-6 people 517 W. Birch Ave. tour the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatch- $128.50 3 bedroom cottage, 8 people Redmond, OR 97756 ery and conservation area for free. Features: a, h, k, a, l, wf, kq, ac, fw, n, rates $35 1 bed, 1 person In addition to its natural beauty, Bran- listed are for 7 or more nights, 8.4 miles $45 2 beds, 1-2 people son is home to several museums, including from site, 20 minute drive to site, extra $8 $5 extra person the Veterans Memorial Museum and the for children ages 4 and under. Features: h, r, sf, kq, ac, fw, all rooms have a Titanic Museum. Showboat Branson Belle microwave and refrigerator, 3 miles from site, and the Branson Scenic Railway present Hall of Fame Motel 15 units available. enjoyable excursions into the local coun- (417) 335-4255 tryside. Kids will love the go-cart tracks (800) 206-6676 toll free Redmond Inn and miniature golf courses. Fritz’s Adven- www.halloffamebranson.com (541) 548-1091 ture is a dynamic family attraction that 3005 W. Hwy 76 (800) 833-3259 toll free brings the excitement of outdoor adven- Branson, MO 65616 1545 Hwy. 97 S. ture into a multi-dimensional indoor envi- $42 motel room, 1-2 people 20 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 Features: h, r, sf, l, hr, w, ip, kq, ac, e, fw, cb, What would a Feast be without Trouble with housing? includes full hot breakfast, across street fellowship? A range of activities are Call (970) 484-5878 from site, 30 units available, pets allowed planned to provide something for for additional $10/night. Rates available 3 everyone, young and old alike! There will or send an e-mail to nights before and after the Feast based upon be plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy. [email protected]. availability. The Southwestern Ohio landscape boasts cultural and historic attractions, Residence Inn entertainment venues and a wide variety of Features: h, r, sf, l, hr, w, kq, ac, s, fw, U16F, (417) 336-4077 high-quality restaurants to suit all tastes. closest property to Presley Theater (across the www.residenceinn.com/sgfbr Many scenic parks and gardens adorn the street), most rooms have microwave/refrig- 280 S. Wildwood Dr. Cincinnati area with relaxing biking and erator, 0.1 miles from site, 35 units reserved. Branson, MO 65616 walking trails, including the beautiful Rates available for 2 nights before and after $99 studio, flat rate, 1-4 people Smale Riverfront Park in downtown, the Feast based on room availability. $104 1-bedroom, flat rate, 1-4 people which provides a unique family-friendly $169 2-bedroom, flat rate, 1-4 people experience in the city. This can be coupled Hotel Grand Victorian $100 one-time nonrefundable fee for pets with an afternoon visit to the well-known (417) 336-2935 Features: a, h, sf, l, hr, p, ip, kq, ac, s, e, cb Newport Aquarium or the Cincinnati Zoo (800) 324-8751 toll free (deluxe), outdoor basketball court, exercise and Botanical Garden, followed by a sunset www.hotelgrandvictorian.com room, 1 mile from site, 15 units available, dinner cruise along the Ohio River to take 2325 W. Hwy. 76 rates available 2 nights before and after the in stunning views of Newport, Kentucky, Branson, MO 65616 Feast. on one side and Cincinnati on the other. $67 flat rate, 1-4 people Cincinnati affords numerous cultural Features: h, r, sf, l, hr, st, p, ip, op, kq, ac, s, e, fw, Thousand Hills Resort activities to choose from, including the all rooms have microwave and refrigerator, (800) 864-4145 ext. 1 Cincinnati Museum Center, stargazing at 0.7 miles from site, 10 units available. Group www.thousandhills.com the Cincinnati Observatory, the renowned code to use is Feast20. 245 S. Wildwood Dr. Taft Art Museum and free entrance to the Branson, MO 65616 Cincinnati Art Museum. After a fun-filled Hunter’s Friend Resort $67 Queen Suites, 3 people afternoon, stop to enjoy a show at either (417) 338-2849 $89 King Suites, 1-4 poeple the Cincinnati Music Hall or the Aronoff (800) 338-2842 toll free $109 1 bedroom, 1-4 people Center, which regularly feature high- www.huntersfriendresort.com $137 2 bedrooms, 2-6 people quality concerts and plays. The Creation 118 Myrtle Ln. $199 3 bedrooms, 2-8 people Museum is about a 40-minute drive Branson, MO 65616 $117 1 bedroom cabin southwest in Petersburg, Kentucky. About $45 motel, 1-4 persons $152 2 bedroom cabin one hour’s drive south is the life-size Ark $52 kitchenette, 4 persons $194 2 bedroom cabin w/ loft Encounter. To the north is the National Air $82 2 bedroom efficiency, 2-6 people Features: a, sf, l, hr, p, ip, kq, e, fw, s (free Force Museum in Dayton, which is home $90 2 bedroom, 8 people midweek maid service), pets allowed, .5 to the largest and most extensive collection $134 3 bedroom, 2-6 people (2 baths) miles from site, 61 units available. Rates of U.S. Air Force history in the country. $10 extra person available for two nights before and after There are several restaurants and a mall Features: a, k, r, sf, l, hr, wf, kq, ac, or, fw, n, Feast, based on room availability. When within walking distance. The spacious UF5, lakefront condos with free boatslips, booking, use the group code “United hotel lobby provides a comfortable place condos have a cleaning fee of $95, kitchen- Church of God 2020.” Taxes: 12.1 percent. where brethren can gather to fellowship ettes join to motel for 2 rooms­ for $97, 9 miles throughout the Feast. Discounted housing from site, rates based on 7 nights, rates avail- Cincinnati, Ohio has been negotiated at the Holiday Inn, able for 2 nights before and after the Feast We welcome all to join us for an exuberant and you are encouraged to stay there. If based on availability. Feast of Tabernacles in Cincinnati, Ohio. you would like to pursue other options, The Holiday Inn Eastgate in Batavia you may reserve suitable accommodations Quality Inn on the Strip will again host the Feast this year. This elsewhere at your discretion. We look (417) 334-1194 wonderful facility offers the convenience of forward to joyfully worshiping God (800) 826-0368 toll free lodging and services in the same building together this year in Cincinnati! 2839 W. Hwy. 76 with meals available onsite as well. Both First Service: 7:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. Branson, MO 65616 the Cincinnati area and the Holiday Inn Location of Services: Holiday Inn $65 double/queen 1-4 people facility provide a great place for everyone Eastgate, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, $72 king, 1-4 people to meet and celebrate the Festival together. OH 45245 $89 1-2 people king jacuzzi In addition to daily services, adult and teen Taxes: 13.75 percent lodging tax, 6.75 $105.50 2-6 people, 3 queens, 2 bedroom Bible studies and youth education classes percent general sales. $115.50 2-6 people, 3 queens, 3 bedroom will be offered. Ryan Hall

Feature Codes: hr Equipped for the handicapped sh Shower facilities a Apartment/condominium ip Indoor swimming pool sf Shopping facilities nearby ac Air conditioning k Kitchenettes/efficiencies st Steep grades or many steps bb Bed and Breakfast kq King/queen beds sw Sewer c Campground l Laundry facilities on premises te Tent facilities cb Continental breakfast included n No maid service UF Children under specified age are free d Dump station op Outdoor swimming pool w In walking distance of meeting facility e Elevator or Online reservations available wa Water ec Electric p Children’s play area in or nearby wf Waterfront fw Free wireless r Restaurant on premises or adjacent yl Provide your own linen h Hotel/motel s Suites yu Provide your own kitchen utensils feast.ucg.org 21 Holiday Inn Eastgate and regular golf, boat rentals and other El Caribe Resort & Conference Center (513) 752-4400 recreational opportunities are plentiful. (386) 252-1558 (800) 465-4329 toll free The normal high temperature for early (800) 445-9889 toll free www.holidayinn.com October is 82-86 degrees and the aver- www.elcaribe.com 4501 Eastgate Blvd. age low is around 70 degrees. Travelers 2125 S. Atlantic Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45245 can fly into Daytona Beach International Daytona Beach, FL 32118 $82 1-4 people Airport or into the airports in Orlando $83 Oceanfront hotel, 1-2 people $122 King executive w/ living room or Jacksonville, both of which are 1-1.5 $95 Oceanfront efficiency, 1-4 people $239 2 bedroom king Jacuzzi hours from Daytona Beach. Features: h, k, r, sf, l, hr, wf, ip, op, kq, ac, Features: h, r, sf, l, hr, p, w, ip, kq, ac, s, e, Around 1,000 people are expected to s, e, fw, Jacuzzi, two outdoor pools and fw. Reservations can be made online with attend this site this year. kiddie pool, basketball, beach volleyball the link above using the booking code UFT. Note: Parking is free for members when and shuffleboard. All units of both types The booking code is available for hotel stays they use the designated Ocean Center are oceanfront with balcony. Hotel rooms between Sept. 30-Oct. 10, so when booking parking lot for UCG. But the parking include 2 queen beds, mini fridge, micro- online make sure to specify those dates so charge that will be assessed to the Church wave and coffeemaker. Efficiencies include the code is valid. Reservations can also be is being reimbursed by the Daytona Beach 2 queen beds, kitchen and dining table. 3 made with this code by phone. Convention and Visitors Bureau as an miles from site. Taxes: 12.5 percent. incentive for bringing the Feast to Day- Daytona Beach, Florida tona Beach. Such reimbursement is based Oceans Luxury Rentals They call it “the World’s Most Famous upon demonstrating that our members are (386) 455-0830 Beach.” Indeed, Daytona Beach is blessed using Daytona hotels, motels, condos and www.oceansluxuryvacations.com with miles of wide, white sand beaches rental homes. 3162 S. Atlantic Ave. that encourage walking, jogging, sun- Anyone registering for Daytona Beach Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118 bathing, swimming or just lounging must be willing to fill out the housing sur- Features: a, sf, l, wf, kq, ac, e, fw, n, upscale and enjoying the sunny, warm tempera- vey or a form showing where they are stay- condos and homes, over 70 units available. tures. Most hotel rooms have views of the ing so it can be verified by the convention Go to website and research which units you expansive ocean extending as far as the bureau. want, ask for Jennifer and mention UCG eye can see. Thank you in advance for your coopera- church discount. Not open for Sunday res- It brings to mind Habakkuk 2:14, “For tion in this matter. ervations. Condo sizes range from 1 bed- the earth shall be filled with the knowl- First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. room to 4 bedrooms. edge of the glory of the LORD, as the Location of Services: Ocean Center, waters cover the sea.” 101 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet Realty There is a multitude of housing oppor- FL 32118 (386) 761-3004 tunities in Daytona Beach, including all Rick Shabi (800) 882-8870 toll free sizes and price ranges of hotel rooms, www.PonceRealty.com hotel suites, condominiums, studio apart- Daytona Beach Resort 4000 S. Atlantic Ave. ments and homes—all within a mile or (386) 672-3770 Wilbur By The Sea, FL 32127 two of the beautiful, modern Ocean Cen- (800) 654-6216 toll free $150 2-bedrooms, 2-6 people ter, which will be the hub of Feast activity. www.daytonabeachresort.com $175 3 bedrooms, 2-6 people Daily services, Bible studies, the family 2700 North Atlantic Ave. Homes available too. Call for pricing. dance and other events will be held here. Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Features: a, sf, l, hr, wf, op, kq, ac, e, n. Clean- A variety of group activities—includ- $115 Ocean view kitchenette king ing fee of $150 for 2-bedroom and $175 for ing a family day, senior banquet and teen or 2 queens studio, 1-4 people 3-bedroom. Condos and apartments are and young adult events—are planned, $129 Oceanfront 1 bedroom king or located 2-10 miles from Ocean Center. and will be scheduled nearby to take 2 queens studio, 1-4 people advantage of the natural settings. $169 Ocean view suite (2 rooms) with Sunlit Vacation Rentals Possible group excursions to the Ken- 2 queens, 2-6 people (904) 445-9445 nedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral and Features: r, h, k, sf, l, hr, wf, ip, op, kq, ac, s, (800) 683-4786 toll free the Holy Land Experience in Orlando e, fw, Jacuzzi, four pools including kiddie www.sunlitvacationrentals.com may be scheduled. The Holy Land Expe- pool, steam sauna, exercise room, resort 300 North Atlantic Ave. rience is a park that replicates the set- fee included in rate. 3 miles from site Taxes: Daytona Beach, FL 32118 ting of Christ’s time. On the campus is a 12.5 percent. $129 1 bedroom, 1-5 people full-size replica of the wilderness taber- $195 2 bedroom, 2-10 people nacle and Roman Coliseum, as well as a Daytona Ocean Front Rentals $230 3 bedroom, 2-10 people Scriptorium which is said to hold one of (800) 262-6535 toll free Features: a, r, sf, l, hr, wf, kq, ac, e, fw, or, n. the world’s largest collections of antique www.daytonaoceanfrontrentals.com Cleaning fees are $89 for 1-bedroom, $109 Bible and Judeo-Christian artifacts. Daytona Beach, FL 32118 for 2-bedroom and $109 for 3-bedroom. Daytona also has a wide range of plac- $255 2 bedroom condo, 2-6 people Mention UCG church discount when book- es for shopping and dining as well as $295 3 bedroom condo, 2-8 people ing. About 1.5 miles from Ocean Center. numerous world-renowned attractions. $335 3 bedroom condo, 2-8 people Taxes: 12.5 percent. These include the Daytona Lagoon (a $335 4 bedroom condo large water park with go-karts and putt- Features: These are upscale condos, a, sf, Wyndham Ocean Walk putt golf adjacent to the Ocean Center), l, p, wf, op, kq, ac, e, fw, n, pets allowed, (386) 323-4800 the Daytona International Speedway, cleaning fees are $115 for 2-bedroom (800) 619-4831 toll free the Daytona 500 Experience, the Board- condos, $225 for 3-bedroom condos and www.oceanwalk.com walk and Pier (with its amusement park), $225-$245 for 4-bedroom condos. 9 units 33 N. Atlantic Ave. Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and more. available. Distance varies to site. Taxes: Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Deep-sea fishing excursions, miniature 12.5 percent. $115 1 bedroom, 1-4 people 22 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 Trouble with housing? expecting 1,000 brethren to attend, it does On-site camping options at Glacier Bible mean we will now be able to accommodate Camp include: Call (970) 484-5878 nearly all who desire to come to Montana to $10 Per night/tent sites celebrate the Feast. $15 Per night/tent site with electricity or send an e-mail to The Glacier Bible Camp offers a wide $20 Per night/camper site with water [email protected]. range of on-site accommodations. This and electricity makes it possible to attend the Feast in $35 Per night/full RV hookup site with Montana very reasonably. For example, water, power and sewer hookup a family of two adults and two children $125 1 bedroom oceanfront, 1-4 people On-site dorm or cabin options at Glacier $179 2 bedroom oceanfront, 2-8 people between the ages of 5-12 could rent a tent site for nine nights, including all meals, for Bible Camp include: $259 3 bedrooms, 2-10 people $25 Per night/Small eight-bed bunk Features: a, r, sf, l, hr, wf, w, ip, op, kq, ac, e, $582. The same size family could rent one of the family style rooms for nine nights, houses (sharing camp washrooms) fw, or, n, $30 check-in fee but no cleaning six available. fee, 1 car parking per room, other parking including all meals, for $897 (no dinner is served on “glacier day”). Some find the $35 Per night/Larger bunk houses across street but will charge, lazy river at with options that sleep 6 to 16 people. 2 large outdoor pools, 2-story waterslide, camping and dorm options reminiscent of early Feasts held in Big Sandy, Texas, $45 Per night/Family dorm-style rooms children’s splash area, 3 large outdoor hot with one queen bed and two bunk beds tubs, fitness center, 2 Olympic-sized indoor in the Piney Woods or Booth City. All reservations for housing at Glacier Bible that accommodate a family of six. pools, activities center. Rates available 3 (Shared large, nice bathrooms on each nights before and after Feast based on room Camp need to be made on the www. FeastOfTabernaclesMontana.com website. floor—one for men, one for women.) availability, 6 night minimum reservation These rooms are similar to a motel room, for these rates. Taxes: 12.5 percent. On-site Meals: The Glacier Bible Camp dining hall provides very reasonably priced minus the private bathroom—and meals. Brethren can sign up for these designed for families, 50 rooms available. Glacier Country, Montana meals whether they are staying on-site or $65 Per night/Motel-style rooms, Come and celebrate the Feast of Taber- off-site. Breakfast has two options—full two queen beds, bedding and pri- nacles in beautiful Northwest Montana. This breakfast for $6 or continental breakfast vate bathroom. Due to limited camp region of Montana is world-renowned for its for $4. Lunch is $7 and dinners and staffing, bedding is not changed during mountains, rivers and wilderness areas— brunches are $8. Children under 5 eat the Feast. Towels changed once especially Glacier National Park, the Bob free. Children 5-12 are half price. An mid-Feast, 28 rooms available. Marshall Wilderness and Flathead Lake. In adult could have all their meals on-site for $85-$110 Per night addition to the grand landscapes, the small $164—from the opening night dinner to These cabins include private baths and towns abound with great restaurants and breakfast on the day after the Eighth Day. kitchens or kitchenettes. shopping opportunities. The menu will be available online at www. Only three are available. The Feast is held at the Glacier Bible FeastOfTabernaclesMontana.com and *Note: With the exception of Glacier Camp, which is only 10 miles from the individuals can determine which meals View Lodge, these prices do not include west entrance to Glacier National Park. they’d like to eat on-site. Many have found bedding. Please plan to bring your own (See www.glacierbiblecamp.org for more the fellowship at the shared meals to be one bedding and towels. Also please note that information.) It is a wonderful location for of the highlights of the Montana Feast! Glacier Bible Camp has a no alcohol policy, exploring Glacier National Park without a Note: Glacier Bible Camp also offers which we honor. Whether camping or stay- long drive to get there. This allows for more gluten-free meals for those who require a ing in one of the dorms, you need to plan to excursions to such locations as Pole Bridge gluten-free diet. have any drinks when at meals or social- and Bowman Lake, East Glacier, Saint Mary Registration: All individuals desiring izing off-site. There are no additional taxes Lake, Many Glaciers and Lake Sherbrune. to come to the Glacier Country Feast site on these rooms. Many look forward to traversing the famous need to register on both the ucg.org site and Other Off-site Housing: Due to the “Going to the Sun” highway to Logan Pass. www.FeastOfTabernaclesMontana.com. small number of people coming to the Gla- We encourage everyone to pray for good Although many will be staying on-site, cier Country Feast site and the large num- weather so that the most can be had from this there are many off-site options: motels, ber of rooms available in this national vaca- gorgeous location. In addition to a “glacier cabins, campgrounds, resorts, bed and tion destination area, we do not attempt to day,” when we will have early services, we breakfasts and vacation homes. Members negotiate special deals with specific nearby will kick off the Feast with a bowling party are free to find whatever housing best suits accommodations. You are free to find what- after the Sabbath. We will also have a senior’s their needs. Many have found that staying ever housing you desire that works best for luncheon and a ladies tea. on-site—although more rustic—increased you and your family or group. Glacier Bible Camp calls their largest their opportunities for fellowship. There are a wide range of options avail- meeting building “the Tabernacle,” and this First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2 able—from motels to resorts to vacation is where daily services are held. It is designed Location of Services: Glacier Bible Camp, homes. We do encourage you to stay rela- to accommodate 1,000 people with comfort- 400 5th Street West Hungry Horse, Montana. tively near the site so you won’t have too far able cushioned chairs. Although we are not David Jones to travel to services. We suggest housing Feature Codes: hr Equipped for the handicapped sh Shower facilities a Apartment/condominium ip Indoor swimming pool sf Shopping facilities nearby ac Air conditioning k Kitchenettes/efficiencies st Steep grades or many steps bb Bed and Breakfast kq King/queen beds sw Sewer c Campground l Laundry facilities on premises te Tent facilities cb Continental breakfast included n No maid service UF Children under specified age are free d Dump station op Outdoor swimming pool w In walking distance of meeting facility e Elevator or Online reservations available wa Water ec Electric p Children’s play area in or nearby wf Waterfront fw Free wireless r Restaurant on premises or adjacent yl Provide your own linen h Hotel/motel s Suites yu Provide your own kitchen utensils feast.ucg.org 23 options from West Glacier (approximately 10 Taxes: The hotel/motel tax is 11 per- miles east of Glacier Bible Camp), then going cent, and the state sales tax is 7 percent. west along Highway 2 and Montana Route Stan Martin 40 to Columbia Falls (seven miles) and on to Whitefish (16 miles). Lake Junaluska Conference & Camp-use Fee: Anyone age 5 and above Retreat Center not staying in Glacier Bible Camp accom- (800) 222-4930 toll free modations, or signing up for at least one www.lakejunaluska.com meal a day, is charged $2.50 per person per 91 North Lakeshore Drive day ($20 for the entire Festival). Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 $89 Junaluska Apartments Lake Junaluska, North Carolina (no kitchen, but kitchenette in Enter into the stunning beauty of fall most apts), 1-2 people Lake Junaluska, North Carolina in the Appalachian Mountains when you $82 Mountainview lodge attend the 2020 Feast of Tabernacles in motel room 2 people Lake Junaluska, North Carolina! The area $85 Hillside Lodge Lancaster, Pennsylvania offers many restaurants, coffee shops, motel room, 2 people Join us for a joyful Feast of Tabernacles microbreweries, shops and activities for $89 Lambuth Inn 2 people in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as we await the all ages. Explore rivers and mountains by (non-renovated) time when “everyone will sit under his vine horseback, hike a scenic trail, enjoy a pic- $109 Lambuth Inn 2 people renovated and under his fig tree” (Micah 4:4) in the nic by the lake while you fish or paddle the $127 Deluxe Cabin, flat rate Kingdom of God! We will fulfill God’s com- serene waters of Lake Junaluska in a canoe $140 Terrace Hotel, 2 people mandment to worship and rejoice in the sce- or kayak. The more adventurous may try an Features: h, a, c, sf, hr, st, wf, w, kq, ac, e, nic Pennsylvania Dutch Country, surround- afternoon of whitewater rafting or ziplin- fw, ec, wa, sw, sh, d, distance from site ed by rolling farmlands and covered bridges. ing! Most importantly, come to soak in the varies, RV campground available, go to Services will be held daily at the Wyn- many beautiful views and peaceful sur- website and click on housing for more dham Lancaster Resort and Convention roundings to bring you back to the meaning information. Not open for reservations Center, with rooms available onsite for of the Feast of Tabernacles. on a Sunday. those who wish to stay near the Church Group Activities: Scenic mountain Taxes: 11 percent. hall. The resort features an 18-hole golf train excursion, family dance and family course as well as basketball and tennis and teen activities (and more events) will Lake Junaluska Conference & courts, walking trails, an indoor pool and be posted soon at feast.ucg.org. Retreat Center / Property Rentals other amenities. The Wyndham is situated Daily Temperature: In mid-October, (828) 454-7617 right next to shopping outlets and numer- the average daily high is 68 degrees and (800) 222-4930 toll free ous restaurants, as well as many historical a low of 40. www.lakejunaluska.com/propertyrentals and entertainment venues such as mini Parking: Several shuttle vans will be 91 North Lakeshore Drive golf. Several attractions are within two running between the parking lot and the Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 miles of the hotel, including the Dutch building entrance. This should alleviate Features: a, sf, l , hr, st, p, wf, w, kq, ac, fw, Wonderland Amusement Park, the Lan- the issues with walking up and down the rates good for 2 nights before and after the caster Mennonite Historical Society’s Bib- hill as experienced in 2017. Feast, 80 plus privately owned homes vary- lical Tabernacle Reproduction, the Amish Dining and Shopping: There are many ing in style, size, location and amenities. Farm and House, the American Music restaurants in nearby Waynesville (about Rates vary by home or condominium. Lin- Theater and more! Also nearby is the Sight a five-minute drive), in Maggie Valley ens not provided, but there is a rental ser- & Sound Theater, a biblical-themed play- (10 minutes), Asheville (30 minutes) and vice. Call for rates. house that will be putting on a production shopping throughout the area. of Queen Esther this year. Recreation: Enjoy picturesque 200- Pricing discount: Mention UCG The Lancaster area offers many unique acre Lake Junaluska (fishing requires a conference to receive 8 nights for the price entertainment and cultural enrichment North Carolina license). There is a 3.8- of 7 on all home rentals and 30 percent opportunities for all ages. Take in the mile lakeside walking trail, fitness cen- discount on linens rented. Follow the link beautiful countryside while riding a vintage ter, volleyball, basketball, tennis, mini- to book reservations: steam engine on the Strasburg Railroad, golf, children’s playground, 18-hole golf www.lakejunaluska.com/rentals, then the oldest continuously operating railroad course, gift/coffee shop and more. Nearby follow instructions listed below: in the western hemisphere, complete with Asheville, North Carolina, is a lovely city a museum. Visit the Lancaster Central with some of the best restaurants in the • Click to view properties first Market, which is the oldest continuously south. Attractions include the famous • Choose your arrival date operated public farmers market in the Biltmore Estate, Asheville Botanical • Select the number of nights United States, dating back to 1730! In Gardens, Tweetsie theme park and much (7 night minimum) nearby Hershey, Pennsylvania, take a more. • Then select “Book Now” stroll through Hershey Gardens, a 23-acre Housing accommodations are all locat- • Under “Accommodation” select Lake botanical garden featuring flowers, ed onsite in Lake Junaluska. Junaluska Vacation Rentals shrubs, rare trees and a rose garden— Note: Small crosses are on Lake • Do not include the number of adults or and then stop by Hershey’s Chocolate Junaluska’s informational signs and children as it will limit your options. World to create your own candy bar! there is a large cross at the far end of the System defaults to 1 adult. Watch cheese, ice cream or furniture lake. However, there are no crosses in the • Click “Check Now” being made in one of the many factories meeting hall. • Click “Show Rooms” in Lancaster County. And of course, no First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. • A description of each house will be list- visit to Lancaster is complete without Location of Services: Shackford Hall, ed along with pictures and an accurate an authentic Amish buggy ride through Lake Junaluska, NC, 28745. rate breakdown the countryside and across the fields 24 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 to an actual working Amish farm. For Homewood Suites by Hilton is downtown San Antonio, providing abun- more information on Lancaster County (717) 381-4400 dant additional recreational activities, attractions, visit www.lancasterpa.com www.hilton.com including the famous downtown River Walk. and www.discoverlancaster.com. 200 Granite Run Drive The River Walk features restaurants, histori- The nearest commercial airport is 50 Lancaster, PA 17601 cal sites, family fun like Ripley’s Believe It or minutes away in Harrisburg (MDT). Also $149 1 bedroom suite, 1 or 2 beds Not, a three-story shopping mall, an IMAX about 90 minutes away are Baltimore Features: h, k, a, sf, l, hr, ip, kq, ac, s, e, fw, theater and the famous Alamo. (BWI) airport and Philadelphia (PHL) cb, 8 miles from site, 10 units reserved, full New Braunfels offers affordable hous- airport. Expect average daytime tempera- kitchens, pull out sofas, evening socials ing, including many condos and kitchen- tures of 65 degrees, with lows at night in Monday through Thursday. Rates avail- equipped units. There are no housing the mid-40s. able 2 nights before and after Feast based properties adjacent to the convention cen- We look forward to worshiping God on room availability. First night deposit ter, but most are nearby and an easy drive together with you and your family this required to reserve, fully refundable till 2 away. A wide variety of restaurants offer year in Lancaster! days before check-in. Taxes: 11 percent. Tex-Mex, barbecue, German cuisine and First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. traditional fares. Location of Services: Wyndham Lan- MainStay Suites For those flying in, the San Antonio air- caster Resort, 2300 Lincoln Highway East, (717) 285-2500 port is only 30 minutes away. Temperatures Lancaster, PA 17602 www.choicehotels.com range anywhere from upper 50s to mid-80s. Steven Britt 314 Primrose Ln. First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. Mountville, PA 17554 Location of Services: New Braunfels, Wyndham Lancaster Resort $109 1 bed Civic Convention Center, 380 S. Seguin (717) 299-5500 $119 1 queen bed (1 bedroom) Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130. (800) 233-0121 toll free $129 2 beds Gary Smith www.wyndhamhotels.com Features: h, k, a, sf, l, hr, p, op, kq, ac, s, e, 2300 Lincoln Highway East fw, cb, 13 miles from site, 20 units reserved. Homewood Suites Lancaster, PA 17602 (830) 627-4424 $104 hotel room, 1-4 people Residence Inn by Marriott www.hilton.com Features: h, r, sf, l, hr, st, p, w, ip, kq, ac, (717) 299-9898 620 Oxford Drive s, e, fw, daily church services held onsite. www.highhotels.com/residenceinn New Braunfels, TX 78130 225-acre property with a 1.9-mile walking. 1450 Harrisburg Pike $94 king, 1-4 people jogging trail. Includes access to tennis, bas- Lancaster, PA 17601 $104 queen, 1-4 people ketball and volleyball courts, fitness cen- $139 king studio with pullout queen Features: h, k, sf, l, hr, p, op, kq, ac, s, e, fw, ter, 18-hole championship golf course, hot $149 studio with 2 queens or, cb, 4.5 miles from site, evening social tub. 50 units available. Coffeemakers in all $169 1 bedroom king, 1-4 people Monday-Thursday, online booking code is rooms. Taxes: 11 percent. Features: k, a, sf, l, hr, ip, kq, ac, e, fw, or, cb, “COG.” 9 miles from site. Budget Host Inn New Braunfels Escapes (717) 397-1900 New Braunfels, Texas (830) 632-5455 www.lancasterbudgethostinn.com New Braunfels is a Feast site with some- www.newbraunfelsescapes.com 2140 Lincoln Hwy E thing for everybody. Founded in 1845 by 1242 W San Antonio St Lancaster, PA 17602 German settlers, New Braunfels is overflow- New Braunfels, TX 78130 $69 2 beds ing with old world heritage and small-town Features: a, sf, kq, ac, n, when making reser- Features: h, r, sf, kq, fw, cb, 20 units, 1 mile Texas charm, with museums, historic dis- vations mention United Church of God and from site, rate includes breakfast voucher, tricts and parks. Group activities are being stay for 7 days and the eighth day is free, restaurant is next door. planned for families, teens and young adults. cleaning fees extra (distance varies). Recreational activities abound, begin- Candlewood Suites Lancaster ning on and along the Guadalupe River New Braunfels Leasing & Property (717) 537-2050 and Comal River. Visit the largest caverns Management www.ihg.com in Texas at the Natural Bridge Caverns, and (830) 643-0656 100 South Tree Drive go on a family safari next door at Natural www.newbraunfelsresorts.com Lancaster, PA 17603 Bridge Wildlife Ranch. The historic district 1 Main Plaza Suite B $119 studio, 1 queens of Gruene (pronounced “green”) features New Braunfels, TX 78130 $124 studio, 2 queens wine tasting, shopping, dining and danc- $100 1 bedroom, 1-4 people Features: k, a, sf, l, hr, ip, kq, ac, e, fw, ing. Other possibilities are the Sophienburg $125 2 bedroom, 1-4 people pets allowed, 12 miles from site, 10 units Museum of History, Brauntex Performing $150 3 bedroom, 2-8 people reserved, rates good for 2 nights before and Arts Theatre, golf and fishing. $285 5 bedroom after Feast. Taxes: 11 percent. Only 40 minutes south of New Braunfels Features: a, sf, kq, ac, n, cleaning fee is $90 for

Feature Codes: hr Equipped for the handicapped sh Shower facilities a Apartment/condominium ip Indoor swimming pool sf Shopping facilities nearby ac Air conditioning k Kitchenettes/efficiencies st Steep grades or many steps bb Bed and Breakfast kq King/queen beds sw Sewer c Campground l Laundry facilities on premises te Tent facilities cb Continental breakfast included n No maid service UF Children under specified age are free d Dump station op Outdoor swimming pool w In walking distance of meeting facility e Elevator or Online reservations available wa Water ec Electric p Children’s play area in or nearby wf Waterfront fw Free wireless r Restaurant on premises or adjacent yl Provide your own linen h Hotel/motel s Suites yu Provide your own kitchen utensils

feast.ucg.org 25 1 bedroom, $100 for 2 bedroom, $110 for 3 every age along with special seminars in 3501 Seagate Way bedroom, $30 processing fee (distance varies). the afternoon and a night-time hymn-sing Oceanside, CA 92056 Note: you must call for these rates. and Bible study. $119 1-2 people, king bed Please be aware for planning purposes: Features: h, r, sf, hr, op, kq, ac, s, e, fw, or, Ramada New Braunfels There is no opening night service. We will group code “United Church of God Con- (830) 625-8017 have two 90-minute services during the ference,” 2 miles from site, microwave, www.ramada.com daylight portion of the first Holy Day at 11 refrigerator and mini bar in all rooms, 1051 IH-35 East a.m. and 3 p.m. book online at the feast.ucg.org website New Braunfels, TX 78130 We will be meeting at the QLN Con- and click on Oceanside page, 7 units avail- $48 hotel/motel room, 1-4 people ference Center, modern and bright, yet able, tourism fee of 67 cents. Rates avail- Features: h, r, sf, l, hr, op, kq, ac, fw, cb, intimate one-story (no stairs inside or able 3 nights before and after Feast based microwave/refrigerator in most ground outside) facility. This is located about on room availability. First night deposit level rooms, pet fee is $25 per stay, 25 units four miles inland. It is no further than required, fully refundable till 7 days before reserved. First night deposit required, 10-15 minutes from any location in check-in. Taxes: 11.5 percent. fully refundable till 2 days before check- Oceanside or Carlsbad. It can be reached in. Taxes: 13 percent. by light rail from downtown Oceanside. North Coast Village We strive to have a wide range of accom- (On the Sand Beach Rentals & Oceanside Resort at Schlitterbahn modations that make this Feast site Beach Vacations) (830) 625-2351 financially feasible to all. (801) 704-9449 www.schlitterbahn.com Oceanside is a casual beach community (866) 263-7225 toll free 305 West Austin St. with bike trails, a historic wooden pier www.on-the-sand.com New Braunfels, TX 78130 and a harbor village offering a variety of 999 N. Pacific St. $60 hotel or 1 bedroom, 1-4 people family-friendly activities. Right next door Oceanside, CA 92054 $70 2 bedroom, 1-4 people is the charming beachside community of $110-185 1 bedroom, 2-4 people $80 3 bedroom, 2-8 people Carlsbad. The weather should be in the $145-300 2 bedroom, 2-6 people Features: h, a, sf, l, hr, wf, op, kq, ac, fw, 2 miles mid-70’s to low 80’s, which is just right to $346 3 bedroom unit from site, available units are in original sec- enjoy swimming, fishing or sailing. Like- Features: a, sf, l, wf, op, kq, e, fw, or, n, dis- tion of resort and are more rustic, although wise, the amiable weather allows enjoy- count offered is $75 off each 10-night stay clean and appropriately priced. Rates avail- ment of the unlimited outdoor recreation, using code—UNITEDCHURCHOFGOD able 3 nights before and after Feast based on Legoland, Old Town San Diego, San Diego ($50 off less than 10 nights). room availability. First night deposit required, Zoo & Safari Park, Sea World, Balboa Park, To receive discount, enter coupon code when fully refundable till 30 days before check-in. USS Midway Museum and many other checking out online or mention it when call- Taxes: 13 percent. visitor attractions that are 15-45 minutes ing. Cleaning fee of $165 per 1-bedroom, away. Travel 50 minutes to the northeast $190 per 2-bedroom, $235 per 3-bedroom. River Run Condos and you enter the sun-kissed wine country A $500 deposit required within 10 days to (830) 629-0077 vineyards of Temecula. hold any room, fully refundable till 60 days www.RRcondos.com The California Welcome Center in before check-in. Taxes: 11.5 percent. 500 N. Market St. Oceanside offers discount tickets to the New Braunfels, TX 78130 major attractions and the volunteers are Oceanside Extended Stay America Prices for 8 night stay: happy to offer suggestions on where to go (877) 701-3383 toll free $650 1 bedroom, 1-4 people and how to enjoy your time in Oceanside www.extendedstay.com $800 2 bedroom, 1-4 people and San Diego county. To learn more about 3190 Vista Way $875 large 2 bedroom, 1-4 people this location, visit www.visitoceanside.org. Oceanside, CA 92056 $950 3 bedroom, 2-8 people First Service: 11 a.m., Saturday Oct. 3. $86 studio queen, 1-2 people Features: a, l, wf, kq, ac, e, fw, n, 1 mile from Location of Services: QLN Conference $101 studio 2 double beds, 1-2 people site, cleaning fee is $80 for 1 bedroom, $90 Center, 1938 Avenida Del Oro, Oceanside, Features: k, wf, l, hr, kq, ac, e, fw, pets for 2 bedroom, $95 for 2 bedroom large, CA 92056. allowed, 15 units available, rates available 2 $100 for 3 bedroom, rates based on 8 night Robin Webber nights before and after Feast based on room minimum, office closed on Sundays so availability. Taxes: 12.5 percent. make phone reservations on other days. Comfort Suites Oceanside Marina (760) 722-8880 Residence Inn Oceanside Oceanside, California www.choicehotels.com/ca528 (760) 722-9600 This will be the seventh consecutive 888 N. Coast Hwy. (800) 331-3131 toll free year for the United Church of God to host Oceanside, CA 92054 www.residenceinn.com the Feast of Tabernacles and Eighth Day $109 2 queens or 1 king, 2 people 3603 Ocean Ranch Boulevard Festivals in Oceanside, California, and the $10 extra person Oceanside, CA 92056 local community is thrilled to welcome Features: h, sf, hr, op, kq, ac, s, e, fw, cb, $139 studio, 1-4 people our return. We are expecting around 500- UF18, 30 units reserved, rooms offer fridg- $159 1 bedroom condo, 1-4 people 600 attendees, which offers all the oppor- es and microwaves, 8 miles from site, rates $189 2 bedroom condo, 2-6 people tunities of a larger Festival site, but also available 3 nights before and after Feast Features: a, sf, l, hr, p, op, kq, ac, s, e, fw, or, grants the intimacy of getting acquainted based on room availability, first night cb, closest property to meeting facility (2 with one another. Most importantly, our deposit required, fully refundable up to 7 miles from site), evening social hour with main purpose for assembling is to wor- days before check-in. Taxes: 12.5 percent. free light fare and drinks, pets allowed, ship God, learn more about His marvelous free shopping service, Jacuzzi, basketball plan of salvation, and fellowship with like- Courtyard by Marriott court, 3 nights before and after Feast at minded and like-hearted fellow believers. (760) 966-1000 this rate. First night deposit required, ful- With this focus in mind, we will have (800) 321-2211 toll free ly refundable till 7 days before check-in. spiritually focused education venues for www.marriott.com Taxes: 11.5 percent. 26 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 Trouble with housing? a wide variety of family-oriented entertain- security deposit is required, 1 mile from site, ment such as miniature golf, scooter rentals, 48 units available. Call (970) 484-5878 jet-skis, fishing and parasailing. Check our Panama City Beach webpage Majestic Beach Towers (Ocean Front) or send an e-mail to on feast.ucg.org for occasional and (866) 494-3364 [email protected]. important updates. Panama City Beach’s (800) 874-8686 toll free early and general housing request dates for 10901 Front Beach Rd. 2020 are April 14 (early sign-up for special Panama City Beach, FL 32407 Rodeway Inn needs) and April 21 (general or major $99 studio (760) 722-1904 requests). Please note that both the early $109 studio with bunk www.rodewayinn.com and general housing dates for Panama City $130 1 bedroom deluxe 1103 North Coast Hwy Beach are later than most U.S. Feast sites. $140 1 bedroom with bunk Oceanside, CA 92054 First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. $155 2 bedroom standard $55 1 queen bed Location of Services: Edgewater Beach $165 2 bedroom deluxe beachfront $60 1 king bed Resort, 11212 Front Beach Rd., Panama $175 2 bedroom with bunk $65 2 queen beds City Beach, FL 32407. $185 2 bedroom deluxe beachfront $85 king bed ocean view Taxes: Room tax is 13.12 percent at Edge- with bunk $99 2 queen beds ocean view water. Sales tax total is 8 percent. $205 3 bedroom deluxe Features: h, r, sf, hr, op, kq, ac, s, e, fw, 7 Dan Preston $215 3 bedroom with a bunk miles from site, all rooms microwave/ $225 3 bedroom deluxe with a bunk fridge, some rooms ocean view. Edgewater Beach Resort Features: a, r, sf, l, hr, p, wf, ip, op, kq, ac, (800) 874-8686 toll free s, e, n, $200 refundable security deposit Panama City Beach, Florida www.edgewaterbeachresort.com required, $25 cancellation fee, 0.5 mile from Panama City Beach will be a wonderful 11212 Front Beach Rd. site, 146 units available. place to come and worship God while keep- Panama City Beach, FL 32407 ing the Feast of Tabernacles this year! With Towers (Ocean Front) Grandview Condominiums (Ocean Front) average temperatures in the mid-80s, lots of $122 1 bedroom (800) 874-8686 toll free sun, crystal clear blue-green waters, and well- $132 1 bedroom deluxe 10713 Front Beach Rd. kept, white sandy beaches, it is not difficult $147 2 bedroom Panama City Beach, FL 32407 to picture the soon-coming Kingdom of God! $157 2 bedroom deluxe $165 3 bedroom Services are held each day at the Edgewa- $179 3 bedroom Features: a, r, sf, 1, hr, wf, op, kq, ac, sf, e, n, ter Beach Resort, which offers one-, two- and $215 3 bedroom deluxe 3 heated oceanfront pools, fitness facility, three-bedroom condominiums overlooking $295 4 bedroom Penthouse $200 refundable security deposit is required, the beach and pools. Those staying in the Leeward/Windward (Ocean Front) 0.5 miles from site, $15 registration fee. condos can either ride a tram or walk to ser- $122 1 bedroom vices via a private bridge that crosses over the $147 2 bedroom Pewaukee, Wisconsin road. One-, two- and three-bedroom golf $179 3 bedroom For 2020 and 2021 we are excited to host villas are also available for those who prefer Golf Villas the Feast of Tabernacles at a new site in to stay closer to the convention center. $85 efficiency Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Although Pewaukee Edgewater’s gated community provides $104 1 bedroom is new, the familiarity of Wisconsin’s 11 swimming pools, a children’s splash pad, $114 2 bedroom beautiful lakes, landscapes and parks 10 tennis courts, 10 shuffleboard courts, a $137 3 bedroom will provide a wonderful opportunity golf course, health club, four hot tubs, gift Features: a, r, sf, l, p, wf, w, op, kq, ac, to appreciate God’s creative handiwork. shop, free Wi-fi, an onsite convenience e, n, a $200 refundable security deposit Main housing and services will be located store (including a Starbucks) and a full- is required, on site, 340 units available. at the newly renovated Ingleside Hotel. service restaurant called Oceans. (For There is a one time $15 registration fee. (You can review the property at: www. more information, see the resort’s website theinglesidehotel.com.) at www.edgewaterbeachresort.com.) Long Beach Resort (Ocean Front) The Ingleside Hotel offers spacious meet- Alternative housing is also available with- (800) 874-8686 toll free ing rooms, newly renovated guest rooms in a short drive of Edgewater Beach Resort. 10511 Front Beach Rd. and suites, two onsite restaurants and a The longterm success of this site depends on Panama City Beach, FL 32407 45,000 sq. ft. indoor water park. The area of members using the housing listed in the Fes- $76 studio Pewaukee, located approximately 30 min- tival Planning Brochure, which can lower the $107 1 bedroom deluxe utes from downtown Milwaukee and Lake cost of the convention center. $129 2 bedroom deluxe Michigan, offers a wide range of opportuni- There is an abundance of dining and shop- $153 3 bedroom deluxe ties for fellowship and activities. ping in all price ranges in and around the Features: a, r, sf, 1, hr, wf, op, kq, ac, e, n, 3 lagoon In addition to the local activities, there Panama City Beach area. In addition, there is pools, 2 tennis courts, spas, a $200 refundable are numerous things to choose from in the

Feature Codes: hr Equipped for the handicapped sh Shower facilities a Apartment/condominium ip Indoor swimming pool sf Shopping facilities nearby ac Air conditioning k Kitchenettes/efficiencies st Steep grades or many steps bb Bed and Breakfast kq King/queen beds sw Sewer c Campground l Laundry facilities on premises te Tent facilities cb Continental breakfast included n No maid service UF Children under specified age are free d Dump station op Outdoor swimming pool w In walking distance of meeting facility e Elevator or Online reservations available wa Water ec Electric p Children’s play area in or nearby wf Waterfront fw Free wireless r Restaurant on premises or adjacent yl Provide your own linen h Hotel/motel s Suites yu Provide your own kitchen utensils feast.ucg.org 27 greater Milwaukee area. There are multiple museums like the Milwaukee Public Muse- Trouble with housing? um or Discovery World Science and Tech- Call (970) 484-5878 nology Center, or attendees can visit and appreciate God’s creatures at the Milwaukee or send an e-mail to County Zoo. After a fun-filled afternoon, [email protected]. one could stop to enjoy a show at one of the many theater companies located in town. In addition to the daily messages and gen- Dining opportunities are varied and eral Bible studies for the week, this year’s include a few higher-end restaurants. activities will include a family night and other There is little in the way of well-known planned socials. We are looking forward to a chain restaurants. Most shops are down- great and spiritually uplifting Feast of Taber- town, with a few on the hill above the hotel. Steamboat Springs, Colorado nacles this year in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Available activities include golfing, First Service: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. mountain biking, hiking, fishing (includ- Location of Services: The Ingleside ing guided fly-fishing), hot-air balloon- Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd., Pewaukee, WI 53072 ing, kayaking, rock climbing, bowling, * Note: Hotel will put a $50 a day hold on Taxes: Sales tax is 5.1 percent with lodg- ice-skating, miniature golf, ATV riding credit cards or debit cards above the total ing tax of 13.1 percent. and horseback riding. The alpine slide and amount of your unit in order to cover inci- boat rentals are closed after Labor Day. dental charges such as meals and movies. The Ingleside Hotel Some of the other attractions are Old This $400 for the entire eight nights will be (262) 547-0201 Town Hot Springs, Fish Creek Falls (a short credited back at the end of your stay. (800) 247-6640 toll free hike), museums, art galleries, three state www.theinglesidehotel.com parks (Stagecoach, Steamboat and Pearl, Steamboat Hotel 2810 Golf Rd. all with lakes) and 150 mineral springs in (970) 879-5230 Pewaukee, WI 53072 the vicinity of the town. www.steamboathotel.net $89 hotel, king or queen, 1-4 people The Steamboat Grand Hotel (plus the 3195 S. Lincoln Ave. $129 Executive room, 2 people city) offers a free shuttle to and from most Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 $149 Suite, 1-4 people places in town. Yampa Valley Airport (25 $68 1-2 people Features: h, r, sf, l, hr, w, ip, kq, ac, s, e, fw, minutes away) is serviced by commercial $10 extra person or, pets allowed, fitness center, bike rent- jets. Rental cars are available. For Features: h, sf, l, hr, kq, ac, fw, U12F, cb, als, walking/biking trails, volleyball and transportation from Denver International spa, all rooms refrigerators/coffeemak- yard games. Services held onsite, rates avail- Airport call Alpine Taxi at (800) 343-7433 ers, pets allowed for $15 per night, free able 3 nights before and after the Feast based or go online at www.alpinetaxi.com. bus to Grand Hotel and town, 1.5 miles on room availability, first night deposit First Service: Friday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m from site, 20 units available. Rates avail- required, fully refundable till 7 days before Location of Services: Priest Creek Ball- able 2 nights before and after Feast based check-in. Note: Rates do not include access room, Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel, on room availability. Credit card deposit to the Springs Water Park. The cost is $30 2300 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat required, fully refundable till 5 days plus tax per room up to 4 passes or 6 passes Springs, CO 80487. before check-in. Taxes: 11.4 percent. for premier rooms and suites. Access to the Taxes and Fees: Taxes and fees are 19.25 water park is available even if staying offsite. percent at the Steamboat Grand and 11.4 Steamboat Mountain Lodge Bonfire held each evening from 7 p.m.-8 percent at other locations. (970) 871-9121 p.m. with s’mores available for purchase. Len Martin (877) 245-6343 toll free Taxes: 11.5 percent. www.steamboatmountainlodge.com Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel 3155 S. Lincoln Ave. Steamboat Springs, Colorado (877) 269-2628 Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 Steamboat Springs is a wonderful Feast www.steamboatgrand.com $68 1-2 people of Tabernacles location offering some- 2300 Mt. Werner Circle $10 extra person thing for everyone! One great asset for Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 Features: h, sf, l, kq, ac, fw, U12F, cb, spa, unifying fellowship is the fact that nearly $92 double queen all rooms refrigerators/coffeemakers, free all attendees stay at the Steamboat Grand $92 parlor bus to Grand Hotel and town, 1.5 miles Resort Hotel, which includes the conve- $92 studio from site, 20 units available. Rates avail- nience of the meeting hall for services. The $92 deluxe king able 2 nights before and after Feast based hotel has a variety of room types includ- $123 1 bedroom, 1-4 people on room availability. Credit card deposit ing motel rooms, studios, one-, two- and $133 1 bedroom deluxe, 1-4 peo- required, fully refundable till 5 days before three-bedroom condominiums and even ple check-in. Taxes: 11.4 percent. penthouses. Parking is free both under- $149 2 bedroom, 2-6 people ground and across the street. $169 2 bedroom deluxe, 2-6 people Due to limited three-bedroom condos $186 3 bedroom, 2-8 people and penthouses at the Steamboat Grand, $335 3 bedroom penthouse Zambia they can be reserved by contacting the $459 4 bedroom penthouse Kalukanya Festival Coordinator. For those needing $575 5 bedroom penthouse Kalukanya is located in the northeast of four-bedroom condos, we are listing other Features: a, r, sf, l, hr, w, op (heated), kq, Zambia about 900 kilometers north of the facilities nearby. Lower cost housing is ac, e, all units under one roof including capital city Lusaka. Kalukanya is a rural about a mile and a half away. In addition meeting space, full-service fitness cen- setup, and members lodge in tents. Mode to the scenery, few are likely to experience ter, 2 large spas, steam and sauna rooms, of transport to this facility is by road on side effects from this elevation, as the Feast free parking underground and across the buses or private cars. site is at a comparatively low 6,700 feet. street, on site, 82 units available. Services are conducted at the same place, 28 Festival Planning Brochure 2020 no hotels or lodges are available. However, 2020. In addition, we hope to have two ablu- Zimbabwe people are very friendly. Like other Feast tion blocks and a raised concrete slab to be sites, activities are also planned for the Fes- tented up for services. The Feast is likely to Lake Chivero tival. attract around 80 brethren from satellite This national heritage site is located about Further information: Please contact Fes- congregations in Katete, Petauke, Nyimba, 50 km west of Harare. Grass-thatched chalets tival Coordinator Alfred Siame. Lundazi and Chipata. Guests from abroad and lodges are available within 100 meters Email: [email protected]. will be welcome to stay in the tents with the from the lake shore, where wild animals such Alfred Siame Zambian brethren or in a guest house at a as the rhino, giraffe, antelope, kudu, zebra Lusaka nearby Christian institution of Madzimoyo. and monkeys can be seen. The lush country- Lusaka is one of the four Feast sites in Those living in the area, including the side and gorgeous scenic beauty and serenity Zambia this year, located at Verino, about 35 area chief, are quite friendly. There have been of this site makes it a wonderful place to keep kilometers east of the capital city Lusaka on strong indications that over the period of the the Feast. Angling is a major attraction and a church property. Verino is close to the Ken- Feast, many local people may come to learn a visit to the crocodile farm is also available. neth Kaunda international airport. about the Church. For this reason, pam- If you are interested in attending the Feast Verino Feast site is in a rural setting with phlets on key messages, e.g. Baptism, The at Lake Chivero, please contact Mabasa electricity, piped water and waterborne toi- Sabbath, Fundamental beliefs and Church Chichaya at [email protected] lets. Water is pumped from two boreholes. doctrine, will be produced well in advance for more information and to register. These facilities make life easier for the local to be handed out. Mabasa Chichaya members who reside there in tents for the In addition to daily services and Bible rest of the Festival. study sessions, other activities will For international visitors there are lodges include an open sports day and a seniors’ and hotels close to the facility. Transport is dinner. There will also be a one-day Celebrating the available for pick up and drop off back and excursion into the Luangwa National Feast at Home forth to the hotel. Services are held in a tem- Park nearby to see giraffes, baboons, dui- porary hall at 10:30 a.m. Meals are served at kers, buffalo, elephants, lions and birds in You may be celebrating at home, but ou the site, and temperatures during this time the wild. This will include a unique Bible don’t have to celebrate alone! Join hun- range between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius (70s study on the Creation and lunch will be dreds of brethren who, like you, are unable to high 80s Fahrenheit). pre-packed for everyone. to attend a Festival location site in person. A number of activities are planned for the For More Information: Contact Festival We invite you to join us on our online site, Festival. Zambia has many tourist attrac- Coordinator Filius Jere Celebrating the Feast at Home. We have tions. Close to the Feast Site, about 5 kilome- Email: [email protected] resources available to help you enjoy a tres, there is a walking safari called Pazuri. Mail: United Church of God aia, P. O. fulfilling and meaningful Feast of Taber- This walking safari has animals and birds Box 510428, Chipata, Zambia nacles and connect online with services that can be viewed for a small fee. There are Filius Jere and brethren during this special season in fishing and swimming pools available for Mufulira God’s Holy Day plan. use. There are other attractions available to Mufulira is about 90 kilometers from the April 12: Register for the Feast by going to places like the Victoria Falls, Mfuwe Nation- Ndola Airport, which is the closest airport to https://www.ucg.org/members/feast/ al Park, Kafue National Park, etc. the site. Vehicles can be hired at the airport. sites/2020/celebrating-the-feast-at-home For further Information: Please con- International flights would normally fly and clicking on “Register Now.” If you tact the Festival Coordinator Major Nawa into Johannesburg, South Africa and then don’t have Internet access, you can ask Talama. directly to Ndola. your local Festival advisor to help you E-mail: [email protected] The Feast Site is totally indigenous. Mem- register. Once registered you’ll be able to see Phone: +260977460181 bers are housed in tents with a spacious hall “Festival Greetings” notes from different Address: United Church of God – Zambia and communal washrooms. Bed and break- Festival sites from around the world, links BOX 30707, Lusaka Zambia. fast facilities are available in Mufulira but to previously recorded Feast sermons and First Service: 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. private transport would be required to get to spiritual articles written especially with you Major Nawa Talama the site for services. Temperatures can be as in mind. You’ll worship with brethren from high as 40 degrees Celsius (about 100 degrees around the world during webcast services Madzimawe Fahrenheit). Meals of local cuisine are pre- and be able to watch for greetings from This new Feast site is located in a densely pared and cooked on-site. familiar faces throughout the Feast. populated rural area in eastern Zambia, There are no tourist facilities within the Make sure you register all the members of about 30 kilometers south of Chipata, the region so there will be a lot of fellowship and your family as we’ll send out activity books provincial capital, and 525 kilometers from in-house entertainment. Visitors should be and Festival lessons for the younger members Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. aware of the dangers of malaria and take pro- of your family. Our goal is to keep you The site has safe water from a deep bore- phylactics before arrival. connected. We pray that you may feel deeply hole funded by LifeNets Australia in 2019. For More Information: Contact Derrick connected to God and His people and that you There are tentative plans to upgrade this Pringle at [email protected]. will have a wonderful Feast of Tabernacles! facility to solar power before the Feast of Derrick Pringle Jonathan & Esther Magee Feature Codes: hr Equipped for the handicapped sh Shower facilities a Apartment/condominium ip Indoor swimming pool sf Shopping facilities nearby ac Air conditioning k Kitchenettes/efficiencies st Steep grades or many steps bb Bed and Breakfast kq King/queen beds sw Sewer c Campground l Laundry facilities on premises te Tent facilities cb Continental breakfast included n No maid service UF Children under specified age are free d Dump station op Outdoor swimming pool w In walking distance of meeting facility e Elevator or Online reservations available wa Water ec Electric p Children’s play area in or nearby wf Waterfront fw Free wireless r Restaurant on premises or adjacent yl Provide your own linen h Hotel/motel s Suites yu Provide your own kitchen utensils feast.ucg.org 29 2020 Family Education Festival Resources Guidelines The United Church of God education These booklets will be handed out dur- team has again developed resources for ing the Feast. To ensure that your children for Tipping families to help in discussions about God will receive copies, please register online for and how His Holy Days detail His plan the Feast site you will be attending at feast. for mankind. ucg.org. The number of booklets printed One expense that is easy to forget about The “My Festival Activity Booklet”s will be based on the number of children when we are making our Feast budget is are divided into three categories: K-1 registered on the website with their fami- tipping. It is sometimes difficult for us to (kindergarten and first grade), 2-3 (sec- lies. The booklets will also be posted online know how much should be tipped and to ond and third grade) and 4-6 (fourth, as PDFs so parents can print extra copies. whom. Below are some guidelines in North fifth and sixth grades). The Teen Book- Additionally, two festival youth classes America—note that they may not be the let will be combined with the Compass for preteens will be offered at many UCG norm in other parts of the world. Research Check pre-Feast issue and will be mailed Feast of Tabernacles sites. Each lesson will tipping practices in the area you are plan- to all teens in the Church before the Fall have a specific topic and activity relating to ning to visit before you leave on your trip. Holy Days. the Feast. These classes are separate from These booklets are designed to help our the My Festival Activity Booklet. We hope Hotel maid service: about $2-10 per night. children learn about God’s plan of salva- that the booklet and festival youth instruc- It is important to tip daily since there will be tion. They contain activities and articles tion classes, along with family Bible studies turnover in those cleaning the room. as well as family discussion points, which at the Feast sites, will provide an opportu- Restaurant servers: 10-20 percent of the provide questions with scriptural refer- nity for God’s Word to grow even deeper total bill before taxes. ences. We hope this will encourage family into the hearts and minds of our children. Bartenders: about $1 per drink. discussions at the Feast. The Education Team Food delivered to your room: 10-20 per- cent. A “service charge” does not go to the server, while a “gratuity” charge does. If you request food delivery, the delivery Fragrance Free/Allergy Free Room person should receive $2-4 or about 15 percent of the food cost. The United Church of God is aware of those who experience allergic reactions. Valet parking attendant: $2-10. the increasing sensitivities to allergens Festival registration has a category for Airport personnel: $1-3 per bag. and fragrances affecting our members those with allergy sensitivities to alert Drivers: $3-20 depending upon the ser- and society in general. For the Feast of the Feast coordinator of the situation. vice rendered. Tabernacles it is nearly impossible to As much of a cultural shift as it might Hairdressers: about 15-20 percent. offer a completely allergy-free room or be, we ask members not to attend church Nail stylists: about 10-20 percent. even a room that eliminates all fragranc- services and activities with perfumes es. However, most of our U.S. Feast sites and colognes so that we all can fellow- There are many websites that give guide- attempt to provide some relief by either ship and worship together. lines for tipping. Some tip expectations are reserving a room prohibiting anyone to If you need more details as to what consistent, while others vary. In the end, it enter that is wearing perfumes etc., or the specific site that you want to attend is about being respectful to those who are designating a section of the meeting hall offers, please contact the Feast coordi- serving us in these capacities and knowing as a fragrance free area. While these are nator or email [email protected] or that for some, it is expected that they will not full solutions, they do aid somewhat call (970) 484-5878. receive tips to offset low wages. Linda Wasilkoff 2020 Festival Fund To help meet festival expenses throughout the world, U.S. members are asked to send in a 10 percent donation from their expected second tithe total (a tithe of the tithe). Canadian members may make a similar donation to the Canadian office. • Please indicate the amount you are sending in the space below. • Make your check payable to United Church of God and label it “Festival Fund.” • Clip out and enclose the completed form, along with your check, in one of the labeled reply envelopes mailed to you from the home office. • Affix postage and mail.

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Australia Germany Philippines Kawana Waters, Queensland Schluchsee Baguio City Merimbula, New South Wales Davao City Rockingham, Western Australia Ghana Visayas Kumasi Benin South Africa Contonou Guatemala Mossel Bay Panajachel Bolivia Sri Lanka Cochabamba Haiti Habarana Mirebalais Brazil Suriname Búzios, Rio de Janeiro Israel Maloca de Moscou, Boa Vista Grenada Italy British Isles Sabaudia Togo Southport, Merseyside, England Kpalimé Côte d’Ivoire Cameroon Man United States Douala Bend-Redmond, Oregon Yagoua Jamaica Branson, Missouri Montego Bay Cincinnati, Ohio Canada Daytona Beach, Florida Cochrane, Alberta Kenya Glacier Country, Montana Midland, Ontario Mombasa Lake Junaluska, North Carolina Osoyoos, British Columbia Malawi Lancaster, Pennsylvania Blantyre New Braunfels, Texas Chile Nkhwazi Oceanside, California Panama City Beach, Florida China Steamboat Springs, Colorado Hong Kong Malaysia Penang Pewaukee, Wisconsin Colombia Bucaramanga Mexico Zambia Puerto Vallarta Kalukanya DR Congo Lusaka/Verino Kinshasa Myanmar Mufulira Lubumbashi The Netherlands Zimbabwe Mbuji-Mayi Zandvoort Lake Chivero Estonia New Zealand Kuressaare, Saaremaa Acacia Bay, Lake Taupo France Nigeria Roquebrune-sur-Argens Igbara-Oke, Ondo State

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About the United Church of God... This brochure is published by the United Church of God, an International Association, which has ministers and congregations throughout the world.

We trace our origins to the Church that Jesus founded in the early first century. We seek to follow the same teachings, doctrines and practices established then. Our commission is to proclaim the gospel of the coming Kingdom of God to all the world as a witness and to teach all nations to observe what Christ commanded (Matthew 24:14; 28:19-20).

The Feast of Tabernacles is one of seven annual festivals given by God to ancient Israel that were kept by Jesus Christ, the apostles and the New Testament Church (Leviticus 23:39-43; John 7:1-14). The Feast of Tabernacles will be observed by all mankind during Christ’s 1,000-year reign on earth, which it pictures (Zechariah 14:16-19; Revelation 20:4). At that time, the many prophecies of an unprecedented time of peace and prosperity will be fulfilled (Isaiah 2:2-4; 11:1-9; 35:1-10).

If you’d like to know more about the Feast of Tabernacles and the other festivals, you may request a free copy of our booklet God’s Holy Day Plan: The Promise of Hope for All Mankind. You can request, download or read a copy on our website www.ucg.org, or contact one of our offices listed on the inside front cover of the Festival Planning Brochure.