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Christian message and group lodging retreats - Posted: 29-Jun-08

Our location is one block from Big Bear Lake. Shown on the map: Hwy 18 at Metcalf Bay (in red)

Our message for the month comes from Romans 10: 8-13.
'God's message is near you, on your lips and in your heart... the message of faith. If you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from death, you will be saved. The scripture says, 'Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.' This includes everyone, because there is no difference between Jews and Gentiles; God is the same Lord of all and richly blesses all who call to him...'Everyone who calls out to the Lord will be saved'.

A couple of months ago, the Shalom Alecheim Synagogue (a wonderful spanish speaking group of Jews from LA) had a retreat at Golden Bear Cottages... They asked us to read John 4:22. After reading this passage, we asked them to read the entire story of Jesus with the Samaritian women (John 4: 1-42) to understand the real meaning of this Bible story: Jesus is really the Savior of the world. We enjoyed our discussions with these people of God. The next day we had another discussion about Jesus as the Bread of Life from (John 6: 25-59).
And Isaiah was even bolder when he says, "I was found by those who were not looking for me; I appeared to those who were not asking for me" Romans 10: 20... and again later in chapter 11, verse 13-15 "I am speaking now to you Gentiles... Perhaps I can make the people of my own race jealous, and so be able to save some of them. For when they were rejected, mankind was changed from God's enemies into his friends. What will it be then, when they are accepted? It will be life for the dead!"
See their photos in the 'Groups and Events' photo gallery. God bless each one of them!

During this time of war and fighting in the world, try to remember that any of us can fall into sin and hurt our brother. We as Christians have done it. Jews have done it. And today with radical Islamic groups in the news with so much violence, take time to read what Jesus had to say about fanatics and radical groups 2000 years ago...
ROMANS 16: 1-4, " I have told you this so you will not give up your faith. You will be expelled from the synagogues, and the time will come when anyone who kills you will think that by doing this he is serving God. People will do these things to you because they have not known the Father or me. But I have told you this, so that when the time comes for them to do these things, you will remember what I told you".

Remember us in the future for your church retreats... We welcome all church groups and have enjoyed hosting Jewish and Muslim as well many 100's of Christian church groups. Golden Bear Cottages has a special discounted offer to church groups for your group events and retreats. As a Christian family resort and conference center, we have both indoor and outdoor meeting facilities. We can offer you wonderful deals in the off-season. Your men's, women's, or youth group can stay for 1/2 the regular low off-season rate Sunday through Thursday in the Spring and in the Fall for your planning retreats and study retreats. We have 29 private cabins on our 6 acre resort, some as large as six bedrooms and a rustic meeting room that accommodate a group as large as 75 persons indoors. So we are sure to have a cabin the right size for your group. We have limited openings, so please call one of our friendly family reservations planners: Lisa, Len or Don today to review your group's needs. You may also visit our new groups and retreats website atBigBearRetreats.netfor more event and group meeting information... and for guests reviews and comments click here

Click here for Golden Bear Cottages Christian groups and church retreat wholesale price guide. Golden Bear Cottages is truly an historic mountain property, not a five star hotel. If you are looking for a peaceful and quiet resort with a heated pool and spa, lots of outdoor activities and a Christian family staff that truly appreciates you and your family or group then this is the place for you! Our AAA approved historic cabins have had families and retreats returning year after year for over three quarters of a century. It's a Big Bear tradition, a mountain experience that you will remember forever .

We are flexible and sincerely appreciate your church group business. Did you know that we are the only 4 season resort cabin property with a large rustic meeting room with a fireplace. It will seat up to 75 persons. We also have a large heated pool and spa for your group's use in the Spring, Summer and Fall. For a large scale map of the resort, click on the 'Map of Property' button on the Home Page. For weather or snow conditions see information below. Please call us today at 1-800-461-1023, and God bless you.

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Did you know that over 60% of our Groups and retreats are returning guests and referrals? We hope to make you a lifelong friend and member of our family of satisfied guests too!

winner of 2007 and 2008 USA Top 20 Family Vacation Award