Golf & the Gospel June 5 – 11

Dean Rev. Dave Marth

Join us for five days of outstanding golfing on some of Michigan’s best courses as we celebrate the annual Golf & the Gospel retreat. We do all the work: book the tee times, serve up fabulous meals, create an engaging community, and even give out prizes. All you have to do is bring your clubs and have a great time!

Golfers are responsible for greens fees, and may golf the selected course of the day, a different course, or not golf at all. Non-golfing guests are welcome to read their favorite book on the beach, see lots of local points of interest (including great shopping), or lounge around Camp. Sack lunches are available to all guests.

Gospel in the Old Testament? That’s like Pastor Marth Claiming a 9-Handicap!

You will explore portions of the Old Testament in order to find the many ways God speaks grace and mercy to His people. What is often considered the “law and judgment” portion of the Bible is rich with salvation themes – rainbows after floods…marks after murder…clothing after nakedness. You’ll come to see that there’s hope for us duffers and shankers.

Dave Marth, St. Louis MO, Dean

Pastor Marth has been the Senior Pastor of Historic Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri, since November, 1993. He and his wife, Mary, are the proud lovers of their three children and nine grandchildren. This is his tenth gig at Camp Arcadia. Pastor Dave is neither an Old Testament scholar nor a 9-handicapper, but he loves golf AND the Gospel! Come and have a truly fun week celebrating the Word and avoiding the woods. back to top

More Detail About the Week

This specialty vacation for adult golfers is designed for those people looking for relaxation, exploration, and enjoyable golf combined with unique Christian fellowship. Guests enjoy delicious food served in our charming Inn dining room, comfortable accommodations in our 80 year old Inn or five guest cottages, and some of the country’s finest golfing.

After a hearty breakfast, guests pick up a box lunch and play a round on the selected course of the day, returning to camp about 3 p.m. Early evening snacks and conversation on the patio are followed by dinner and the evening program of Bible study led by the dean, himself an avid golfer. The day’s activities end with plenty of time and fellowship in the camp store, the “Trading Post,” which has ice cream treats and popcorn.

Camp Arcadia is located on Lake Michigan 50 miles southwest of Traverse City (about two hours north of Holland). There are abundant recreational opportunities for the non-golfing spouses and guests or for a “day off”.