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Water, Wind & Faith
College & Graduate
"Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself." (Philippians 2:3)

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General:
1. All convention rules must be followed.
2. For your safety, everyone is required to remain on hotel property for the entire retreat. No exceptions will be made without prior permission from the priest overseeing the retreat.
Housing:
1. The hotel will be the meeting place for all attendees. Assigned room accommodations will only have those designated participants within the rooms.
2. Occupants will be held financially responsible for any damages to the room occupied.
3. Long distance phone calls can only be made through the use of credit and phone cards.
4. Please note that no males or females will be allowed to visit each other's floors. This applies to everyone, including brothers/sisters and husbands/wives or fiancés.
Attire:
1. Modest attire is required at all times. Please bring appropriate clothes for the meetings, sports, and leisure activities.
2. NO SHORTS OR SLEEVELESS TOPS are allowed during the meetings or liturgies.
Attendance:
1. Attendance at all liturgies, lectures and events is expected.
2. Cellular phones and pagers must be turned off during scheduled activities.
3. Convention attendees MAY NOT bring outsiders to the hotel who are not registered in the convention.
Behavior:
1. No smoking or consumption of alcoholic beverages will be allowed.
2. Please remember this is a Christian retreat and as such you are expected to act accordingly.

Adhering to the above rules will guarantee a
retreat with the utmost in spiritual benefits.


PLEASE NOTE: Any disorderly conduct that limits the other participants' right to enjoy a spiritual retreat will be dealt with immediately.

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