Restored Covenant Community invites you to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles October 13 – October 21 at Zion Oaks Tabernacle campground!
Zion Oaks is a quaint and cozy 5 acre historical revival campground founded in the 1800’s. This rustic atmosphere promotes a back to basic community environment where campfire and table fellowship are plentiful. We will be providing simple breakfast foods, but campers will be on their own for lunches. A congregational potluck is shared every evening at 6:00 p.m. and our evening service starts at 7:00 p.m. This is a free event, and no registration is required, however we would appreciate a call to let us know how many to expect. For more info, or to let us know you are coming, please call Arthur at (309) 822-8638.
Please read if you plan on attending:
*Primitive camping only. There are modern bathrooms and a makeshift shower with hot and cold water.
*Please bring only biblically kosher foods to potlucks. (No pork, shellfish, or gelatin products please)
*We promote a relaxed and casual atmosphere at Zion Oaks, however, it is a Holy Feast of the LORD. RCC has a simple dress code we expect campers to follow. Men are expected to wear shirts with sleeves, and pants. Women are expected to wear shirts, or dresses, with sleeves, and skirts or dresses that fall below the knee while sitting. We appreciate your cooperation in this.
*The owners of the campground do not allow alcohol or smoking in the campground. Please respect their rules.
*For those interested, we will be observing the 9:00 am, Noon, and 3:00 pm prayer times.
*There is a possibility of other unscheduled events depending on weather, number of people, etc.
*Games and activities will be available throughout the day for personal or group use.
*We love having children at our feasts! However, we do not have child care services. Parents are expected to watch and pick up after their own children.
* There are hotels and stores within easy driving distance from the campground for those who do not wish to camp, or those who need any supplies. For more info Please call Arthur at (309) 822-8638.
Address:
Zion Oaks Tabernacle Campground
3271 Zion Oaks Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
Campground entrance:
Theme
This year’s theme is “R & R,” and while it is our hope for Rest & Recreation, the “R & R” actually stands for Restore and Reinforce. This year’s theme is based on 2nd Chronicles 24. At the ripe old age of 7, Joash became the king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. During his reign, Joash ordered that the Temple be restored. Verse 13 says, “So the workmen labored, and the work was completed by them; they restored the House of God to its original condition and reinforced it.”
What Joash was doing physically, I believe the Messianic movement is doing spiritually. We are restoring the Christian faith to its original condition, but we also need to reinforce it as well. Our congregation can do that by standing firm on our progress
-Pastor Art Cox
Schedule
Sunday, October 13th
10:00 am – Prayer Walk
12:00 pm – Cookout
3:00 pm – Congregational Sukkah Decorating
6:00 pm – Taco Bar (see sign-up sheet)
7:00 pm – Opening Service
Team #1 Clean up
Monday, October 14th (High Sabbath)
11:00 am – Sabbath Service
12:30 pm – Potluck Lunch
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Hymn Sing
4:30 pm – Children’s Scavenger Hunt
6:00 pm – Potluck
7:30 pm – Hebraic Dance
Team #2 Clean up
Tuesday, October 15th
9:30 am – Ladies Morning Warm-ups
10:00 am – Men’s/Women’s Bible Studies
12:00 pm – Scripture reading/Prayer
12:00 pm -1:30 pm – Quite time/Family time
1:30 pm -2:30 pm – Hands-on Solar Power Workshop with Art Cox (see sign-up sheet)
3:00 pm – Scripture reading/Prayer
3:30 pm – Tie Dye! (Bring your own shirt, bag, etc. dye and supplies are provided)
6:00 pm – Soup Cook-off! Enter your favorite pot of soup for a chance to win a prize!
7:00 pm – Service
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Hands-on Solar Power Workshop with Art Cox (see sign-up sheet)
Team #3 Clean up
Wednesday, October 16th
9:30 am – Ladies Morning Warm-ups
10:00 am – Men’s/Women’s Bible Studies
12:00 pm – Scripture reading/Prayer
12:00 pm -1:30 pm – Quiet time/Family time
2:00 pm – The Art of Survival with Alex Smith
3:00 pm – Scripture reading/ Prayer
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Hands-on Solar Power Workshop with Art Cox (see sign-up sheet)
6:00 pm – Falafel/Mediterranean Night! (See sign up sheet)
7:00 pm – Service
8:00 pm – Songs and S’mores! Fellowship around the fire
Team #4 Clean up
Thursday, October 17th
9:30 am – Ladies Morning Warm-ups
10:00 am – Men’s Study
10:00 am – Ladies Tea with Devotional
12:00 pm – Scripture reading/Prayer
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Quiet time/Family time
3:00 pm – Scripture reading/Prayer
3:30 pm – Edible Sukkah kids activity
3:30 pm – Art Workshop with Roy Garman
6:00 pm – Potluck
7:00 pm – Service
Team #1 Clean up
Friday, October 18th
9:30 am – Ladies Morning Warm-ups
10:00 am – Men’s/Women’s Bible Studies
12:00 pm – Scripture reading/Prayer
12:00 pm -1:30 pm – Quiet time/Family time
3:00 pm – Scripture reading/Prayer
6:00 pm – Special Erev Shabbat Dinner (Potluck)
7:30 pm – Ice Cream Social/ Trivia Night
Team #2 Clean up
Saturday, October 19th
11:00 am – Sabbath Service
1:00 pm – Potluck Lunch
2:30 pm – After lunch study
6:00 pm – Potluck
6:45 pm – Havdalah Service
7:00 pm – Salem Home Auction Fundraiser
Team #3 Clean up
Sunday, October 20th
9:30 am – Ladies Morning Warm-ups
10:00 am – Men’s/Women’s Bible Studies
11:00 am-12:30 pm – Keith Montgomery
12:30 pm – Cookout (Bring side dish)
2:00 pm -3:30 pm – Keith Montgomery
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Hands-on Solar Power Workshop with Art Cox (see sign up sheet)
6:00 pm – Pizza Party (Bring a side dish)
7:00 pm – Service (Public reading of Psalm 119)
Team #4 Clean up
Monday, October 21st (High Sabbath)
11:00 pm – Sabbath Service
12:30 pm – Potluck lunch
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Hymn Sing
4:30 pm – Hebraic Dance
6:00 pm – Potluck (leftovers)
7:00 pm – Closing Service
Tuesday, October 22st
Clean up
* Changes in this schedule are possible, please be flexible