September 19-21, 2025
Camp Croix
1945 Gold Star Rd
Danbury, WI 54830
campcroix.org
The time between the testaments is ripe with apocalyptic fever, with many, many wild scenarios of the end of the world, from a 96 ft tall Enoch to a flying Elijah to The War Scroll of Qumran—an actual battle plan for the final war between the Sons of Light and the Sons of Darkness.
Professor Wessel will help us understand the setting of the Gospels as well as the popular hopes and expectations for the Messianic kingdom. We'll walk through the timelines of Daniel and his vision for the Messiah's arrival, visit Malachi, and finally end up at the temple itself as it appeared in the days of Jesus, prophesied by Haggai. Bring your bibles, there will be a lot of scripture to read and discuss.
Pricing & Registration
Register online| Early-bird (through August 12) |
After August 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full weekend | $160 | $185 |
| Full weekend (Student) | $90 | $99 |
Includes: Meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast), lodging and camp access (two nights), and instructional materials.
If you have any questions, contact Camp Croix by calling (715) 575-1266 or emailing info@campcroix.org.
Location: Camp Croix
This year the Men's Retreat will be held at Camp Croix in Danbury WI, just a little over two hours northeast of the Twin Cities. Supported by WELS churches, surrounded by 160 acres of forest, and boasting 2,100 feet of lakeshore along Lake Rooney, Camp Croix hosts five weeks of youth Bible camp, plus family camp, men's, women's, and college retreats, conferences, and other events throughout the year.
For weekend retreaters, sleeping accommodations include the lodge and four-bunk cabins. There are also a number of spots for RVs with power and water connections. Please let us know if you would like to bring a camper or other RV. Boats are also welcome, and can be accommodated with the available docks.
Draft Agenda
Friday, September 20
Plan to arrive any time after 2pm for laid back fellowship time at camp. Check in at the lodge when you arrive.
| Before 5:30pm | Fellowship and Camp time |
| 5:30pm - 7:30p | Dinner is served! (If you can't arrive before 7:30p, we'll save some food for you!) |
| 9pm | Welcome and Devotion |
Saturday, September 21
| 8am | Breakfast and Fellowship |
| 9am | Session One |
| Mid-morning Break | |
| Session Two | |
| 12 noon | Lunch |
| 1pm | Session Three |
| Mid-afternoon Break | |
| Session Four | |
| 4pm | Fellowship/Camp time/Cornhole tournament/Archery |
| 7pm | Dinner |
| Vespers, Bonfire/Optional Hymn Sing, and free time |
Sunday, September 22
| 7:30am | Breakfast |
| 8:30am | Session Five: Q/A |
| 10am | Wrapup / 2024 Planning |
| After 10:30am | Fellowship and Camp time, stay as long as you like! |
Speaker: Prof. Keith Wessel
Professor Wessel teaches Latin, Greek, and Theology at MLC, and often preaches and lectures throughout the synod. Keith and his wife Liz have been blessed with five children and four grandchildren. In addition to graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary with an M.Div degree, Keith also holds a PhD in Classical Civilizations from the University of Florida, and a Graduate Certificate in Philosophy from Harvard. He enjoys reading and woodworking, and definitely prefers Fender guitars to Gibson.
Packing list
- Bible
- Comfortable and weather appropriate clothing for both indoor and outdoor activities
- Personal toiletries and towels
- Bedding - Cabins have twin mattresses, and lodge rooms have full mattresses. Be sure to bring appropriately sized sheets and comforter (or sleeping bag) and a pillow. You will be emailed with lodging assignments.
- Some of the provided activities will be cornhole boards, horseshoes, cards, canoes, sporting equipment, and more. Please feel free to bring any of your favorite games or equipment to enjoy the weekend.
- All meals will be provided. You may bring any snacks or beverages (alcoholic or otherwise).
While all are welcome, this retreat is designed for the adult men of WELS/ELS churches. Fathers are encouraged to bring their sons 16 years or older.
