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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.


John 3:16

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Church of God Ministry and Retreat Center is a place where relationships are strengthened and lives are transformed.


Our organization's desire is to encourage churches, empower communities, engage youth, exalt Christ and equip families to become agents of change and transformation within their churches and communities by offering summer meetings, youth services, family services, and retreats.

Our History

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Church of God Ministry and Retreat Center (MRC) formerly known as the Louisiana General Assembly of the Church of God (LGMA) was organized in 1943 and is located on Campground Road near Hwy 71 in Palmetto, LA


At MRC, you will find:


  • Love, Hope, and Genuine Fellowship
  • Inspirational Worship Services
  • Leadership Seminars
  • Annual Camp Meetings includ

Church of God Ministry and Retreat Center (MRC) formerly known as the Louisiana General Assembly of the Church of God (LGMA) was organized in 1943 and is located on Campground Road near Hwy 71 in Palmetto, LA


At MRC, you will find:


  • Love, Hope, and Genuine Fellowship
  • Inspirational Worship Services
  • Leadership Seminars
  • Annual Camp Meetings including Youth Camp, Christian Education Conferences, Conventions, Retreats, Fellowship Meetings and More


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Camp Meeting 2025


Camp Meeting is approaching quickly.  Please join us in celebrating our 60th Anniversary!


 It will be held on Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13, 2025

 

The Theme is : " Built to Last"

1 Corinthians 3:10-11


Guest Speaker is Rev. Tatum Osbourne from Greater Jacksonville Community Church in Jacksonville, FL


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Camp Meeting 2025


Camp Meeting is approaching quickly.  Please join us in celebrating our 60th Anniversary!


 It will be held on Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13, 2025

 

The Theme is : " Built to Last"

1 Corinthians 3:10-11


Guest Speaker is Rev. Tatum Osbourne from Greater Jacksonville Community Church in Jacksonville, FL


 Check out the SAVE THE DATE Post Card and Flyer.    Please complete the Interest form on the Post Card.


ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!  CLICK BUTTON BELOW


You will find copy of the Camp Meeting Program, Guest Speaker Biography , Registration information, etc. in the download section.





CAMP MEETING REGISTRATION

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    MRC CAMP MEETING 2025 60th Anniversary Announcement

      

    Hello Friends,


    You are invited to attend the celebration of the 60th anniversary Church of God Ministry and Retreat Center (MRC) Camp Meeting which will be held at the Palmetto Campgrounds in Palmetto, Louisiana on Thursday, July 10, 2025 to Sunday, July 13, 2025.     


    0Our theme this year is "Built to Last".  The theme scripture is based on I Corinthians 3:10-11 which says "According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereupon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.    For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 


    This year's guest speaker is Rev. Tatum Monique Osbourne from Jacksonville, Florida.  There will be various activities, which involve much fellowship, seminars, Christian Woman Connection gathering, a Celebration Banquet Registration and more.   We also will have 60th anniversary T-Shirts for $15 each, which will be available at the Camp Meeting.  Commemorative Anniversary Booklets will be available on site for $25 each.   0Registration fees are $35 for adults, $75 for families, $25 for youth and $15 for children ages 6-11.  


    Please find below the guest speaker biography, Christian Women Connection Flyer, registration and lodging forms and an updated Camp Meeting program schedule.  A separate Youth Camp schedule will be available later.    Finally, you will be informed about instructions regarding livestream services soon.


    Please prepare yourselves to attend this special camp meeting. Feel free to share this information with others.   We are anticipating worshiping the Lord with you !    


    Dale M Fontenot

    "Transforming Lives, Communities, Culture"

    REGISTER FOR CAMP MEETING

    LA MRC (Palmetto) 2025 Camp Meeting - 60th Anniversary

    Planning is well underway!   Please complete this interest form by clicking the QPR Code on the SAVE THE DATE Card or the following link  https://form.jotform.com/242957962017061.   Your participation and input are very valuable to us.   This will help us to learn more about you and your interests.   Thank you.    Please note that this is NOT A REGISTRATION FORM.  Registration forms will be sent out at a later date.

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    ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS , LODGING , PAYMENT OPTIONS, etc.

    Please complete registration form (see downloadable documents below) and mail with payment to Church of God Outreach Ministries Retreat Center, P.O. Box 173, Opelousas, LA  71358


    Make Checks payable to MRC.  For any questions, please contact LaVerne Ford @ (318) 805-3621 or email to cogmrc@gmail.com or contact Ethel Rideau @ (337) 852-6966. 


     Limited Campground Lodging is available.  Please complete the camp lodging form (see downloadable documents below) for accommodations. 


    Offerings are accepted to support further the work of the kingdom of God through MRC.  

     

    Please send any DIETARY RESTRICTIONS to mrcfood23@gmail.com  by June 30th. If you notify us at camp meeting, please allow 24 hours for us to accommodate your request. 


     


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    60TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLETS AND T-SHIRTS



      

    Commemorative 60th Anniversary booklets will be sold on-site for $25 each. 


     60th Anniversary T-Shirts to be sold on-site in various sizes for $15 each.  There will be an option to order additional T-Shirts as needed, which will include a shipping fee of $5 for each T-Shirt order.  

      


     


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    MRC CAMP MEETING PROGRAM SCHEDULE

      

                                           2025 MRC CAMPMEETING

                                               60thYear Anniversary

                                                  July 10 - 13, 2025

                                          Palmetto, LA Campground

                        

                                                Theme: Built to Last

                                               (1 Corinthians 3:10-11)

     Thursday

    5:15 – 6:15 p.m.             Dinner


    6:30 – 7:00 p.m.             Prayer and Preparation


    7:15 p.m.                        Thursday Evening Gathering 

                                           Chairperson: Rev. Ray Owens, Jr, LCMCOG   

                                           State Minister

                                           Speaker: Rev. Tatum Osborne 

                                           Greater Jacksonville Community Church   

    Friday

    8:00 – 8:45 a.m.            Breakfast


    9:15 – 10:15 a.m.          Session 1 “Where Are the New Gen’s?”

                                          "How to reach Y & Z, Alpha & Beta” –

                                          Pastor Jerry Sharp 

                                          Sunnyside Church of God – Clayton, LA


    10:30 – 12:00 p.m.        Session 2 “Where are the New Gen’s?” 

                                          Pastor Jerry Sharp


    12:00 – 1:00 p.m.          Lunch


    12:00 - 2:30 p.m.           Pastors/Ministers Offsite Session 

                                          w/ Rev. Tatum Osborne

                                          Palmetto Church (407 Nursing Home Rd) 


    1:15 – 2:45 p.m.            Mental Health Panel Discussion – 

                                         “Being of Sound Mind”

                                         (Panel of Behavioral Health Professionals: 

                                         Dr. Joycelyn S. Thomas, Sekari Brown, MA,

                                         Randy Fontenot, MA, LPC-S ) 


    3:00 – 4:30 p.m.           Church Revitalization & Multiplication Conference

                                         “This One Thing" (How to Identify a 

                                           Church's  Priority)


    4:00 – 5:00 p.m.           Praise/Worship Team

                                         (Musicians and singers – preparation)


    5:00 – 6:00 p.m.           Dinner


    6:30 – 7:00 p.m.           Prayer and Preparation


    7:15 p.m.                      Friday Evening Gathering

                                         Chairperson: Rev. Dr. Deidra Johnson 

                                         Speaker: Rev. Tatum Osborne 

     

    Saturday

    8:00  – 8:45 a.m.           Breakfast


    9:15 – 10:15 a.m.         “Wow, That’s In The Bible?”😳- 

                                          Duane Fontenot- (Cafeteria) 


    10:45 – 1:15 p.m.          MRC 6oth Anniversary Celebration   

                                          Banquet (Sanctuary)                                                                                        


     1:15 – 4:00 p.m.           Fellowship (Photobooth, interviews,  

                                          Slideshow, etc.)                           


    2:30 – 4:00 p.m.            CWC Gathering w/ Rev. Tatum Osbourne 

                                          (Cafeteria)


    4:00 – 5:00 p.m.            Praise/Worship Team

                                          (Musicians and singers – preparation)


    5:00 – 6:00 p.m.            Dinner


    6:30 – 7:00 p.m.            Prayer and Preparation


    7:15 p.m.                       Saturday Evening Gathering

                                          Chairperson: Rev. Victor Simon 

                                          Speaker: Rev. Tatum Osborne   

    Sunday

    8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.    Breakfast and Morning Prayer 


    9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.     Praise/Worship Team 

                                          (musicians and singers preparation)


    10:00 a.m.                     Sunday Closing Service 

                                          Chairperson:  Rev. Dale Fontenot     

                                          Speaker: Rev Tatum Osborne

                                          Special Benediction for 60th Anniversary – 

                                          Congregational Responsive Reading and  

                                          Pastoral Charge, Anointing, Prayer and Response                                                                                                                                                                                       


    12:30 p.m.                     Lunch & Departure

    MRC YOUTH CAMP PROGRAM SCHEDULE

      

                                 

    2025 MRC YOUTH CAMP

    July 10 - 13, 2025

    Palmetto, LA Campground

                        

    Theme:  Built to Last

    1 Corinthians 3:10-11

     

    Friday

     8:00 – 8:45 a.m.       Breakfast

    9:00 – 10:00 a.m.      Youth Breakout Session 

    10:15 – 11:30 a.m.    Youth Breakout Session

    12:00 – 1:00 p.m.      Lunch

    1:15 – 3:00 p.m.       Youth Activities -Water & Field Day Activities 

    5:00 – 6:00 p.m.       Dinner 

    8:30 p.m.                  Friday Evening Gathering


     Immediately after service GLOW for Jesus Party!  


    Saturday

    8:00 a.m. – 8:45am   Breakfast

    9:00 – 10:00 a.m.     Youth Breakout Session 

    10:45 – 1:15 p.m.     MRC 60th Anniversary Celebration Banquet  

    1:15 – 3:00 p.m.      Youth Activities -Water & Field Day Activities 

    5:00 – 6:00 p.m.      Dinner 

    8:30 p.m.                 Saturday Evening Gathering 


     Immediately After Service Hayride & Smores!


    Sunday

    8:00 a.m. – 8:45am  Breakfast and Morning Prayer

    10:00 a.m.                Sunday Closing Service      

    12:30 p.m.               Lunch & Departure            

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    Downloads

    MRC 2025 Campground Flyer= Registration and Lodging Info. (pdf)

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    2025 MRC YOUTH FLYER (pdf)

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    2025 MRC YOUTH CAMP SCHEDULE (pdf)

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    MRC 60TH ANNIVERSARY CAMP MEETING INTEREST FORM- FINAL (pdf)

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    2025 MRC Campmeeting Program - FINAL (pdf)

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    MRC CAMP MEETING 2025 REGISTRATION FORM (pdf)

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    MRC CAMP MEETING 2025 LODGING FORM (pdf)

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    MRC CAMP MEETING 2025 --- GUEST SPEAKER BIO. (pdf)

    Download

    MRC COMMUNICATIONS/PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE 60th ANNIVERSARY INFO.-No. 1 (pdf)

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    MRC PRAYER PREPARATION COMMITTEE 60th ANNIVERSARY INFO.- NO. 1 (pdf)

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    MRC - Flyer- 60th Anniversary- CWC Gathering (pdf)

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    MRC 2025 CAMP MEETING HOTEL INFORMATION (pdf)

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    HOTEL INFORMATION

     Hotel Klaus

     203 N. Main, Washington, LA 70570

     

    • For lodging at the Hotel Klaus in Washington, LA located 10-15 minutes from the campgrounds, contact LaVonya Malveaux directly at (337) 945-7503 for a special group rate given specifically to MRC 60th Anniversary attendees.  
    • These rooms are limited in number and will fill up fast. 

      

    https://www.bookonline.com/hotel/hotel-klaus-washington?checkInFull=Wed+Jun+25+2025&checkOutFull=Thu+Jun+26+2025&numAdults=1&numChild=0&numBeds=1&currency=USD&propertyId=8434970&rooms=%5B%7B%22adult%22%3A1%2C%22children%22%3A0%7D%5D


         

     Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites         

     5696   I-49 N. Service Road,   Opelousas,   LA 70570       

    (337) 984-3300          

         https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/opelousas/oplcr/hoteldetail   Hotels in Opelousas LA | Holiday Inn Express &   Suites Opelousas (ihg.com)    

          

    Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel   Collection

     

    2235 Creswell Lane Ext., Lot B ,   Opelousas, LA 70570 

     (337) 447-4252 

     https://www.choicehotels.com/louisiana/opelousas/ascend-hotels/la252   

     reservationcounter.com:   1-844-202-9694 

     Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend   Hotel Collection in Opelousas, Louisiana - ReservationCounter.com 

     Hampton Inn by Hilton -Opelousas     

     1700   Commerce Blvd ,  Opelousas,   LA 70570       

     (337) 284-3428    

     https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lftslhx-hampton-opelousas   

     Hampton by Hilton Opelousas, Louisiana Hotel      

    Quality Inn         

    5454   I-49 N. Service Road, Opelousas,   LA 70570          

    (337)   942-4900      

    https://www.choicehotels.com/louisiana/opelousas/quality-inn-hotels/la209    

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    445 Campground Road, Palmetto, Louisiana 71358, United States

    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 173, Palmetto, LA 71358 Phone: 337-585-2364 Fax: 337-585-4561 Email: cogmrc@gmail.com

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