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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.
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:
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:
Camp Meeting 2024 was a success!
Please read the 2024 Camp Meeting Summary in next section from our Chairman, Dale Fontenot .
We are currently planning to celebrate our 60th Anniversary Camp Meeting! It will be held on Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13, 2025
The Theme is : " Built to Last"
1 Corinthians 3:10-14
More Information to follow later.
Hello Friends,
The Louisiana Church of God Ministry and Retreat Center held its 2024 Camp Meeting at the Palmetto Campground on July 11-14. The theme was “Building On The Foundation”. John 4:38 reminded us to recognize those who have labored among us – “I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.”
Realizing that we are living in a very pivotal time in the life of not only the church, but of the world, this Camp Meeting sought to anchor the church in its Scriptural foundation. The preachers for Camp Meeting were given this assignment and their differing voices helped to anchor the church on this foundation. These preachers included Rev. Steve Nelson, Sis. Joy Riggins, Rev. Sarah Morgan, Rev. Shante Perry, Rev. Duane E. Fontenot and Rev. Deron Brown.
The conferences were riveting and thought provoking as our conference panels explored discipleship strategies, with its challenges and innovations and the life and times of today’s church in this digital world. In addition, the children and youth gathered in conference times and special activities with the goal of setting a solid foundation for their lives moving forward.
This year’s Camp Meeting also began a process of recognizing several of the trailblazers who have served the Palmetto Campgrounds and churches throughout the state. These individuals were celebrated for faithfully laboring in the church through the years. They included – Rev. Steve Nelson, Revs. Thomas and Mable Riggins, Rev. Rosella Williams, Gene & Casandra Rosby, Dr. Robert L. Stringer, Felton Coleman, Clothilde Valair, Angelyn LaFrance, Dr. Robert Williams, Mattie Cockerham, Lubertha Harris, Henry Matthews, Henry & Inez Cotton, and Rev. Joe Lewis.
With the recognition of these servant-leaders, we are challenged to look toward a future with a confidence in the foundation that has been laid. MRC Camp Meeting 2025 will usher in the 60thAnniversary of the Palmetto Campgrounds and Camp Meeting. The dates on the calendar are July 10-13, 2025.
Dale M Fontenot, Chairman
"Transforming Lives, Communities, Culture"
There is an option to mail in your registration fee and lodging Fees. Please download and complete the MRC Camp Meeting Registration form and/or MRC Camp Meeting Lodging form and mail the form(s) and the registration fee(s) and/or lodging fee(s) to P.O. Box 173, Palmetto, LA
One day registration is available.
The Louisiana Christian Women Connection (CWC)
will be ministering
at both the MRC (Palmetto) Camp Meeting and the (PCA) Pollock Camp Meeting. To find out more information about the Pollock Camp Meeting, please vise our state website www.lcmcogstate.org.
Ladies are invited to attend both ministry events.
Please notice that there is a flier for each Camp Meeting. Both fliers are available for download immediately below this section.
The CWC ministry event will be held at MRC (Palmetto) Camp Meeting on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:45 p.m. in Palmetto, LA at the Palmetto Campgrounds
The CWC ministry event will be held at (PCA) Pollock Camp Meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pollock Campgrounds in Pollock, LA
2024 MRC Campmeeting final 722024 (pdf)
DownloadMRC Camp Meeting Campground Flier (pdf)
DownloadMRC Camp Meeting 2024 Flier vs 2 (pdf)
DownloadMRC Camp Meeting 2024 Flier vs 2 (jpg)
DownloadMRC Youth Flyer (pdf)
DownloadCWC - Captivated By Christ- Palmetto Camp Meeting Flier 2024 (pdf)
DownloadCWC - Captivated By Christ- Pollock Camp Meeting Flier 2024- (pdf)
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Please send any dietary restrictions to the following email mrcfood23@gmail.com by Wednesday, July 3rd. If you notify us at camp meeting, please allow 24 hours for us to accommodate your request.
Donate funds using the blue " Donate Via PayPal" button below or via check or money order payable to Church of God Ministry and Retreat Center or COGMRC and mail to the following address : P.O. Box 173, Palmetto, LA 71358. Email cogmrc@gmail.com or call 318-805-3621 LaVerne Ford or 337-852-6966 Ethel Rideau
Donate funds using the blue " Donate Via Square" button below or via check or money order payable to Church of God Ministry and Retreat Center or COGMRC and mail to the following address : P.O. Box 173, Palmetto, LA 71358. Email cogmrc@gmail.com or call 318-805-3621 LaVerne Ford or 337-852-6966 Ethel Rideau
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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