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CAMP MEETING ONLINE REGISTRATION

REGISTRATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALSREGISTRATION FOR FAMILY PLAN

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.  


Hotel information is available further below. 


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 T-SHIRTS




 There are some extra 60th Anniversary T-Shirts to be sold on-site in various sizes for $20 each.   

  


 


MRC CAMP MEETING PROGRAM SCHEDULE

  

                                   2026 MRC CAMPMEETING- TENTATIVE

                                                July  9- 12, 2026


                                         Palmetto, LA Campground

                                         Theme: The Voice of God

                                                 (John 10:4-5)

After He has gathered His own flock, He walks ahead of them, and they follow Him because they know His voice. They won’t follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don’t know his voice.”


 Thursday

6:30 – 7:00 p.m.      Prayer and Preparation (Anointing/Prayer for Healing) 

7:15 p.m.                 Thursday Evening Gathering 

                                Chair – Rev. Ray Owens

                                Speaker: Rev. Handel Smith 

                                Fishers, Indiana 

 Friday

8:00 – 8:45 a.m.     Breakfast

9:15 – 10:30 a.m.   Wow, That’s in the Bible pt2 – Rev. Duane Fontenot

10:45 – 12:00 p.m. Friday Morning – Next Generation Leadership Focus 

                               Chair: Rev. Victor Simon

                               Speaker: Rev. Handel Smith

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.   Lunch

1:15 – 3:00 p.m.     Socioeconomic – Rural/Urban Church – Conversation

                               Rev. Handel Smith – Facilitator 

                               “Country Pew/City Pew” (Ray Owens, Bart Riggins,  

                               Dale Fontenot. Maria Riggins, Joseph Brown)

3:00 – 4:45 p.m.    Fellowship Time (Ice cream)

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

                              (Musicians and singers – preparation)

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.    Dinner

6:15 – 7:00 p.m.    Prayer and Preparation – (Anointing/Prayer for Healing)

7:15 p.m.               Friday Evening Gathering (Youth Focused)

                             Chair: Rev. Victor Simon

                             Speaker: Pastor Handel Smith 

Saturday

8:00 – 8:45 a.m.   Breakfast

9:15 – 10:30 a.m.  Conference Session – Stewardship Session 

                              Rev. Rick McClain

10:45 – 12:00 p.m.  Saturday Morning Gathering

                               Chair – Rev. Joy Riggins 

                               Speaker: Rev Vickey Smith 

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.   Lunch

1:15 – 2:30 p.m.     Youth Conference  

1:15 – 2:30 p.m.    CWC Women’s Conference – Rev. Vickey Smith

1:15 – 2:30 p.m.    Men’s Gathering

2:30 – 5:00 p.m.    Fellowship Time (Photo-shoot, games, 60th year video)

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

                              (Musicians and singers – preparation)

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.   Dinner

6:15 – 7:00 p.m.   Prayer and Preparation (Anointing/Prayer for Healing)

7:15 p.m.              Saturday Evening Gathering 

                             A Moment to Honor MRC Trailblazers

                             Chair: Rev. Dale Fontenot

                             Speaker: Pastor Handel Smith   

Sunday

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

10:00 a.m.           Sunday Closing Service     

                            Chair: Rev. Dale Fontenot

                            Speaker: Rev. Handel Smith

12:30 p.m.           Lunch & Departure              

MRC YOUTH CAMP PROGRAM SCHEDULE

  

                             

2026 MRC YOUTH CAMP

July 9 - 12, 2026

Palmetto, LA Campground

                    

Theme:  The Voice of God

               John 10:4-5



  Youth Camp Schedule will be available soon.       

Downloads

MRC 61ST CAMP MEETING 2026 FLYER (jpg)

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MRC CAMP MEETING 2026- HANDEL SMITH - GUEST SPEAKER BIO (pdf)

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MRC 2026 CAMPGROUND FLYER= REGISTRATION AND LODGING INFO (pdf)

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MRC 2026 REGISTRATION FORM (pdf)

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MRC 2026 CAMP MEETING LODGING FORM (pdf)

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MRC 2026 HOTEL INFORMATION (pdf)

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MRC 61s Camp Meeting Schedule- Tentative (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 61st Camp Meeting 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://qualityinnopelousas.reservationstays.com/   

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