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Celebrate with us the Feast of Tabernacles, or Succot, an 8-day season of joy and giving thanks for God’s provision (Lev. 23:39,40).  Sing, dance, and hear insightful teaching about our Jewish roots and the Feast’s prophetic relevance to all believers!

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Special Guests

Jonathan Cahn
Wednesday 10/8/2025 at 7pm
Paul Wilbur
Monday 10/13/2025 at 7pm
Tuesday 10/14/2025 at 10am
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Dates/Times
October 8, 2025: 7pm

October 9-15, 2025:
10am & 7pm
 
*Sunday morning service will be at 10:45am
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Location
Christian Retreat Conference Center
1200 Glory Way Blvd.
Bradenton, FL 34787
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Questions?
Call us at 941-746-2882
 
Or email us at
connect@christianretreat.org
Stay On-Site
You don't have to drive back home! Stay in our renovated Miracle Manor so you don't miss out!
Lodging Reservations
Conference Hosts
Pastors Phil & Jannette Derstine

Join us for The Feast of Tabernacles, a unique Messianic week, full of joy, dance, worship, prophecy & powerful teachings.

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Featured Performers

*Schedules subject to change without notice.

Paul Wilbur - "Roar from Zion"

Monday October 13th at 7pm
Tuesday October 14th at 10am

Baht Rivka Whitten - "Heal Our Land"

2025 Featured Guests

All guest speaker schedules are subject to change without notice.

 

Daily Schedule

Oct 8th - Wednesday

Opening Night (7pm)

  • ♫
    Worship: Natalie Caballero & team
  • 🎵
    Special Music: Baht Rivka Whitten
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Jonathan Cahn
  • 💃
    Dance: Adoration Team, Joe Brown Sr., Bahamas Team

Oct 9th - Thursday

Morning Session (10am)

  • ♫
    Worship: John Lowery
  • 🎤
    Speaker: George & Baht Whitten

Evening Session (7pm)

  • ♫
    Worship: Natalie Caballero & team
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Ben Smith
  • 💃
    Dance: Tsunami Glory, Eva Bennett, Bahamas Team

Afternoon Activities 1:30pm - 3:00pm

  • 🌿
    Israeli Garden / Sukkah Village — Daily.
    What is a Sukkah?

    The sukkah represents the temporary shelters the Israelites lived in during their journey through the wilderness after leaving Egypt. It must have at least three walls and a roof made of natural, organic materials (called s'chach) through which the sky and stars are visible. During the holiday, Jews eat meals, celebrate, and express gratitude for the harvest inside the sukkah, which is often decorated with fruits, vegetables, and lights.

  • 🔥
    Live Forging Demonstration — Israeli Garden: Steven Derstine — see and learn about refining fire (demo + Q&A).
  • 📜
    Tabernacle: Teaching — Mike Bennett: “PREPARING FOR THE SOUND OF THE LORD’S COMING” (shofar teaching).
  • 🩰
    Majesty Room: Eva Bennett — “HELP IS ON THE WAY” (beginner mime).
  • 🏖️
    Daily Outdoor Activities: Riverfront — pool, canoes, kayaks; Campus — pickleball, GaGa, volleyball, basketball.

Oct 10th - Friday

Morning Session (10am)

  • ♫
    Worship: John Lowery
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Ben Smith

Evening Session (7pm)

  • ♫
    Worship: Natalie Caballero & team
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Ben Smith
  • 💃
    Dance: Men In Worship, El Shaddai Ministries, EnMotion
  • 👤
    Men In Worship (feature): Joe Brown, Sr.

Afternoon Activities 1:30pm - 3:00pm

  • 🌿
    Israeli Garden / Sukkah Village — Daily.
  • 🔥
    Live Forging Demonstration — Israeli Garden: Steven Derstine.
  • 📜
    Tabernacle: Franca Brown — “COMMAND YOUR FAITH TO FLOURISH” (Col 2:7 & 1:10).
  • 🏖️
    Daily Outdoor Activities: pool, canoes, kayaks; pickleball, GaGa, volleyball, basketball.

Oct 11th - Saturday

Morning Session (10am)

  • ♫
    Worship: John Lowery
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Janet Shell

Evening Session (7pm)

  • ♫
    Worship: Natalie Caballero & team
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Ann Higgins
  • 💃
    Dance: Caryn Fenimore, International Liturgical Dance Fellowship, Circle Christian Arts Academy, Bahamas Team

Afternoon Activities 1:30pm - 3:00pm

  • 🌿
    Israeli Garden / Sukkah Village — Daily.
  • 🔥
    Live Forging Demonstration — Israeli Garden: Steven Derstine.
  • 📜
    Tabernacle: Joe Brown Sr — “INVADING YOUR TERRITORY WITH PRAISE & INTERCESSION”.
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    Majesty Room: Caryn Fenimore — “ARISE, SHINE!” (silk flags).
  • 🏖️
    Daily Outdoor Activities: pool, canoes, kayaks; pickleball, GaGa, volleyball, basketball.

Oct 12th - Sunday

Morning Session (10:45am)

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    Worship: Natalie Caballero & team
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Henry Higgins
  • 💃
    Dance: Men In Worship, International Liturgical Dance Fellowship, Kingdom Arts Academy, Bahamas Team
  • 👤
    Men In Worship (feature): Joe Brown, Sr.

Evening Session (7pm)

  • ♫
    Worship: Claren McQueen & team
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Nick Plummer
  • 💃
    Dance: Tabernacles of Praise, Adoration Team, Lori Magdalen Thurman

Afternoon Activities 1:30pm - 3:00pm

  • 🌿
    Israeli Garden / Sukkah Village — Daily.
  • 🔥
    Live Forging Demonstration — Israeli Garden: Steven Derstine.
  • 🎬
    Chapel Theater: THE FORGE — Broken Bread Cafe open: gourmet popcorn & snacks.
  • 👐
    Majesty Room: Lori Magdalen Thurman — “SHOUT TO THE LORD”.
  • 🏖️
    Daily Outdoor Activities: riverfront & campus games (pool, canoes, kayaks; pickleball, GaGa ball, volleyball, basketball).

Oct 13th - Monday

Morning Session (10am)

  • ♫
    Worship: John Lowery
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Claren McQueen

Evening: Paul Wilbur Concert (7pm)

  • 🎸
    Artist: Paul Wilbur
  • ♫
    Worship: Claren McQueen
  • 💃
    Dance: In One Accord, Bahamas Team

Afternoon Activities 1:30pm - 3:00pm

  • 🌿
    Israeli Garden / Sukkah Village — Daily.
  • 🔥
    Live Forging Demonstration — Israeli Garden: Steven Derstine.
  • 🩰
    Majesty Room: Arlene Viehweger — “BLESSED IS THE LORD”.
  • 🎬
    Chapel Theater: I CAN ONLY IMAGINE.
  • 🏖️
    Daily Outdoor Activities: pool, canoes, kayaks; pickleball, GaGa, volleyball, basketball.

Oct 14th - Tuesday

Morning Session (10am)

  • ♫
    Worship: John Lowery
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Paul Wilbur

Evening Session (7pm)

  • ♫
    Worship: Claren McQueen & team
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Maurice & Carolyn Sklar
  • 💃
    Dance: Carolyn Sklar, Barbara Nelson, TFC Kids, Bahamas Team

Afternoon Activities 1:30pm - 3:00pm

  • 🌿
    Israeli Garden / Sukkah Village — Daily.
  • 🔥
    Live Forging Demonstration — Israeli Garden: Steven Derstine.
  • 📜
    Tabernacle: Natalie Caballero & Chris Ferriere — “THE HEART OF WORSHIP”.
  • 🩰
    Majesty Room: Barbara Nelson — “THE NARROW ROAD”.
  • 🏖️
    Daily Outdoor Activities: pool, canoes, kayaks; pickleball, GaGa, volleyball, basketball.
  • TUESDAY ONLY — Riverboat Scenic Cruise — $15 (sign up at Miracle Manor Front Desk)

Oct 15th - Wednesday

Morning Session (10am)

  • ♫
    Worship: John Lowery
  • 🎤
    Speaker: Roger Lawson

Simchat Torah Celebration (7pm)

  • ♫
    Worship: Claren McQueen & team
  • 💃
    Dance: Adoration Team, TFC Youth, Henry & Ann Higgins

Afternoon Activities 1:30pm - 3:00pm

  • 🌿
    Israeli Garden / Sukkah Village — Daily.
  • 🔥
    Live Forging Demonstration — Israeli Garden: Steven Derstine.
  • 🩰
    Majesty Room: Henry & Ann Higgins — BAHAMIAN PRAISE (all levels).
  • 🎬
    Chapel Theater: ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING — Broken Bread Cafe open: gourmet popcorn & snacks.
  • 🏖️
    Daily Outdoor Activities: pool, canoes, kayaks; pickleball, GaGa, volleyball, basketball.
Questions & Answers
Here are some answers to common questions.
Do I need tickets for this event?

There is no charge for any of our services or workshops!  You do not need tickets or reservations.  We will take offerings during each service to help support the ministry, our outreach programs, and more programs like this!

How do I make a reservation for overnight accommodations?

Miracle Manor is our newly renovated on-site lodging facility.  You can learn more about our rooms and send us a reservation request by clicking here or by calling us at 941-746-2882.  Room rates start at $159/night.

What dining options are available on-site?

The Agape Gardens Dining Room will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the Feast of Tabernacles!

 

Breakfast 8am - 9am
Lunch 12pm - 1pm
Dinner 5pm - 6pm

 

The Broken Bread Cafe, located in the main lobby, will be open for light refreshments before and after the services!

Is child care available?

There will be child care for ages 12 and under during Wednesday evening and Sunday morning services. 

How to find us!

Christian Retreat Conference Center
1200 Glory Way Blvd.
Bradenton, FL 34212

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