Autumn Getaway 2026
September 21-25, 2026
Autumn Getaway exists to challenge men and women to continue living deeply in relationship with God, bless their own home communities, and build a strong legacy of faith. No matter what stage of life you find yourself in, you can find the opportunity to experience the overwhelming beauty and quiet splendour of autumn at MBC. Join us this September for five days to relax, refresh and renew your spirit.
Teacher
Randy and Donna Carter
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Randy and Donna Carter began speaking together regularly after learning the art of team teaching while speaking at marriage conferences. They quickly discovered that they love sharing, both the stage and what they’ve learned over their long marriage, and their long walk with God. A former youth pastor, Randy is also a seasoned youth speaker and youth ministry specialist. Donna is a bestselling author, broadcaster, and speaker. They raised their two daughters in Calgary, where they still live. In their “rewirement,” they are enjoying more time with their grandchildren and travelling, while still speaking across the country.
Music
Marlene O’Neill and Cathy Borges
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The Tonettes: Marlene O’Neill & Cathy Borges
First cousins bound by family, faith, and a lifelong love of Gospel music. Raised in a multi-generational musical family, Marlene and Cathy have been blending harmonies since childhood—captivating listeners with voices that feel both familiar and fresh.
Their sound weaves together soulful southern Gospel, timeless hymns, and heartfelt worship. With strong lead vocals, rich harmonies, and light-hearted humor, The Tonettes invite audiences into a musical journey rooted in joy, hope, and the message of the Gospel.
From coast to coast, they share songs that connect, encourage, and point hearts toward their Heavenly Father. Their desire is simple: to leave listeners with a spring in their step and a song in their heart.
Teaching Topic
Series Description – The Gait Traits of Jesus
In 1 John 2:6 Jesus’ closest friend urges us to walk as Jesus walked. Ever wonder what that means? Walking as Jesus walked, matching his gait, is living in such a way that when people observe our lives, they are reminded of Jesus. Walk with Randy and Donna as they guide us in stepping through Jesus’ rhythms
- of love for his Father
- surrender to his Father
- intimacy with his Father
- representing his Father to a broken world.
Session 1: Love without Loopholes
Some of us are lavishly loved by kind parents but many are not. Even when we are loved well, we still don’t grasp the immensity and inclusivity of God’s love. Many of us live in fear of disappointing God and others. Through scripture and stories, Randy and Donna will help us see that God’s love has no loopholes. He’s read our fine print and still accepts us with a love that smothers our shame. Until we truly experience this kind of never-stopping, never giving up, unbreaking, always and forever love, we can’t begin to walk as Jesus walked.
Session 2: Learning to Speak God’s Love Language
If we are going to walk like Jesus walked, not only do we need to know what Jesus did but we also need to grasp what Jesus understood .That knowing was the motivation to do what he did and can be ours too if we learn this gait trait.!
Session 3: Chasing Intimacy with God - Yada, Yada, Yada
In Hebrew, “Yada” means a deep experiential relationship. Jesus was about pursuing Yada with his Father. In this session, Randy and Donna will explore 7 unique ways Christians throughout history have connected deeply with God. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach. Learning how you are uniquely wired to experience God can take your Yada to a whole new level.
Session #4: Costco Love
God’s grace, expressed to us in Jesus’ walk, is limitless. Not only did it come in tidal waves that nearly washed those who experienced it away, it extended to those who caused him great harm. In this session Randy and Donna remind us that we can’t grasp the wholesale love of God until we are willing to follow in Jesus’ footsteps in offering it to those who’ve hurt us.
Session #5: Shock and Awe Love
There are two ways to ambush people. We can ambush them with violence or with love. There are guerrilla fighters and guerrilla lovers. Being a guerrilla lover, intentionally loving like Jesus, is often inconvenient, costly and even dangerous. In this session, Randy and Donna will suggest some common obstacles that keep us from loving as Jesus did and what we can do to change.
Registration begins Monday at 3pm followed by a Dinner at 5:00pm. First session begins at 7:00pm.
Accommodations
Please refer to our website for accommodation selections*. 25% discount on accommodations for MBC retreats. Share accommodation with friends to save!
All prices are plus HST
Meals & Program
Program, 11 meals and 4 snacks
— $573.50/person.
All prices are plus HST
Program Only
$252/person.
All prices are plus HST
* Accommodation options are subject to availability. Please call the office at 705-789-0123 if you have any questions.
Activities
- Bocce Ball and Pickleball Tournaments! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just in it for the laughs, there’s fun for everyone.
- Games nightly in the Hub
- And a few surprises along the way!
Bringing a Group? We’re Here to Help.
Gathering others for an MBC Retreat creates space for renewal, connection, and time with Jesus—and we want to make it easy for you.
You’ll get access to planning tools, promo support, and a dedicated contact to walk with you every step of the way—plus, enjoy a little thank-you gift just for putting it all together!