For many, R&R means rest and relaxation. At Forest Park Adventist Church, it also means Rosario Retreat.
Forest Park Church members gathered March 27–29, 2026 at Walla Walla University Marine Laboratory at Rosario Beach in Anacortes, Washington, for their annual church retreat. About 150 people attended, including some who stayed for the weekend and others who drove up for Sabbath.
The weekend offered fellowship, food, kite flying, campfire songs, sunsets and walks along nearby trails. More importantly, it created space for spiritual refreshing and restoration. Bill Roberts, Washington Conference ministerial director, led worships that pointed attendees to Christ and encouraged deeper connection with God and one another.
The highlight came Sabbath afternoon as the church family gathered on the shoreline for four baptisms. Each candidate shared how Christ had led them into a committed relationship with Him before stepping into the cold waters of the sound.
“The baptism for me marked a profound step in my spiritual journey,” said Liz Mungai, newly baptized member. “Rosario will forever remain special.”
Volunteers cooked, organized, led music and helped keep the weekend running. Some went home tired, but the church family left renewed and already asking who they can lead to Jesus before next year’s Rosario Retreat.
Joy fills the shoreline as Forest Park Church celebrates one of four baptisms during Sabbath afternoon at Rosario Beach.
