2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
The Feast in Lake Geneva brought together 262 brethren for an encouraging eight days.
Nestled in the beautiful farm country of southeast Wisconsin, Lake Geneva served as an inspiring location for God’s Feast of Tabernacles in 2025. It was encouraging to be together with 262 of our family and to feel God’s Spirit present, which unifies and encourages His people. The messages shared were future-focused and filled with positivity about the Kingdom to come, reinforcing our important role in serving humanity, and strengthening our hope and purpose. We were all reminded of what God is doing in our lives and teaching us today, so we can be better tools now and, in the future, to do His work.
The time together was fellowship-focused, with members often arriving early before services and staying late after, spending quality time together each day. Many new friendships were established, and old friendships rekindled. And a highlight for many at the Feast is the opportunity to have special music daily, which again was performed at a high level and was wonderfully done.
The young adults and teens each had their own separate activities on the second day of the Feast, and our children were able to enjoy the on-site indoor waterpark all week. A senior luncheon, family pizza party, and a dessert social with live entertainment and music from Dr. John Barbush were just some of the activities we enjoyed together. Separate from these planned events, individuals enjoyed visiting the numerous farms, apple orchards, and small-town dining and shopping sites surrounding the area. A memorable trip to Medieval Times near Chicago enhanced the week and was enjoyed by many people.
In all, the Lake Geneva site provided a wonderful Feast of Tabernacles environment where God’s people could come together, worship and learn from Him, and build and strengthen the familial relationships that He desires among His children.
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Mike Phelps
Michael Phelps and his wife Laura, and daughter Kelsey, attend the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Flint Michigan congregations, where Michael serves as pastor. Michael and Laura both grew up in the Church of God. They attended Ambassador University in Big Sandy for two years (1994-96) then returned home to complete their Bachelor's Degrees. Michael enjoys serving in the local congregations as well as with the pre-teen and teen camp programs. He also enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, and seeing the beautiful state of Michigan.
