Dear Brothers of the Arizona Conference,
Greetings in the name of Jesus! Rock of Ages is honored to host the 2021 May Pastors’ Conference. Please review the information below regarding the instructions for reserving lodging, meals, and fellowship for the conference.
LOCATION:
Rock of Ages Lutheran Church
204 W. Airport Rd.
Payson, AZ
Opening worship and business will be in the sanctuary. Refreshments & meals will be served in the fellowship hall.
LODGING: A block of rooms has been reserved at:
Best Western Inn Payson
301 S Beeline Hwy
Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: (928) 474-9800
Block is held under “Rock of Ages” until April 4th.
It is in walking distance of evening fellowship options (see below). Fifteen double queen & ten single king rooms at a small discount rate of $96. If needed, additional lodging is available just south of town at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino. (No block reserved).
Rock of Ages will be serving: Refreshments and coffee during the conference and breaks. TUESDAY refreshments & coffee (9:00am), lunch, and dinner. WEDNESDAY full hot breakfast (7:30am) and lunch with the option of packing a bag lunch if we conclude the conference business early. There will be limited Wi-Fi. Internet is occasionally unreliable in Payson. Attendees may consider giving an additional offering during the opening service in lieu of an offering for meals and refreshments.
FELLOWSHIP: There will be no official fellowship arrangements for Tuesday evening. The brothers may consider several locations within walking distance of Best Western, such as Buffalo Bar and Grill (across the parking lot), the Backwoods Bar & Grill ( half mile, 10 minute walk) or Macky’s Grill (15 minute walk).
We are planning on a mostly paperless conference. If desired, please print and bring individual copies or download individual electronic copies. If you are presenting, please let me know your printing and/or AV needs. You are welcome to send me any digital copies to share. Conference papers and handouts can be downloaded from rockofages-payson.com/az-conference. A few tables will be set up in the back of the sanctuary with power access for laptops.
Please contact me with your hosting questions about conference.
God’s richest blessings are yours through our risen Lord,
Tom Barthel
pastorbarthel@gmail.com
928-612-8463