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An 8-Day Messianic Celebration of Prophetic Teaching, Exuberant Worship & Divine Joy featuring Paul Wilbur, Jonathan Cahn & Anointed Voices Worldwide

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100% FREE ADMISSION • BRADENTON, FL
September 25 – October 2, 2026 • Open to All
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WELCOME TO FEAST OF TABERNACLES 2026

DECLARE HIS GLORY AMONG THE NATIONS

"Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples." — Psalm 96:3

8 SACRED DAYS

8 Days of Celebration

Experience eight transformative days featuring outdoor morning meditations, afternoon teachings, and powerful evening worship services on the riverfront.

• Afternoon Teaching (1:30 PM)
• Evening Worship (7:00 PM)
ANOINTED VOICES

World-Renowned Keynotes

Featuring keynote speakers Jonathan Cahn and Paul Wilbur, alongside international worship leaders, Messianic scholars, and dance pioneers.

• Paul Wilbur (Fri, Sept 25)
• Jonathan Cahn (Wed, Sept 30)
SUKKAH VILLAGE

Riverfront & Recreation

Immerse yourself in acoustic worship outdoors, live forging demos, riverfront canoeing and kayaking, pickleball, volleyball, and pool recreation.

• Daily Outdoor Meditations
(9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
STAY & DINE ON-SITE

Eat, Stay & Celebrate Here

Stay steps away at Miracle Manor Motel. All services are free to the public, with full breakfast for overnight guests plus daily lunch and dinner on campus.

• 100% Free Admission to Services
• On-Site Lodging & Meals Online

"Celebrate with us the Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, an 8-day season of joy and giving thanks for God's provision. Sing, dance, and hear insightful teaching about our Jewish roots and the Feast's prophetic relevance to all believers!"

LEVITICUS 23:39-40 & DEUTERONOMY 16:13-14
ANOINTED VOICES & ARTISTS

FEATURED GUESTS

Join world-renowned Messianic scholars, prophetic teachers, psalmists, and liturgical dance pioneers for an unforgettable gathering.

Pastors Phil & Jannette Derstine
CONFERENCE HOSTS

PASTORS PHIL & JANNETTE DERSTINE

Senior Pastors of The Family Church at Christian Retreat welcome you to a unique Messianic week filled with exuberant worship, prophetic teaching, dance, and divine joy along the scenic Manatee River in Bradenton, Florida.

OPENING NIGHT & GUEST
Paul Wilbur

PAUL WILBUR

MESSIANIC WORSHIP ARTIST

Internationally-acclaimed worship artist, songwriter, speaker, and award-winning author. One of the world's foremost Messianic voices.

🎵 Worship & Teaching
Fri, Sept 25 • 7:00 PM
Sat, Sept 26 • 1:30 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jonathan Cahn

JONATHAN CAHN

MESSIANIC JEWISH PROPHET & AUTHOR

Messianic Jewish prophet, author of best-selling books “The Harbinger,” “The Mystery of the Shemitah,” and “The Paradigm.”

⭐ Keynote Night Wed, Sept 30 • 7:00 PM
Ben Smith

BEN SMITH

APOSTLE, PROPHET & PASTOR

Apostle, Prophet and Pastor of Embassy International Church. Equipping, training and activating believers worldwide into their kingdom calling.

👨‍🏫 Prophetic Ministry Sat, Sept 26 & Sun, Sept 27
Nick Plummer

NICK PLUMMER

HEBREW ROOTS SCHOLAR

Senior Pastor of Beit Tehila congregation in Brandon, Florida. Brings deep revelation and strong teaching on the Hebrew roots of the faith.

📖 Hebrew Roots Sun, Sept 27 • 7:00 PM

ROGER & CELESTE LAWSON

GUEST SPEAKERS & MINISTERS

Anointed guest ministers sharing powerful revelation during afternoon teaching services at Feast of Tabernacles 2026.

🎙️ Teaching Service Mon, Sept 28 • 1:30 PM
Maurice & Carolyn Sklar

MAURICE & CAROLYN SKLAR

INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP MINISTERS

Internationally-acclaimed ministers dividing their time between Florida and Israel, combining Juilliard-trained violin performance and prophetic worship dance.

🎻 Worship & Dance Mon, Sept 28 • 7:00 PM
Natalie Caballero

NATALIE CABALLERO

WORSHIP LEADER & MUSIC DIRECTOR

Music Director at The Family Church at Christian Retreat, ordained minister, recording artist, instructor, and founder of Mockingbird Performing Arts.

🎤 Worship Ministry Sat, Sun & Mon
Esther Berry

ESTHER BERRY

PROPHETIC TEACHER & FOUNDER

Founder & director of Esther's Schools, Dr. Berry also leads Mantle Impartation Gatherings and is a powerful, prophetic voice in the Body of Christ.

🏫 Teaching Session Tue, Sept 29 • 1:30 PM
Henry & Ann Higgins

HENRY & ANN HIGGINS

LITURGICAL DANCE PIONEERS

Pastors and founders of Creative Christian Arts Ministries, well-known as cultural ambassadors and pioneers of liturgical dance in the Bahamas.

💃 Liturgical Dance Tue, Sept 29 & Wed, Sept 30
David Sutton

DAVID SUTTON

DEAN, INSTITUTE OF MINISTRY

Dean of the Institute of Ministry at Christian Retreat, equipping leaders and training believers in foundational biblical truths.

📖 Institute Session Thu, Oct 1 • 1:30 PM
Claren & Nancy McQueen

CLAREN & NANCY MCQUEEN

GLOBAL WORSHIP LEADERS

Ministers, musicians and worship leaders who have ministered in over 40 nations to see God's people in abandoned, anointed worship.

🎸 Food Fest Night Thu, Oct 1 • 7:00 PM
Janet Shell

JANET SHELL

EVANGELIST, TEACHER & VIOLINIST

Ordained minister with strong prophetic giftings and skillful musical abilities. She serves the body of Christ as an evangelist, teacher, worship leader and violinist.

🎻 Prophetic Violin Fri, Oct 2 • 1:30 PM
Tim & Melody Brock

TIM & MELODY BROCK

WORSHIP LEADERS & MINISTERS

Founders of Brock's Upper Room, leading prophetic worship, teaching, and equipping believers worldwide in intimate kingdom worship.

🕊️ Guest Ministers Schedule TBA
Michael-David & Zsiporah Moon

MICHAEL-DAVID & ZSIPORAH

PROPHETIC PSALMISTS & TEACHERS

International Messianic ministers restoring the harp in prophetic worship, uniting Hebraic teaching, heavenly music, film, and biblical revelation.

🪕 Harp & Teaching Schedule TBA
George & Baht Rivka Whitten
CLOSING CELEBRATION & CONCERT

GEORGE & BAHT RIVKA WHITTEN

Baht is a native-born Israeli vocalist and worship leader. Based in Israel, she and her husband travel in ministry together throughout the world.

🎶 Baht Rivka Whitten in Concert & Message by George Whitten Fri, Oct 2 • 7:00 PM EST
CONVENIENT ON-SITE STAY, DINING & SHOPPING

ON-SITE LODGING & MARKETPLACE

Experience full immersion on the scenic Manatee River grounds with comfortable lodging, cafeteria-style dining, and a vibrant Messianic marketplace.

Miracle Manor Lodging
STAY ON-SITE

Miracle Manor Lodging

Stay steps away from all worship services and riverfront activities in our clean, comfortable motel rooms and suites.

• Free Wi-Fi & Swimming Pool Access
• Beautiful Manatee River Views
Agape Gardens Dining Room
FEAST DINING ROOM

On-Site Dining

Enjoy hot, delicious meals served by our culinary team daily in our main Dining Room.

• Lunch Served Daily: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Festive Dinner Served Daily: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Exhibits & Shopping Marketplace
FEAST MARKETPLACE

Exhibits & Shopping

Explore a vibrant indoor marketplace featuring Messianic artwork, shofars, anointed worship banners, books, apparel, and handmade Judaica.

• Open Daily Before & After Services
• Vendor Booth Registration Online
DAILY ORDER OF SERVICES & EVENTS

DAILY SCHEDULE

September 25 – October 2, 2026 • Christian Retreat, Bradenton, FL

OFFICIAL OPENING

Friday, September 25 — Opening Night

7:00 PM EST
Paul Wilbur
Keynote Speaker: Paul Wilbur
Lighting Ceremony: Menorah & Shabbat Candle Lighting
💃 Dance Ministry: TBD
🌿 DAILY RECURRING HIGHLIGHTS & ACTIVITIES (SATURDAY – FRIDAY)
🌅 9:00 - 10:00 AM Morning Meditations & Acoustic Worship outdoors at the Sukkah Village.
💃 3:00 - 4:30 PM Workshops & Interactive Movement Pieces in the Majesty Room.
🔥 Sukkah Village Live Forging Demo w/ Steven Derstine (Learn about refining fire).
🚣 Outdoor Recreation Riverfront Canoes, Kayaks, Swimming Pool, Pickleball, GaGa Ball & Basketball.

Saturday, September 26

AFTERNOON SERVICE 1:30 PM EST
Paul Wilbur
Speaker: Paul Wilbur
EVENING SERVICE 7:00 PM EST
Ben Smith
Speaker: Ben Smith
🎵 Worship: Natalie Caballero & Team
💃 Dance: Circle Christian Arts Academy

Sunday, September 27

MORNING SERVICE 10:45 AM EST
Ben Smith
Speaker: Ben Smith
🎵 Worship: Natalie Caballero & Team
EVENING SERVICE 7:00 PM EST
Nick Plummer
Speaker: Nick Plummer
🎵 Worship: Natalie Caballero & Team
💃 Dance: Beit Tehilah’s Tabernacles of Praise

Monday, September 28

AFTERNOON SERVICE 1:30 PM EST
Speakers: Roger & Celeste Lawson
EVENING SERVICE 7:00 PM EST
Maurice & Carolyn Sklar
Speakers: Maurice & Carolyn Sklar
🎵 Worship: Natalie Caballero & Team

Tuesday, September 29

AFTERNOON SERVICE 1:30 PM EST
Esther Berry
Speaker: Esther Berry
🎵 Worship: Claren & Nancy McQueen
EVENING SERVICE 7:00 PM EST
Henry & Ann Higgins
Speakers: Henry & Ann Higgins
🎵 Worship: Claren McQueen & Team

Wednesday, September 30 — Keynote Night

AFTERNOON SERVICE 1:30 PM EST
Henry & Ann Higgins
Speakers: Henry & Ann Higgins
🎵 Worship: Claren & Nancy McQueen
EVENING KEYNOTE SERVICE 7:00 PM EST
Jonathan Cahn
Speaker: Jonathan Cahn
🎵 Worship: Claren McQueen & Team
👶 Children's classes provided (after P&W)

Thursday, October 1 — Food Fest Night

AFTERNOON SERVICE (MAJESTY ROOM) 1:30 PM EST
Speaker: David Sutton
🎵 Worship: Claren & Nancy McQueen
EVENING SERVICE & FOOD FEST 7:00 PM EST
Claren McQueen
Speaker: Claren McQueen
🎵 Worship: Claren McQueen & Team
🍲 Indoor "Food Fest" Celebration

Friday, October 2 — Closing Celebration

AFTERNOON SERVICE 1:30 PM EST
Janet Shell
Speaker: Janet Shell
🎵 Worship: Claren & Nancy McQueen
CLOSING CELEBRATION 7:00 PM EST
George & Baht Rivka Whitten
🎶 Baht Rivka Whitten in Concert
Speaker: George Whitten
🎵 Worship: Claren McQueen & Team
💃 Dance: El Shaddai • Shabbat Candles: George & Baht Rivka Whitten

Re-live the Feast of Tabernacles 2025!

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!

Questions & Answers

Here are answers to common guest questions regarding the Feast of Tabernacles.

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 and outreach programs.

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 make reservations online or by calling 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 lunch and dinner during the Feast of Tabernacles:

Grab-n-Go Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM  (for those staying in Miracle Manor)
Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM


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

Is childcare available?

There will be childcare 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