Schedule
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
3–5 p.m. | Registration / Check-in | Hotel Lobby
6 p.m. | Dinner Service Opens | Main Dining Room
8:15 p.m. | Pre-Assembly Music – 100 White Flags | Theatre
8:30 p.m. | Opening Devotion – Rev. Dr. Ryan Tinetti with 100 White Flags | Theatre
8:45 p.m. | Keynote Speaker – Rev. Greg Finke | Theatre
9:45 p.m. | Closing Prayer
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast Service Opens | Main Dining Room
9:30 a.m. | Opening Devotion – Rev. Bill Wangelin with 100 White Flags | Theatre
9:40 a.m. | Keynote Speaker – Rev. Dr. Ryan Tinetti | Theatre
10:40 a.m. | Sponsor - Concordia University, St. Paul – Rev. Dr. Mark Koschmann | Theatre
10:45 a.m. | Break
11 a.m. | Sponsor - Church Extension Fund | Theatre
11:30 a.m. | Keynote Speaker - Rev. Greg Finke | Theatre
12:30 p.m. | Announcements - Lunch on own / afternoon free
Saturday Optional activities
Enjoy the Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island On Your Own!
Or Participate in Grand Hotel Activities
6 a.m.–10 p.m. | Fitness Center at Esthers | Esther Williams Swimming Pool
7 a.m.–Dusk | Grand Nine Golf ($30 with Cart) | The Jewel
8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Woods Nine Golf ($30 with Cart) | The Jewel
8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Mackinac Market
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Retail
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Spa (by Appointment)
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Carriage Museum | Grand Hotel Stables & Antique Carriage Museum
9 a.m.–7 p.m. | Bicycle Rental ($) | Woodlands Activity Center
9 a.m.–8 p.m. | The Gem Mini Golf ($) | Woodlands Activity Center
10 a.m. | Lecture with Grand Hotel Resident Historian | West Front Porch
10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Lawn & Court Games | Tea Garden
10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Poolside | Esther Williams Swimming Pool
1 p.m. | Hole in 1 Challenge at the Gem | Woodlands Activity Center
2 p.m. | Lecture/Tour with Grand Hotel Resident Historian ($) sign-up required | Concierge Desk
3 p.m. | Meet the Grand Hotel Horses & Coachman | Front Steps
3:30 p.m. | Afternoon Tea with the Resident Musician ($) | Parlor
3:30 p.m. | Walk to the Stables | Pro Shop
4 p.m. | Grand Hotel Kitchen Tour & Wine Experience ($) sign-up required | | Concierge Desk
4:30 p.m. | Trivia | Geranium Bar
Various times | College Football | Gate House
Saturday Evening Activities
5–6 p.m. | Reception | Terrace Room
6 p.m. | Dinner Service Opens | Main Dining Room
8:30 p.m. | Entertainment – Tanner Olson with 100 White Flags | Theatre
Closing Prayer | Theatre
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast Service Opens | Main Dining Room
9 a.m. | Bible Study – Rev. Dr. Ryan Tinetti | Theatre
10 a.m. | Closing Worship – President David A. Davis, preacher | Theatre
11 a.m. | Hotel Check-out