Nestled next to picturesque Georgian Bay (an extension of beautiful Lake Huron), Midland provides an ideal setting for the Quality Inn to host the Feast of Tabernacles year by year. Without being an “all-inclusive” site, Midland is the next best thing because most brethren stay in the main hotel and most have breakfast with each other every morning in the attractive naturally-lit atrium.

This year’s activities included a meet and greet event on the first evening, a ladies seminar about “Fun, Fad and Fashion” on day two, a games night (also on day two), a bus trip to Algonquin park on day three, a variety show on day four and Bible study on the evening of day five!  Also on day five, families were invited to visit the Elmvale Jungle Zoo where many exotic animals awaited to be readily seen from the winding forested pathways. Members enjoyed having llamas, goats and giraffes eat out of their hands. Also of special interest was the nearby Wye Marsh National Wildlife Area where chickadees boldly dined on birdseed held in the steady open hands of generous patrons.

Teens enjoyed two activities. The first was bowling and the second was a tour of scenic caves. Since Church of God International had a Feast site close by, the two groups combined and hosted one activity each.

The seniors' brunch on the weekly Sabbath and the Last Great Day luncheon were both well attended.  The hotel restaurant catered both occasions providing plenty of fresh victuals, which were well received and even generous seconds were not able to exhaust the fare abundantly placed on the serving tables.

There were 133 registered for the site. Attendance began on the opening night at 122 and spiked the next day to 163. The highest number registered on the weekly Sabbath at 183. One family was attending UCG for the first time. They had been keeping the Feast on their own for the past few years. The special music was inspiring throughout as were the many messages. It was especially gratifying to have many U.S. transfers present along with a good number of staff from the home office!