February 2016 Student Ministry
March 4-6
$95
Our winter retreat is almost here. This is many student’s favorite retreat as we get to spend a few days getting away and focusing on the Lord and having a blast together. This retreat has a special place in my heart as it was the first major event we did together 3 years ago (The ‘IN ME’ Retreat).
This year’s theme is extremely important for each student in our ministry. We have been working hard on finding a way to train our students in apologetics (forming a reasonable defense for our faith) while still engaging the student’s hearts. Our world is growing in hostility toward Christians and we must train our students how to engage this hostility with grace and reasoned thought. At the same time, we want to be careful not to merely give them good arguments for the faith and only engage their mind, but we want them to grow in their love and affection for Christ through this event. We have landed on three main topics: one God, one Word, one Way.
During the first talk we will examine why it is reasonable to believe in the existence of the creator God, the God of the Bible. We will also discuss how we experience and have a relationship with God. The second talk will consider the trustworthiness of the authoritative Word of God and how it should bear weight on our lives personally. The final talk will examine the life of Jesus and why we should follow Him. There will also be break out sessions where students will be able to examine topics they are interested in.
Please do not allow your student to miss this great opportunity to learn about and experience God.
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A note on the cost: The $95 is a total and final cost. Your student will not need to bring an additional $10 for dinner Friday night. This year we will be taking a different route to Highland Lakes that will not take us through Terra Haute where we usually stop for dinner, so we will be providing dinner for the students. Please know that we are keeping costs as low as possible.
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Much Love,
Mark