PLANTING SEEDS
These retreat materials focus on the importance of tending the soils of our lives in order to cultivate the conditions for the fruit that God plans to grow in us. It is intended as a two day, overnight experience of service and retreat.
Opening Devotional
Prepare for the time together with this short scripture-based family discussion
Work Camp
“Though one may become overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” - Ecclesiastes 4:12
Participate in a variety of service projects
Family Fun
Water play, organized games, and free time to relax and connect
Fireside Chat
"I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought." - 1 Corinthians 1:10
A large group discussion of the love of God
Closing Worship
Close time together with praise and thanksgiving for this time of retreat. Share testimonies of God’s goodness, the blessings of our community. Be encouraged to allow the seeds God has planted in each of us to grow into fruit for the world.