Celebration of Ministry I: Begun in Grace
Celebrating a Good Start in Public Ministry &
Providing Encouragement for the Future
April 19-21, 2017, at the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Other than joint opening and closing worship, all agenda items are unique to the 3 year retreat.
Wednesday, April 19
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Meet & Greet Mixer for pastors and wives
from all three retreats
2:45 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Welcome, Agenda Overview &
Making the Most of the Blessing of
Your Brothers and Sisters
Presenter: Rich Gurgel
3:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Break to Bible study
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
On Being Christ’s Ambassador –
Lessons at the Burning Bush
(with constant reference to
1 & 2 Timothy) (Part 1)
Presenter: Mark Paustian
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Break & Prepare for Worship
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Communion Service
Preacher: Mark Paustian
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Break to walk to dinner/fellowship at restaurant
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fellowship at Casa Rio
on the Riverwalk
Beverages sponsored in part by a gift
from WLS Alumni
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Dinner and Celebration of Ministry at Casa Rio
Speaker: Rich Gurgel
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fellowship continues at Casa Rio
Thursday, April 20
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
The Endless Balancing Act of Wearing Many Hats
– Finding God’s Grace Where They Meet!
Presenter: Mark Gabb
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
On Being Christ’s Ambassador –
Lessons at the Burning Bush
(with constant reference to
1 & 2 Timothy) (Part 2)
11:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch on your own and enjoying the Riverwalk
(Verlyn & Kelly Hahn from Hahn Financial are available to meet with those who would like to speak with them.)
Those planning to visit the Alamo should note that guided tours are not available in the evening. This could be a time to take such a tour.
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
On Being Christ’s Ambassador –
Lessons at the Burning Bush
(with constant reference to
1 & 2 Timothy) (Part 3)
4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Break
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Endless Balancing Act of Wearing Many Hats
– Finding God’s Grace Where They Meet!
Separate discussion for
– married pastors led by Mark Gabb
– wives led by Angela Gabb
– single pastors led by Abe Degner
5:30 p.m. – ????
Evening free for individual plans for dinner/fellowship/entertainment
Friday, April 21
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
On Being Christ’s Ambassador –
Lessons at the Burning Bush
(with constant reference to
1 & 2 Timothy) (Part 4)
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Preparing for the Future II:
Ministry Opportunities & Challenges in Coming Years!
Presenter: Rich Gurgel
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Prepare for Worship
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Closing Worship with Affirmation of Ordination Vows
Preacher/presiding minister: Rich Gurgel
Noon
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The Drury’s “Kickback” offers generous complimentary food and beverages. It begins at 5:30 p.m.
(A few each year have made this their evening meal.)