Celebration of Ministry I: Begun in Grace
Celebrating a Good Start in Public Ministry &
Providing Encouragement for the Future
March 30 – April 1, 2016, 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, March 30
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Meet & Greet Mixer for pastors and wives
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Welcome & Overview of Agenda
Presenter: Rich Gurgel
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Maximizing the blessing of your brothers & sisters in San Antonio and beyond
Presenter: Rich Gurgel
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
On Being Christ’s Ambassador – Lessons at the Burning Bush
(with constant reference to 1 & 2 Timothy) (Part 1)
Presenter: Mark Paustian
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Break & Prepare for Worship
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Communion Service
Preacher/presiding minister: Don Patterson
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Break to walk to dinner/fellowship at restaurant
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Fellowship at Casa Rio
on the Riverwalk
Beverages sponsored in part by a generous donation from WLS Alumni
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dinner & Celebration of Ministry
at Casa Rio
Speaker: Rich Gurgel
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Fellowship at Casa Rio
Thursday, March 31
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
(Part 2)
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Break
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Preparing for the Future I: Financial Challenges & Opportunities
Presenter: Verlyn or Kelly Hahn
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch on your own and enjoying the Riverwalk
Those planning to visit the Alamo on this day should note that guided tours are not available in the evening. This would be the time to do so.
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
On Being Christ’s Ambassador – Lessons at the Burning Bush
(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 discussions for:
married pastors led by Mark Gabb
single pastors led by Aaron Glaeske
wives led by Angela Gabb
5:30 p.m. – ????
Evening free for individual plans for dinner/fellowship/entertainment
Friday, April 1
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
On Being Christ’s Ambassador – Lessons at the Burning Bush
(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
Conclusion of retreat – checkout
The Drury’s “Kick-Back” offers generous complementary food and beverages.
It begins at 5:30 p.m. (A few each year have made this their evening meal.)