Celebration of Ministry II: Renewed in Grace
Celebrating 10 Years of Public Ministry &
Finding Strength 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 10 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: Daron Lindemann
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Maximizing the blessing of your brothers & sisters in San Antonio and beyond
Presenter: Daron Lindemann
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Rejoice in the Lord Always
(Part 1)
Presenter: Rich Gurgel
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.
Growing in Our Callings (first of two sessions)
Workshops for Spouses:
Caring for Ourselves to Care for Others: Body and Soul
Presenter: Sally Valleskey
Friendly Fire: Loving the People in Your Church
Presenter: Valerie Johnson
Workshops for Pastors:
Caring for Ourselves to Care for Others: Body and Soul
Presenter: Rick Loewen
Managing Ourselves in God’s Gift of Time
Presenter: Daron Lindemann
Workshop for Couples:
The Power of One
Presenter: Joe Johnson
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Rejoice in the Lord Always
(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. – 4:00 p.m.
Rejoice in the Lord Always
(Part 3)
4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Break to Workshops
4:20 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
Growing in Our Callings (repeat of morning workshops)
5:35 p.m. – ????
Evening free for individual plans for dinner/fellowship/entertainment
Friday, April 1
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Rejoice in the Lord Always
(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: Daron Lindemann
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 “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.