Celebration of Ministry II: Renewed in Grace
Celebrating 10 Years of Public Ministry &
Finding Strength 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 10 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.
Rejoice in the Lord Always (Part 1)
Presenter: Rich Gurgel
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.
Growing in Our Callings (first of two sessions)
Workshop for Spouses:
Friendly Fire: Loving the People in Your Church
Presenter: Valerie Johnson
Workshop for Pastors:
Managing Ourselves in God’s Gift of Time
Presenter: Daron Lindemann
Workshops for Couples:
Financial Stewardship and the Time Value of Money
Presenters: Verlyn & Kelly Hahn
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. – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch on your own and enjoying the Riverwalk
Those planning to visit the Alamo should note that guided tours are not available in the evening.
This could be the time to take such a tour.
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 21
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 “Kickback” offers generous complimentary food and beverages. It begins at 5:30 p.m.
(A few each year have made this their evening meal.)