Celebration of Ministry III: Finishing Well in Grace
Celebrating 25 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 25 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: Mike Woldt
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Maximizing the blessing of your brothers & sisters in San Antonio and beyond
Presenter: Mke Woldt
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Stand Firm in the True Grace of God: a Study of 1 Peter (Part 1)
Presenter: Mark Zarling
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: Don Patterson
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Fellowship at Casa Rio
Wednesday, March 31
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Stand Firm in the True Grace of God: a Study of 1 Peter (Part 2)
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Preparing for the Future I: Financial Challenges & Opportunities
Presenters: Verlyn & Kelly Hahn
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Break to Workshops
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.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
Recognizing Your Gifts & Maximizing Their Use: Serving from Strength Inside & Outside the Congregation
Presenter: Kathie Wendland
Workshops for Pastors:
Caring for Ourselves to Care for Others: Body and Soul
Presenter: Rick Loewen
Adjusting and Adapting within Your Vocations
Presenter: Forrest Bivens
Workshop for Couples:
From Silver to Golden: Thriving Not Surviving in the Empty Nest Marriage
Presenters: Mike & Betsy Woldt
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.
Growing in Our Callings (second session)
4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Break to Bible study
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Stand Firm in the True Grace of God: a Study of 1 Peter (Part 3)
5:30 p.m. – ????
Evening free for individual plans for dinner/fellowship/entertainment
Friday, April 1
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Stand Firm in the True Grace of God: a Study of 1 Peter (Part 4)
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Preparing for the Future III: Make the Last 2 Decades of Ministry Your Strongest!
Presenter: Mike Woldt
11:00a.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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It begins at 5:30 p.m. A few each year have made this their evening meal.