Celebration of Ministry III: Finishing Well in Grace
Celebrating 25 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 25 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.
Stand Firm in the True Grace of God:
A Study of 1 Peter (Part 1)
Presenter: Mark Zarling
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.
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. – 11:45 a.m.
Growing in Our Callings
(first of two sessions)
Workshop for Spouses:
Recognizing Your Gifts & Maximizing Their Use: Serving from Strength Inside & Outside the Congregation
Presenter: Kathie Wendland
Workshop for Pastors:
So What Does “Finishing Well” Really Look Like- For Me?
Presenter: Forrest Bivens
Workshops for Couples:
Financial Stewardship and Retirement Income
Presenters: Verlyn & Kelly Hahn
The Nest is Not Empty
Presenters: Rick & Cyndi Loewen
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 a time to take such a tour.
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 21
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 II:
Make the Last Two Decades of Ministry Your Strongest!
Presenter: Frosty Bivens
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.)