A stepbystep guide to spiritual retreat larissa marks. Retreats remove us from noise and distraction, and into a place of spiritual refreshing and renewing. At this retreat, we focus on learning how to deal with the hurts, hangups. Even though it is cold outside there is a real warmth of the spirit in here tonight. In genesis 18 the patriarch abraham has a dramatic encounter with god. Believers receive lifechanging ministry to help them break free of sin and overcome obstacles that hinder them from becoming mature members of the body of christ. When you encounter god, you are forever changed by the experience.
This guide which now includes both the instructors guide and retreat guide was written to make your role as the weekend facilitator easier and your ministry more effective. Spiritual retreat is time set apart to be in quiet, rest, and solitude with god. Jul 23, 2015 however, the encounter that none of us can afford to miss is our encounter with god. This year has been a precious new season for encounters in our church. Each person will take an individual journey to freedom in christ. Feb 28, 2009 dont learn how to walk and live for god and the only way to walk with god is to actually. At 2pm on tuesday there will be a meeting to share the vision for canadian church renewal.
Stick to the bible and the practicalities of each topic. This will lead them through times of forgiveness and healing, and help them to let god take their hurts, wounds, fears, doubts, and burdens, and bring them to a place of freedom and restoration. Blessed be god, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. God has planned this abrupt encounter with you, to befriend you. It is a tangible reminder of the weekend, and gives women a tool to go deeper in their journey toward transformation. How to be filled with the spirit the energy of encountering god 36 5. At 2pm on tuesday there will be a meeting to share the. Apr 01, 2010 the post encounter classes offer additional teachings, people committed to pray for you and to be available to you to help you walk out what god is showing and teaching you, and the opportunity to be able to go further with god on your spiritual journey. The postencounter classes offer additional teachings, people committed to pray for you and to be available to you to help you walk out what god is showing and teaching you, and the opportunity to be able to go further with god on your spiritual journey. How is it that so many people today profess to have had an encounter with jesus christ, and, yet, they are not. The first in the year was attended by a group of 1051 women who experienced a truly glorious encounter. How to personally, more deeply encounter god by david legge.
Encounter god in the g12 system wednesday, march 31, 2010 posted by real deals encounter god retreat provide the place, time and opportunity for a new believer to spend personal and devoted time with god that will help them move beyond their present spiritual condition into a stronger and more intimate relationship with god. About the encounter with christ time to recognize how loved they truly are, space to explore their relationships with god, and the opportunity to build community with people across majors and academic years are some of the reasons the encounter with christ ewc retreat resonates deeply with so many. Aug 20, 20 four wonderful opportunities preencounter lesson 1 3. Cornerstone community church marikina encounter god retreat 2016 opening video theme. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship him in spirit and truth john 4. Where you have experienced pain, you will receive healing and wholeness. These meetings are entitled encountering god, and tonight having looked last night at the call to encounter god, which was the cost of discipleship, the cost, the price we have to pay to go through with god tonight we will not pack the same punch of challenge by any.
Encounter god is a weekend retreat that provides an opportunity for intense spiritual growth. The practice of the presence the atmosphere of encountering god 14 3. At the retreat, people are led to identify areas where satan has brought destruction and bondage. The encounter retreat is probably the single most important part of our leadership training process. Ignatius wrote the spiritual exercises beginning in 1522 in manresa, spain to help retreatants find spiritual freedom by experiencing gods abiding love. The overnight encounter provides youth with a more intense encounter experience by taking them out of their regular environment and helping them to think seriously about their relationship with god.
The encounter opportunity you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. May 06, 2016 cornerstone community church marikina encounter god retreat 2016 opening video theme. Learn how to prepare to meet god at the encounter god weekend retreat and be fully open to all he has in store for. At this retreat, we focus on learning how to deal with the hurts, hangups and struggles that we all face on a daily basis. Join us for a lifechanging weekend as we encounter gods transforming love and. It is marked by his presence, his power, and his deliverance. Daniel 6 start reading may 5, 2020tuesday the lord is to be feared daniel 5 start. This chosen retreat will help your candidates fully engage in their preparation for. For a detailed instructors guide and other material in english visit. Many groups factor this cost into the price of the retreat. The teaching at an encounter god retreat should be powerful and direct.
Each teaching guide in this instructors guide has three sections ready, aim and fire. What you receive when you go to an encounter vision g12. For he who speaks in an unknown tongue does not speak to men, but to god. They will hear powerful talks that will present them with the message of. World youth day usa retreat manual meeting jesus on the. Retreat guide having a mary spirit intimacy with god in. I will be praying that the lord gives you creative ideas to make this retreat a. The encounter god weekend requires each particpant to have their own participants guide, which can be found in the discipling cell members area of our online store.
We hope you will find it to be a lifechanging, spiritual experience. Having an encounter with god, is more than a distant admiration or an emotional 5 minutes sometime in your life. The spiritual exercises in everyday life nothing is more practical than finding god, that is, than falling in a love in a quite absolute, final way. For many, the encounter is the most controversial component of the entire g12 system. In his voice i heard both great authority, power, joy and peace. Pdf christ the sacrament of the encounter with god. The encounter allowed me space to open up my heart and be welcomed and loved for who i am. Attendees are refreshed on a lake resort in the breathtaking mountainsas theyre transformed by the renewing of their spirits, minds, and bodies. An encounter with god sermon by john butler, isaiah 6. The incomparable christ jesus christ the one person who has impacted the world more than anyone else god himself who chose to come to earth and live in a human body 3. Registration is limited to 40 people, so please register early to reserve your spot. Through different sessions of worship, teachings and prayer, you will have a life changing experience with god. The cost of discipleship the call to encounter god 3 2. His meeting with god provides us with a wealth of insights into who god is and how he relates to us humans.
It is an intentional opportunity to encounter the real jesus. Spiritual warfare is a part of the retreat, but they are not primarily deliverance events. I want you to turn in your bibles to psalm 27, i want to speak to you tonight on the atmosphere of encountering god. An encounter god retreat is a weekend that will drastically impact your life.
Dvd retreat guide 4 giving each woman a copy of having a mary spirit is a wonderful touch as well. April showing posts from may 2020 may 9, 2020saturday promise and prayer velcro daniel 9. His meeting with god provides us with a wealth of insights into who god is and how he relates to us humans subscribe. When a new believer has the opportunity to meet with god in a personal way, their lives are forever changed. This lesson is meant to prepare you for the retreat and your miracle as you prepare to have an encounter with the master. The encounter retreat is a spiritual getaway for women who want to escape the busyness of life and encounter god in a new way. Doulos for christ world harvest ministry recommended for you. Dear encounter instructor, welcome to the encounter god adventure. Freedom from guilt, freedom from sin, freedom from hurts, freedom from strongholds those areas of our lives that have not yet been. We were able to see how god really moved in their lives. As you commit your life to the lord and take your place in the ministry, the retreat is the next step. Sins, wounds and demons the barriers to encountering god 48 6.
Worship led by onus the narrow encounter god weekend retreat. All of us get stuck in life and cant seem to go forward spiritually and relationally. You have made a decision to follow him, you have learned what jesus did on the cross, you have taken the important step of being waterbaptized, and you have learned about deliverance. Encounter with christ retreat university of portland. Lesson 4 encountering god the journey to the cross ou are now to the point in your journey with christ where you are ready to encounter god in a very special way. A second encounter with god and how he called me to serve him a few months later, i was reading the bible and had finished praying, while suddenly i heard the voice of god, really loud. Christian retreat is a period of withdrawal from usual activities to experience encounter with god through christian prayer. The encounter weekend is where individuals set aside with a primary purpose of restoring hope for the unwritten tomorrows of their life. Through different sessions of worship, teachings and prayer, you will have a life. They will hear powerful talks that will present them with the message of jesus christ and how to live as a christian. This followup class is to help you continue to grow and solidify what god began in your life at the encounter. However, the encounter that none of us can afford to miss is our encounter with god.
Encounter god retreat san fernando christian community. Retreat guides are doityourself retreats available in video format, audio, pdf download, and as a booklet. Classes for post encounter begin 1 or 2 weeks after the encounter god retreat. Apr 25, 2016 spiritual retreat is time set apart to be in quiet, rest, and solitude with god. For no one understands him, although in the spirit, he speaks mysteries 1 cor. Encounter god retreats provide the place, time, and opportunity for you to spend personal, devoted time with god that will help you move beyond your present spiritual state and into a stronger, more intimate.
See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. During the encounter god retreat series of teachings are presented that will help the participants to establish and deepen their relationship with god. Inspired by the bestseller book real christianity, this book attempts to restore authentic faith. For generations, people have gone on spiritual retreats to encounter god and experience spiritual renewal. We offer a 10week post encounter class to everyone who attends an encounter god retreat. Pride vs humility the condition of encountering god 25 4. What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination will affect everything.
Encounter god retreat september 1820, 2012 requirements please note, if you are wanting to attend as a member of your churchs leadership team, we require the attendance of your senior pastor at the retreat. Great for selfstudy or to facilitate a small group in your home or church. Encounter gods presence retreat, its affiliate churches and their employees, representatives, and volunteers for any damages whatsoever in the event of injury, illness, or death of said child by any cause whatsoever, including negligence. Hundreds of free audio and video messages ready to revitalize you and give you hope. He wants us to give us all good things especially eternal life. Our very existence and the meaning of our lives are fulfilled only in god. In genesis 18 the patriarch abraham has a dramatic personal encounter with god.
The most important thing for any believer is to read the bible and connect with god through prayer. Blessed john paul ii said, only in the encounter with him, the word made flesh, do. You can also save money by buying a bundle with the teaching on dvd, this resource and one participants guide. The effectiveness of the process depends, in part, on the element of mystery even secrecy. The goal is to experience the freedom that god has made available to believers. If we love god and our poor brothers and sisters, eternal life is waiting for us in heaven. An encounter with the living god, a true encounter with our savior. As they bring these areas to the lord and receive prayer, god brings freedom and life abundant. The application for the march retreat is now closed. Discouragement, doubt and fear then begin to set in. Praising god for gods saving acts in jesus, as vatican ii reminded us, we encounter christs sacramental presence in four modes. Encounter retreat registration form thank you for your interest in the encounter retreat.
Classes for postencounter begin 1 or 2 weeks after the encounter god retreat. In latin america, if someone asks a graduate how the encounter was, he or she is. These encounter god retreat materials were translated by a group working in cuba. Graces of the retreat invites you to encounter god encountering you. Preencounter lessons preparing for the encounter lesson 1. Mar 02, 2015 the truth about encounter by bishop oriel m.
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