Monday
6:00 Social Time (if you want to do drinks and refreshments, this may be a good time. Especially for folks that may be missing dinner.
6:20 Welcome and Opening Prayer
6:30 I Thirst - Kara
This largely evangelistic and deeply personal talk explores Jesus’ words on the Cross, “I Thirst.” How does the Lord “thirst” for us and for our love in return?
7:20 Discussion/Break
7:35 Come, Follow Me - Fred
This reflection explores Jesus' invitation to follow Him; and the invitation he makes to all of us. What can we learn from the example of the disciples? Why is it important that we “drop our nets” and follow Him?
8:20 Discussion/Break
8:30 Closing prayer and dismissal
Tuesday
6:00 Social Time
6:30 Made for Greatness - Kara
Continuing to build on the themes from the night before, this presentation begins with Pope Benedict: “The world promises you comfort. But you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” Although he spoke these words to young people, there is a profound truth for all the faithful in it. Drawing in the themes of faithfulness, suffering, humility and more, Kara uses Scripture and the lives of a few specific saints to illustrate the “greatness” to which we are all called.
7:20 Break/Discussion
7:35 Abide in Me - Fred
Beginning with Jesus' words in John 15:4-5, this talk explores the meaning of the words, "Abide in me and I in you." What does it mean to abide? Why are the words significant? What does it have to do with following Christ and bearing fruit? Here we will lay a foundation for the final night, rooted in the words, "Abide in Me, and you will bear much fruit."
8:20 Break/Discussion
8:30 Closing prayer and dismissal
Wednesday
6:00 Social Time
6:20 Welcome and Opening Prayer
6:40 Love Builds the Church - Fred
Scripture tells us that in and through the Holy Spirit, the love of God has been poured forth into our hearts. But, who is the Holy Spirit? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church? What does love have to do with this? Drawing from Scripture (especially 1 Corinthians 13 and Galatians 5, as well as reflecting upon the words of the Come, Holy Spirit prayer, Fred offers a reflection on the importance of the Person of the Holy Spirit and our awareness and cooperation with His work in our lives. Yes, it has everything to do with love and bearing fruit!
7:20 Break/Discussion
7:35 Walking in the Spirit - Kara
The capstone talk of the mission, this talk offers a reflection on the phrase “walking in the Spirit.” Rooted in Scripture, this talk will also present an introduction to the New Testament gifts and the work of the Holy Spirit in the Church. How has the Lord gifted YOU to help rebuild the Church? That is the focus of this discussion.
8:20 Break/Discussion
8:30 Closing prayer and dismissal