Retreat Preparation

It looks like God decided to dial up the cool weather just in time for this year's retreat. I am so thankful. Hopefully we will have clear skies and cool weather the whole time. As you get ready to head out take a few moments to read the following scripture passages and consider a few things.

1. Read I Samuel 17: Have you ever been truly afraid? Maybe it was a near miss on the highway or the time you received bad news from your doctor about yourself or a loved one. Have you ever been lost, out of work or rejected by those you thought were your friends? This world can be a frightening place, yet here we are. As one of God's children, He has been molding and strengthening you for your whole life. When troubles set in look back at the ribbon of God's will woven through your life. Think of all of the struggles He has already brought you through. Each one of these has been a time when the Lord developed in you courage, endurance and character. This will give you hope, knowing that God is in charge and will give you the strength to persevere.


2. Read Psalm 40: Isn't it aggravating to watch someone just going through the motions without any real care for what they are doing. We all, on the other hand, love the champion. Whether it's the athlete on the field, the soldier on the battlefield or the dad in the home, we honor the men who take great risks and give everything they have to achieve lofty goals. Think about your Christian walk. What does it take to be a champion for Christ? Does your heart chase after him as the center of your desire? Are you confident in God's provision? Do you seek him regularly and proclaim him to others? Do you seek his forgiveness and grant forgiveness to others?


3. Read II Samuel 6:1-23 and John 4:4-26: Think for a moment about what you consider worship to be. One man may consider it getting together and singing "worship" songs. Another may consider it to be listening to a sermon. Some see it when they serve others. Is it possible that we have put man made constraints on our worship? Even worse, do we worship a thing called "worship" and not God? Is God even concerned with our definition of it? Think about what God expects from us in our worship. What does it mean to worship in spirit and in truth?

2011 Retreat Itinerary!

FBC Men’s Retreat 2011
Real Faith
Itinerary

Friday, October 21, 2011

5:00pm – 7:00pm Check-in (Code 5109 for Late Entry)
7:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner
8:15pm - 8:30pm Welcome
8:30pm – 9:15pm Session I – Victory in God’s Power (1 Samuel 17:1-31)
9:15pm – 9:20pm John Pecoraro Testimony
9:15pm – 9:45pm Initial Team Activity
9:45pm Free Time (Campfire, Six Foot Standoff, Football)

Saturday, October 22, 2011

8:30am – 9:15am Breakfast
9:30am – 10:30am Session II – A Heart After God (Psalm 40)
10:30am – 10:45am Rick Ward Testimony
11:40am - 12:15pm Team Activities
12:30pm – 1:15pm Lunch
1:30pm – 6:00pm Free Time (Disc, Zip-Line, Backboard Knockout, etc.)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Backboard Knockout in the Gym
3:30pm - 5:00pm Zip-Lines Open!
6:00pm Team Activities
6:00pm – 6:45pm Dinner
7:00pm – 8:00pm Session III – Real Worship (1 Sam 4, 13; 2 Sam 6)
8:15pm – 8 45pm Worship on the Doc
8:45pm – 9:15pm Awards Ceremony
9:30pm Free Time (Camp Fire, Football)

Sunday, October 23, 20101

o 8:30am – 9:15am Breakfast
o 9:30am – 10:15am Worship
o 10:30am Pack Up / Free Time

What to Bring?
§ Bed linens
§ Toiletries
§ Outdoor clothes
§ Bible
§ Know the late entry code if you arrive after 7pm: 5109
§ Fishing gear
§ Discs




Activities

When you are placed into a cabin you will be given a colored bandanna, which represents your team and cabin. This year’s retreat will integrate a number of activities throughout our time together. Your team will work together through the weekend to win as many of the activities as possible. An awards ceremony will commence at 8:45 pm Saturday.

Six Foot Standoff – Teams consist of up to eight players. The game is set up similarly to soccer with offensive positions, defensive positions and goalies. The goal is to score as many points as possible in a three minute period. The ball changes possession only when it is stolen by the opposing team or when it is knocked out of bounds. The winning team remains on the field to take on the next opponent. The final team remaining wins the standoff.
25 POINTS
Backboard Knockout – This game is fast paced and is lots of fun. Teams consist of up to eight players. Objective: To either knock all of the opposing players out of the game or to make a shot in the basketball goal.Equipment: 15-20 dodge ballsSetup: The half court line divides the teams. Once the game starts, players try to either make a basket or hit players from the opposing team. Players may cross half court to get a closer shot, but they may not hit opposing players with the ball while they are on the others teams side of the court. If you are hit, you are “out” until 1) someone on your team catches a ball or 2) someone on your team hits the opposing teams’ backboard with a ball.
25 POINTS
Man On the Street – Prior to each session one person from each team will come to the front for a game of Man On the Street. Three Biblical trivia questions will be asked. The first person to raise their bandana will have the opportunity to answer the question. If the question is answered incorrectly the next person to raise their bandanna first will have the opportunity to answer the question.
10 POINTS PER QUESTION

Bonus Activities
Chow Down – This test of the true heart and soul of a man will take place just after Session I.
10 POINTS
Memory Passage – Each participant in the Men’s retreat will have the opportunity to memorize and recite 1 Samuel 17:45-47. Memory passage must be recited to Matt Evans, Paul, Nelson, Ryan Sifford or John Pecoraro no later than 6:00pm on Saturday October 22, 2010.
5 POINTS PER PERSON
Closest to the Pin – Immediately following team presentations. Each team will choose three participants to compete in a closest to the pin competition. Each participant will display their strength and skill with one disc toss. The participant with the closest to the pin wins. In the event of a tie a shootout will immediately follow for the tied participants.
15 POINTS