Spiritual retreat is time set apart to be in quiet, rest, and solitude with god. In genesis 18 the patriarch abraham has a dramatic encounter with god. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship him in spirit and truth john 4. Along with this bible study series is the inclusion of both spiritual retreat and revival. Dear encounter instructor, welcome to the encounter god adventure. Mar 02, 2015 the truth about encounter by bishop oriel m. Preencounter student manual born again sanctification scribd. Attendees are refreshed on a lake resort in the breathtaking mountainsas theyre transformed by the renewing of their spirits, minds, and bodies. Cornerstone community church marikina encounter god retreat 2016 opening video theme. The cost of discipleship the call to encounter god 3 2. Retreats remove us from noise and distraction, and into a place of spiritual refreshing and renewing. Each teaching guide in this instructors guide has three sections ready, aim and fire. Apr 25, 2016 spiritual retreat is time set apart to be in quiet, rest, and solitude with god. 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.
An encounter god retreat is a weekend that will drastically impact your life. 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. We offer a 10week postencounter class to everyone who attends an encounter god retreat. Encounter with christ retreat university of portland. Feb 28, 2009 dont learn how to walk and live for god and the only way to walk with god is to actually. You can also save money by buying a bundle with the teaching on dvd, this resource and one participants guide. Worship led by onus the narrow encounter god weekend retreat. This lesson is meant to prepare you for the retreat and your miracle as you prepare to have an encounter with the master. Before the encounter starts, the battle should have been won in the spiritual realm through spiritual warfare in prayer. 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. This isnt like going to church or studying the bible. 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. Through different sessions of worship, teachings and prayer, you will have a life.
As you commit your life to the lord and take your place in the ministry, the retreat is the next step. 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 practice of the presence the atmosphere of encountering god 14. For no one understands him, although in the spirit, he speaks mysteries 1 cor. For generations, people have gone on spiritual retreats to encounter god and experience spiritual renewal. What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination will affect everything. Encounters are weekend spiritual retreats that allow each new believer to experience a closer relationship with god and to experience the. For many, the encounter is the most controversial component of the entire g12 system.
Retreat guide having a mary spirit intimacy with god in. Ignatius wrote the spiritual exercises beginning in 1522 in manresa, spain to help retreatants find spiritual freedom by experiencing gods abiding love. What you receive when you go to an encounter vision g12. These encounter god retreat materials were translated by a group working in cuba. 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. God has planned this abrupt encounter with you to befriend you. At 2pm on tuesday there will be a meeting to share the. 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. The effectiveness of the process depends, in part, on the element of mystery even secrecy. 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. How to be filled with the spirit the energy of encountering god 36. 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. The teaching at an encounter god retreat should be powerful and direct. Aug 20, 20 four wonderful opportunities preencounter lesson 1 3.
This way, the cell member will surely have a remarkable encounter with god. They will hear powerful talks that will present them with the message of jesus christ and how to live as a christian. A stepbystep guide to spiritual retreat larissa marks. Encounter god retreat san fernando christian community. Preencounter student manual free download as pdf file. This year has been a precious new season for encounters in our church. I will be praying that the lord gives you creative ideas to make this retreat a. Every aspect of the retreat was focused on allowing women to have an encounter with godthe messages, the prayer time, the songs, the fellowship, and more. They will hear powerful talks that will present them with the message of. 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. May 06, 2016 cornerstone community church marikina encounter god retreat 2016 opening video theme. Blessed be god, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. 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. Each person will take an individual journey to freedom in christ.
How to personally, more deeply encounter god by david legge. When a new believer has the opportunity to meet with god in a personal way, their lives are forever changed. However, the encounter that none of us can afford to miss is our encounter with god. Dvd retreat guide 4 giving each woman a copy of having a mary spirit is a wonderful touch as well. Encounter retreat registration form thank you for your interest in the encounter retreat. The first in the year was attended by a group of 1051 women who experienced a truly glorious encounter. Stick to the bible and the practicalities of each topic. It is a tangible reminder of the weekend, and gives women a tool to go deeper in their journey toward transformation. Graces of the retreat invites you to encounter god encountering you. How is it that so many people today profess to have had an encounter with jesus christ, and, yet, they are not.
Worship led by onus the narrow encounter god weekend. How to be filled with the spirit the energy of encountering god 36 5. We offer a 10week post encounter class to everyone who attends an encounter god retreat. Many groups factor this cost into the price of the retreat. The most important thing for any believer is to read the bible and connect with god through prayer. Great for selfstudy or to facilitate a small group in your home or church. At this retreat, we focus on learning how to deal with the hurts, hangups and struggles that we all face on a daily basis.
In latin america, if someone asks a graduate how the encounter was, he or she is. In his voice i heard both great authority, power, joy and peace. Graces of the retreat the spiritual exercises in everyday life. An encounter with the living god, a true encounter with our savior. Inspired by the bestseller book real christianity, this book attempts to restore authentic faith. We were able to see how god really moved in their lives. 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. 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. They didnt leave the retreat the way they came, noted fields.
If we love god and our poor brothers and sisters, eternal life is waiting for us in heaven. Hundreds of free audio and video messages ready to revitalize you and give you hope. 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. 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. For he who speaks in an unknown tongue does not speak to men, but to god. Preencounter lessons preparing for the encounter lesson 1. Having an encounter with god, is more than a distant admiration or an emotional 5 minutes sometime in your life. Retreat guides are doityourself retreats available in video format, audio, pdf download, and as a booklet. The encounter opportunity you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. His meeting with god provides us with a wealth of insights into who god is and how he relates to us humans. This followup class is to help you continue to grow and solidify what god began in your life at the encounter. At 2pm on tuesday there will be a meeting to share the vision for canadian church renewal. All of us get stuck in life and cant seem to go forward spiritually and relationally. Join us for a lifechanging weekend as we encounter gods transforming love and.
The encounter weekend is where individuals set aside with a primary purpose of restoring hope for the unwritten tomorrows of their life. I want you to turn in your bibles to psalm 27, i want to speak to you tonight on the atmosphere of encountering god. At this retreat, we focus on learning how to deal with the hurts, hangups. Where you have experienced pain, you will receive healing and wholeness. The practice of the presence the atmosphere of encountering god 14 3. The encounter retreat is a spiritual getaway for women who want to escape the busyness of life and encounter god in a new way.
For a detailed instructors guide and other material in english visit. We hope you will find it to be a lifechanging, spiritual experience. Still, it was ultimately the work of gods spirit that left the women transformed. Classes for postencounter begin 1 or 2 weeks after the encounter god retreat. Doulos for christ world harvest ministry recommended for you. Pride vs humility the condition of encountering god 25 4.
Even though it is cold outside there is a real warmth of the spirit in here tonight. Jul 23, 2015 however, the encounter that none of us can afford to miss is our encounter with god. Sins, wounds and demons the barriers to encountering god 48 6. The encounter is much more than just a threeday retreat in a setting away. A personal retreat is a god encounter a meeting with god unlike your daily experience. 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. He wants us to give us all good things especially eternal life. 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.
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