Opening Worship
Praise & Thanksgiving
Singing & testimonies of God’s goodness
Celebrating the Gift of Community
Optional: Performance of special music, dance, monologue, or skit
Highlight all of the people who used their gifts to assist with the preparation of this retreat
Read the character qualities and abilities tied to the community net
Offering
In retreat, we are bringing ourselves to God, choosing to give up things that are important to us in order to invest in our relationship with Him
Invitation to release the cards containing worries, responsibilities, and concerns
Pray over the offering and entrust the lists to God’s care
Follow Worship with Teaching #1: “Not Easily Broken”