How to Get Your Church Excited About Your Planned Retreat

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HOW TO
CHURCH
Get Your
Excited About Your Planned Retreat
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If you manage or lead a church in any capacity,
scheduling a planned retreat is one of the best
things you can do for your congregation
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An organized and well-executed retreat, has the
potential to
Provide fresh perspectives on faith
Rejuvenate spirits
Build important social bonds
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But...for people in the congregation to get the
benefits, they have to actually GO! Here are
some tips to help you get your congregation
excited about your church's next overnight group
retreat.
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Participants - Recharge Their Batteries
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Retreat is a break from the hectic nature of
daily life and enjoying a meaningful outdoor
experience
Participants say that they feel an invaluable
sense of refreshment and renewal
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Build A Genuine Community With Others
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Interpersonal bonds When members of the church
get together outside of it's "four walls", it can
strengthen relationships
Organized retreat Allows them to enjoy
interactions in a less formal environment than a
Sunday morning service
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It Will Be A Time To Really Connect With The Lord
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Contemporary life can leave little time and
energy to grow in your relationship with the Lord
Retreats are known to include all sorts of fun,
interesting and socially-oriented activities to
enjoy
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It's Time to Have Some Fun
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Outdoor sports
Swimming
Hiking trails
Playgrounds for the kiddos
Relaxing hot tubs
Saunas
The food is fresh, plentiful and delicious and
much more
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America's Keswick is a non-profit, Christian
Ministry that provides conferences, summer camps
and overnight group retreats in New Jersey for
over 80 years. They are blessed to be able to
provide comfortable lodging, exclusive meeting
spaces, and delicious menus with attentive
service for all guests.
www.AmericasKeswick.org
info_at_americaskeswick.org
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