Tri-State District Yourth Retreat

Submitted by our D.S. Rev Jan and Mike Davis

Below you will find info on the Tri-State District Yourth Retreat for all middle or high school youth and youth leaders. The event is May 4 - 5th, 2007 at the Exeter United Methodist Church in New Hampshire

Friday, May 4th
6:00pm: Registration
7:00pm: Greeting/Prayer/ Rules
8:00pm: Pay it Forward excerpts and discussion
10:00pm: Worship with Praise Band
11:00pm: ready for bed
11:30pm: Lights out!!

Saturday May 5th
7:00am Rise and Shine!!!
8:00am Morning Vespers (Praise Team) then Breakfast
9:00am Block #1
Adults - Basics of Vital Youth Ministry I, By Steve Murray
Youth - How have you made a difference already?
Both - Reaching Beyond the Walls of the Local Church by Cat Janson
10:15am: Break
10:30am: Block #2
Adults - Basics of Youth Ministry II (Steve M.)
Youth- Illustrating your mission work thru the Arts with Priscilla Dreyman
11:45am: Break
Noon: Lunch and Learn
Lunch and Learn-Marilyn Robb will lead the discussion about Mission work.
1:15pm: Block #3
Adults-ABCs of Youth Mission Trips
Youth - How are you going to ‘pay it forward’?
2:30 pm: Closing Worship (Praise Team)

What to bring?
You may not be under the stars, but you will need something to sleep on. If you do not have a sleeping bag, bring a couple of blankets and don’t forget your pillow. You will want to bring your toothbrush and any other items you want to care for personal hygiene needs. P.S. Sorry, no time for showers. Also bring a white plain Tee Shirt to be Silk Screened with event logo. What else is important when youth get together? FOOD!!!!! If you bring a snack, bring enough to share. Also bring the “Student Movie Pass” Form. Finallyl, bring a great attitude and your Bible will be very helpful

RSVP to Pastor Gwyneth or Jamie