Finding Sabbath, Young Adult Retreat

"Finding Sabbath" was the theme of our Young Adult retreat that took place on Saturday, April 21, 2018 to Sunday, April 22, 2018. There were ten participants. The retreat featured many opportunities for prayer, worship, discussion, fellowship, and "sabbath" activities. This is a sample of our agenda and the accompanying email. We used the Bible, Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, and Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller as our main resources. 

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Agenda, Finding Sabbath

Before the Retreat: Read “Remember the Sabbath” (pages 1-13) in Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller.

Saturday, April 21^st

Noon – Meet at Church, Caravan to Lake House

1:00pm – Settle in, lunch

2:00pm – Rest & Rhythm

              Lighting Sabbath Candles (21)

              Begin Again (39)

              The Sabbath Walk (70) (See 3:30pm activity)

              Prayer (86)

              Activity: Introduce Candle Table

3:00pm – Midday Prayer (BCW 106)

3:30pm – Activity: Walk around the Area

4:30pm – Free Time

              Optional: Coloring, Walking, Reading, Journaling, Praying, Resting

6:00pm – Dinner

              Sabbath Meal (33)

7:30pm – Evening Prayer (BCW 43)

8:00pm – Time & Consecration

              Play (102)

              The Wealth of Companionship (118)

              Confession (198) (See 7:30am activity)

Activity: Sabbath Games

9:00pm – Continue Games or Free Time

Sunday, April 22^nd

7:30-9:00am – Activity: Time of Silence; Casual Breakfast and Coffee/Tea 

9:00am – Morning Prayer (BCW 27)

9:30am – Happiness & Wisdom

              Morning Rituals (138)

              Take Off Your Shoes (153)

              Cleansing (191)

              Activity: Hand Washing

10:30am – Leaving Sabbath (230)

Activity: Share a favorite moment of Sabbath this weekend, pass aroma, extinguish candles

11:00am – Depart for Sunnyside 

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Email, Finding Sabbath

Dear Young Adults signed up for the Young Adult Retreat:

Just a few shorts days till we head to Michigan for our Young Adult Retreat! Our focus will be Finding Sabbath. We will be intentional about finding rest and relaxation throughout the weekend.

We will be practicing a few exercises and activities found in Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller. I am asking that you read the first 13 pages as an introduction to Sabbath and the weekend. For those of you who haven’t picked up your copy yet, they are in the church office. They can be picked up on Thursday or Friday, 8am-4pm. If those times do not work for you, I will bring your copy as we meet at Sunnyside on Saturday. If you pick up your book then, you will have some time to read the 13 pages before we start out weekend, whether on the drive or as we settle into the cabin.

Remember the cost for the retreat is $25. Financial assistance is available if needed.

Packing List:

• Comfy clothes
• Clothes for outside (we will hopefully go on a walk and explore the area)
• Pajamas
• Toiletries
• Bedding is provided--Bring an additional blanket and pillow if you'd prefer to use your own
• Bible
• Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller
• Open hearts and minds
• Optional: Journal
• Optional: Group Games
• Optional: Other things that help YOU find rest

We will depart as a car pool from Sunnyside on Saturday at noon. The drivers will be myself, Grotzs, and Millers. We will return to Sunnyside on Sunday at noon. I have attached the agenda for the weekend and directions to the cabin. Again, the only preparation you need to do is reading the first 13 pages as an introduction.

I am looking forward to this! Let me know if you have any questions.

Peace,

Pastor Taylor

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