A Spiritual Formation Retreat
led by Daniel Harris

 
 

Give yourself 24 hours that will leave you renewed, refreshed, more connected with God, and with a greater understanding of how to connect with Him through the Bible.

 
These biannual spiritual formation retreats are open to anyone who desires the opportunity to set aside time to be with God, to rest, learn, and become better connected with God and others. The experience of retreat – getting away from your normal environment and activities for 24 hours to devote that time to God is life-giving!

Open [to] the Book
Retreat Schedule

          Friday, November 1:

                   6:00 p.m.     Dinner at The Way Retreat Center

                   7:00 p.m.     Session 1

                   8:15 p.m.     Break

                   8:30 p.m.     Night Prayer in the Chapel

                   9:00 p.m.     Rest

 
          Saturday, November 2:

                   8:30 a.m.     Morning Prayer in the Chapel

                   8:45 a.m.     Breakfast

                   9:30 a.m.     Session 2

                   10:30 a.m.    Break

                   11:00 a.m.    Invitation to Solitude

                   11:30 a.m.    Mid-Day Prayer in the Chapel

                   11:45 a.m.    Lunch

                   12:30 p.m.   Solitude and Silence

                   3:30 p.m.     Session 3

                   4:30 p.m.     Break          

                   5:00 p.m.     Closing Prayer with Communion in the Chapel

                   6:00 p.m.     Head home
 
 
Most Christians are very aware that reading the Bible is a good idea, but much of our experience of trying to do so falls short of what we hope it to be. This restful, helpful, and enjoyable retreat focuses on our approaches to reading Scripture as a spiritual practice, giving practical ways of approaching God through the pages of the Bible in order to let it have its intended effect upon us.
 

The retreat will be held at The Way Retreat Center, located in north Midland off Todd Road, just five miles from First Methodist! It is an incredible facility situated on 300 acres. It has been thoughtfully and impeccably designed in a way that is deeply worshipful and inviting. If you haven’t been there yet, we can’t wait for you to see it!  Click here to see more pictures of The Way.

 

Comments from past participants:

  • “These retreats give me a chance to exhale from the frantic pace of life.”
  • “I love the teaching and just getting away. I don’t do that enough and need to every chance I get.”
  • “I have new appreciation and love for the Bible! For the first time in a long time, I am excited to read it and know where to start!”
  • “I always enjoy the retreats – the relaxing pace and the quiet.
 

Registration is $85 per person and includes lodging (each person will have a private room and private bathroom), meals, snacks and retreat materials.

 

Here are other scheduled retreat dates and topics:

• April 3-4, 2020 (In Constant Communion: Communion Retreat)
• November 6-7, 2020 (Agents of Grace: Giving Grace, the Mission of the Methodists)
 
For questions or more information, contact Kara Harris, Coordinator of the Relationship Center & Weddings, by call/text to 432.559.5035 or karaharris@firstmethodistmidland.com.