The theme of the weekend was "Seeking Adventure". We are gearing up for a new Men's study using the book "Wild at Heart" and this retreat was just what we needed to get us going. We had great fellowship, some talks on how men need to seek adventure, some awesome food and a fun tournament of "tug-of-war"!
The times that we shared together in our "break-out" sessions after each talk were probably the best part of the retreat. I heard one guy (whom I have known to have marital problems) talk about how he had always viewed his marriage and his relationship with his wife as "a mission". He said that he recognizes now that "a mission has a beginning, a middle and an end. An adventure, however, keeps on going." He continued by saying that he wants to start viewing his relationships and his marriage as adventures. Sure there will be ups and downs - but you fight and keep going.
Hearing guys talk like this really blessed and encouraged us. Not to mention that out of the 16 guys that went on the retreat, 5 haven't yet made a decision to follow Jesus. I think it shows what kind of things the Lord is doing when one-third of the guys on the retreat were not-yet Christians. Praise the Lord!
Please pray that the Lord continue to bless and strengthen our men's ministry. Please pray that the lives, marriages and souls of these men be changed and strengthened through the Holy Spirit.
Sascha telling one of his adventurous stories...
The guys listening to one of Sascha's talks.
Being macho in our "tug-of-war" tournament.
Matt & Sascha got drug through the mud, literally! At least they came in 2nd place!
"Tug-of-War" heroes: Tiago, Renato & Silvio.
Our much anticipated lamb feast. It was incredible!
Chowing down together... baaaaaaah!
Front (knealing): Regis, "Sausage" the dog, Lauro, Spencer, Alexandre, Paul.Back (standing): Renato, Garigran, Paulo Renato, Matt, Roberto, Ricardo, Sascha, Silvio, Tiago, Jorge.
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