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• Spring Retreat ADVANCE – April 16th and 17th (NEXT Friday /Saturday)

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This year’s annual Spring ADVANCE (Men don’t retreat, they ADVANCE!)  We will be going up to Hidden Acres again this year for some a great time of hanging out, recharging and refocusing.  You don’t want to miss this!!

Where: Hidden AcresWhen: April 16 – 17 (NEXT Friday night – Saturday morning)
Friday Schedule

11:00 or 1:00 – Departure from church for Bike Riders (optional)
5:00pm – Check in begins at Hidden Acres
6:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Session 1:  Worship, MC, Mike Burkey
8:30pm on – Pick up basketball, ping pong, pool, video games, etc.

Saturday Schedule

8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Free time with God
9:30am – Session 2: Worship, MC, Jordon Korell
11:00am – Return home / go golfing / skeet shooting

Cost: $40 per person which covers food, lodging and use of the facilities (scholarships are available).
Speakers: Jordon Korell & Mike Burkey
MC: Tim Shiftsky
Theme: Our theme this year will be “REDEMPTION: Purchased with a Price for a Purpose.”  Our speakers will be sharing their own stories of redemption from pain and failure to a place of restoration and impact.  We hope to see you there.
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In the coming weeks and month we look forward to making this website not just an opportunity to share events and news but to also share resources and create connections for guys.
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• StoryTellers –

• Did you miss it? Check online! If you missed the March 28^th StoryTellers with Jim Mars check out the website for notes on Jim’s talk.  We will be posting future summaries of StoryTellers on the website.  You can read, comment and interact with other guys even if you had to miss a StoryTellers.
• April StoryTellers – There won’t be a StoryTellers for April because of the Men’s Advance however we will be having a great StoryTellers in May so stay tuned for dates and times.

• CrossTrainers – Wednesdays @ 6:30am in the Chapel

• New Series! God Built by Steve Farrar – God Built explores the defining spiritual process that makes men of God. You’ll uncover the Biblical pattern for growth, gain insights into common frustrations and difficulties, and get equipped for the journey ahead.  Surrender yourself to Him. And become a man that’s built to last.
• Did you miss it?  Check online! If you miss a morning of CrossTrainers or if 6:30am is just to early for you then head over to www.theuprisingonline.com each week for copy of PJ’s notes from that day’s talk.  You will also find a link there for an audio version of the talk

o        Resources for Bible Reading – Check out these awesome customizable reading plans at YouVersion.com.