HT Texas Summer Retreat

Higher Things Retreat CHRISTO-CENTRICITY: Christ in the Middle of Everything with the Rev. William M. Cwirla August 3-5, 2006 Garner State Park, Concan, TX

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What does it mean to be a “Christo-centric Christian”? How is Jesus Christ in the middle of literally everything? Why is this important? How does being “Christ-centered” effect the way we worship, work, play, witness, think, act? Beginning with Jesus once-for-people, once-for-all time death and resurrection, Pastor Cwirla will guide us from the Scriptures to discover what it means for Jesus to be the center of everything.


THE SPEAKER Pastor William M. Cwirla was born and grew up on the southwest side of Chicago. He is a lifelong fan of the White Sox, Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks, and “da Bears.” (In a pinch he’ll follow the Angels and the Cardinals.) He attended public grammar and high schools and is a graduate of the University of Chicago (SB – Chemistry, 1978) and the University of California-Berkeley (MS – Chemistry, 1980). After working in biotech industry for 7 years, he attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis (MDiv, 1990; STM, 1999) and was ordained in 1992 as Pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, CA. He and his wife, Karen, live in Hacienda Heights together with their two cats and countless tropical fish. He is the Vice-President of Higher Things, a contributor to Higher Things magazine, and the Blogmeister of “Rev. Cwirla’s Blogosphere.” Suffering from vocational ADD, Pr. Cwirla is continually distracted by (in no particular order): woodworking, bicycling, hiking, gardening, plantingg freshwater aquaria, guitar, poetry, writing, great food, good wine, and endless home improvement.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Registration
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Vespers
1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.	Session I
Afternoon free for recreation, evening meal and other activities planned
11:00 p.m.	Compline (at Campfire)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Matins
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.	Session II
11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Recreational Activities (make sack lunches)
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.	Supper
6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.	Session III
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.	Dance/Hike to Crystal Cave
11 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Compline (at Campfire)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Session IV
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.	Closing Matins

COSTS
There are two registration packages available that include registration costs, materials, meals, park passes and parking expenses. Some recreational options will require additional money.

$ 95.00 Cabin Option
$ 65.00 Camping Option

REGISTRATION
Download Group Registration and Individual Registration forms.

The registration fee can be paid upon arrival. Please make any checks out to “Zion Lutheran Church.” Registration deadline is July 1, 2006.

MISCELLANEOUS
Upon registration, further information will be sent concerning:

Directions
More info. regarding Cabin/Camping Options
Entertainment and/or Recreational Opportunities
Other details pertinent to the retreat

CONTACT INFORMATION
Mr. Landon Reed
% Zion Lutheran Church
907 Hicks St.
Tomball, TX 77375-4125
281-744-6986
lanreed@direcway.com

By Higher Things