RETREATS

Do you miss HT conferences during the year? Attend one of our many regional retreats! Hosted at a church or a camp, these one- or two-day events will fill you with all of the great things you get during a summer conference, but in a more intimate way. Picture the sanctuary of your local church filled with teenagers who are eager for the organ to begin the opening lines of the liturgy or their favorite hymns, are listening intently as they learn how their Lutheran faith applies to their lives and relationships, and laughing as they horse around playing games and getting to know other youth from the area. When you attend a Higher Things retreat, you challenge youth to Dare to be Lutheran, inspiring them to deeper faith and love for their neighbors.

Find a retreat near you to be refilled with the same reverent worship, robust teaching, and playful fun that Higher Things delivers at summer conferences, but in a smaller way. See you there!

Gospel under the Law?

november 8-9th, 2024
St. Matthew Lutheran Church - Lee's Summit, MO

The Law will not save us, we know that. But is there Gospel under the demands of the Law? Is there an intention in the law to paint a picture of a loving God? To point us down a road of less hurt? To guide us in the way of peace? Yes! This happens when we see Jesus at the center of the law, and not ourselves. The curb, mirror, and guide of the law all point us to God’s intention (Jesus) to rescue us from our sin and death that comes from sin and our old evil foe. Join us as we walk through the Ten Commandments and what they mean for our lives, and look deeper to see the intent and the wonderful Gospel that supports each commandment and forgives you.

Pastor Randy Sturzenbecher serves the saints at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church and School in Black Hawk, South Dakota.  He serves as the first Vice President of the South Dakota District and as the President of Higher Things.

This retreat costs $45 per person and covers Friday supper, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and snacks. This retreat is intended for 7th-12th grade students. It will begin at 6 pm on Friday and end at 3 pm on Saturday. Please RSVP by October 28th, 2024.

Since there are no on-site showering facilities, attendees should bring toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.), a sleeping bag, a pillow, and a change of clothing. 

Deac. Sarah Longmire
 920-634-5464
 deaconess@gracefaithlove.org

Tana McKenna
Higher Things Retreat Coordinator
888-482-6630 x. 4
retreats@higherthings.org

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