Serving God goes far beyond being an acolyte on Sunday morning, or helping with Sunday School and VBS. In your everyday life, you are a Mask of God. You carry the love of Christ to your neighbors in ways you may not even realize. Let’s explore how God the Father has gifted you to share his love with all your neighbors, not just your church family, and how important all of your work in this sinful world truly is.
Rev. Duane Bamsch is a born-and-bred Texan who enjoys living in the Sierra Nevada mountains and serving the people of God at Grace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley, CA. His experience with Higher Things stretches back to 2005 when he was a participant, and he has served the organization in various roles as a breakaway teacher, plenary speaker, writer of Reflections, and teacher at retreats. He is married to Stephanie, and has two children who help focus him on getting Jesus into the ears of youth and daring them to be Lutheran.
$40 per person covers all Friday night supper and snacks, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and snacks, all presentations and activities, and overnight lodging at First Lutheran Church. This retreat is intended for High School age students. The retreat will begin at 4 pm Friday and end at 2 pm Saturday.
Boys and girls will have separate sleeping areas. Each group should have at least one female chaperone for the girls in their group and at least one male chaperone for the boys in their group. Attendees need to bring toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.), a sleeping bag, a pillow, and a change of clothing. There are no shower facilities.
Kathleen Vaughn
(619) 444-7444
kvaughn@youhaveaplace.com
Tana McKenna
Higher Things Retreat Coordinator
888-482-6630 x. 4
retreats@higherthings.org