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Marilyn Anthony
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37th Annual EMD Lay Retreat: It's Not About Us
"Whatever you do, do it all for the Glory of God" - 1 Corinthians 10:31September 30th - October 2nd, 2005
Oakwood Inn, Syracuse, Indiana
Featuring: Christian & Margit Sarmiento
Christian Sarmiento currently serves as the Regional Director for the Mexico and Central America Region. He was elected Regional Director in March 1999. The Sarmientos were born in the South American country of Colombia and were among the first Nazarene converts there. They came to the United States for Christian's preparation for the ministry in 1977. He attended Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and received the B.A. degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas. He received the Masters of Divinity degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.
And music with Rev. Gary Griffin
Rev. Gary Griffin has been pastoring in the Church of the Nazarene for twenty-three years with twenty-two of those years as an associate in music and administration. Almost nineteen years of ministry has been on the Eastern Michigan District. In July of 2004, Gary accepted God's call to plant a New Start church in Fowlerville, Michigan. His wife Joy and all three children, Heather, Nick and Heidi, have had active roles in making this ministry a success. Gary graduated from Olivet Nazarene College (now University) with a degree in Music Education. He was ordained as a deacon in Music in 1996 on the EMD. His passion is for sharing Christ through music and, more recently, preaching. His prayer is that Christ will be seen and heard through his music.
Accomodations
- Plan 1: One person to room (2 nights - 4 meals) $245 per person
- Plan 2: Two persons to room (2 nights - 4 meals) $165 per person
- Plan 3: Three persons to room (2 nights - 4 meals) $135 per person
- Plan 4: Four persons to room (2 nights - 4 meals) $125 per person
Oakwood Inn is located at 702 East Lake View Road, Syracuse, Indiana 46567. It is a century old retreat center located on the shores of Indiana's largest natural lake. You will enjoy forty acres of walking paths, tall oaks, a panoramic lakefront and friendly people. For more information, visit their Web site at www.oakwoodpark.org or call (574) 457-5600.
Retreat Logistics
Check-in time is after 4 p.m. The retreat begins on Friday, with dinner at 5 p.m. and the first session beginning at 7 p.m. Hospitality fellowship will be held Friday and Saturday nights; seminars Saturday morning; activities and sports Saturday afternoon. Following Sunday School class and Morning Worship, the retreat will close Sunday at noon (dinner is not included.) This will allow you ample time to return to your home church for evening service. Casual clothes are in order. Dress clothes are recommended for the banquet on Saturday evening and for Sunday morning service.