The purpose of Signs of Life Winter Retreat is to encourage today’s youth to grow in their love for Jesus, to hold fast to God’s Word, to serve in their local churches, and to proclaim the Gospel to all peoples. With an aim to fulfill this purpose, we join together every winter for three days of Bible saturated teaching, singing, workshops, games and fellowship. Together with challenging daily devotionals, all teachings and activities work together to emphasize a singular teaching point. We’re humbled at how God has graciously used this short time each year to challenge, refresh, and equip His people.
This year’s theme is “Faith and Valor” based on I Peter 5:6-10. We live in times that are in constant motion and truthfully, quite chaotic. The world hits our hearts and minds through social media, through massive culture shifts in society and even churches that compromise. Yet these are the exact times that God has raised you up to be his witnesses. The apostle Peter in times of deep persecution, violence and rampant immorality wrote to the early church to hold fast to God and His Word, while holding forth the Gospel, knowing that “the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by the brotherhood around the world” (I Peter 5:9). Peter recognizes we wrestle with our own sinful hearts which Satan constantly tempts, while the world normalizes immorality, and exhorts us to stand firm, as people of faith and valor, as those of courage by God’s grace and power in these difficult days. Join us and be challenged to humble yourself “under the mighty hand of God… standing firm in your faith” (I Peter 5:6,9).
One of the high points of this incredible weekend is the four main worship sessions that include singing, special music, preaching and testimonies. It is during these sessions that we challenge all attending to grow in their love for Christ and ever increasing in obedience to God’s Word. The culmination of the weekend is a Youth Led Service where the youth will be given an opportunity to put into practice what they learned in their workshop during a special time of worship. The four main sessions and the youth led service will be livestreamed to this website and on Facebook.
It’s our firm belief that all Christians – both young and old – should be actively involved in the work of ministry. For this reason, we offer a variety of workshops to give students an opportunity to develop the gifts that God has given them and to perhaps explore new avenues of ministry. Workshops include: Apologetics, Bible Teaching, Biblical Counseling, Drama, Music, Preaching, and new workshop on Hospitality – from which should come amazing treats for all at the retreat.
Youth and Adults ($130) – This covers all meals, lodging, and activities for the weekend. Private rooms are available for adults upon request at an additional cost (contact us for details).
Hoodies ($22) | Long Sleeve T’s ($17) – Apparel can be preordered with this year’s retreat logo on the back and your church’s name on the front.
Deposits – Leaders, please send a $300 deposit for your group as soon as possible.
The Salvation Army Wonderland
9241 Camp Lake Road, Salem, Wisconsin 53168
Please contact us to sign up or with any questions you might have.
Signs of Life is a ministry of River’s Edge Bible Church
www.bytheriversedge.org
Thanks to Michelle Neu for her exceptional photos!
