Retreat to Advance - LSE weekend

Friday, 11 January, 2013 - 19:00 to Sunday, 13 January, 2013 - 13:00

Center Parcs Elveden

Equipping those aged 18-39 for radical Kingdom living

£135.00

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Description

Equipping those aged 18-39 for Kingdom living

Back for a third year by popular demand! Three weekends with a simple agenda: equipping those between 18 and 39 for radical Kingdom living. Other events in this series:

CSW Weekend, Center Parcs Longleat

N&E Weekend, Center Parcs Sherwood Forest

The title ‘Retreat to Advance’ carries two main meanings. It's a retreat: it’s about getting away with some mates and having a brilliant weekend at Center Parcs, while also taking some time out from hectic schedules to meet with God, be still in his presence, be inspired by great teaching and be empowered by the Spirit.

A generation united in God's kingdom

But it’s more than just a retreat, because we’re retreating for a very specific purpose – in order to advance. We want to gather 20s and 30s from near and far to plot, plan and conspire as to how we as a generation can advance God’s kingdom in the world, and be part of movement seeking to infect and transform the culture around us with God’s love, his grace and his power.

Authentically living for Christ

We'll be joined by some amazing worship leaders and speakers, tackling the big issues of what it means to authentically live for Christ during these pivotal years, all in the beautiful surroundings of Center Parcs. The only ingredient missing is you!

If you're keen to join us, why not get a group together from your church and fill a villa? Or come alone and we'll connect you with others once you've arrived.

Of course, full use of all Center Parcs facilities is also included in the ticket price.

All villas are now sold out for the Elveden event.

Download the Retreat to Advance video and graphic to help you promote the event in your church.

Speakers

Pete Greig is an internationally published author and the Director of Prayer for Alpha at Holy Trinity Brompton in London. More...

Gary Best is the National Team Leader for Vineyard Churches, Canada. More...

Pete Hughes and his wife Bee lead KXC, a recent church plant in the King's Cross area of London. More...

Cost

Lower rates announced!

The Elveden event is now full.

Individual fees are now £135 per person.

Places can be reserved for a deposit of £25 per person up until 22 November 2012. After this time, full fees are payable upon booking.

Programme

Friday

19.30 Session 1 with Pete Hughes

Saturday

08.00-09.00 Foundations for the Good Life with Kath Dunn

09.30-11.00 Session 2 with Gary Best

11.00-11.30 BREAK

11.30-13.00 Session 3 with Gary Best

13.00-16.00 LUNCH/FREE TIME – There will be a lunchtime gathering with Mark Melluish and Pete and Bee Hughes in the XXX room after Session 3. This is open to anyone who considers themselves a leader in the local Church or business. It is an opportunity to connect and network with other leaders in the LSE region. A sandwich lunch will be provided.

16.00-17.00 Seminars

17.00-19.30 BREAK/FREE TIME

19.30-21.00 Session 4 with Pete Greig

21.30 Musical bingo

Sunday

08.00-09.00 Centring Ourselves Daily in God’s Story with Gary Best

09.30-11.00 Session 5 with Pete Greig

11.00-11.30 BREAK

11.30-13.00 Session 6 with Pete & Bee Hughes

You are welcome to enjoy the Center Parcs facilities for the rest of the day.

Monday

You must check out of your villa by 10.00 on Monday morning but you can enjoy the Center Parcs facilities for the rest of the day.

Seminars

Foundations for the Good Life

Kath Dunn

Jesus famously said, ‘I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full’ (John 10:10), but for many of us facing the pressures and struggles of a fast-paced 21^st century life, we find the days and weeks just passing us by. This seminar looks at how we can build into our lives rhythms and practices that help us stay connected to Jesus.

A Kingdom Vision for Dating, Mating and Relating

Paul and Katy Sawrey

An opportunity to a take a look at some of the key questions surrounding sex and relationships, such as ‘Who should I date?’, ‘How should I date?’ and ‘How do I overcome past relationship pains?’ The seminar will be an honest account of the ups and downs (pun intended), challenges, joys and heartbreaks involved in this area of our lives.

A Kingdom Vision for Processing Pain

Annie Hughes

The writer Richard Rohr suggests that, 'Spirituality in its best sense is about what you do with your pain'. We have two options: we either transmit our pain onto those around us, or we bring it to God who transforms it. This session will be an opportunity to explore how we can invite God into our pain and embark on a journey towards healing in which our pain can be redeemed.

A Kingdom Vision for Your Workplace

Sarah-Jane Marshall

Most of us spend at least 40 hours a week in the workplace. That’s far more time than we’ll ever spend in church, in small groups or even with our good friends, yet we’re far more likely to talk about having a Kingdom vision for these other environments. Why is that? How can we make these 40 hours count for the kingdom of God?

Centring Ourselves Daily in God’s Story

Gary Best

Are we totally committed to surrendering our lives daily for the furthering of God's story, or are we hanging around God to see if he'll help us promote our own agendas? The answer to this question probably drives our spiritual lives more than anything else. Thankfully Jesus gave us an amazing daily exercise to help keep our minds and hearts centered in trust and our eyes looking for ways to walk it out.

Event details

Your hosts:

Pete and Bee Hughes lead KXC, a recent church plant in the King’s Cross area of London. Before that they spent five years on the leadership team at St Mary’s Bryanston Square. Together they oversee New Wine’s work amongst the 18-30s.

Worship:

Tom Eccleshall and Karen Gillespie are part of the worship team at KXC in Central London. Tom is a civil engineer by day and a singer-songwriter by night, and Karen works as a freelance television promotional director.

Testimonies:

"God gave me a new confidence that I will be able to do what he has called me to do this year, because he will be with me and will equip me for the task. I came feeling pretty anxious about it but left feeling much more confident. I felt a sense of dissatisfaction of the level of my faith, and the parameters within which I live my Christian life - if it is true and worth living for, then I want to give my all to it and not be happy with just my current experience of God, church and worship... there must be more than this. God revealed to me something more of how much he loves me personally. The speaker helpfully shared that, 'I don't perform to be loved, I perform because I am loved,' which resonated with me. I felt the prayer at the end for the prophets, teachers and apostles was really affirming and it was good to be able to pray for each other in that way before we went home."

"I went by myself and it was the most incredible weekend of my life. God pursued me in every meeting. The worship was anointed, the speakers a perfect balance of challenge and fun, and the prayer ministry was powerful and exactly what I needed. It was also an amazing setting. I have come home feeling massively blessed and want to return with a big group of people."

"I have been having an interesting time of it lately, and the conference really helped me to refocus - the number of words that seemed to be directed at me through the talks led me to revaluate how I had been using my time and confirmed a number of challenges I felt God had been confronting me with."

"I feel truly honoured to have attended the event. It was an amazing worship and I really felt God's presence and feel energised to focus building up my understanding and focus on God's wisdom, to listen more and make time to carry out God's work."

Accommodation

All villas sleep up to six and are fully equipped for self catering - you just need to buy the food!

You can make the most of all activities including the subtropical swimming pool with whirlpools, rapids and flumes, as well as the Aqua Sana and Fitness Centre.

For further details and to browse and pre-book activities go to www.centerparcs.co.uk.

Terms and Conditions

1. All delegates must be between 18 and 39 years of age (as at 11 January 2013); if you have pre-school children and are unable to find childcare you may bring them with you subject to the following terms and conditions:

One child under the age of 2 who sleeps in a cot is permitted free of charge per villa
Pre-school children are permitted but will need to take up one of the main priced spaces in the villa
An unstaffed overflow room will be provided with a sound relay for those who wish to attend the main seminars with young children.

2. Places can be reserved for a non-refundable deposit of £25 per person up until 22 November 2012.
3. After 22 November 2012, fees must be paid in full.
4. ~~For the discounted rate, full fees must be received by 25 October 2012.~~
5. All cancellations incur an administration fee of £25 per person. Cancellations must be received in writing by
25 November 2012, otherwise full fees will be forfeited.
6. Villas have a maximum occupancy of 6, comprising one double and two twin rooms.
7. You are jointly responsible for the accommodation and its contents, and are liable for any loss or damage
caused to it.
8. Villas will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis.
9. Delegates will be allocated to same-sex villas where possible.
10. Married couples will need to email info@new-wine.org to request double rooms, which will be allocated on a
first-come, first-served basis.
11. A single occupancy fee of £30 applies to the double room. Please email requests to info@new-wine.org. These
will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
12. Individual bookings are transferable if requested in writing, and an administration charge of £5 will apply.
13. In the unlikely event of changes to the programme or speakers, we are unable to offer refunds.
14. If you have any special requirements, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can make the necessary
provision prior to your arrival.
15. No pets are allowed on site except aid dogs.

Terms & Conditions for villa bookings
1. All delegates must be between 18 and 39 years of age (as at 11 January 2013); if you have pre-school children and are unable to find childcare you may bring them with you subject to the following terms and conditions:

One child under the age of 2 who sleeps in a cot is permitted free of charge per villa
Pre-school children are permitted but will need to take up one of the main priced spaces in the villa
An unstaffed overflow room will be provided with a sound relay for those who wish to attend the main seminars with young children.

2. Villas can be reserved for a non-refundable deposit of £125 up until 22 November 2012.
3. After 22 November 2012, fees must be paid in full.
4. The person making the booking is the ‘lead booker’, and is solely responsible for paying the full fees and managing room allocation.
5. ~~For the discounted rate, full fees must be received by 25 October 2012.~~
6. All cancellations incur an administration fee of £125. Cancellations must be received in writing by 22 November 2012, otherwise full fees will be forfeited.
7. Villas have a maximum occupancy of 6, comprising one double and two twin rooms. Groups found to be exceeding the maximum occupancy may be asked to leave the conference, and fees will not be refunded.
8. The lead booker is solely responsible for the accommodation and its contents, and is liable for any loss or damage caused to it.
9. Villas will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
10. Villa bookings are transferable if requested in writing, and an administration charge of £5 will apply.
11. In the unlikely event of changes to the programme or speakers, we are unable to offer refunds.
12. If you, or any of your party, have any special requirements, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can make the necessary provision prior to your arrival.
13. No pets are allowed on site except aid dogs.

Directions

Center Parcs, Elveden Forest, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0YZ

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