Date: March 9-11, 2012 

Registration for the 2012 Retreat will begin in late October.

Place: Hawthorn Inn, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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Theme and Topics

Theme: The theme for the 2012 Pathways to Christ Retreat is "Reflections of His Cross and Ours".

After our sandwich buffet supper Friday evening, join us as we will travel on the "Road to Emmaus" followed by group singing.  

Be prepared to have your spiritual lives enriched after attending the Saturday sessions. For the first two sessions on Saturday we are pleased to have with us, Prof. Daniel Deutschlander, the author of the book "The Theology of the Cross - Refections on His Cross and Ours".

The theology of the cross is that teaching of the Bible that deals not only with Christ’s cross for our salvation but also with the cross that each Christian must carry. Our cross is difficult and painful. It changes form frequently. In fact the greater God’s blessings, the greater the cross that we carry and the greater its difficulty or pain. Nevertheless - - and this is one of the great mysteries of our faith: The crosses God sends are always intended for our blessing! So true is that that the Bible is filled with references to the glory and the joy of bearing the cross. So true is that that no Christian would want to be without a cross! In this series of lectures and discussions we will examine more closely what the Bible has to say about the cross and from his Word grow in our appreciation of it and gratitude for it.

You may want to consider, but not necessary, reading the book, "The Theology fo the Ccross" before you come to the retreat. Perhaps your church library or pastor has a copy that you could borrow. The book is also available at NPH . Copies of the book will also be available at the retreat. If considering this option, please indicate on your registration form so that we have enought copies available at the retreat.

During the last session on Saturday, Marc Scherschel of WLCFS with give us insight that will help us cope with some of the heavier crosses that we may have to endure.

- Agenda

Friday, March 9

4:30 - 6:00 Registration

6:00 - 6:45  Sandwich Buffet

6:45 - 7:00 Welcome

7:00 -8:15  "The Road to Emmaus"

8:30 - 9:00 Group Singing - Natosha Cole

Saturday, March 10

6:15 - 6:45 Water Aerobics - Kelly Rickert

7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast

8:45 - 9:00 Announcments

9:00 - 10:20  "The Theology of the Cross", Prof. Daniel Deutschlander

10:20 - 10:45 Break

10:45 - 12:15 (cont.) "The Theology of the Cross" , Prof. Daniel Deutschlander

12:15 - 1:15 Lunch

1:15 - 2:15   "Bearing our Crosses", Marc Scherschel, WLCFS

2:15 - 2:30 Break

2:30 - 3:00 Group Singing, Natosha Cole

3:00 - 5:30 Free Time

5:30 - 6:45 Banquet

6:45 - 8:00 Entertainment  - MikeWestendorf

Sunday, March 11

6:15 - 6:45 Water Aerobics - Kelly Rickert

7:15 - 7:55 Breakfast

7:55 - 8:15 Prayer  Reequests

8:15 - 9:15 Bible Study - Pastor Leon Ehlert

9:30 - 10:30 Worship - Pastor Leon Ehlert

A free will offering will be taken. Recipient will be determined at the retreat.