May 2026 Spiritual Retreat
Itinerary
Testimony and Homily by Pastor Zach
20 minutes in Lectio Divina Individually
10 minutes for discussion with a partner
Singing
Sharing of Testimony
More Singing
Eat
Lectio Divina
Read 1 translation each time
Translation 1 The very credentials these people are waving around as something special, I’m tearing up and throwing out with the trash—along with everything else I used to take credit for. And why? Because of Christ. Yes, all the things I once thought were so important are gone from my life. Compared to the high privilege of knowing Christ Jesus as my Master, firsthand, everything I once thought I had going for me is insignificant—dog dung. I’ve dumped it all in the trash so that I could embrace Christ and be embraced by him.
Translation 2 But these assets I have come to regard as liabilities because of Christ. 8 More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things—indeed, I regard them as dung!—that I may gain Christ,
Translation 3 But whatever former things were gains to me [as I thought then], these things [once regarded as advancements in merit] I have come to consider as loss [absolutely worthless] for the sake of Christ [and the purpose which He has given my life]. 8 But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled].
Meditate
Select 1-5 words to repeat to yourself a few times, let them linger in your mind.
Pray
Ask God for guidance, ask the Spirit to reveal truth
Contemplate
Rest for a minute in Silence, Ask God to guide your thoughts
[repeat]
Discussion
Ask your buddy these questions:
What conviction is God working in you?
What comfort is God offering you?
What does God want you to share with the church?
