Dear Friend , 

We are looking forward to seeing you this weekend!  Retreat 8, February 15-17, will focus on how our spiritual transformation is For the Sake of Others: Where Formation and Mission Meet. We anticipate God has great things in store for us as we gather together, and we invite you to join with us in prayerfully asking God to reunite this community in meaningful ways.

As a reminder, our Community Covenant was established so that we can gather together with intentionality to experience a truly set a part time with God and each other. We trust you will make the necessary arrangements to unplug from your responsibilities at home in order to receive all that God has for you in these final retreats.

Remember to bring:

• Journal and Bible
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Warm winter coat, gloves, scarf, etc. 
• Toiletries and personal care items
• Pillow or any other items that would help you rest well
• Alarm clock so you can completely unplug
• Refillable container for water and/or coffee

If you'd like to sing in a choir, please meet Delwin in the chapel at 5:00 on Sunday. 

We look forward to seeing you!  

The TC20 Ministry Community

Sunday Evening

We will gather in the dining hall at 5:30 pm to pray for our meal and then enjoy dinner in small groups.

Please take some time before arriving to sit with the questions that Ruth sent in her last email as they provide guidance for reflection on this past quarter. See the TC20 page for any communications you think you might have missed!

Group Spiritual Direction

The conveners for this retreat are: Julian Davis Reid, Joe Chau, Chuck Bosworth, Eric Freeman, Jacque DeShetler, David Tori, Mike Bothman, Dawn Wright, Ava Perry, Adi Tilford, Bethany Olsen, Afrika Afeni Mills, Jenna Luoto, Julie Reece, Ann Wilson, Jonathan Haley, Diane Slocum, Tina Farist, Luke Wood, Mark Hughes.

The convener will act as time-keeper for the Sunday night dinner discussion as well as the small group direction experience on Tuesday.  Instructions will be given while on retreat.

Other Reminders

Papers
If you have not already done so, email your written reflections to [email protected] by Friday, February 13. For formatting guidelines, please refer to the During the Quarter document in your booklet or visit the TC20 page.  If you need a refresher of the certificate requirements, the Helpful Information document on the TC20 page lists the items needed to fulfill the requirements.  

Absences
Remember, if you have to be absent for any retreat, email both your small group and [email protected] to let everyone know so we can be aware of the things going on for you and can hold you in prayer.  

Listen to Songs from TC20#8!

As you prepare for the retreat, we invite you to spend some time with these songs that we'll sing together in worship.

My Life is in Your Hands - Kirk Franklin

I Need You to Survive - Hezekiah Walker

O Come to the Altar - Elevation Worship