Gathering Logistics

 The Young Influential Gathering will run from 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 25^th to Noon on Wednesday, March 26^th (allowing plenty of time for travel for evening Lenten Service times).

 We will be hosted by the people of Zion Lutheran, Owego, NY, Pastor Aaron Schian. 

 All lodging and food costs will be covered by the Eastern District. 

Participants and their congregations are only responsible for travel costs.

 What are we hoping to achieve?

+  Camaraderie /Fellowship/ Gemütlichkeit -

“…to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…”

+ Sharing of Thoughts, Resources and Support

Central Presentation, Bob Newton, President, California/Nevada/Hawaii District

"Being His Church in a Post Church Culture"

Proposed Agenda

Tuesday, March 25^th

1:00pm            Gathering Time at Zion Lutheran

                        Devotion

                        Sharing Our Stories

                        Prayer

                        Gathering of Topics for Wednesday Discussion

3:00 pm            Bob Newton

5:30 pm            Dinner at a nearby restaurant

7:00 pm            Gemütlichkeit at Aaron’s Home –

           Wednesday, March 26^th

           8:30 am            Breakfast at hotel

           9:30 am            Gathering Time

   Opening with prayer      

   Topics - Resourcing

                         Christ Care Time

                         Prayer

         10:30 am            Break

         10:45 am            Gathering Time Continues

         11:45 am            Sending