What?
Retreats are amazing opportunities for middle school youth to grow in their relationship with God and their relationship with a community of like-minded peers. On this “Stained Glass” retreat, we can think of our life like a window, and our family as a window frame. The frame supports the window and defines its borders. The window is separate, but inherently connected to the frame. The windows of our lives are like stained glass, made of multicolored experiences that tell a story. Every colorful piece is needed to make the overall window a complete picture — even those that are cracked or cloudy. Middle school youth are encouraged through this retreat content to consider how their “stained glass life” casts dynamic hues and contrasts into the world.
Finally, youth are encouraged to zoom out further to consider their window as one pane within a cathedral of many more windows telling the epic stories of God’s family. In our best moments, the light of God shines through us to cast brilliant colored light into the world. We each have a unique way to shine, and youth are invited through powerful prayer and exciting activities to experience God’s love — embracing their role within their family and the larger family of God along the way.
Who?
This retreat is open to anyone who is in 6th-8th grade
How much?
$50.00 per person
Covers: t-shirt, three meals, retreat space, and necessary retreat supplies.
Where?
Pine Acres Retreat Center
Lower Laurel Hall
3963 Bartow Carver Rd SE
Acworth, GA 30102
When?
Saturday, September 12th, 9:00am-7:30pm