Retreat Theme
Every retreat has had a specific theme and we wanted to share past years themes with you.
| Year | Scripture | Passage |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 - Choices! | James 1:5 NIV | If any of you lacks wisdom he should ask God, who gives generouslly to all. |
| 1982 - Possibilities! | Philippians 4:13 NAS | I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. |
| 1983 - Priorities! | Matthew 6:33 KJV | Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. |
| 1984 - Challenges! | Joshua 1:9 NIV | Be strong and courageous… Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you whever you go. |
| 1985 - Relationships - Horizontal and Vertical | John 13:34-35 GNB | And now I give you a new commandment: love one another… If you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples. |
| 1986 - Encouragement | Romans 15:5 NIV | May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus… |
| 1987 - Choose Joy | Nehemiah 8:10 | The joy of the Lord is your strength |
| 1988 - Hope - For Today and Tomorrow | Psalm 25:5 NIV | Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my Hope is in you all day long. |
| 1989 - God's Love Endures Forever | Psalm 136:1 NIV | Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. |
| 1990 - Celebrate God's Faithfulness! | Lamentations 3:22-23 RSV | The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end: they are new every mornig; great is thy faithfulness. |
| 1991 - Strength for the Journey | Exodus 15:2 NIV | The Lord is my strength and my song… and I will praise Him… |
| 1992 - Power for Living | Micah 3:8 | …as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord. |
| 1993 - Courage & Commitment | II Chronicles 15:7 | …Be strong and do not leave courge |
| 1993 - Courage & Commitment | Psalm 37:5 | Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him. |
| 1994 - Praise Under Pressure | Psalm 18:2-3 | …My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; … I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised… |
| 1995 - Living the Legacy | Psalm 145:4 | One generation will commend your works to another… |
| 1996 - The Promise of Peace | Psalm 29:11 | The Lord gives strength to His people. The Lord blesses His people with peace. |
| 1997 - Embrace the Joy | Nehemiah 8:10 | The joy of the Lord is your strength |
| 1998 - Walking in Faith: Confident and Complete | Phillippians 1:6 | Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. |
| 1999 - Masterpiece in Progress | Jeremiah 29:11 | For I know the plans I have for you… to give you a future and a hope. |
| 2000 - Celebrating Our Hope | Colossians 1:27b | …Christ in you, the eternal hope of glory. |
| 2001 - Resting in God's Grace | II Chronicles 30:9 | The Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. |
| 2002 - Delighting in God's Design | Psalm 37:4 | Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. |
| 2003 - Time Out | Psalm 46:10 | Be still and know that I am God. |
| 2004 - Seasons of the Heart | Ecclesiastes 3:1 | To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven. |
| 2005 - Celebrating His Faithfulness | Psalm 89:1b NIV | With my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. |
| 2006 - Let Go and Trust | Psalm 56:11 | In God I have put my trust, I will not be afraid. |
| 2007 - Created for His Purpose | Psalm 138:8 | The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. |
| 2008 - Secure in God's Promises | Psalm 145:13b NIV | The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made. |
| 2009 - Embracing New Possibilities | Luke 18:27 NASB | The things that are impossible with people are possible with God. |
| 2010 - Finding God Up Close and Personal | 1 Chronicles 28:9b | If you seek Him, He will be found by you. |
| 2011 - Anchored in Hope | Hebrews 6:19a | We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. |
| 2012 - Seeking A Victorious Heart | Psalm 73:26 | God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. |
| 2013 - Living in God's Pure Light | 1 John 1:5b | God is light, pure light; there's not a trace of darkness in him. (MSG) |
| 2014 - Extravagant and Free… God's Astounding Grace | Acts 20:24b | The Good News about the wonderful grace of God. |
| 2015 - The Key to Courage | Mark 6:50 | Don't be afraid, he said. Take courage I AM here! |
| 2016 - Journey with Joy | Psalm16:11 | You make known to me the path of life; you fill me with joy in your presence... |
| 2017 - Clothed in God's Love | Colossians 3:12 NIV | Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. |
| 2018 - Standing on God's Promises | Psalm 145:13b | ...The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. |
| 2019 - Better Together | Psalm 133:1 GNT | How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God's people to live together in harmony! |