Afr Brochure

AFR Retreat Worship & Prayer Each retreat will seek to introduce youth ministers to the recent worldwide renewal of interest in ancient worship practices such as daily prayer in common, celebration of the eucharist, and systematic reading of the scriptures. Historical sensitivity and simplicity of form will characterize each time of prayer with the goal that such practices can be sustained and adapted to the retreatant’s own ministry context. AFR Retreat Time Allocations

TO MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION: Please make checks payable to:

Hopwood Christian Church In memo line, please indicate:

For AFR

Mail to:

Hopwood Christian Church Attention: AFR Retreat P.O. Box 149 Milligan College, TN 37682

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$5000+ $1000 $500 $100 $___ AFR Retreat Resource Access The AFR web site will provide regularly updated information about: • Curricula for introducing Youth to Worship • Introduction to Worship Theology and Modern Trends • Published Leadership Manuals and Music • Web-based Discussion Board and Edited Links

Download retreat applications at: appalachianfoundation.blogspot.com

Foundation Patron Retreat Benefactor Named Scholarship Friend of AFR Other Gift

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—revealing the inheritance of the church to the next generation of leaders— The Appalachian Foundation for Renewal provides opportunities to youth ministers to strengthen their commitment to vocational ministry through:  Annual Retreats  Worship Resources  Ministry Collaboration All programs are subsidized through the generous gifts of individuals, churches and organizations so that youth ministers from every economic background may fully participate.

YOUTH MINISTERS: E-mail Address:

To apply for a grant for the NOVEMBER 9-13 RETREAT

Gifts received before October 15, 2009 will be designated for the November 9-13 retreat.

please download an application from the AFR web site: appalachianfoundation.blogspot.com

AFR Renewal through retreat Youth ministers, worship leaders, and other applicable vocational ministers (full-time, part-time, and volunteer) are invited to apply for a grant from the Foundation to attend a 4-day guided spiritual retreat in the mountains of south-central Appalachia. The format of each retreat will follow the traditional model of spiritual direction, fellowship with other retreatants, rest, study, and worship/prayer (see below for retreat detail). The Foundation will subsidize the cost of each retreat in whole or part based on the minister’s financial need and available funds designated for retreat grants each year. AFR Renewal through worship The Foundation will provide grants for youth ministers, worship leaders and other applicable vocational ministers to plan a personal or group visit to Johnson City, Tennessee where, during the academic year, they may experience the ecumenically-focused “Adoration” service, the rhythm of daily eucharistic celebration, meals in community, consultation with ministers and staff, enjoy recreation in the natural beauty of Appalachia, or audit a session in related courses at Milligan College, Emmanuel School of Religion, or the Emmanuel Institutes. AFR Renewal through collaboration The Foundation will maintain a web site where youth ministers can have access to continuously updating resources, curricula, discussion boards and networking information. (Continued)

A complementary area of the site will be tailored specifically for youth audiences. The Foundation may also assist by coordinating other retreat opportunities for church staff or intercongregational ministries and by providing financial assistance through special grants as designated funds are available.

2009 Fall Retreat November 9-13 The Thompson Center Johnson City, Tennessee

AFR Retreat Fellowship Since the Christian life is one to be lived in community, the renewal retreats are paradigmatic of such a life lived together. Retreats are opportunities to make and foster friendships within the larger church that bring identity to one’s particular ministry at the local level. Throughout the remainder of the year, retreatants have access to special ministerial resources and networking areas of the Foundation’s web site.   

Retreat Details: AFR Retreat  Critical Reflection and Guidance Retreatants will find ample opportunities each day in small and large forums where they can respond to the retreat format of worship and discuss the challenges to formation posed by popular Christian culture and current trends in ministry.  

Ample access throughout the day to retreat staff and session facilitators Nearby libraries of Emmanuel School of Religion and Milligan College www.esr.edu www.milligan.edu

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Retreat meals together Opportunities for group hiking or fireside conversations Small-group or 1-1 accountability opportunities On-call certified Spiritual Director available

AFR Retreat Rest: The mountains of Northeast Tennessee and the High Country of North Carolina provide not only a majestic backdrop for experiencing God in the beauty of creation, but also offer opportunities for restorative rest and recreation. Dedicated time on the Appalachian trail or in the Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests is a consideration in all retreats.  

Daily Leisure Time Comfortable accommodations www.esr.edu/Campus/TCCpage.htm

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Numerous idyllic local settings on campus for meditation and rest (Continued)