Positive Response to Missionary Retreat

     Ten days ago, all of our CGGC Cross-Cultural Ministries missionary staff met at Pokagon State Park in NE Indiana for a Missionary Retreat. Joining them was a national field director family from Bangladesh (the Dewans), plus several members of the CCM Commission and their spouses. A total of 53 persons, including MK's (missionary kids), gathered for spiritual refreshment, worship, fellowship, and recreation. This was the first time that some of them had ever met! The event sponsored and led by the CCM Commission was two years in the making. The schedule began on Thursday, July 18 and concluded by 1pm on Saturday, the 20th.
     CCM Associate Director Ben Tobias managed the retreat with the help of Administrative Assistant Pam Lopez. A veteran missionary from the Brethren in Christ, Eleanor Poe, served as guest facilitator challenging the group to set spiritual goals and maintain accountability with others. Based on the responses, the greatest benefit from the Retreat was the interaction the missionaries had with one another.
     The following are some pics from the event.

Guest facilitator Eleanor Poe leads one of the sessions.

Table discussions on timely topics.

Front Table: Caleb, Christina, & Calina Acosta

Back Left Table:  Phil & Kris Wallace, Kendall & Donna Highes, and Andy & Theresa Snyder

Back Right Table: Donna Binkley, Ken & Betty McIntyre, Steve & Shirley Mossburg

Washing Feet

Michael Wheeler

Mike Poe

Gordon Avey

John Thumma

 

Taylor Helms and Jim Brinson led the group in inspiring worship during the Retreat

Prayer was a powerful encouragement during the schedule!

Michael & Marcia Wheeler join with Ben Tobias in praying for Mike & Natinha Poe and Uttam, Liza, Arron, & Ellin Dewan

Conversations during a break

Martha Yerger & Annie Avey

Gordon Avey & George Yerger