Men's Retreat
March 27 - 29, 2009
Men, do you experience the impact of stress:
- pushing, pulling & stretching us at times to near breaking point,
- affecting our entire physiological beings; forming ulcers, elevating blood pressure,
- bringing anger to the surface, dumping its bitter poison on family & friend relationships?
Do you relate to any of these sources of stress:
- an economy that has robbed us of our livelihood, or our retirement,
- wives who may challenge so much of what we say or want to do, squander financial resources,
- children who are disrespectful or disobedient,
- neighbors who are careless about yards, noise,
- memories of scenes of war, parental rejection, personal failures,
- addictions & other things we are afraid to mention?
What if God were allowed to take present stresses & transform them to glorious opportunities to experience His grace?
Come to this year's men's retreat and experience the peace of God, the overcoming power of the Holy Spirit and learn how to shift the burdens we cannot bear to God.
Speakers
Talk #1 - Men Under Stress: A Hammer or a Hummer, Driven or Driving by John Houser
 John is the Pastor of The CROSSing, where he serves the Lord through pastoring, teaching, discipling, as well as Biblical and money management counseling. He graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in 1985 and was in the youth ministry for 14 years. He has four years of experience in investment banking and management, and was an executive for five years in a $50,000,000 software company. He has been married to his wife, Marlene, for 29 years and they have two daughters.
Talk #2 - Men Under Stress: Friction, Fracture & the Female of Your Life by David Wang
 David preaches occasionally at Christ Community Church in Spokane. He received his Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Michigan. He is a professor of architcture at WSU extension in Spokane, Washington. He has taken additional classes at Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia). He and his wife, Valerie, have been married 30 years and have three sons.
Talk #3 - Men Under Stress: Your Offspring, Messing & Distressed, or Blessing & Being Blessed by Doug Busby
 Doug is the Senior Pastor at Evangelical Free Church in Pullman, where he has ministered for over 32 years. He has been a Christian for over 50 years. He holds a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (73). He co-authored A Reader's Hebrew-English Lexicon of the Old Testament published by Zondervan c. 1989. He is also working on a book entitled Foundations for Marriage, a topic he has taught for over 20 years. He has been married to Mary Lou for 40 years and they have four daughters and seven grandchildren.
Talk #4 - Men Under Stress: The Stress of Being Captive by Kim Kirkland
 Kim has been the Senior Pastor of Bridge Bible Fellowship (previously New Life Fellowship) for 22 years and in the ministry for at least 30 years. He has a Bachelors Degree in Finance & Accounting as well as a Masters Degree in Business and Education, both from the University of Idaho. Kim has been married to Eva for 32 years; they have two children and one grandchild.
Additional opportunities will be offered through the following seminars:
- Embracing Your Children, Changing Stress into Joy by Jack Brossman
- Encountering the God Who Provides, and the Boss who Collides by Caesar Paul
- Sex: Stressing or Blessing by Doug Busby
- Can You Make Disciples? Grandfathers & Discipling their Children's Children by Dan Peterson
- Stress from the Opposite Sex: A Biblical Look at Dating by Jason Iacovetto & Jeff Blum
- Escaping the Chords of Addictions
Registration
Please register as soon as possible, preferably by March 20, so we can plan for meals, name tags, workshops, meeting areas, etc. Register online at www.efreepullman.org/upcoming-events/registration2009.html or by calling 509-334-7876. The cost this year is $70.
To Prepare
Get ready by praying for all that happens at the retreat.
We look for God to meet with us in a special way. Pray for
all those preparing to serve whether by teaching, sharing,
singing, playing instruments, conducting workshops, washing
dishes, cooking, or the myriad of other things it takes
to run a retreat.
What to Bring
Bring your Bible, paper, pen, sleeping bag, pillow, towel,
wash cloth, soap, toothbrush, comb (and all that kind of
stuff), flashlight, casual clothing, a warm jacket, hat,
etc. and a heart submissive to God.
Book Table
We will have quality books and DVD's that can be a real
help to your Christian life. These will be available to
purchase, many at a discount.
Work Crew Session
Each year the camp’s Ranger has an opportunity for us
to show our appreciation through some form of service. If
you are available, there will be time set aside on Saturday
to shovel, split or move wood, rocks or help in some way.
Workshops and Fun
There will be time to relax, take a hike, engage in sports
activities and have fun in workshops. Come and see which workshop
interests you. If you wish to offer a workshop, please call
or email us by March 20, at church@efreepullman.org.
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