Men's Retreat 2020 - The Village Chapel | Nashville + Online

Schedule | Friday | Hike Directions
Sat AM | Sat PM | Song Lyrics

I’m so glad you’ve carved out the time to be with us for our 2020 TVC Men’s Retreat! I can’t think of anything that might be better for our hearts, minds and souls than to gather with some brothers in Christ, worship the Lord together and be reminded of the things that really matter. Into a world that has been starkly reminded of its vulnerabilities and weaknesses the New Testament book of James sounds refreshingly honest, practical and hopeful. This weekend we’ll take 3 good looks at James to see how he deals with subjects like conflict, sickness, suffering, wealth or the lack thereof. Let’s lean in together and let’s listen up to hear what James’ older half-brother might have to say to us at this time in history.

–Jim Thomas

Friday, September 25

6 pm – Meet and Greet around the fire pits
6:30 pm – Welcome and Kick-off
6:45 pm – Worship
7 pm – Teaching Session #1: Pastor Matt Pierson
7:40 pm – Small Groups
8:15 pm – Song and Closing Prayer

Saturday, September 26

Morning Session

7 am – Meet at Percy Warner Park (Chickering Rd entrance) for Hike – click here for directions
9:45 am – Light breakfast post-hike
10 am – Worship
10:15 am – Teaching Session #2: Kevin Rudd
10:45 am – Song and Closing Prayer

Evening Session

6 pm – Bonfire hang time
6:30 pm – Worship
6:45 pm – Teaching Session #3: Pastor Jim Thomas
7:30 pm – Small Groups
8:15 pm – Communion and Prayer Service
9 pm – Song and Closing Prayer / Benediction

Friday Night

Theme: “Men of Wisdom,”
Pastor Matt Pierson

Scripture passages:
James 1:1-8,
James 3:13-18

Small Group Questions:

If God is willing to give wisdom when we ask, are we willing to receive it?
Are we willing to trust God and act on the wisdom He gives? What does that look like?
How does Biblical wisdom affect how we interact with culture?

Saturday Morning

Theme: “Men of Action,”
Kevin Rudd

Scripture passage:
James 1:22-25

Saturday Night

Theme: “Men of Prayer,”
Pastor Jim Thomas

Scripture passage:
James 5:13-18

Small Group Questions:

What is the chief goal of prayer? From our perspective? From God’s perspective?
Regarding this morning’s talk on being a “Man of Action”, what role should prayer have in how we “do” the gospel?
What role does prayer have in our walk/fellowship with our brothers?