God Dwells with His People

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1 During Christmas and Epiphany, we contemplate that God dwelled with his people by becoming flesh (John 1:14). At this Higher Things Retreat, we'll celebrate God's dwelling among us by looking back on how God dwelled with His people of old, a dwelling that took place by means of a tabernacle. We'll look at the tabernacle-its function and its furniture-to see how the tabernacle points us to the God who became flesh and dwelled among us to save us from our sins! Join us for a weekend of learning with Pastor Scott Schilbe from Christ Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN! $30 per person Where: Holy Cross Lutheran Church 1100 Market Street, Carlisle, Iowa RSVP: By regstering online at: Contact: Pastor Kevin Johnson johnsonknc@aol.com Sandra Ostapowich retreats@higherthings.org

2 Hosted by: Holy Cross Lutheran Church Carlisle, Iowa Rev. Kevin Johnson Retreat Dates: January 11-12, 2013 During Christmas and Epiphany, we contemplate that God dwelled with his people by becoming flesh (John 1:14). At this Higher Things Retreat, we'll celebrate God's dwelling among us by looking back on how God dwelled with His people of old, a dwelling that took place by means of a tabernacle. We'll look at the tabernacle-its function and its furniture-to see how the tabernacle points us to the God who became flesh and dwelled among us to save us from our sins! Join us for a weekend of learning with Pastor Scott Schilbe from Christ Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN! $30 per person covers all food and overnight lodging at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, as well as all the fun free time and games. Download individual registration forms and register online at The Retreat begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 11 with a registration check-in at at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Carlisle, IA and will conclude on Saturday, January 12, by 3:30 p.m. Higher Things is a Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS. Its mission is to help parents, pastors, and congregations promote a Lutheran identity among youth. Higher Things accomplishes this through conferences, retreats, and various print and online media. For more information about Higher Things, please visit or contact Sandra Ostapowich, Conference and Retreat Coordinator. Retreat Contacts: Rev. Kevin Johnson Sandra Ostapowich Holy Cross Lutheran Church Higher Things Conference & Retreat Coordinator johnsonknc@aol.com retreats@higherthings.org

3 During Christmas and Epiphany, we contemplate that God dwelled with his people by becoming flesh (John 1:14). At this Higher Things Retreat, we'll celebrate God's dwelling among us by looking back on how God dwelled with His people of old, a dwelling that took place by means of a tabernacle. We'll look at the tabernacle-its function and its furniture-to see how the tabernacle points us to the God who became flesh and dwelled among us to save us from our sins! Join us for a weekend of learning with Pastor Scott Schilbe from Christ Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN! God Dwells with His People During Christmas and Epiphany, we contemplate that God dwelled with his people by becoming flesh (John 1:14). At this Higher Things Retreat, we'll celebrate God's dwelling among us by looking back on how God dwelled with His people of old, a dwelling that took place by means of a tabernacle. We'll look at the tabernacle-its function and its furniture-to see how the tabernacle points us to the God who became flesh and dwelled among us to save us from our sins! Join us for a weekend of learning with Pastor Scott Schilbe from Christ Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN! $30/person $30/person Where: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Carlisle, Iowa Contact: Pastor Kevin Johnson: johnsonknc@aol.com Sandra Ostapowich: retreats@higherthings.org Where: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Carlisle, Iowa Contact: Pastor Kevin Johnson: johnsonknc@aol.com Sandra Ostapowich: retreats@higherthings.org

4 Dare to Be Lutheran A little bit about Higher Things... Dare to be Lutheran is our motto at Higher Things. We dare the young, emerging adults of our churches to be Lutheran. This means dare to be different. We dare to be Christ-centered, putting the person and work of Jesus Christ for the justification of the sinner at the center of what we believe, teach, confess, and sing. We dare to embrace the Lutheran Confessions as our own and challenge our young people to do the same, standing in solidarity with their father and mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers. We dare to worship liturgically, historically, and traditionally, recognizing that we are not the first to believe nor will we be the last, should the Lord tarry in His appearing. Higher Things holds multiple conferences each summer and retreats all year-round, hosting anywhere from 350 1,200 young Lutherans at each conference and at a Retreat. We ve visited both coasts and a bunch of cities in between and taken them by storm! Our Conferences and Retreats are very reasonably priced for groups to attend as often as possible, and they provide a great opportunity for youth to learn more about what Christ s death on the cross means for them while meeting other Lutherans their age from all over the world. At Higher Things events, the worship is worshipful, the study is studious, and the fun is, well, fun! Find out more about Higher Things by visiting our website at Dare to Be Lutheran A little bit about Higher Things... Dare to be Lutheran is our motto at Higher Things. We dare the young, emerging adults of our churches to be Lutheran. This means dare to be different. We dare to be Christ-centered, putting the person and work of Jesus Christ for the justification of the sinner at the center of what we believe, teach, confess, and sing. We dare to embrace the Lutheran Confessions as our own and challenge our young people to do the same, standing in solidarity with their father and mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers. We dare to worship liturgically, historically, and traditionally, recognizing that we are not the first to believe nor will we be the last, should the Lord tarry in His appearing. Higher Things holds multiple conferences each summer and retreats all year-round, hosting anywhere from 350 1,200 young Lutherans at each conference and at a Retreat. We ve visited both coasts and a bunch of cities in between and taken them by storm! Our Conferences and Retreats are very reasonably priced for groups to attend as often as possible, and they provide a great opportunity for youth to learn more about what Christ s death on the cross means for them while meeting other Lutherans their age from all over the world. At Higher Things events, the worship is worshipful, the study is studious, and the fun is, well, fun! Find out more about Higher Things by visiting our website at Higher Things is an official Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Higher Things is an official Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

5 Higher Things, Inc. Retreat Registration Form God Dwells with His People Carlisle Iowa Name of Retreat City ST Registrant Section Last First MI Date of Birth O Male O Female Street Address Home Phone Cell Phone City ST Zip Registrant Address O I intend to receive the Lord s Supper at the Divine Service, if applicable. O I have attended a Higher Things Retreat and/or Conference before. O Youth O College O Adult (21+) O Pastor (Please indicate one age category above.) Group Church Name City ST Group Leader s Name Home Church Name (if different from above) City ST Pastor s Name Parent/Guardian Section (must be completed for all minor registrants) Last First Home Phone Parent/Guardian Cell Phone Address (if different from above.) City ST Parent/Guardian s Address I grant permission for my minor child, named above on this form as Registrant, to attend the Higher Things event listed above. I assume all responsibility and liability for injury to said minor while at the Retreat. I also give Higher Things, Inc. permission to use any still, audio, or video images of my child in Higher Things event publicity and news releases. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Adult Registrant Section I understand that I am being given an opportunity to participate in an event that is intendedd for youth. I willl not interfere with the enjoyment or participation of the youth, and will strive to accommodate their needs before my own. I understand that I am we elcome to attend all catechesis sessions, but will try to reserve questions for the instructorr until after the session so as not to deter youth particip pation and interaction. Adult Registrant Signature Date All those attending a Higher Things Retreat, whether adult or youth, must register for that event. Please use the information on this form to register your group online at