Another batch of Encounter participants excitedly hied off to the All Christians Pavilion Retreat
Center at Poblacion Santol, La Union. After 5 weeks of Pre-encounter sessions, the
participants were eager for more. And they did get more out of the 2-day Encounter God
Retreat. In fact, they got so much more. So many lives were radically changed---hearts were
softened, minds were altered, and there was forgiveness all around. Even the guides,
volunteers, and workers experienced a 're-encounter' with God. So many tears were shed as
pent-up anger, grudges, hurts, and sadness were released and left at the foot of the cross.
Everyone left the retreat venue with hearts emptied of excess baggage and filled with the Holy
Spirit.
| Arriving at Santol |
| S.O.A.P. Time (S-cripture, O=bservation, A-pplication, P-rayer) |
| Encounter sessions---emotion and spirit-filled |
| Lead me to the cross where Your love poured out... |
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| Refreshed, redeemed, set free! Congratulations, new creations! |
