ABIDE
5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
John 15:5 ESV
John 15:5 ESV
RETREAT INFO
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Mission Springs
1050 Lockhart Gulch Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 |
Main Speaker
Pastor Brian Leong |
1) Bring shampoo, body wash, flashlight and personal care items. Towels, linens, blankets , hand soap and toilet paper will be provided in each room.
2) Bring your personal water bottle, hot and cold water is available on site for refill.
3) For the first day 5/16 (Friday), registration will start at 4:00pm, dinner is from 5:30-6:30pm, session #1 will start at 7:30pm. So plan to arrive between 4:00-5:30pm is the best.
4) If you think you can not make it on time for dinner, please let me know. We will pack the food and save it for you.
5) The registration table will be at Fireside hall across from dining hall near the camp entrance.
6) If you are not driving and don’t have a ride, please let me know, I will try to arrange for you.
7) For those who have not completed the waiver, please do, as it is the requirement from Mission Springs.
2) Bring your personal water bottle, hot and cold water is available on site for refill.
3) For the first day 5/16 (Friday), registration will start at 4:00pm, dinner is from 5:30-6:30pm, session #1 will start at 7:30pm. So plan to arrive between 4:00-5:30pm is the best.
4) If you think you can not make it on time for dinner, please let me know. We will pack the food and save it for you.
5) The registration table will be at Fireside hall across from dining hall near the camp entrance.
6) If you are not driving and don’t have a ride, please let me know, I will try to arrange for you.
7) For those who have not completed the waiver, please do, as it is the requirement from Mission Springs.
SCHEDULE
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Friday
4:00 PM Registration 5:30 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Session 1 9:00 PM Small Groups 10:00 PM Quiet Hours 11:00 PM Meeting Rooms Close |
Saturday
7:30 AM Meeting Rooms Open 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:30 AM Session 2 11:00 AM Small Groups 12:00 PM Lunch 1:30 PM Workshop 3:00 PM Free Time 5:30 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Session 3 8:30 PM Small Groups 10:00 PM Quiet Hours 11:00 PM Meeting Rooms Close |
Sunday
7:30 AM Meeting Rooms Open 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Vacate Bedrooms 9:30 AM Session 4 11:00 AM Testimony 11:30 AM Communion 11:45 AM Group Photo 12:00 PM Lunch 2:00 PM Checkout |
RETREAT DEVOTIONS
Friday | John 15:4 – “Abide in Me, and I in you.”
To “abide” is not to visit occasionally—it’s to dwell, to remain, to make your home somewhere. Jesus invites us into a relationship that is consistent and continual. He doesn’t say, “Come when it’s convenient,” but “Stay with Me.”
Saturday | John 15:5 – “...apart from Me you can do nothing.”
This statement is humbling. It reminds us that no matter how gifted, passionate, or busy we are, without connection to Jesus, our work is ultimately fruitless. True spiritual fruit is not manufactured by human effort but grows from abiding in Christ.
Sunday | John 15:9 – “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love.”
Jesus invites us to remain in His love—the same love the Father has for Him. This is not conditional love but perfect, enduring, and complete. To abide in this love means living in the assurance of His affection and letting it shape how we see ourselves and others. It's easy to drift into earning or proving, but Jesus simply says, “Stay in My love.”
To “abide” is not to visit occasionally—it’s to dwell, to remain, to make your home somewhere. Jesus invites us into a relationship that is consistent and continual. He doesn’t say, “Come when it’s convenient,” but “Stay with Me.”
- In what ways are you tempted to “visit” Jesus rather than abide?
- How can you create more space in your life for continual awareness of Christ’s presence?
Saturday | John 15:5 – “...apart from Me you can do nothing.”
This statement is humbling. It reminds us that no matter how gifted, passionate, or busy we are, without connection to Jesus, our work is ultimately fruitless. True spiritual fruit is not manufactured by human effort but grows from abiding in Christ.
- Where in your life are you relying on your own strength instead of Christ’s?
- How do you define “fruit” in your life—and is it aligned with how Jesus defines it?
Sunday | John 15:9 – “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love.”
Jesus invites us to remain in His love—the same love the Father has for Him. This is not conditional love but perfect, enduring, and complete. To abide in this love means living in the assurance of His affection and letting it shape how we see ourselves and others. It's easy to drift into earning or proving, but Jesus simply says, “Stay in My love.”
- Do you truly believe that Jesus loves you the way the Father loves Him?
- What thoughts, lies, or habits pull you away from abiding in His love?
FAQ's
What are the facilities like at Mission Springs?
We will be staying in Laurel and Wellander Lodge.
Pillows, blankets, sheets, and towels are provided – you make up your own bed
More lodging info: https://www.missionsprings.com/guest-group/lodging/
More info about facilities: https://www.missionsprings.com/guest-group/recreation/
How much is registration?
Adults (17+ yrs) $200. Youth (5-17 yrs) $100. Children (0-4 yrs) Free.
The actual registration cost is $290. The church has decided to subsidize the cost.
Is there scholarship available?
Yes, we don't want money to prevent anyone from coming.
We will be staying in Laurel and Wellander Lodge.
Pillows, blankets, sheets, and towels are provided – you make up your own bed
More lodging info: https://www.missionsprings.com/guest-group/lodging/
More info about facilities: https://www.missionsprings.com/guest-group/recreation/
How much is registration?
Adults (17+ yrs) $200. Youth (5-17 yrs) $100. Children (0-4 yrs) Free.
The actual registration cost is $290. The church has decided to subsidize the cost.
Is there scholarship available?
Yes, we don't want money to prevent anyone from coming.
