Latest News http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/ BlogSCL 2.3.0 en-us The latest and great news from the staff of Higher Things. Thu, 17 May 2012 02:52:39 -0400 All Rights Reserved. BlogSCL 2.3.0 Copyright 2004-2007 StanLemon.net Higher Things Retreats News http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/4403.html#comment91 Lynea Hey Hey!  Guess what?  Exciting things are happening inside of Higher Things!  Yes, Registration is open for GIVEN in Utah and Tennessee!  Get your groups registered now!

But, there’s more! In the past, HT Retreats have given youth from all over the United States the opportunity to worship and rejoice in the crucified and risen Jesus in their own community.  They have been a great way to supplement the learning and fun of Higher Things and are also a great way to introduce youth that have not previously attended a summer conference to Higher Things and our mission of supporting parents, congregations, pastors, and teachers in encouraging our youth in their Lutheran heritage.

So that we can better serve the needs of the youth around the country, Higher Things is reorganizing how we do our regional retreats.  Retreats are now going to be a part of Higher Things Conferences.

What’s changing?  Nothing on the outside - same great worship and teaching that you’d expect from Higher Things!

But, in order to serve you better, Higher Things has merged the areas of Retreats and Conferences.  I have been given the task of overseeing Higher Things’ Conferences and Retreats! Wow!

Mrs. Gina Pruis, who coordinated our Sola Conferences, will be coordinating our regional retreats.  We’re very excited to have Gina working on this task!   You can expect the same structure that you’ve seen in the conferences in our retreats.  Cool, eh?

Mrs. Sandra Ostapowich, who coordinated FOR YOU and AMEN, will be coordinating the GIVEN conferences.  You’ve already gotten some emails from her, haven’t you?  So you already knew that...but I just thought I’d let you know!

First, things first!  We want to hear from you!  How can we do better with our regional retreats?  Would you like a regional retreat in your area? 

Please send your comments and suggestions concerning our retreats to  retreats@higherthings.org.  If you have hosted a retreat in the past, you'll be hearing from us soon as we look forward to continue to assist you in your planning and programming for future retreats.

Don't forget to check the Retreats page of the website for information on future retreats in your area and all the exciting news as Retreats "reforms" to better serve you!

In Christ,
Rev. George F. Borghardt III
Higher Things Conferences Executive

]]> http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/4403.html#viewComment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:46:07 -0500 "I Confess" - Sheboygan Retreat http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/4357.html#comment91 Lynea A Higher Things Retreat in Sheboygan, WI
February 12-14, 2010
Main Speaker: Rev. Brent Kuhlman

Trinity Lutheran Church
824 Wisconsin Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081

More information coming soon!

]]> http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/4357.html#viewComment Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:05:40 -0400 Storm Lake Retreat http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/4351.html#comment91 Stan Lemon

Confirmation Retreat

5th – 8th Graders

November 6-7, 2009
(Friday, 7:00 p.m. – Saturday. 5:00 p.m.)

Zion Lutheran Church 1725 555th Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588

Pastor Bruce Keseman brings us a PowerPoint presentation on the great Sola [meaning, “alone”] truths of the Reformation: Christ Alone, Grace Alone, Faith Alone, and Scripture Alone.

  • Do you really need a boring preacher, catechism class, or a Sunday School if you have "Scripture alone"? We'll find out in our Friday night bonus session on Scripture Alone.
  • What do a Christmas present, a burning school, and firefighters holding a net tell you about your salvation? We'll learn the answers to this question and more when we see and hear about Grace Alone on Saturday.
  • What makes bad bowling a great illustration of our trespasses? You'll find out in our Saturday session on Faith Alone.

Come spend the weekend with us and hear "that a man is justified by faith alone [sola] apart from the deeds of the law." Romans 3:28

WORSHIP + BIBLE STUDY + GAMES + ACTIVITIES + FUN + FOOD

Cost: $25. Makes checks payable to Higher Things, Inc.

Contact: Rev. Steve Kieser, Zion Lutheran Church, Storm Lake, IA 50588. 712-732-5223 or pastorkieser@evertek.net

Registration Deadline is Nov. 2, 2009. Click here to download the registration form.

]]> http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/4351.html#viewComment Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:47:28 -0400 Forgiven http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/4310.html#comment91 Stan Lemon  A Higher Things Day Retreat for Youth and Adults!

If you have never been to a Higher Things conference, but would like to see for yourself what they're like, mark your calendar for this one-day retreat in southeast Texas.

This unique “Higher Things for a Day” will feature great catechesis from local pastors - teaching on the subjects they have taught at past Higher Things conferences. And you’ll worship using services from the Lutheran Service Book, just like would at a Higher Things conference.

Bring your youth, parents, elders, youth leaders and pastors and find out what Higher Things is all about!

Where: Living Word Lutheran Church
The Woodlands, Texas
Approximately 1 hour north of Houston.

When: Saturday, September 26, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lunch provided.

Cost: Free-will offering.

RSVP: Lynea Sander - (832) 722-3170 or lynealeia@higherthings.org

]]> http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/4310.html#viewComment Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:45 -0400 Pictures from "The Feast" Retreat Posted http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/4023.html#comment91 Higher Things Pictures have been posted from the Higher Things Retreat in Sheboygan, WI "The Feast" held on January 23-25, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church with guest speak The Rev. William Cwirla (President of Higher Things). You can find these pictures in the Retreats section of our website or by clicking here.

]]> http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/4023.html#viewComment Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:45:05 -0500 Life Giving Water http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/3855.html#comment91 FemLem1

Life Giving Water

November 8, 2008

The Rev. Brent Kuhlman

Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, Iowa

This retreat is for 5th-8th graders and costs $10.00/person (includes lunch).

Group Registration | Individual Registration

More information is available on the upcoming retreats page. The deadline to register is November 1, 2008.

]]> http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/3855.html#viewComment Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:28:45 -0400 This is the Feast (January 23- 25) http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/3843.html#comment91 Jon Kohlmeier This is the Feast- A Higher Things Retreat
January 23- 25, 2009

Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, Sheboygan, WI
Cost: $45 on or before December 5, 2008; $55 after December 5, 2008
(cost includes tickets to the Erin Bode Concert)
Speaker: Pr. William Cwirla
Entertainment: Erin Bode
For more information and forms: Check out trinitysheboygan.org;
contact Chris Melcher at retreats@trinitysheboygan.org; or call (920) 458-8246
Camping-in at the church available if desired

]]> http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/3843.html#viewComment Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:44:42 -0400 Retreat in Council Bluffs, IA This Weekend! http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/3817.html#comment91 FemLem1

Group Form  |  Individual Form

It's not to late to check out this great retreat! If you're in the Iowa area (or Nebraska), jet on over for some HT worship, work, and of course, fun!

Valete~FL1

]]> http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/3817.html#viewComment Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:53:11 -0400 College Retreat at the Guadalupe http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/3723.html#comment91 FemLem1

The Guadalupe Retreat is an opportunity for the college-aged HTers to gather for a little worship, work, and play before heading back to school. Large sized flyers are available via e-mail; please feel free to print them and hand them out, hang them up, invite your friends to come hear the word. Open to high school grads and up. More information will be provided as it becomes available. In the meantime, feel free to email me at estephens@higherthings.org and I will try to find answers for you.

Group Registration Forms
Individual Registration Forms

]]> http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/3723.html#viewComment Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:58:00 -0400 The Frio Retreat (June 12-14) http://blog.higherthings.org/hthings/article/3625.html#comment91 FemLem1

Please send forms to me at

Erin Stephens

8225 FM 620 N #1136

Austin TX 78726

Group registration form

Individual registration form

See you there!

Valete~FL1

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