Every believer. Every continent. Together across 25 hours.

February 28, 8pm-March 1, 9pm

On February 28 and March 1, join us as we experience the global Church telling the story of the global church! For 25 hours, the entire global Church will gather for 25 hours of prayer, worship, repentance, and commissioning. Worship will be broadcast from all continents! 

As a church, we will participate together in the following ways:

Friday, February 28, 6:30pm-10pm

Adults & Youth will gather for desserts, fellowship, prayer, worship, and the live streaming of Gather25 from Dallas, Texas. Children will gather for special treats and a trip around the world as they learn about other countries and God's church within those countries.

Yes, it is a late night! Come and go as you please! Bring the kiddos in their pjs! Bring a friend! Let's carpool for those that don't drive after dark! Don't miss this moment to be a part of the global Church gathering in worship at the same time!

Saturday, March 1, 9:30am-1pm

Join us as we pack meals with Rise Against Hunger! Rise Against Hunger is a start-to-finish meal assembly experience to combine rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and a packet of 20 vitamins and minerals into life-changing meal packages. The food stores easily, transports quickly and has a long shelf-life to help meet the immediate nutritional needs of people facing food insecurity. 

We will live stream the broadcast of Gather25 from Rwanda as we pack 10,000 meals! Everyone can participate! We ask that parents serve alongside children ages 4-10. A nursery is provided for children under the age of 5 where they will complete a service project and enjoy activities and treats. For those of us that need to sit while serving, there is a place for you! Bring a friend!

This isn't an all or nothing weekend!

Come to what you can and be a part of this special time!

To be good stewards of our resources, please sign up and let us know you are coming! 
If you are serving with Rise Against Hunger, please complete the additional registration form that will be emailed when the sign up confirmation email.

As we look forward to Gather25, let's pray for the global Church! 

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Meet at church Friday, March 14 at 5:30pm and return Sunday, March 16 around 2pm. 

2 Retreats in 1 - We have created a unique weekend retreat to allow for Middle School and High School students to have their own general sessions (two on Saturday), speakers, JOURNEY Challenge, small group time, and more.

JOURNEY is specifically designed to encourage and challenge your students (grades 6-12) in their walk with Christ and to provide encouragement and training for adult leaders. 

The setting - JOURNEY is held at Rockbridge Alum Springs in Goshen, VA. Simply put, no other retreat facility in Virginia comes close to offering EVERYTHING a student could want in a weekend getaway. 

Chaperone Need for Journey Weekend -
we need 2 female and 2 male adults. The registration and mileage is covered for chaperones.

When: March 30-April 4 2025

• Arrive between 3-6pm on Sunday March 30. 

• Work days March 31- April 3. 

• Depart April 4 around 9/9:30am *optional team building/fun day excursion on the way home*

PARTIAL STAY ALLOWED FOR REDUCED RATE)

Where: Hot Springs NC (work sites will be within 20-60 minutes of lodging)

What: Hurricane Helene rebuild. Most projects will be construction/building in nature. No previous experience needed, but any construction experience within our group will be helpful!

Who: Anyone middle school age and up welcome! Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian that is also participating in the trip. 

Lodging: Lodging will be in a church gym. Cots should be available (they will tell us for sure prior to our arrival), but air mattresses are also welcome. 

Transportation: Transportation is needed to worksites. Depending on the size of the group we are sending, the church can rent larger vehicles, or reimburse for transportation expenses to those driving down. 

Cost: The cost of the trip is: $495 per person. The cost covers lodging, food and construction supplies. 75% of the trip cost is due at registration (this is because we are registering so close to the trip) This fee is non refundable. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the trip (Feb. 28). 

Important information: 

• Worksite groups are 8-12 people. Depending on the size of our group we will need to split into groups during our work days

• Breakfast will be grab and go and you will prepare a cold lunch to take to the job site. Dinner will be a hot meal cooked for us. 

• Scholarships are available, so don’t let funds be a reason you don’t participate 

Trip & Scholarships Info: Jessica Fenner (jessica.fenner@newlifeumc.org)