Manhood is a Team Sport
The men of the Florida Conference have been gathering every fall in Leesburg since 1948. That’s right! We are celebrating being 70 years young, dating back to the very first “Men’s Retreat” at the same property we come together on this year, at the Life Enrichment Center. There’s a long history dating back to a pre-air conditioning era and long hikes to take a shower.
While that’s no longer the case and a lot has changed, one thing that hasn’t changed is the fraternal feel of men from across Florida coming together in an effort to grow into deeper relationships with each other and with Jesus Christ.
As you prayerfully consider attending this event, is crucially important to understand that manhood is not easy. We need a team of men to help us through challenging times as well as celebrate life’s victories.
We will take a journey together and hope you will bring your Pastor and a large group of men from your church.
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Schedule
Friday, October 19, 2018
| 10:30am-3:30pm | Florida Pastor’s Appreciation Golf Tournament Deer Island Country Club in Tavares (28 miles east of Leesburg) $50 includes box lunch at start |
| 4:00-5:30pm | Florida Cornhole / Bean Bag Tournament @ LEC Worship Center Under the Oaks |
| 3:00-6:00pm | Welcome Reception & Check-In at LEC |
| 5:00-6:30pm | Dinner |
| 7:00-8:30pm | SESSION #1 Music by Connection Praise Band Welcome from John Delaney Skit: Defining Manhood Message from Rev. Scott Smith |
| 8:45-9:30pm | Ice Cream, Cookies & Coffee |
Saturday, October 20, 2018
| 6:30-6:45am | Sunrise Message on the docks led by Youth Pastor Chad Deetz |
| 7:30-8:30am | Breakfast |
| 8:45-9:45am | Session #2: Music: Connection Praise Band Message: Bobby Lee Belton, Jr. |
| 9:45-10:15am | Coffee, refreshments & tailgate snacks outside the Worship Center |
| 10:15-10:30am | UMM Florida Hands & Feet (Pick one) Terry Sisco - Gulf Central UMM - All Pro Dad Connection Jim Haynes - Mandarin UMM President - Men in Recovery Connection Steve Kennedy - South West District UMM - Kairos Prison Ministry Connection |
| 10:30-11:00am | Florida Resource Opportunities Michael Maxwell (UMM Florida First V.P.) - Igniting Men Conferences Brian Darocha (UMM Florida Second V.P.) - Authentic Manhood and More John Delaney (UMM Florida President) - Men's Ministry Partnerships |
| 11:15am-12:00pm | Workshop/Discussions Young Man's Faith & Football - Youth Pastor Chad Deetz 5 W's of Living Your Life to the Fullest - Rex Tignor, Man Up Ministries The All Pro Dad Connection - Paul Kelley, All Pro Dad Regional Captain Overcoming Addiction - Jack Alan Levine, Voice of God Ministry Dealing with Anger - Larry Leak, Just Stand Firm Youthenizing Your Men's Ministry - Bruce & Seth Seidner, Mandarin UMC ABC's of a Successful Men's Ministry - Michael Maxwell, UMM Florida |
| 12:00-1:30pm | Lunch / Group Photos / Free Time by the Lake |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Workshops/Discussion Options: Young Man's Ultimate Life - Youth Pastor Chad Deetz The Internet is Killing Our Men - John Delaney, UMM Florida Staying on Track - Rex Tignor, Man Up Ministries Intentional Mentoring - Rick Thomas, Mandarin UMC Discovering Your God Given Strengths - Jim Boesch, UMM Florida Trainer Impacting Men & Families with Fresh Expressions - Rev. Jeff St. Clair and Wes Lindner Dealing with Conflict - Larry Leak, Just Stand Firm |
| 2:30-4:00pm | Session #3 Looking Ahead: UMM Florida 2019 - Brian Darocha, UMM Florida Second V.P. Music by Connection Praise Band Message by Rev. Jeff St. Clair Offering / Communion / Commitment / Send-Off |
| 4:00pm | Head Home to Our Local Church Families |