SPECIAL FAMILY RETREAT

“Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother” – Mark 3:35

Hundreds of people belonging to the Divine Family gathered for the Special Family Retreat held on 6, 7 & 8 September 2018 at Divine Community Centre, Punaroor from 8 am to 4 pm.

The people praised God by singing hymns and Psalms.

THANKS BE TO GOD

“O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1. “I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples, and I will sing praises to you among the nations.” – Psalm 108:3. “We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks; your name is near. People tell of your wondrous deeds.” – Psalm 75:1.

My dear brothers and sisters, from the time we were conceived in the womb of our mother till this very moment, the Lord has protected us from all evil, accidents, untimely deaths, diseases, sicknesses; the Lord has provided us all our needs, wants, desires, food, clothing, shelter; the Lord has guided us through all our struggles, our weaknesses our plans and our decisions; and how many times we have really thanked the Lord, our God, Jesus Christ? This is one question we really need to ask ourselves.

THE PROMISE OT THE HOLY SPIRIT

“John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” – Acts 1:5

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witness in Jerusalem in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8

A DAY OF VICTORY

“Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” – 1 Cor 15:55-56

“Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.” – John 3:14-15