I N F O R M A T I O N P A C K E T YOURRETIREMENTREFORMATIONCONTACT: ElliottInnes,DirectorofOperations elliott@retirementreformation.org 719-650-1829 www.RetirementReformation.org
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YourOlderAdults,Mobilized
pp p y munitybyhosting the"OxygenforLife:ARetirementReformationWeekend"event,alifechangingexperiencedesignedtoinspireandempowerolderadults! JoinhandswithRetirementReformationtoharnessthewisdom, experience,andenergyofthisvaluablegroup,revitalizingyourchurch andcommunity.WitnessfirsthandthepowerfulimpactofGod'swork inthelivesofolderadultsasweuniteinfaithtocreateavibrantand purpose-drivenfuturetogether.Don'tmissthisopportunityto transformlivesandigniteaspiritualrenaissance!
Outcomes
Webelievethatbecauseofthefaithfulnessof yourcommunity,thefollowingoutcomeswill beaccomplished:
Oldercitizenswillfeeltheloveandcareofyour churchandseeyouvaluethembeyondtheir financialcontributions.
Those55+inyourareawillexperienceyourchurch bodyinawaytheyhavenotbefore.
Abaseforgrowthinoutreachtoagingfamilyand neighborswillbeestablished.
Areductioninthenumberofolderadultsleaving yourchurch.
Pleasefeelfreetocontactustodiscussany questionsorthoughtsyoumayhaveinthelead-up toyourgathering,asourheartdesirestoseeyou fullyequippedandmobilizedforthisspecialtime.
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DearFriend,
AsthefounderofRetirementReformation,Iamexcitedtosharewithyouaunique opportunitytotransformthelivesofolderadultsinyourchurchorfaith-based organization.Ourdesireistohelptheseindividualsdiscovertheirtruemeaning, purpose,andtheboundlessjoythatcomesfromrepresentingChristonearth.As PaulwroteinEphesians2:10,"ForweareGod'shandiwork,createdinChristJesusto dogoodworks,whichGodpreparedinadvanceforustodo"
Iwouldliketopersonallyinviteyoutoconsiderhostingourtransformativeevent, "OxygenforLife:ARetirementReformationWeekend."Thiseventisdesignedto inspireandempowerolderadultswithinyourcommunitytoembracetheirGodgivenpotential,ultimatelycreatingalastingimpactonyourorganizationandthe surroundingcommunity.
The"OxygenforLife"eventoffersarangeofengagingsessionsandworkshops tailoredtoaddressthespecificneedsofolderadults Ourexperiencedspeakersand facilitatorswillguideattendeesinexploringtheiruniquegiftsandabilities,cultivating spiritualgrowth,andidentifyingnewopportunitiesforserviceandministry.
Byhostingthe"OxygenforLife"event,yourchurchorfaith-basedorganizationwill playacrucialroleinreshapingthewayolderadultsviewtheirpurposeinlife.As theydiscovernewopportunitiestogrowandserve,theywillbecomeapowerfulforce forgoodwithinthecommunity,creatingalastingimpactforgenerationstocome.
TheRetirementReformationcommunityispassionateaboutempoweringolder ChristFollowerstoembraceGod'scallingandunleashtheirfullpotential,following theteachingsofScripture.Weareeagertoworkalongsideyouinthispurpose-driven journeytocreateafuturewherefaithfulnessthrivesforalifetime.
Iamconfidentthathostingthe"OxygenforLife"eventwillbeatransformative experienceforyourchurchorfaith-basedorganization,andIlookforwardtothe nthisimportantendeavor.
BruceBruinsma, Founder&CEO
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FridayEveningProgram
Fridayevening,wewillgatheratyourvenueforthefirsteventofourweekend. Duringthistime,Brucewillchallengethenewrealitiesandculturalliesabout retirement,leadingtonewpathwayslinedwithmeaningandpurpose, freedom,andjoy.Belowyouwillfindageneralscheduleandprogramoutline fortheset-upandexecutionofthisevent.
RRTeamarrivesforsetupofRRTable, mediacheck,andsoundcheckfor BruceBruinsma
5:30pm
Doorsopentopublic
5:40pm
Pre-servicemusicplaying
5:55pm
YouRaiseMeUpVideoPlays
6:00pm
Programbegins
7:25pm
OlderAdultMinistryleadersmoveto ministrytableinlobby/foyer
RRTeammembermovestoRRtable inlobby/foyer
7:30pm
Programends
Attendeesareencouragedtospeak withBruce,OlderAdultMinistry leaders,andRRTeammembers afterward
RefreshmentsinLobbytoencourage interaction–ProvidedbyHost Church
8:00ish
MovetablestolocationforSaturday
BreatheDeepWorkshop
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Welcomeandprayer
Lead/SeniorPastorofHostChurch
7:05pm
TwoWorshipSongs
(SuggestedSongs/Hymnsprovideduponrequest)
WorshipLeaderfromHostChurch
7:15pm
IntroductionofBruceBruinsma
Lead/SeniorPastorofHostChurch
7:20pm
YouRaiseMeUp
VideoofMartinHurkens(provided)
7:25pm
Message:TheRetirement Reformation
BruceBruinsma,CEO&Founderof theRetirementReformation
8:20pm
ResponseOpportunity
BruceBruinsma
(IftheHostChurchhasaprayerteam/altarteam available,itisencouragedtohavesometeam memberspresentforthistime)
8:30pm
ProgramEnds
LeadPastororanotherMinistry
iLeadermaypronouncebenediction fdesired,otherwise,BruceBruinsma willdismiss
RefreshmentsinLobbytoencourage interaction–ProvidedbyHost Church
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Schedule Program
FridayProgramCont'd
HostChurchtoProvide:
sleadinguptotheweekend
AccesstofacilityforRRTeamnolessthanonehourbeforethestartofthe program
Worshipleaderandaccompaniment
Techteammember(s)forsoundengineering,runningpresentationslides, etc.
LapelmicrophoneforMr.Bruinsma
TablehostedbyOlderAdultMinistryleaderstosignpeopleupfor upcomingministryopportunitiesatHostChurch
TableavailableforRRTeamtoexhibitand/orsellresourcesabout
RetirementReformation
Pulpitandstool/high-topchair
WaterforMr.Bruinsmaonstage
Usherstodirectpeopletoseatsifneededanddistributeprintedprograms Janitorialstaff/personneltocleanupaftertheevent
RetirementReformationtoProvide:
USBdrivecontaining:
Pre-servicemusic
Five-minutecountdown
uptotheweekend
Presentationmedia,includingslidesandvideosinorderofwhichtobe displayed
Printedprogram,includingorderofserviceandregistrationformfor SaturdayBreatheDeepevent
ExhibitionmaterialsforRetirementReformationdisplay
Otherresourcesasdeterminedforthebenefitofattendees
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SaturdayWorkshop
Saturdaymo g pp y p thecallto befaithfulforalifetime.Thisworkshopwilldrilldownintoareasofspecific importance.Brucewillunpackfivekeytopicstoguideandinformthelife journeyinretirementandencouragethose55+andoldertoexperiencelove, joy,peace,patience,kindness,self-control,andgenerosity.Below,youwillfind ageneralscheduleandoutlineforthisevent'ssetup,execution,andfollow-up.
Thisworkshopisopentoall,thoughwewouldasktheHostChurchto encourageregistrationbeforehandandattheFridayeveningoutreach.
Schedule&Program
RRTeamarrivesforsetupandmediacheck,andsoundcheckforBruce Bruinsma(ifnecessary)
7:30am
Doorsopentopublic
Lightsnacksandcoffeeavailable,providedbyHostChurch
8:00am
Session1:Welcome&BasicstoBuildOn
9:00am
Session2:RhythmsofNewRelationships
9:45am Break
Lightsnacksandcoffeeavailable,providedbyHostChurch
10:00am
Session3:LocationChallenges
10:30am
Session4: FinancialFoundation
11:00am Break
Lightsnacksandcoffeeavailable,providedbyHostChurch
11:15am
Session5:Calling–TheWhyThatDrivesItAll
12:00pm
WorkshopFinishes
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SaturdayWorkshopCont'd
HostChurchtoProvide:
sleadinguptotheweekend
AccesstofacilityforRRTeamnolessthanonehourbeforethestartofthe program
Techteammember(s)forsoundengineering,etc.
Techforpresenting(TV(s)orprojector(s)&screenandHDMIcable)
LapelmicrophoneforMr.Bruinsma(ifneeded)
TablehostedbyOlderAdultMinistryleaderstosignpeopleupfor upcomingministryopportunitiesatHostChurch
Tableavailable(fromthepriorevening)forRRTeamtoexhibitand/orsell resourcesaboutRetirementReformation
Pulpit/musicstandandstool/high-topchair
WaterforMr Bruinsma
Janitorialstaff/personneltocleanupaftertheevent
RetirementReformationtoProvide:
Teammemberforrunningallmedia
Printedworkbooks/worksheets
ExhibitionmaterialsforRetirementReformationdisplay
uptotheweekend
Otherresourcesasdeterminedforthebenefitofattendees
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AVisionForYourChurch
Belowyouw p y p y h"Oxygen forLife"eventintheweeksleadinguptoit.Wefirmlybelieveinthepowerof prayeranditsessentialroleinthesuccessofourmission.Werecognizethat withoutprayer,"OxygenforLife"cannotreachthosewhomGoddesiresto touch,inspire,andtransform.INtheblankspacesweaskthehostorganization orchurchtoprovidesomespecificrequestsaswell.
HeavenlyFather, Wethankyouthatyouvaluethosethatareactivelyagingandhavea uniquecallforeachoftheminyourKingdom. AsweapproachtheOxygen forLifeevent,weprayforthefollowing:
Thoseover55andapartofthischurch. Maytheybeappreciatedand engagedinmeaningfulKingdomactivities.
Morepeople55andoldertoattendthischurchandbecomeengaged followersofJesushere.
Ouroldermemberstodeveloporadoptavisiontoblessthischurch, community,andcity.
Growingintergenerationalconnectionsinthischurch.
Activesmallgroups,learningaboutYourongoingplanfortheirlivesand howYouhavepreparedthemtobearmuchFruit.
DiscernmentifweshouldbeginaRecreatingRetirementsmallgroup.
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InJesusHolyName,wepray. Amen
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MeetOurPresenter
BruceBruinsm n " movement,ispassionatelycommittedtoredefiningretirementasan opportunityforpurposeful,faith-drivenliving.AstheFounderofRetirement Reformation(retirementreformation.org),Bruceleverageshis40+yearsof experienceinretirementplanningandhisroleasformerCEOofEnvoy Financialtoinspireandguideindividualsinministry.Arespectedretirement coachandexpertonbiblicalperspectivesofaging,Brucehasauthoredbooks suchasRetirementReformation,FindingFreedom,MovingForward,Charting YourCourse,andAFruitfulRetirement.In2017,heestablishedtheLivewith MeaningFoundationandRetirementReformationtoempower Christianstowardslifelongministryengagement His extensiveworkinintergenerationalministryand expertiseasasought-afterspeakermakehima trustedresourceinthisfield.Bruceresidesin Coloradowithhiswife,Judy,wheretheyboth activelypursueGod'svisionforretirement.
NextSteps
Discoverhowtoembarkonajourneytowardsredefiningretirementforolder adultsinyourchurchcommunitybyschedulinganexploratorycallwitha RetirementReformationTeamMemberorAmbassador.Duringthis conversation,ourdedicatedexpertswilllistentothespecificneedsofyour hostchurchorganizationandcollaboratewithyoutodeveloparoadmapfor asuccessfulevent.BypartneringwithRetirementReformation,youcan empowerolderadultstoembraceGod'spurposefortheir lives,ensuringtheyexperienceeverythingHehasplanned forthem.Toinitiatethistransformativedialogue,simply scantheQRcodeorvisitourOxygenForLifewebsiteat RetirementReformation.org/Oxygen4Life,andtogether, we'llbreathenewlifeintotheconceptofretirementfor yourcommunity.
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