Dear brothers and sisters,

Welcome to the Atlanta Church & Dallas Church United Pentecost Retreat!

We are so thankful that you are joining us for this special time of worship, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. Over these three days—from June 6 to June 8—we gather in unity to remember and celebrate the power of the Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost, and to seek a deeper encounter with God together.

This retreat is an opportunity to slow down, draw near to the Lord, and grow in His Word and presence. Through praise, Bible studies, prayer, reflection, and joyful fellowship, we hope each of you will be refreshed and empowered to live out your faith boldly.

Let us open our hearts fully to what the Lord wants to do in and through us. May the Holy Spirit fill this retreat with grace, joy, and revival.

With love in Christ

Atlanta Church & Dallas Church United Pentecost Retreat Schedule 

June 6 

6:00-7:30 PM Praise Night 

June 7

10:00-11:00 AM Bible Study 1 

11:30-12:30 PM Bible Study 2

• Lunch Fellowship 

2:30-4:30 PM Prayer Meeting 

4:45-6:30 PM Movie Time 

• Dinner Fellowship 

June 8

11:00 AM -12:30 PM Pentecost Sunday 

12:30-1:00 PM Prayer Meeting 

• Group Photo
• Reflection Fellowship 
• Lunch Fellowship 

6:00-7:30 PM Praise and Prayer Night 

April 19, Saturday 

10:00-11:00 AM Bible Study 1 

11:30 AM-12:30 PM Bible Study 2 

Lunch Fellowship

2:30-3:30 PM Bible Study 3 

4:00-6:00 PM Movie Watching 

Dinner Fellowship

April 20, Sunday 

11:00 AM -12:30 PM Sunday Holy Communion Service 

Group Photo 

12:30-1:30 PM Reflection Fellowship 

Lunch Fellowship 

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Onsite Address at church: 953 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314

Online Access via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7771537777

Zoom Meeting ID: 777 153 7777

Retreat Fee: $0 All Free at no cost, but the value is unmeasurable

The message resonated deeply, encouraging reflection on the many blessings God has bestowed upon the congregation. It was a time to recognize His faithfulness and to express heartfelt thanks, both individually and as a church family.

Following the service, attendees gathered for a festive Thanksgiving dinner. The atmosphere was filled with warmth, laughter, and joy as members of all ages shared stories, meals, and moments of connection. The delicious food and cheerful conversations extended late into the evening, with the celebration continuing until 10 PM. The dinner provided an opportunity to strengthen bonds and nurture the sense of community within the church.

This Thanksgiving event was a beautiful reminder of the blessings of fellowship and the joy of giving thanks. As we look ahead, may God continue to bless Atlanta

A special highlight of the evening was the attendance of a newcomer from Georgia State University (GSU), who joined after participating in the day’s campus Bible study. This addition brought fresh energy to the gathering.

Earlier in the day, Pastor Thomas had conducted two Bible studies—one at GSU and the other at the Atlanta University Center (AUC)—fostering a sense of community and encouraging spiritual growth among students. The praise night served as a wonderful culmination of these efforts, uniting attendees in worship and fellowship, and demonstrating the church’s commitment to engaging with the campus community. It was an uplifting experience that left everyone feeling inspired and connected.

Retreat Highlights

Dec 27th:

• 2:00 PM: Opening Service to set the tone for a joyful and spirit-filled retreat.
• 3:30 PM: Fellowship Activities to strengthen bonds and enjoy one another’s company.
• 5:00 PM: Dinner, a time to break bread and share in God’s provision.
• 6:30 PM: Prayer Meeting to lift our hearts and voices to the Lord.

Dec 28th:

• 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM: Four engaging Bible Study sessions to deepen your understanding of God’s Word.
• 6:30 PM: Movie Night for relaxation and reflection with friends and family.

Dec 29th:

• 10:00 AM: Closing & Sunday Service, including Communion, Baptism (optional), and a Reflection Fellowship.
• Group photo and lunch to celebrate the conclusion of this transformative weekend.

This retreat is open to all who desire to grow spiritually and start the New Year renewed and revitalized. Whether you’re seeking encouragement, community, or simply a chance to reflect on God’s faithfulness, this event is for you.

Let’s come together to feel the love of God and embrace His promise to make all things new. Mark your calendars and invite friends and family!

Location: Atlanta & Dallas Churches
Dates: December 27-29

We look forward to seeing you there!

The gathering concluded with a fervent prayer for the Atlanta mission, invoking the strengthening power of the Holy Spirit. May this spiritual reinforcement fortify their resolve and commitment to spreading God’s message of love and hope. The service not only served as a source of spiritual nourishment but also as a reminder of the enduring faith that sustains believers through challenging times. As they departed, hearts and minds were uplifted, carrying with them a renewed sense of purpose and dedication to their collective mission.

The church expressed gratitude for the breakthrough and attributed all glory to God alone for the growing interest in their outreach efforts. They remained committed to spreading the message of faith and hope, believing that through their collective efforts and God’s grace, more lives would be transformed. The enthusiasm and dedication of the church members underscored their deep faith and commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission, trusting that God would continue to bless their endeavors and bring forth a bountiful harvest of souls.

On March 1, southeast regional retreat from February 29-March 1 concluded with the Sunday and Closing Service based on Matthew 13: 24－33, 36－43. Pastor Thomas preached a sermon regarding the parable of the Kingdom of God.

The beautiful original Kingdom of God, the garden of Eden was lost because of the sin. Human beings become a combination of good and evil. God does not give up on the dream of the Kingdom of God. Even though there are a lot of evilness and wickedness in this world, but God will surely restore this world to the original world of joy and peace again.

Now even though we are small, weak and insufficient, but when we hold on the faith to plant ourselves like a kernel of wheat, there will be many grains come out. We are not looking at our shabby reality and fall into despair, but God is the one who is leading the whole history and whole world. God will surely grow us to the biggest tree in the garden.

When we actively affect the people in the world like light and salt, God will do amazing work through us just like how the yeast change 60 lbs of flour.

Atlanta and Nashville leaders and members all meditate deeply about the Kingdom of God practically. We are the ones who should participate in the running together for the Kingdom of God. May God bless southeast region more and more to be fruitful in 2020.

Meeting at the church at 9pm, the Atlanta Bethel members joined together to end the year in the presence of God and begin anew soaked in the grace of a new year. Service began with an opening prayer by the Elim prayer minister. The Bethel praise team, minus one, sang to the Lord and led the members in an atmosphere of worship and thankfulness.

The praises lifted up in gratitude led to a time of testimony, where each member shared how God supplied and grew them throughout the year of 2019. The theme of each testimony seemed to ring the same, “Though there were hardships and times were our sins and insufficiencies were acutely visible, God’s faithfulness continued to hold us.” The members believe that though difficult these times came with a hope that God is preparing their hearts for an outpouring of great blessing within the new year.

The congregation went over their own top ten news and goals for next year. Beginning with Atlanta Bethel top ten news, each participating fellowship also had the chance to share what God has done and what they hope He’ll do in the future. After this, each person was tasked with writing their own top ten prayer request for 2020 and to pray over these requests.

During the New Year message, the members felt the importance of living a life of love; being fruitful and spreading that fruit wherever God may lead. And to see the amazing things God as done for the whole church community was awe-inspiring and challenged them to trust in God and see Him work amazing miracles.

After the New Year Service, each person in attendance received their scripture of the year. Ending with the closing prayer and group photo, wrapped up and began the year close to God and within His presence.

Please pray for Atlanta in the year of 2020 as they continue moving towards “His kingdom come”.