Worship: Welcome back the amazing Russell and Kristi Johnson
Sept 3-6, 2021 (Leaders portion Sept 2-3, 2021)
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As worship leaders and Christian artists, Russell and Kristi combine passion and energy in their contemporary worship music. This incredible couple has dedicated their lives to giving glory to God through their music ministry. Their inspirational music touches the lives of those around them so intimately that it stirs souls and moves hearts closer to God. Russell and Kristi lift up His name in every note and song they sing.
Originally from Conway, SC, Russell and Kristi have been musicians all their lives and in the music industry for more than 20 years. Prior to the couple combining their talents, Kristi sang professionally for family variety shows, including The Carolina Opry. Russell grew up singing at church and also worked in professional theater as an audio engineer. Although Russell and Kristi grew up in the same town, they didn’t begin dating until college at Coastal Carolina University and were married a year later. They have a son, Will, and a daughter, Sidney.
Contact: 843-446-2983 • info@rkpraise.net
Originally from Conway, SC, Russell and Kristi have been musicians all their lives and in the music industry for more than 20 years. Prior to the couple combining their talents, Kristi sang professionally for family variety shows, including The Carolina Opry. Russell grew up singing at church and also worked in professional theater as an audio engineer. Although Russell and Kristi grew up in the same town, they didn’t begin dating until college at Coastal Carolina University and were married a year later. They have a son, Will, and a daughter, Sidney.
Contact: 843-446-2983 • info@rkpraise.net
Sunday Night Worship: Pastor Jay George
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We welcome back Pastor Jay, who recently joined the Swartz Baptist Church staff in Monroe, LA. Since the start, Jay has been a part of our Labor day retreat team, including leadership, teaching, and worship. We are excited to have him lead our Sunday night worship this year and leading security.
Jay is a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University (ULM) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jay has served in various roles from student ministry to discipleship, singles ministry, to community outreach at churches in Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia. At Swartz, Jay is responsible for adult ministry, including singles, family ministry, and outreach. He and his wife, Cindy, have a son, three daughters, a son-in-law, daughter in law, and two grandsons. Plus: Special Guest Terri Davis Terri Davis has been serving in singles ministry for seven years. She is currently serving as a single adult connect group leader in her church and in a single mom’s ministry at The Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe, LA. She has a heart for other single adults and has learned how to thrive in her singleness, taking each day as they come. |
Saturday Night EVENTS
Dance
Each year we offer a dance on Saturday night (this year, it will be outside* next to our fire pit, under an outside covered area next to the lake). This years theme is country-western. You are welcome to dress up if you like. We dance to all kinds of songs, from country and contemporary to retro and Christian. Our DJ, Tal Groce, will be back from Upstate Singles. So start looking for those boots and hats, buy a bandana, and be prepared to have a night of fun and fellowship.
Note: Come a half-hour early for some dance lessons with Krista and Jerry Greene.
Note: Come a half-hour early for some dance lessons with Krista and Jerry Greene.
Krista and Jerry Greene
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Tal Groce
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Bonfire
During the dance this year, we will also have our bonfire next door to the dance. So you can take a break by the fire, make some new friends and then join us back for your favorite song. You can sit on one of the logs or bring a lawn chair. Plus you might need a jacket, as the nights in the mountains can get chilly and bug spray and flashlight. We will provide some packaged snacks and water. There is a drink machine near by and restrooms.
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Outdoor concert with RK Praise
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Join us Saturday night from 8-9pm for an inside/outdoor worship and conversation with Russell and Kristi Johnson at the Front Porch.
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CORN HOLE
And because it's so much fun, we will be setting up a few corn hole sets.
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Rozanne Banicki
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If you've not been to the Labor Day Singles and Leaders Retreat, it's time for you to go! This is an experience that you will remember for a lifetime. It's a time of growing in the Lord and making wonderful friendships with people from all over the country, and sometimes from outside of the country! I know I look forward to it every year! And if you haven't heard Kris and Pastor Freddy teach the word you are missing out. It's not only great preaching and teaching it's also a great time of laughs and fun. Can't wait for you to join us for the Labor Day Retreat in 2021!
—Rozanne Banicki, Cary, NC |