The session begins with an invitation to transition from worship to prayer.
Participants are encouraged to start the prayer session.
Emphasis on gratitude for the past two years and the relationships built.
Opening Prayer
Leader: Ed begins the prayer.
Focus: Thanksgiving for the trinitarian love received and relationships developed.
Blessing: Deacon David provides a blessing for the session.
Theme of the Night
Main Activities:
Reflect on past journeys with the Lord.
Celebrate current workings of the Lord.
Bless each other and look forward to future paths.
Reflection Prompts: Participants are encouraged to ask the Lord to show them the beginning of their journey, where they are now, and where they are going next.
Encouragement
Emphasis on celebrating personal growth and fulfilling the kingdom dream.
Reminder that the goal of Encounter is to build strong individuals for mission.
Acknowledgement of participants' vulnerability and generosity in sharing.
Activities
Adoration and Reflection: Online adoration session to encounter the Lord.
Group Sharing:
Small group discussions followed by a large group sharing.
Participants share identity statements and how they feel called to advance the kingdom.
Key Instructions for Sharing
Create an identity statement: "My name is [Name], and the Lord says that I am [Identity]."
Complete the statement on kingdom mission: "Upon completing the Encounter School, I am called to advance the kingdom by [Mission]."
Encourage interactive sharing with digital hand raises and chat engagements.
Conclusion of Sharing
Participants share their identity statements and mission statements.
Encouragement to each other through chat interactions and verbal affirmations.
Final group prayer for agreement with the revealed identities and missions.
Final Blessing and Commissioning
Reference to scripture (Ephesians and Acts) about being commissioned for ministry.
Emphasis on being equipped by God for specific missions.
Participants are encouraged to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance and continue in their ministry.
Saints and Inspiration
Participants ask for the presence of saints during the session.
Various saints mentioned as inspirations for different gifts and missions.
Closing Remarks
Reflection on the journey and accomplishments through Encounter School.
Acknowledgement of the personal growth and readiness to fulfill missions.
Final blessing given by Deacon David.
Graduation and Celebration
Participants are reminded of their upcoming graduation ceremony.
A sense of community and farewell as the session concludes.
Additional Personal Reflections
Individual reflections on personal growth and experiences during the program.
Encouragement for continued connection and living out the kingdom dream.