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Aurora Advent Church hosts youth retreat

Posted December 06, 2022 10:00 pm

Submitted by Al Benson

Aurora Advent Christian Church hosted "Friends Forever," an annual weekend retreat for midwest teens, on Nov. 18-20.

The Rev. Matt Mull, Aurora pastor, said 50 teens attended from Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Ohio.

The theme for the retreat was "Prayer."

The event opened Friday, Nov. 18, with registration, "crowd breakers" in the church gym and worship in the sanctuary.

Brian Daniels and Andrea Watson, a brother-sister duo from Ohio, provide music for "Friends Forever," a retreat for 50 Midwest high school youth hosted by Aurora Advent Christian Church. Courtesy of Al Benson

Saturday activities included morning classes, afternoon recreation free time and a 9 p.m. concert of prayer.

The retreat closed Sunday with a morning worship service.

During his sermon, Pastor Mull reviewed the weekend's highlights and invited youth to reflect on the retreat. Several youth offered testimonies.

Brian Daniels and Andrea Watson, a brother-sister duo from Ohio, provided music.

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