The Southwest Campus Retreat – House of Heroes!

“After him came Nehemiah, son of Azbuk, mayor of half the district of Beth Zur. He worked from just in front of the Tomb of David as far as the Pool and the House of Heroes.” – Nehemiah 3:16

What makes a hero? The dictionary says that a hero is “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” When Tony Stark said, “I am Iron Man” and snapped his fingers defiantly, knowing it would cost his life, I admit, I cried. When the arrogant Son of Odin humbly gave up his life to save his friends fighting an enemy he could not win against…and then was brought back as the mighty Thor…it hit me in the feels. I’ll never forget the “98-pound-gerbil” Steve Rogers jumping on what he thought was a live grenade to shield his ungrateful and critical cohorts, it still makes me choke-up.

I’ve loved superheroes all my life. Somewhere, deep in the heart, there is a principle that drives the best out of us and into us. We were created by Him, in His image. When we see something – even something we’ve suspended our belief for – that echoes this deep truth, we’re inspired and we are stirred. This is because all of these heroes reflect this one deep principle exemplified in real life by Jesus Christ, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:3) Jesus Christ is the greatest hero the world has ever known. Christ is rightly admired and idealized because his death as an innocent man on the cross for us proves his courage and nobility. His resurrection from the dead is his crowning achievement as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Will you take up the challenge to become like him, carrying the cross and becoming the hero you are destined to become?
[Jeremy Ciaramella, Phoenix]

Calling All Heroes

Are you a college student? Are you looking for the opportunity to do something heroic? This is a call to all campus students throughout the Southwest! First, We are pulling together campus students from Nevada, New Mexico, Southern California/Baja California, and Arizona for a powerful virtual campus retreat entitled “HALL of HEROES” Second, We will be hearing from the evangelists, women’s ministry leaders, campus ministry leaders, and students from Phoenix, San Diego, Tijuana, Albuquerque, Tucson, and Las Vegas! And lastly, we all plan to leave changed by the experience with our hearts set on being heroes together.

Retreat Zoom Link

This is the official Zoom link for each of the virtual sessions this weekend:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85447688577?pwd=b1VuOFZuRktYRE1IMG5FUHA1VldkUT09
The meeting ID is: 854 4768 8577

**For the meeting passcode**, please visit https://facebook.com/lifeonasu or https://facebook.com/phxicc and message us for it! Additionally you can contact us at https://phxicc.org/contact and send us a message over email requesting the passcode!

House of Heroes Program Directors

(Download the 2020 SW Campus Retreat – House of Heroes Program (pdf))
Daniel & Patty Granger, who lead the San Diego and Tijuana (“TJ”) campus ministries have done a fantastic job putting together our program for this inspiring weekend! This will be a powerful time of testimony, worship, and giving our hearts to God. We are looking forward to the fellowship and celebration together, as well as the opportunity to be more like the ultimate hero that has inspired all heroes – Jesus Christ.

House of Heroes: FRIDAY Session

FRIDAY, 7:00 PM
Welcome & Prayer: Daniel & Patty Granger
Announcements: Daniel Granger (Program)
Good News Sharing:
– Dillon Haygarth – Las Vegas
– Chelsie Jolly – Tucson
– George Leora – New Mexico
– Keala Knight – Phoenix Arizona
– Isaiah Navarro – San Diego
Charges:
A Hero In Chains – Princeton George
A Hero Is Set Apart – Markus Camaron
A Hero Builds Family – Scott Lunde
A Hero With Great Power has Great Responsibility – Jeremy Ciaramella
Close: Daniel Granger

House of Heroes: SATURDAY MEN’S Session

SATURDAY 11:30 AM – MEN
Welcome, Prayer & Announcements: Princeton George
Charges:
Intro: Daniel Granger
Hero: Prays All Night – Isaiah Johnson, Tucson
Hero: Personal Devotional Life – Dilon Haygarth, Las Vegas
Hero: Holy Dating – George Leora, New Mexico
Hero: Is Strong In The Grace – Isaiah Navarro, San Diego
Hero: Repentance Brings Salvation – Mike Sibley, Phoenix Arizona
Hero: Is All About The Missions – Julian Chan, San Diego
Hero: Dies To Multiply – Markus Camaron, New Mexico
Hero: Dreams To Plant A Campus Ministry – Jeremy Ciaramella, Phoenix
Discipleship/Discussion-Groups: Heroes reflect on the lessons

House of Heroes: SATURDAY WOMEN’S Session

SATURDAY 11:30 AM – WOMEN
Welcome, Prayer & Announcements: Joy George
Charges:
Intro: Patty Granger
Hero: Praise All Night – Chelsie Jolly, Tucson
Hero: Personal Devotional Life – Abi Orozco, Las Vegas
Hero: Holy Dating – Julie Arce, New Mexico
Hero: Is Strong In The Grace – Kaycee James, San Diego
Hero: Repentance Brings Salvation – Keala Knight, Phoenix Arizona
Hero: Is All About The Missions – Karen Oliden, San Diego
Hero: Dies To Multiply – Heather Camaron, New Mexico
Hero: Dreams To Plant A Campus Ministry – Amy Ciaramella, Phoenix
Discipleship/Discussion-Groups: Heroes reflect on the lessons

House of Heroes: SUNDAY CLOSING SERVICE

10:00 AM, Sunday Morning
Welcome, Prayer & Announcements: Cory & Jee Blackwell
Communion: Isaiah Navarro & Kaycee James, San Diego
Special Performance: Down to the River to Pray
Contribution: Mike Sibley & Keala Knight, Phoenix
House Of Heros – Daniel Granger, San Diego
Close: Cory Blackwell