Olivet Assembly Discussing Revamped Easter Retreat 2020 Plans

With the current Coronavirus health crisis taking grip across much of the world, and with the UK tightening restrictions and social distancing measures, Olivet Assembly's Pastoral Committee will be discussing revamping plans for its 2020 Easter Retreat.

Annually, the Easter Retreat would be a time where many of OA's church members gathered together for prayer, reflections, Bible studies, services, and fellowship activities.  It is one of the most important times of the year where members reflect and meditate deeply on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and the deep meaning of the cross in our lives and this world.

However, with Easter drawing closer, it has become clear that a regular schedule and gathering will not be possible this year.

Therefore, plans are being drawn up as quickly as possible to organise an entirely online retreat for all church members and families to join.  The schedule will try to implement online Bible studies, virtual service broadcasts, as well as prayer meetings at the core of its timetable.

It is clear that a fully online Easter Retreat will be unlike any retreat OA has held before, however, the pastoral committee believes that the schedule can be rich in the Word, deep in prayer, and more important than anything, overflowing with the grace of God and the work of the Holy Spirit.

More details will be announced to church members as soon as possible.