| Area | Florida, Southeast |
| Project | Okeechobee Correctional Institution: Kairos |
| Project Address | |
| Project Start Date | July 2018, updated April 2020 |
| Project End Date | Ongoing |
| Association Contact | Bill Mattison, KM |
| Contact Email | wcmjr@bellsouth.net |
| Category | Prison Ministry |
| Description |
For each Christian retreat, the weekend group of 42 team members prepares in advance for the retreat. The retreat starts on Thursday and runs until Sunday. The weekend includes 12 talks on range of spiritual topics. The retreat includes group discussion time, singing, prayer, and worship service on Sunday morning. The participants will sit and draw posters to recap topics in the talks. Retreat is offered in both English and Spanish twice yearly. |
| Activities Members Are Involved In |
Members are involved in organizing the weekend, including arranging snacks, breaks, and meals; serve as table leaders and facilitating discussions oversight of chapel and prayer time. The team members work closely together and interact with participants both one on one and in groups with an emphasis on an encounter with Christ. The transformation experienced nothing short of miraculous. There are regularly over 300 applications for 42 available spots. |
| Estimated Number of Members Involved | 1 |
| Estimated Annual Hours of Service | 150 |
| This is a Flagship Project in the Area | No |
| Project-Order Relationship | Provide volunteer services only |
| Organization Responsible for Project | Kairos |
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