Paraguay March 2010

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I understand that by registering to attend a Come before Winter renewal that I am releasing pictures of myself (taken during the event, both still camera shots and video footage) for Come before Winter to use to in ministry reports, fundraising efforts, or any published or printed materials required to support the ministry. *

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First Name *

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Email Address *

Mailing Address *

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City *

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Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy) *

Ex: 11/01/1972

Spouse's name *

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Children's names and ages *

if applicable - if not, write "None"

I will be bringing my nursing infant to the renewal *

Nursing infants under one year of age are welcome

City and country in which you serve *

Complete name of sponsoring congregation *

please give us the mailing address, website, or telephone number

Full name of the congregation with which you now worship *

Please list any health problems, including any recommendations for assisting you with these problems *

(Accurate medical information, including chronic or acute illnesses and all medications MUST BE DISCLOSED. Information will be kept confidential. This is extremely important. Failing to disclose such information will be considered a breach of confidence.)

Please list all medications you take regularly *

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Please list any dietary restrictions *

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Emergency Contact Person *

Phone number for emergency contact person *

We want to put a face with your name as soon as possible. If your picture is posted on a website, please give us the web address to view these pictures.

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Attendance in previous CbW renewals *

If you answered YES to the above question, indicate which renewal(s)

(only required if you answered "Yes" to the above question)

Roommate Preference *

If you have a preference, please list their name below

(only required if you answered "Yes" to the above question)

I/my group plan(s) to arrive in Atyra, Paraguay on (enter date) *

...at about (time) *

...by (mode of transportation) *

If you are arriving before March 15, please let us know where you will be staying and how we might get in touch with you.

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How and when did you come to know the Lord? *

Tell us about the formative experiences and/or formal training that prepared you for ministry. *

Years in ministry or service *

Describe your primary ministry at this time *

Share with us a psalm (or other scripture) that has repeatedly blessed your life *

(Please include the book, chapter, and verse)

I regularly gain spiritual energy from solitary prayer:

(rank ONLY YOUR TOP 5 with 1 being the practice you engage most often. You should only have 5 choices selected as your Top 5)

1 (most often)

2

3

4

5 (least often)

Solitary Prayer

Group Prayer

Corporate Worship

Devotional Reading

In-depth Bible Study

Periods of silence and reflection

Service

Seminars/retreats/conferences

Friends

Other (see below)

Clear selection

If selected Other, please specify practice

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List three gifts of grace (unexpected or undeserved blessings) that repeatedly bless your life *

List three stressors that repeatedly complicate your life and describe how you usually cope with them *

On a scale of 1-10 (where 1 is “hardly noticeable” and 10 is “more than I can bear”), rate your stress level over the last 12 months. Explain your response with some detail *

My deepest study has been inspired by *

When I sit down to study the Bible I primarily rely on these tools/aids of study

(Choose ONLY 3 and rank them with 1 being the tool you use the most. You should only have 3 choices selected and 5 options not selected)

1 (most use)

2

3 (least use)

Bible

Concorndance

Commentary(ies)

Bible encyclopedia(s) and/or dictionary(ies)

Devotional or inspirational book

Lexicons

Interlinear translation

Original language texts

Clear selection

What area(s) of our program do you expect to bless you the most?

(Choose ONLY 3 and rank them with 1 being the GREATEST ANTICIPATED BLESSING. You should only have 3 choices selected and 3 options not selected)

1

2

3

In-depth Bible study

Scheduled periods of silence and reflection

Prayer in small groups

One-on-one prayer time

Personal sharing

Staying on schedule

Clear selection

What area(s) of our program do you expect to challenge you the most?

(Choose ONLY 3 and rank them with 1 being the GREATEST ANTICIPATED CHALLENGE. You should only have 3 choices selected and 3 options not selected)

1

2

3

In-depth Bible study

Scheduled periods of silence and reflection

Prayer in small groups

One-on-one prayer time

Personal sharing

Staying on schedule

Clear selection

Tell us about something you read, a song you love, or a message you have heard in the last year that now has special meaning for you. Explain your answer. *

If you could walk away from this renewal with one spiritual blessing, what would it be? *

Given what you know about our program, what else might you share that would help us to better pray for your renewal experience and/or to walk alongside you at that time? *

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