WHAT
IS TRES DIAS?
Tres
Dias is an adult weekend that aims to
concentrate closely on the person of
Jesus Christ and His teachings. While
Tres Dias explores basic Christian beliefs,
it is best described as a spiritual
encounter with Christ. Many who have
attended a weekend have experienced
a deeper and more meaningful relationship
with Christ as they sense his love in
a dynamic way.
(Frequently
Asked Questions)
Tres
Dias is an inter-denominational 3-day
weekend encounter with Christ. Some
may want to call it a retreat, but its
does not have the solitude of a retreat.
The focus of the weekend is "God's unmerited
love."
The weekend is designed to show
the "agape" type love that God pours
out on us. This is love that is unconditional,
unmerited, and for which the only true
response can be love in return. The
goal is to empower Christians to become
leaders within their families, their
small groups, their churches, and their
communities. Therefore
prospective candidates should be active
members of a local congregation.
DESIGN
OF THE WEEKEND:
The weekend
runs from Thursday evening through Sunday
evening. Those that attend a weekend
are called candidates. In addition
to other candidates, the weekend consists
of committed Christian volunteers who
serve as team members.
They will attempt to share the
"Christ within them " with the candidates,
while expecting nothing in return. (Experience
shows that God richly blesses the team
members more than any "thank you" from
a candidate
ever could!).
During
the weekend, you can expect:
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Group discussions of topics that are
of vital interest to the Body of Christ.
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Times of prayer, sharing and fellowship.
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Lots of music and singing.
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Lots of fun and surprises!
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LOTS of food. (This isn't the weekend
to plan a fast or begin a diet!).
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More surprises! !
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Most importantly, you can expect that
God will meet you exactly where you
are!
Generally,
the weekends are designed
for men to go through their weekend
first, and then a week later the
wives(women) go through their weekend.
Singles are also encouraged and accepted
to encounter a weekend.
WHAT TRES DIAS IS
NOT!
Tres Dias
is a "once in a lifetime" experience.
Once a person has attended a weekend,
they are not permitted to attend again,
unless they do so as a future team member.
Following the weekend, candidates
are strongly encouraged to participate
in small "share groups" or "home groups"
(referred to in Tres Dias lingo as "reunion
groups").
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It is NOT intended to become an alternative
to your home church or practice of worship.
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It is not a denomination, nor is it
designed to become a focal point of
worship, other than during the particular
weekend.
Essentially,
Tres Dias is the expression of unmerited
Christian love exhibited by the Father
through His people!
It is the desire of the Tres
Dias Community that candidates
will return to their home churches with
the empowerment of a revitalized relationship
with Jesus Christ through His Holy Spirit!
WHY IS TRES DIAS SO
SPECIAL?
There are
two things that make every Tres Dias
weekend special!
-The
first, and most important, is prayer!
Once a person completes a weekend, they
become part of the Tres Dias "Community".
The community is made aware of
the weekend schedules, and it is the
responsibility and desire of the community
to hold each weekend up in prayer!
These weekends are literally
"bathed" in prayer, love, and support.
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The second is the support of the Tres
Dias Community. Very often, people are
touched by God's Love in a powerful
way on their weekend, and it becomes
their desire to share that experience
with others.
It is this "community" of believers
that support the weekends with their
prayers and their physical labors.
Christians work behind the scenes
of every weekend to make certain that
the needs of the candidates are
met!
WHAT DO I HAVE TO
DO?
ANYONE WHO WISHES TO ATTEND
A WEEKEND MUST BE SPONSORED
BY SOMEONE WHO HAS PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED
A WEEKEND.
This person or couple is called
the Sponsor. The sponsor
carries significant responsibility to
assure that the candidate's family is
taken care of, so the candidate
can focus on the activities of the weekend
and not worry about what's happening
at home.
See
your sponsor and ask him or her to get
you an application to fill out.
Once this is filled out and returned
to your sponsor then he/she will do
the rest.
Once
accepted on a weekend, you will be provided
with a list of recommended items to
bring (such as blankets,
pajamas, etc).
Other than that, your sponsor
will take care of all other details. All
you have to do is walk out of your front
door, as your sponsor will even take
you to the send-off point.
WHAT IF I HAVE SPECIAL
NEEDS (SUCH AS DIET OR MEDICATION)?
Be sure to let your sponsor
know of these needs in advance. Any
special diet can be accommodated. If medication is needed
during the night or at special times,
members of the team will awaken you
as needed and even bring a glass of
water if needed!