🏖️ Register for Beach Retreat!
April 10, 6pm - April 11, 6am
Each hour is setup to offer prompts on certain topics and themes. You can select an hour to help lead. Other areas will be setup for interactive prayers and worship.
Station cards or posters for each hour’s theme.
Bibles, journals, pens, sticky notes.
A cross or “prayer wall” where people can post prayers.
Worship music playlist (instrumental or calm vocal).
Comfortable seating, blankets, rugs.
Confession station — shred your written burdens.
Thanksgiving wall — write things you're grateful for.
Scripture meditation station — printed verses to reflect on.
Art prayer station — draw or paint prayers.
World map — pray for nations by placing stickers.
Late-night snacks; coffee, tea, water.
How to use this guide: Each hour includes suggestions for a theme, Scripture, and prayer prompts; you can come up with your own! Participants may pray individually or in groups, on the brick patio, near the fire pit, or around campus. Come as you are. Pray as you are able.
6:00–7:00 PM — Gathering, Gratitude & Praise
Scripture: Psalm 100:4; James 1:17
• Thank God for bringing this community together; Offer prayers of praise for who God is.
7:00–8:00 PM — Confession & Receiving Grace
Scripture: 1 John 1:9; Psalm 139:23–24
• Invite the Spirit to reveal what needs to be released.; Receive God's forgiveness and renewal.
8:00–9:00 PM — Identity & Belonging in Christ
Scripture: Romans 8:1; 1 Peter 2:9
• Declare truth about your identity in Christ.; Pray for students longing to belong.
9:00–10:00 PM — Nadia
10:00–11:00 PM — Grace
11:00 PM–12:00 AM — Caleb
12:00–1:00 AM — Juston
1:00–2:00 AM — Revival & Spiritual Awakening
Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2; Acts 2:17
• Ask God to awaken hearts on campus.; Pray for sincere repentance and bold faith.
2:00–3:00 AM — Listening & Silence
Scripture: Psalm 46:10; 1 Samuel 3:10
• Sit quietly in God's presence.; Listen for what God may be speaking.
3:00–4:00 AM — Wisdom, Calling & Direction
Scripture: James 1:5; Proverbs 3:5–6
• Pray for clarity in decision-making.; Surrender plans and trust God's guidance.
4:00–5:00 AM — Hope & Perseverance
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31; Romans 15:13
• Pray for renewed strength for the weary.; Ask God to fill hearts with hope and endurance.
5:00–6:00 AM — Sunrise Praise & Sending
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22–23; Psalm 5:3
• Thank God for new mercies with the morning.; Offer a blessing over the day and campus ahead.