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PTP-2018-Schedule.Pdf AUGUST 17–23, 2018 polishingthepulpit.com • Sevierville Convention Center • 202 Gists Creek Road • Sevierville, TN 37876 PTP SPIRITUAL POLISHING PRECONFERENCE RENEWAL WEEKEND THE PULPIT August 15–17, 2018 August 17–19, 2018 August 17–23, 2018 Wednesday–Friday Friday–Sunday Friday–Thursday $25 per adult $150 per adult $250 per adult ($275 at the door) This year we offer a preconference We want you to stay the whole week, Stay the whole week and enjoy a beginning on Wednesday, August but we know with school and jobs spiritual feast. Choose from hun- 15 at the Sevierville church of Christ that many can come only for the dreds of classes from more than Bible study. Thursday and Friday we weekend. So come for a 3-day re- 200 speakers, and then get the flash will offer classes at the Sevierville charge at Spiritual Renewal Weekend. drive at the end, take it home, and Convention Center. Starting Friday afternoon, we have a catch everything you missed. full schedule of classes for all ages. Register at polishingthepulpit.com THIS SCHEDULE BELONGS TO: (NAME/CONTACT INFO) The best week of the year! What is PTP? There is no easy answer. evident. When 200 speakers cover 700 topics in 12 concurrent classes over seven days, your spiritual It is like a lectureship, but it is not a lectureship. It is bucket will overflow and your heart will soar. When like a gospel meeting, summer camp, preachers’ lun- the constant challenge is deciding which class to cheon, Bible class , church fellowship , elders’ retreat, attend because they all sound so interesting, you’ll missions report , ladies’ day, youth rally, marriage know you’re at PTP. retreat, training for service series, annual singing, VBS—but it is none of these things. The lessons are only part of the PTP experience. The fellowship . oh, the fellowship! Reconnect with friends There is simply no way to describe the PTP experi- from school or former congregations, meet legendary ence to someone who has never attended. speakers one-on-one, and make new friends for network- You just have to be there— when 5000 people join ing and accomplishing wonderful things in the kingdom. in worship, it is indescribable—when a thousand Discouraged? Several preachers who had decided to preachers feast on the Word and share their exper- quit preaching went home from PTP determined to tise, it is unlike anything you’ve seen before—when keep on serving. Congregations have been restored, elders share wisdom to solve complicated issues, mission works started, marriages saved, and friend- you’ll be amazed—when 1200 teens and youth get ships formed at PTP. together, the excitement is palpable—when hun- dreds of women grow together spiritually, the joy is You just have to come to understand. PTP is for every member of the Lord’s church “STAYED TO THE END” BONUS TABLE OF CONTENTS Each attendee receives a flash drive with 2 New and Improved 19 Saturday this year’s audios (MP3s) as a “stayed to the 3 Continuing Education 27 Sunday end” bonus! 4 Registration 30 Monday • Weekend attendees: Friday/Saturday 6 FAQs 36 Tuesday sessions* (a $150 value) 8 Workshop/Host Church 42 Wednesday • Full conference attendees: all recorded sessions** (a $300 value) Information 47 Thursday 9 Children’s Classes 48 PTP365 For more info go to 10 Teens 49 House to House polishingthepulpit.com. 11 Teen Map 50 Leadership, Lifetime * The Sunday sessions can be downloaded later. 12 Convention Center Map Service Award, GSOP ** Through Wednesday afternoon (so we can duplicate). The other lessons can be 13 Schedule Keys 51 GSMMR 2019 Date downloaded later. 14 Wednesday/Thursday 53 Spark 15 Friday WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR? More panels! More short sessions! active shooter protocols, security teams, Features include the marketplace, a stable, 75 new speakers! and reducing vulnerability. a dwelling, common area, city walls, Herod’s temple, a jail, and a Galilean boat From Islam to Christ. Wissam Al- Jimmy Holland, minister for the Fort (32 feet). Aethawi, a former Muslim, has made Payne church of Christ, in cooperation an incredible journey to become a with the Gospel Broadcasting Network Conversations. Games, Snacks, Christian. He brings a perspective that is conducting interviews with preach- Conversation. An opportunity for adult few on earth would be able to articu- ers in the brotherhood for airing on singles to meet other faithful Christians late. You do not want to miss these the GBN program, “The Preacher and and get to know others of similar inter- stirring sessions! his Work.” These 4-minute interviews ests and life goals. will begin airing randomly on GBN The Bible on Trial. Kyle Butt and Kevin soon after they are recorded. We invite Cain will conduct three mock debates all preachers to participate. Interviews utilizing a courtroom scene in which will be conducted Friday and Saturday. Judge Alan Highers will render a verdict Come by GBN’s booth to find our more based on the testimony he hears. information or contact Bob Strickland at Jeremy Burkhart will conduct a profes- [email protected]. sional seminar on “skilled visiting.” Full-size New Testament Village! Step Tony Sullivan, Chief of Police in back in time at PTP and experience what Abingdon, Virginia, will conduct a semi- it would have been like to live in the time nar on church safety issues, including of Jesus and the apostles. Food&Drink The Hidden Trail Restaurant at the hotel Syrup (menu Items will vary each day). Baked Penne with Marinara Sauce, and and the Convention Center food carts Garlic Sticks. This menu will be served from 6:00–10:00 located in EHB and in front of the ball- Dinner: Chicken Parmesan Cutlets, AM each day from August 18–23 in rooms will have breakfast, lunch, dinner, Spaghetti, and Sauteed Zucchini. Hidden Trail Restaurant (located in Stone snacks, and coffee available. Hidden Trail Hill Lodge). Monday, August 20 will be serving a breakfast buffet each Lunch: Potato Salad, Hamburgers / Hot day for $10. Wilderness rooms have mi- EHB Lunch and Dinner Menu Dogs, and Tator Tots. crowaves, refrigerators, and coffeemakers. There will be a buffet each day for lunch Dinner: Cole Slaw, BBQ Pork /buns, Baked Most people eat out with friends at area and dinner served in EHB ($10.00 inclu- Potato Wedges, and Sugar Cookies. restaurants. sive of tax, Lemonade, Iced Tea or Water included). This is run by Spectra, the food Tuesday, August 21 Snacks/Drinks: The Convention Center service for the SCC and PTP does not Lunch: Mandarin Salad, General Tso’s does not allow outside food or drink. make any money on the sale of food or Beef & Broccoli, and Steamed White Rice. Please note, PTP does not make anything drink. We may have vouchers available for Dinner: Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, and on the sale of food or drink. purchase to facilitate faster lines. Details Banana Pudding. will be available in the registration area. Hidden Trail Breakfast Menu Wednesday, August 22 Subject to change based on participation. Saturday, August 18 Lunch: Cow-Girl Salad, Chicken Fajitas, $10.00 inclusive of tax, +$2 optional drink Lunch: Fruit Salad Ambrosia, Roasted Flour Tortillas, and Mexican Rice (salsa, purchase of Coffee or Fountain Drink. Bone-in Chicken, Scallop Potatoes, and sour cream). Items Served Daily: Fresh Scrambled Vegetable Medley. Dinner: Enchiladas, Refried Bean Eggs, Bacon or Sausage (will vary each Dinner: Beef Tips, Buttered Egg Noodles, Casserole, and Fiesta Sweet Corn. day), Fruit, Grits, Oatmeal, Cereal and Milk. Peas and Carrots. All Dinners serverd with Butter Rolls. Main Menu Items: Pancakes and Syrup, Sunday, August 19 Biscuits and Gravy, French Toast and Lunch: Tossed Caesar Salad, Lasagna, 2 | WIFI Username: ptp Password: guest CONTINUING EDUCATION / MENTORS Missionary Rendezvous Mentors Eleven nations were represented at last One exciting thing about PTP is the year’s PTP. Missionaries are now mak- chance to meet one-on-one with well- ing PTP a part of their support trips and known preachers, missionaries, and furloughs. Elders and church members writers of the brotherhood, and to meet invite their missionary families to join with others who struggle with the same them at PTP and pay their way to come issues as you. where they meet with a larger gathering of saints than most have ever seen on There are many opportunities to benefit the mission field . They hear soul-stirring from the experience of others. messages to recharge their batteries New Panels! There are panels on and extend their mission service. how to set up an effective visitation Th is year the expanded track has 30 program, evangelism, where do I find sessions over seven days. a mate, questions about baptism, and pain/grief. Meet and Greet Graybeards’ Forum: The immensely There is a meet and greet for churches popular Graybeards’ Forum has been ex- looking for preachers or preachers look- panded. This session features preachers ing for churches. Bring resumes and job who are 60 and over giving life advice descriptions to the Concourse Room at from their vast experience and study. It’s 4:30 p.m. on Monday. always the last day of PTP. The panel on drug addiction has a meet Homeschool: Get together at the and greet to provide an opportunity to homeschool huddle to exchange speak with the members of the panel. ideas, attend a panel, or listen to There are meet and greets for adoptive advice from those who have been families and “find my mission field.” through it. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Receive a PTP certificate by attending PTP classes! Successful participation for five years (32 hours of instruction per year) in the certificate program qualifies you for the PTP diploma.
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