

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 36th ANNUAL ND DISTRICT MEN’S WINTER RETREAT
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Life inChrist: Rooted, Woven, and Grafted into God’s Story

Presenter: Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek, Pastor
Holy Cross &amp; Immanuel Lutheran Churches – Lidgerwood, ND
 

Reading the Bible seems easy enough until you find yourself knee-deep in a genealogical list of seemingly unpronounceable names, waist-deep in Levitical laws, chest-deep in the sacrifices and imagery of the temple, neck-deep in the perplexing visions of prophets such as Ezekiel or Daniel, and in-over-your-head with St. John’s visions in Revelation. Let’s be honest. The Bible can be very difficult to understand and rather incomprehensible at times. It can seem like a bunch of independent stories that have no connection to or bearing on our lives. But in truth, every biblical story, every unpronounceable name, every place, every law, every sacrifice, and every vision recorded in the Bible is like a little piece of a jigsaw puzzle that ultimately connects to form a breathtakingly beautiful picture or, in this case, story. Join Pastor Filipek as he pieces the Bible and the Christian faith together so that you can see the breathtakingly beautiful story of God’s message of salvation for all people in Jesus Christ, from Genesis to Revelation, and your place in it.  
 
The Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek has served as pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lidgerwood, North Dakota, since his installation in October 2016. He also serves as an adjunct professor of Homiletics at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, as well as an adjunct professor of practical theology at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Dr. Filipek graduated from Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota, in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and a Minor in Philosophy; a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2009; and a Doctor of Ministry from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 2019.
He has been married to Becky since 2006, and they have four children: David, Miriam, Jacob, and Bethany. He also enjoys waterfowl hunting; playing games with family; listening to symphonies, choir concerts, and string and jazz ensembles; watching ballet, opera, and theater, and a variety of other arts.
 
For over 30 years, men have enjoyed the camaraderie of these retreats–thought-provoking
Scripture-based presentations, fellowship, music, good food, card games, etc.
Father &amp; son duos are encouraged to come.
 
Begins with supper Friday at 6:00 P.M. &amp; ends about 2:00 P.M. Saturday
Cost – $120
Includes: 3 meals, lodging, speaker, snacks, games, fireside chats, etc.
Bring: Bible, bed roll, personal items, warm clothing, &amp; friends
 

Contact Corey Isaak to register:
Call 701-281-0240 or E-mail: corey.isaak@gracefargo.org
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint John
- **state**: ND
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 502 Shepherds Hill Dr, Saint John, ND
- **lat**: 48.94901
- **long**: -99.86568
- **full address**: 502 Shepherds Hill Dr, Saint John, ND, United States

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- **organizer**: Shepherd's Hill at the Crossroads (https://allevents.in/org/shepherds-hill-at-the-crossroads/23969442)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 502 Shepherds Hill Dr, Saint John, ND, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Shepherd's Hill at the Crossroads
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, concerts, art, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 36th ANNUAL ND DISTRICT MEN’S WINTER RETREAT ?
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