+ the Experience

Worship and Prayer:

Each day begins with a powerful time of worshiping God, encouraging each other, and scripture reading. Starting the day by acknowledging our need for God and connecting with Him is a value we want every intern to walk away with.

theDeluge Classes:

Memorizing and Meditation of scripture:

We love the Bible! A fully developed Bible reading plan to track with during the summer will provide guidance for your personal time with the Lord. You will be expected to memorize specific passages weekly as well.

“...the things revealed in the word of God are so great, and so infinitely more important than all other things, that it is inconsistent with the human nature, that a man should fully believe the truth of them, and not be influenced by them above all things in his practice. “ –Jonathan Edwards, The Religious Affections

Discussion and Teaching:

Everyone learns by doing. This time will provide an opportunity to break down what you have read or learned in class. This time is vital to processing and grasping everything that comes out of classes and book readings.

Team Time:

Team Time is a fun time to unwind at the end of the week while exercising and building team unity.

Accountability Groups:

Make theDeluge a little bit smaller. This is your “core group” for the summer that we encourage you to go deep with: guys with guys and girls with girls. Discuss what you are learning, pray for each other and develop lasting friendships.

Church Ministry:

Interns will have the opportunity to make disciples right here at Church of the Redeemer. theDeluge offers opportunities to work with children, youth and young adult ministries. This is a great avenue for interns to use their gifts and talents while serving and pouring into others, all in the context of the local church.

Outreach:

Christ’s commission to “go and make disciples of all nations” means that we have a responsibility to share Christ with others and to build others up in their relationship with Jesus. During this time we look to impact those outside our circle of influence and in the surrounding community with the love of Christ.

+ the Structure

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays:

8:30 A.M.| ARRIVAL TIME
8:45-9:45 A.M. | WORSHIP + PRAYER WITH TEAM
10 a.m.- 12 p.M. | class

*afternoons consist of outreach or creative planning depending on the day

Wednesdays:

8:30 a.m.| arrival time
8:45-9:45 a.m. | worship + prayer with team
10- 11 a.m. | book discussion
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | accountability groups

*Afternoons will consist of an intern project
*Wednesday nights also consist of serving in children/youth ministry

Fridays:

10 a.m. | arrival time
10 a.m.-12 p.m. | team time

Saturdays and Sundays:

Weekends will normally consist of day/overnight outreaches along with attending Church of the Redeemer Sunday morning service.

• During the 8 weeks, you will also be involved in verse memorization, class and book homework.

• Out of Town weekday/weekend outreach trips will vary within the 8 weeks.

• Please note that all activities within the 8 weeks are mandatory unless told otherwise. If there are any scheduling difficulties or concerns, please contact theDeluge Coordinators.

+ What you need to know

+Designed for unmarried college age students (high school graduates to age 24).

+An 8-week commitment.

+Accepts in and out of state applicants.

+Before applying, please review our core beliefs and honor code on our website.

+Based out of Church of the Redeemer in Gaithersburg, MD www.church-redeemer.org