Women’s Retreat 2019
Beautiful, Strong and Courageous
Discover your beauty from ashes story
Two Day Women’s Retreat
Welcome to our annual women’s retreat, Beautiful, Strong and Courageous. The retreat starts at 7 pm on Thursday, Nov. 7 and ends at 11 am on Saturday, Nov. 9. Spaces are limited! Please register by October 22nd!
Time to get away from everyday responsibilities to be immersed in the beauty of nature, refreshed by contemplative time with God and creative worship, and invigorated by the companionship of other women.
Women walk in their beauty, strength and courage every day and sometimes feel the need to just get away from daily routines to receive rest and refreshment. This is time to feel loved, affirmed, encouraged and inspired. Deep healing and new direction typically comes out of moments when we retreat together.
Join us for ministry time*, motivation time, quiet time, contemplative time, and creative spiritual practices that connects us to each other and The Triune God. Be inspired by the beauty-from-ashes stories of wise women. (Not to mention laughter, fun, and leaving with new friends!)
*There will be opportunities for in-depth ministry.
- Click the “Register Here” button to sign up and pay.
- Below you will find a detailed schedule of events for the retreat.
We look forward to seeing you there!
“To comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.” – Isaiah 61:2b-3, NIV
Hourly Schedule
Thursday, November 7
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Arrival, check in, free time to explore grounds, etc.
- 7:00 PM - 8:20 PM
- Service
- 8:00 PM - 8:20PM
- Testimony
- Patsy Gausepohl
Friday, November 8
- 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
- Breakfast
- In the dining hall
- 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Free time
- Can sign up for 30-min inner healing prayer or spiritual direction during these free times.
- 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
- Testimony
- Tricia Todd-Valentine
- 10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
- Group scripture meditation
- 10:45 AM - 11:10 AM
- Small Groups
- Break into small groups to reflect and discuss
- 11:10 AM - Noon
- Break
- Noon - 1:00 PM
- Lunch
- In dining hall
- 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
- The Spirituality of Mindfulness
- 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
- One Hour of Silence
- 2:15 PM - 2:24 PM
- Creative exercise, then sharing
- 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
- Testimony
- Terry Bellard
- 3:00 PM - 3:330 PM
- Panel Discussion
- Surviving and Thriving in Hard Times
- 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Free Time
- * Can sign up for 30-min inner healing prayer or spiritual direction during these free times.
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Dinner
- In dining hall
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Service
- 7:10 PM - 7:30 PM
- Testimony
- Liz Upfield
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Campfire/s’mores
- (weather permitting)
Saturday, November 9
- 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
- Breakfast
- In dining hall
- 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Free Time
- * Can sign up for 30-min inner healing prayer or spiritual direction during these free times.
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Service
- 11:00 AM -
- Pack up, off-we-go**
- ** For those interested, you can stick around on Saturday afternoon to enjoy ziplining, a giant, 3-person swing, and rock wall climbing.