Christ Church Women's Retreat 2008

"A COMMITTED HEART"

For the eyes of the LORD range throughout

the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are

fully committed to Him.

2 Chronicles 16:9

 Christ Church Women’s Retreat

May 2-4, 2008

Timber Bay Retreat Center

Onamia, MN

 To register, pick up a brochure at Christ Church,
or e-mail Laura Harris at gregpharris@yahoo.com

Theme:

 Our theme this year is “A Committed Heart”.
A heart that is clean, pure, and steadfast even when life is hard. When things are difficult, we need to endure the cost of

following God with our whole hearts and committing our ways to God, even to the very end, pressing on toward the prize, which is Jesus Christ.

 The world is in direct contrast to this way of thinking. When things get too hard, we are encouraged to give up. When the goal is too lofty to reach, we are questioned “Is it worth it?”  When something takes too long, we are shown short cuts. How do we, as followers of Christ, guard ourselves from falling into this mode of thinking?

Speaker:

 Our speaker this year is Helen Watts. Helen and her husband Steve live in Birmingham, UK where they have been married for 27 years and have three children. Her joy is to see God’s people growing in their love for Him, learning to trust and honor Him in everything.

 Helen will be teaching us about perseverance and having a heart committed to the Lord, being whole hearted, learning how God’s heart is committed towards us and being persistent in prayer.

 Please join us as we learn, grow and commit our hearts anew to Jesus Christ. Everyone is welcome so invite your friends!

Accommodations:

 This year’s meeting is at the beautiful Timber Bay Retreat Center on
Little Whitefish Lake, conveniently located 100 miles north of Minneapolis. There are hiking /mountain bike trails with many other activities available.
See the directions below

 We will be staying in cabins with 2 sleeping areas which hold 10 people. We are designating one cabin area as a quieter one for those who prefer a calmer, quieter, place for sleeping or relaxing. In addition, since there will be larger groups staying together, you may indicate some people you would like to room with and we will attempt to place people together as space is available.

Schedule:

Friday               

5:00 pm            Arrival/Check-in

7:00 pm            Skit

Saturday          

8:00 am            Breakfast

9:00 am            Worship & Morning Session

12:00 pm         Lunch

1:30 pm            Afternoon Session

3:00 pm            Free Time

5:30 pm            Dinner

What to Bring:

 Bible, Notebook, Pen, Flashlight, Sleeping Bag or personal bedding, Towel, Washcloth, Soap, Personal Care Items, Snacks to Share, Games, Cooler weather clothing for outside walking, sturdy shoes or walking boots, and a heart open to God and to fellowship with other women.

Directions to Timber Bay

Camp and Retreat Center:

18955 Woodland Road, Onamia, MN 56359

(320) 532-3200 (800) 822-6123

From south: follow Hwy 169 --14 mi. N of Onamia.

 · Turn left onto “Timber Trail Road.”

 · Go ½ mi. to “Woodland Road.”

 · Turn right at Timber Bay sign.

 · Follow winding gravel road 1 ½ mi. to Main Lodge.

 Phone: 320-532-3200 Website: www.timberbay.org

If you have any questions, please contact Deb Childs at (651) 452-5260
or  deb.childs@christchurchmn.org or office@christchurchmn.org.