Right thinking alone – become a Pharisee
Right feeling alone – become an “experience” junkie
Right doing alone – become burned out and wonder why.
But what if by balancing right thinking and right feelings, right doing would just flow out
. . . sort of like breathing?
Designed for a wide audience, from beginners to the seasoned believer, this two or three day retreat features the stories of Rebekah, The Woman at the Well, Ruth, Miriam, Hagar, and the Prodigal’s Mother, examining how their thoughts and feelings affected their actions, and how their persepective affected how they interpreted the world around them, as well as God’s character and actions.
An interactive workshop on Saturday provides basic tools for listening well, and speaking wisely and meaningfully into each other’s lives, becoming self-aware to acknowledge feelings and to think about what we think about. Saturday evening includes contemplative song and Scripture readings.
Bible studies and devotionals for each of the characters will provide further study for the weeks following this retreat.
FRIDAY
6:30pm – Registration/fellowship
7-7:30pm – Worship with song
TALK 7:30-8:30pm – “Thirsty”
DISCUSSION* 8:30-9pm – Discussion groups
SATURDAY
[DEVOTIONAL] – Participants may do on their own time, either during the retreat for quiet time, or after the retreat for further study
8:30 – Breakfast
9:30-10am – Worship with song
TALK 10-10:45am – “Duty or Destiny”
DISCUSSION* 11-11:45am – Discussion groups
12noon – Lunch
WORKSHOP 1-3pm – “Friend to Friend”
6pm – Dinner
CONTEMPLATIVE WORSHIP 7-8:30pm – Song, Scripture reading, and prayer
DISCUSSION* 8:30-9pm –Discussion groups
*Training videos and materials are available for discussion group facilitators in prepartion for the retreats, combined with a one hour session with Joanne Friday, before retreat begins
SUNDAY
[DEVOTIONAL] – Participants may do on their own time, either during the retreat for quiet time, or after the retreat for further study
8:30 – Breakfast
9:30-10am – Worship with song
PROGRAM 10-11am Participants share how God met them over the weekend (Joanne, facilitator)
TALK 11-11:30am – “From Thirsty to Satisfied”
Through a unique blend of Bible study, discussion, personal reflection, and interactive workshops, relevant historical background is presented, understanding provided, and emotional connection offered. Through it all, encouragement is given to learn and live out the truths of scripture.