We look forward to a fantastic weekend together spending time in God's Word, sweet fellowship with sisters in Christ and worshipping Him in beautiful, quiet surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The food is superb! This year's retreat will be held at the beautiful Christian Renewal Center in Silverton, OR, just a mile from Silver Falls State Park. Check out more info & pictures of the retreat center at www.christianrenewalcenter.org
Retreat Theme
The theme of this year's retreat will be "Walking in the LIGHT."The Bible is full of references to light. It tells us that God is the light of life, His word gives light to our understanding, and Jesus is the Light of the World. 1 Peter 2:9 says that we, as Christians, have been called out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 John 1:7 says that walking in His light purifies us from sin and enables us to fellowship with one another. Therefore, our lives, as women redeemed by Christ, should be characterized by His light. I hope you’ll join us at our retreat as we explore what it means to truly walk in the light of Christ.
Speaker
KARA WILLIAMS
Kara has been married to her husband, Caleb, for 26 years and is the mother of five children, ages 12-21, including two through the miracle of adoption. She and her family live on eight acres, raising cows, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and a large garden. One of her great joys is learning about God through His Word and His world and sharing her discoveries through writing and speaking. She enjoys finding beauty in the commonplace, her classics book club, walking her country road, learning old-fashioned skills, and traveling all over the world with her family.
Cost of Retreat
The cost for the whole weekend is $165. This includes a two-night stay in clean accommodations, as well as five delicious home-style meals. We guarantee you will not find a better retreat venue and five amazing meals for this cost anywhere! This is a steal!! Secure your spot SOON! THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION is AUGUST 17th. We need time to prepare for a wonderful retreat weekend! For those that would like to only come on Saturday, the price is $75 and includes three meals. The registration fee is non-refundable due to the limited number of spots available. If you cancel, your payments will be used to help fund a scholarship for another attendee. Partial scholarships are currently on a waitlist basis. If you need assistance with the payment please contact Adela Waldie at [email protected]. Please prayerfully consider contributing any donation of any size for scholarships. Every woman needs the opportunity to participate in this wonderful, spirit-enriching weekend. We do not want money to stand in anyone's way. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated! Payment options: Check, cash, and online payment with a card. Please bring cash and checks to church office. Checks must be made to West Hills Community Church and in the note line please add 'Ladies Retreat' You must bring your own blankets, pillows, and towels. A bottom sheet is provided. If you would like linens provided, there is an additional $15 charge, and an extra $10 for towels.
Arrival
Friday —Check in at 4:00 p.m. in the Main Lodge Dining Area to get a welcome gift and name tag, and check in to your room at either the Main Lodge or the Heritage House (adjacent to each other). Rooms are available on a 'first come, first serve' basis. If you need a special accommodation for a lower bed please let Adela Waldie know in advance ([email protected]) Please let us know which cabin and room you have chosen upon your arrival. Parking is available in these highlighted areas. Dinner will be served in the Main Lodge Dining Area at 5:30 pm. The meeting room will be at the Rotunda (a very short walk from the cabins). Session 1 starts at 7 pm.
Additional details about the weekend can be found in the brochure below: