November Women's Retreat

November 8-10, 2024
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Women’s Retreat: “God as Our Sanctuary” - November 8-10, 2024
Join us for a transformative weekend where we’ll explore the theme of God as our sanctuary during life's challenges. Through guided teaching sessions and interactive workshops, we'll dive into topics that meet us in our "places of exile," such as fear, disappointment, and chaos, while also finding strength in the power of prayer.
Retreat Overview:

• When: Friday evening to Sunday morning, November 8-10
• Sessions: Four structured teaching and workshop blocks, focused on spiritual growth and practical tools.
• Theme Verse: "This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Although I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them..." (Ezekiel 11:16)

Come connect with others in a space designed for reflection, healing, and growth. Leave feeling seen, empowered, and equipped with fresh Bible study strategies to carry hope forward.
 
Theme:
“God As Our Sanctuary”
Ezekiel 11:16, “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Although I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone.”
 
What to expect:
Discussions on different "places of exile" including: the place of fear and anxiety, the place of disappointment, the place of chaos, and the place of prayer in it all.
 
Outcome:
To leave feeling seen in your places of hurt and have practical skills to carry you forward in hope.
New bible study strategies.

Retreat Schedule & What To Bring:

• Friday Night:
  
  • Dinner on your own 
    
  • 6pm-7pm – Gathering
    
  • 7pm-7:30pm – Icebreakers / Meet & Greet
    
  • 7:30pm-8:45pm – Teaching & Activity #1
    
  • 8:45pm-9pm – Break
    
  • 9pm – Activity: Cookies (Decorate your own) and Pass around Painting
• Saturday:
  
  • 9am-9:45am – Breakfast
    
  • 9:45am-10am – Break
    
  • 10-10:45am – Teaching #2
    
  • 10:45am-11am – Break
    
  • 11am-Noon – Activity
    
  • Noon-1:15 pm – Lunch
    
  • 1:15pm-2pm – Break *
    
  • 2pm-3:30 pm – Activity: Scripture Bracelet making
    
  • 3:30pm-4:30pm – Break / Free Time / Q&A with Jennifer
    
  • 4:30pm-6pm – Break
    
  • 6pm – Dinner 
    
  • 6:45- 7:45- Teaching & Activity #3
    
  • 8pm-11pm – Movie Night *

*Breaks where people can go home and shower

• Sunday Morning:
  • 8am-8:45 am – Breakfast
  • 8:45am-9am – Break
  • 9am-10:30am – Teaching & Activity #4
  • 10:30am-10:45am – Break
  • 10:45am – Worship
  • After worship: pack-up, clean-up, 
  • Lunch: At LOS (Los Arcoiris)  (Bring $$$)

Meals:

• Friday:
  
  • On your own
• Saturday:
  • Breakfast: Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon
  • Lunch: MYO Sandwich and chips
  • Dinner: Pasta Bar (Chicken alfredo w/alfredo sauce and tomato sauce) with Garlic Bread
• Sunday:
  • Breakfast: Leftover pancakes from Saturday
  • Lunch: Party at Los Arcoiris (Bring $$$)

Suggested Packing List:

• Blanket
• Pillow
• Sleeping Bag/ Air mattress
• Pajamas
• Clothes (and Church Clothes for Sunday)
• Toiletries
• Bible
• Journal
• Snacks
• Money for LOS on Sunday
• **You are welcome to bring your school work :)

About Jennifer Bishop Smith
Jennifer Bishop Smith is a speaker, author, and teacher dedicated to helping others find healing and hope through faith. With personal experiences of grief and trauma, she believes in a good God who provides abundant life, peace, and healing through Jesus Christ. Jennifer hosts Bible and art classes, speaks at various events, and shares insights through her writing. ​For more information, visit Jennifer Bishop Smith.

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