Save the date for our 2012 retreat!
More information and registration form to come shortly.
Who do you know who would benefit from a weekend retreat, a sort of “spiritual spa”? How might you contribute to such a ministry? We appreciate your support!
For all of you anxiously awaiting the opportunity to honor a young woman in your parish, the time is now!
Our registration page has a form you can print, fill out, and mail to Jordan, our registrar. (We know. It’s a bit old-fashioned, and we hope you don’t mind. Sometimes it’s nice to see actual handwriting, isn’t it?)
Please don’t forget that we need support, too! Volunteer as an Angel on our Angel Team, or send gifts for the retreatants! (For volunteers, please contact Sara; for gifts, please contact Kelly.)
It is our gift to share this ministry with every woman in our diocese. We know that by taking care of those who care so generously for others, our reach extends further than we could ever imagine. Most importantly, we hope that those who attend Time for JOY learn how to care for themselves, continuing the nurturing of self even after they’ve left the mountain.
For those of you eager to treat a deserving young woman in your midst, know that our updated brochure and registration form are coming; we’re just waiting on a few details to complete the forms.
Thank you for your interest and support! We appreciate you!
Next retreat dates: April 29 – May 1, 2011
Mark your calendars now!
With the retreat fast approaching, registrations are rushing in last minute. PLEASE send yours in as soon as possible! We want to see you there, too!
Many thanks to all who are making the retreat possible, and prayers to the women, friends and family who are making time to take time for Jesus, others and themselves.
See you soon!
Our 6th annual Time for JOY retreat will be April 23rd-25th, 2010, at the beautiful Camp Mitchell. There’s something for everyone in the diocese to do to support this important ministry for women ages 19-40something.
As we get closer to this year’s retreat, we are reminded how amazingly everything comes together, how quickly and effortlessly Spirit moves amongst us.
As part of the team, we worry if all will be well, if women will respond to the call to come, if we will have enough. After a few breaths and many prayers, Spirit speaks to us, too, calming all anxieties, reassuring us, calling us to Trust. This is a ministry for us, and it is one we are wise to bring into our daily lives.
Whether you are a retreatant, a sponsor, a donor or a team member, know that we are grateful for each other. We gives thanks for you and all you have done or are about to do and for all you have to teach us. May we all remember to let Spirit speak in our lives.
If you are interested in sending a woman to Time for JOY or coming yourself, please visit the Registration page, print the form and mail, along with registration fee, to Jordan.
We limit the number of women coming from each church to two, but if more would like to come, we have a waiting list. The goal is to have as many churches represented as possible.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Shellie (shellieb2 at cox dot net) or Jordan (jordan8778 at hotmail dot com).
A Prayer for Young Women
Gracious God, prepare the hearts of the young women of our diocese so they may yearn for a retreat which gives them time to relax and be nurtured along a spiritual path, drawing them closer to You and Your love. Gently speak their name so they might hear your call. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior. Amen.