Lace up your K-Swiss because this year for Women's Retreat WE'RE RUNNING BACK!!! Kerry Scheer is returning as our speaker and we will have Bethany Dillon leading us in worship.
Kerry will be guiding us through the basics of the spiritual disciplines and what it means to run back home to the life of a disciple. We will get the opportunity to practice a lot of these in some unique ways throughout our time together.
To drive home the idea of running back, our theme this year will take us back to everyone's favorite decade - the 80's. From banana clips and shoulder pads to tie-dye and all things neon, we are going pay tribute to just about everything that made the 80's what they were.
Registration begins Sunday, January 15th and prices go up on February 17th so don't waste any time signing up!
PRICING OPTIONS: (before 2/17/12)
Cabin - $115 for adults/$105 for students
Motel-style room (4 to a room) - $130 for adults/$120 for students
Motel-style room (2 to a room) - $155 for adults/$135 for students
PRICING OPTIONS: (starting 2/17/12)
Cabin - $130 for adults/$120 for students
Motel-style room (4 to a room) - $145 for adults/$135 for students
Motel-style room (2 to a room) - $170 for adults/$160 for students
FOR DIRECTION OPTIONS TO LAKEVIEW:
SCHEDULE: (subject to change)
Friday:
5:00pm - Retreat check-in begins (Lounge & Prayer Room open until 7:00pm)
* Note that dinner is not provided so be sure to grab something to eat before you arrive.
7:15pm - General Session I – Running Back With A Right Focus
9:15pm - Small Groups I
10:30pm – Pajama Party (Lounge & Prayer Room open until 11:30pm)
Saturday:
8:00am: Breakfast
* Lounge & Prayer Room open from 6:30am-8:00am.
9:00am - General Session II – Running Back With A Lost Discipline
10:30am – Solitude Time
11:45am – Small Groups II
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30 - 5:00pm - Breakouts (Lounge & Prayer Room open)
5:30 -7:00pm – 80’s Prom Dinner
7:30pm – General Session III – Running Back With A Good God
* Small Groups folded into this time
9:30pm - Free time (Bonfire, Hayrides, & Prayer Room open til 10:30pm)
Sunday:
7:00am - Breakfast
* There is no program on Sunday morning. Once you eat breakfast, you are free to check out and head to 121 for worship.
WHAT TO BRING:
*** If staying in a motel room ***
Clothes (plan to dress in layers)
Coat
Comfy shoes
Pajamas
Swin suit (if you want to swin)
Prom dress (optional)
Toiletries
Bible
Journal
Flashlight (optional)
Breakout items (only applicable if noted in breakout description - see below)
*** If staying in a cabin ***
All of the above
Towels & wash cloth
Bed linens
Pillow
80's PROM DINNER:
For those of you who have attended our retreats in the past, you know that dinner on Saturday is always an event unto itself. In keeping with that tradition, this year our special dinner will be an 80's prom. We're challenging everyone to find the most awesome 80's prom dress you can find to wear. We'll enjoy a great meal together as well as some fun memories like a best-dressed contest, plenty of photo opps, and some jammin' games. As always, it's not necessary to dress up in order to have fun, but if history repeats itself, this is sure to be a night you won't soon forget.
BREAKOUTS:
Forums:
- Decorator Secrets - Learn How To Decorate Your Home Like A Pro with Ruthie Staalsen
- Time Management with Melissa Nichols
- Spiritual Disciplines Breakdown
Aerobics/Exercise:
- Zumba with Paola Page
- Christian Yoga with Mary Cunningham (you will need to bring a yoga mat to participate in this class)
- Volleyball Tournament
- Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Basketball Court, Weight Rooms, Walking Track and Raquetball Courts Available
DIY Workshops:
- Everything You Can Do With A Frame with Kara Clayton - owner of Nifty Thrifty Designs. Come see all the creative ways to re-treat and use old frames besides just holding pictures.
- Photography 101 with Sarah Halferty - photographer for Lightyly Photographer.
- Faithbooking Workshop with Sheila McDoniel - director of Remember 4 Faith. Build your Faith and Hope for the Future as you remember God's Faithfulness in your life and pass on your spiritual legacy to those you love. For this workshop, bring a pen, journal and 2-3 of your favorite pictures (not required).
- Cupcake Decorating with Melody Fitzgerald - owner of Sugar & Frosting.
- Cookie Decorating with Laura Prascher - owner of Sweet-E Pie & Babycakes.
Exchanges:
- Book Exchange - Bring any used books you have laying around and trade them out for some new titles that others bring.
- Recipe Exchange - Bring your favorite recipe to contribute and after the retreat, you'll receive all the recipes that were put in the pot.
KERRY SCHEER - Speaker
Kerry is a passionate speaker and enjoys teaching women how to know and follow hard after God. She currently lives in Denton, Texas with her husband Mike where they raise their three boys. Mike is currently the Missions Pastor at Denton Bible Church where he works with long term missionaries around the world. Kerry graduated from the University of North Texas with a Masters degree in Counseling. She has counseled in a school setting as well as private practice before retiring to be a full time mom. Although her first calling is wife and mother she enjoys speaking at retreats and conferences. Kerry’s passion and calling has been to minister, equip and encourage women to invest their lives in an intimate relationship with a God that desires to be known.
BETHANY DILLON - Worship Leader
Well, she'd always been an old soul. From her recording debut at age 14, Bethany Dillon was one of those rare young singer/songwriters who did not fit the status quo. Her songs possessed a lyrical depth that belied her age. Her carriage, sense of composure and way of looking at the world revealed a certain maturity, disarming for one so young. So it almost seems a given, years later, that Bethany - now married and living in Dallas with her husband, Shane Barnard (Shane & Shane) and her little girl, Lucy - would be officially grown up. While her roots lay in the contemporary christian music scene, her heart for worship is not bound by production politics. It's not uncommon for her to travel with her husband to lead God's people in worship all over the country. So we are blessed on many fronts to have a musician of her caliber as well as worshiper of her depth to join us for this year's retreat.
FAQ's:
What are the cabins like?
There are 2 sides to each cabin and each side has 10 bunk beds and a bathroom with 3 showers, sinks, and toilets. Linens & towels are not provided so you will need to bring those along with your other things.
What are the motel rooms like?
Each room features 2 queen size beds, linens, telephone with voice mail, AM/FM alarm clock radio, cable television, private bath with tub/shower and individually controlled air conditioning and heat.
How will the meals work?
Every meal features a full buffet with multiple entrees as well as salad bar, hot bar, dessert bar and beverage stations. So even those with special dietary needs should be able to have plenty of choices.
Are there scholarships available?
We are currently working on building up the scholarship fund and as money comes in we would love to award it to those who might not otherwise be able to attend the retreat. While we wait for monies to become available, we will be building a waiting list. Email erica.boutwell@121cc.com for more information or to give funds to go toward scholarships.
