Church Worker’s Wives RETREAT! “I sought the Lord and He answered me.” Psalm 34:4
Thurs., September 22 – Sat., September 24 Lutheran Island Camp, Henning, MN We hope you will join us for a time to refresh and renew through fellowship, worship, Bible study, prayer and praise! Come gather with old friends, and make some new ones!
Tentative Retreat schedule: Thursday, September 22: 4:00-5:30 pm Arrival 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Get to know you time 8:00 pm Campfire & Devotion 9:00 pm Fellowship and snacks Friday, September 23 8:30 am Breakfast 9:30 am Opening Devotion & Session 1 10:30 am Break 10:45 am Session 2 12:00 pm Lunch 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Free Time 3:00 pm Prayer Walk & Group Picture 4:30 pm Session 3 5:30 pm Prayer Stations 6:30 pm Banquet (Casual Dress) 7:30 pm Program 9:00 pm Fellowship, Games & Treats
Saturday, September 24 8:30 am Light breakfast (provided by Retreat hostesses) 9:30 am Closing Worship 11:00 am Brunch 12:00 am God’s speed as you travel home!
*What to bring: Bible Towel Bedding Comfy Clothes A snack or beverage to share Family pictures to share Flashlight **Before you arrive spend time in prayer for all the women that will be travelling to Lutheran Island Camp and those preparing for us to arrive. If you have any questions, contact information for this year’s retreat planners is below. We look forward to seeing you in September! Christina Walther St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Esko
[email protected] 218-391-3649
Mary Brinkley St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Esko 218-343-2218
Directions to Lutheran Island Camp: From Fergus Falls: Take Hwy 210 to Clitherall. Turn left into Clitherall. Take Cty Rd 5 for approx. 3 miles. Follow camp signs. From Alexandria: Take Hwy 29 north. Turn left at junction 210 to Henning. Take 108 out of Henning for approx. 1 mile. At the sharp turn, take Cty Rd 16 for approx. 4 miles. Turn left at Cty Rd 55. Follow camp signs.
Please send your form and $10 deposit by September 8 to: Christina Walther 9 Elizabeth Avenue Esko, MN 55733
2016 Church Worker’s Wives Retreat Registration MN North District Last Name: ________________________________, First Name: __________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ Email Address:______________________________________ City: _______________________________________, State: __________________, Zip: _____________ Home Phone: (____)______-_____________
Cell Phone: (____)______-_____________
Church Name and Location_________________________________________________________________________ Special Dietary Needs or Accommodations________________________________________________________ * Deposit of $10.00 must accompany each registration. (Balance due at retreat) Please make checks payable to Karen Goetz. Full Retreat (Thursday evening – Saturday Brunch) OR Choose when you can attend: Thursday Evening meal Thursday night lodging Friday Breakfast Friday noon meal Friday evening Banquet Friday night lodging Saturday Brunch
$114 _____ $8 $35 $8 $8 $10 $35 $10
Total Due:
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Ck No./Amt.
Cash Amt.
Campership
Balance Due
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**CAMPERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! PLEASE INDICATE ON FORM IF NEEDED*** or contact Christina Walther (218-391-3649 or
[email protected]) A letter has been sent to each of your churches, asking them to assist in paying for your retreat. There is funding available in the Church worker’s Wives Retreat Savings Account to cover Emeritus wives who do not have a church to assist them.