2019 "God's Unfinished Masterpiece"
April 26-28, 2019
Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford, IL
All women are invited to participate in the 2019 retreat, April 26-28, at the Bishop Lane Retreat Center, 7708 E McGregor Road, Rockford, IL 61102. A retreat offers time for discernment and perspective. We will learn from and be inspired by meaningful speeches, activities, service, and devotions. This is also an opportunity to spend more time with God and other sisters in Christ.
Late sign up available with payment through March 31, 2019. Contact Mary Ann Dahlke with questions at mary.ann.dahlke@gmail.com or 815-529-6279.
This year's service projects will be making hygiene kits for Lutheran World Relief (looking to get matching funds from Thrivent) and making no tie blankets for Turning Point Women's Shelter.
Items needed for LWR (all items new please):
Here are a few of the ladies' retreat comments:
Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford, IL
All women are invited to participate in the 2019 retreat, April 26-28, at the Bishop Lane Retreat Center, 7708 E McGregor Road, Rockford, IL 61102. A retreat offers time for discernment and perspective. We will learn from and be inspired by meaningful speeches, activities, service, and devotions. This is also an opportunity to spend more time with God and other sisters in Christ.
Late sign up available with payment through March 31, 2019. Contact Mary Ann Dahlke with questions at mary.ann.dahlke@gmail.com or 815-529-6279.
This year's service projects will be making hygiene kits for Lutheran World Relief (looking to get matching funds from Thrivent) and making no tie blankets for Turning Point Women's Shelter.
Items needed for LWR (all items new please):
- Lightweight new bath size towels (20"x40" to 52"x27") darker colors
- Bath size bars of soap (2 per kit needed)
- Sturdy combs
- Metal nail clippers
Here are a few of the ladies' retreat comments:
- “Amidst all the story-telling, devotions, and fun, it is obvious the Holy Spirit is working to create relationships, inspire and renew.”- Trish N.
- “You’ll get so much more out of the retreat than you ever expected.”- Patricia L.
- “ Having attended the Women’s Retreat over the last 5 years, I’ve seen up close and personal how God has shown up in the lives of women and their families –stories of both struggle and joy which demonstrate Gods love and faithfulness, no matter what” Doris H.
- "I enjoy going to the retreat for the opportunity to take time and care only for myself (not the kids/husband/dog) for one weekend out of the year, while making connections with women of our church that sustain me through the return to daily life.-Erin H.
- "The Spiritual uplifting and the ability to commune with my lovely sisters, means every thing to me." Betty Jo J.
- "I enjoy the fellowship and the fun at the Women's Retreat, along with reflection that the retreat encourages."- Diane S.
- "The Women's Retreat is a wonderful combination of faith stories, prayer, social ministry projects, laughter, getting to know other women, fun, tasty snacks, and more laughter." -Deb M.
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