2019 "God's Unfinished Masterpiece"

April 26-28, 2019
Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford, IL
Next year's retreat: "God's Diamonds in the Rough," April 24-26, 2020
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All women are invited to participate in our annual retreats. The 2019 retreat was held in April at the Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford, IL. A retreat offers time for discernment and perspective.  We learn from and are inspired by meaningful speeches, activities, service,  and devotions.  This is also an opportunity to spend more time with God and other sisters in Christ.

Retreat participants also have a chance to  contribute to service projects. The 2019 projects involved making 130 hygiene kits for Lutheran World Relief and making no-tie blankets for Turning Point Women's Shelter. 

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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