2008 Women’s Retreat

for ministers’ wives and women in ministry

October 3-4, St. Benedict’s Center

Hosted by Christian Student Fellowship of Nebraska

WHY A RETREAT JUST FOR MINISTER’S WIVES?

Renewal. The dictionary defines renewal as: “to replace something that is worn, broken, or unsuitable for use.“ Can renewal actually happen? We anxiously run from one place to the next. Meetings and appointments, our kid’s soccer game, lunch with a women’s group, errands to the grocery store and then on to a small group Bible study—and then collapse into bed later than we had hoped, exhausted and dreading the morning. We want to slow down but don’t know how. Often we doubt that we can ever feel true refreshment … after all, we don’t have time for it, do we?

And it isn’t just the frantic pace we keep. Being married to a minister, or being in a leadership position, brings with it challenges you never thought you’d have to face. Keeping the “it’s okay” image on the outside when it’s not okay. Feeling the judgment of others on your husband, your family, and even you—whether it is real or perceived, it hurts. Desperately wanting some time alone with your husband but weeks and even months pass without the smallest opening in your schedules. Whether it is you or your husband—or both—in ministry, the demands never seem to stop. You are just plain worn out.

What kind of toll does this all take on those around us—and, even more deeply, on our own souls? The idea of a personal retreat—time for relaxation and renewal — makes us feel as anxious as all our frenzied rushing. What in the world would we do with an hour, an afternoon or—just imagine—a whole retreat that focuses on finding refreshment and renewal for our souls?

Be encouraged by workshop leaders who have “been there,” quiet times to refresh your soul, and interaction with women who understand.  Come hang out with the Lord and with each other.

“You were wearied by all your ways, but you would not say, 'It is hopeless.’ You found renewal of your strength….”      Isaiah 57:10a

WHERE IS THE RETREAT?

WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT THE RETREAT?

The tentative schedule is:

 Friday, October 3rd

10:00-10:30     Welcome, Registration,                               Room Check-In

10:30-12:00     Mercy in My Mess

12:00-1:00       Lunch

1:00-1:30         Unwinding Your Inner Spring

1:30-3:00         Break

3:00-4:00         Renewing Your Strength

4:00-5:00         Organized Walk & Talk

5:00-6:30         Evening Meal

7:00-8:30         Restoring the Broken Pieces

9:00-9:30 Chapel Praise & Worship Time

9:30- ? Relax, talk, games, fun

Saturday, October 4th

7:30-8:00         Devotions—An Audience                   of One

8:00-9:00         Breakfast

9:15-10:00       Be Still …. And Know the                I am God

10:30-12:00     Lay It All Down

12:00-1:00       Lunch and Dismissal

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