IN HIS PRESENCE
Indiana/Michigan Women's Retreat
Registration for this event has closed.
If you have questions, please call or text Kathy Eastman.
(630) 297-3968
This will be an inviting, peaceful, artistic place where women can come to find inspiration on how to get closer to God through nature, music, worship, The Word, art, and relationships.
This room will offer interactive stations on different topics to help guide your prayer time.
Worship, door prizes, ice breakers, entertainment, 20 min. speech by Terry London.
Some of the Saturday activities have limited space. A few also have an additional cost. See activity list for details.
Worship, door prizes
Choose from three classes. See class titles and descriptions below the schedule.
Yoga, Zumba, karaoke, and more! See activity list for details.
Keynote speech by Terry London, communion
Session One classes
10:45am-11:30 am
Choose one class to attend from the three listed below:
EMOTIONS: A GIFT FROM GOD
God has given women all these feelings, moods, and emotions for a very good reason. When Jesus encourages us to love one another, we as women are well equipped to relate to our friends, our families and our communities. We will talk about using this gift to glorify God our Father by showing love and compassion to those around us.
Terry was born and raised in Chicago and currently serves a Women’s Ministry Leader alongside her husband, Michael, in the Southside of Chicago. Before entering the ministry, Terry served in Illinois National Guard for six years and then worked professionally in banking and finance. She and Michael have a teenage son.
FASTING – A SECRET TREASURE
Confused about fasting? Don’t like to fast? Or maybe you have never fasted before? Why do we fast anyway? Learn about this powerful Judeo-Christian discipline and the long-lasting impact it can have on you, on others and on your relationship with God.
Ruth was baptized at the University of Toronto in 1995. She has been married for 19 years to her husband Mark and they have three teenage sons. Ruth has served in the ministry in Canada, Indiana and Wisconsin. She currently serves as the Women’s Ministry Leader in the Detroit Church of Christ.
BREAKING FREE FROM THE CHAINS OF COMPARISON & PERFECTIONISM
(Part I)
*This workshop is made up of two classes with a 15 minute break between sessions.
**This workshop is open to all and is highly recommended for all teenagers to attend.**
“I’m too ____”, “I’m not _____ enough”. Whether these thoughts whisper in the depths of your own heart or you want to better support a young woman in your life, this workshop is for you! We have to be aware of how societal influences such as social media can negatively affect our self-esteem and hurt our relationship with God and other women. We will work together to better understand God’s design for positive self-esteem, empowerment and confidence in his daughters.
Ashley has a BA in Sociology; a MA in Human Rights and is currently the Area Coordinator in Student Affairs at Columbia College where she focuses on student advocacy, Title IX and female student support. Ashley became a Christian as a teenager in Atlanta when she was 14 years old.
Session Two classes
11:45am-12:30 pm
LEARNING TO MANAGE YOUR LIFE SO IT DOESN’T MANAGE YOU
It is easy to become overwhelmed with the many roles and responsibilities we have in our lives. This can lead to burnout if we don’t learn how to discern the voice of God in our lives. This class will address the pitfalls that surround us in our culture that can cause us to be distracted and weary. We will be discussing some tools to help you manage your life more effectively.
Kristen was born and raised in Georgia and was converted as a college student at the University of Georgia. She has spent the last 15 years working in the ministry in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Baton Rouge. Currently, Kristen serves as the Women’s Ministry Leader in the Ft. Wayne Church of Christ. She graduated with her BSN in nursing and has worked full-time as an ICU nurse in Ft Wayne. Kristen and her husband, Stephen, have two children and two dogs!
IN HIS PRESENCE: STRESS-FREE
In order to be in His presence, you have to first examine your thoughts and recognize the thought patterns that make you feel disconnected. Learn how to practically live in His presence; soaking in His wisdom; enjoying the riches of spiritual thinking and deep connection.
Pam serves as the Women’s Ministry Leader for the Grand Rapids Church of Christ while working full-time as an Assistant Professor at Cornerstone University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Organizational Change Leadership. Pam served as a missionary in South Asia for 13 years and has been a Christian for over 31 years. Pam and her husband, Oomen, have been married 28 years and have two adult children.
BREAKING FREE OF THE CHAINS OF COMPARISON & PERFECTIONISM
(Part II) See previous description
Our keynote speaker for the retreat is Terry London from Chicago, IL. Terry was born and raised in Chicago and currently serves as a Women's Ministry Leader alongside her husband, Michael. Together, they oversee a large ministry in Chicago's South Side. Before entering the ministry, Terry served in the Illinois National Guard for six years and then worked professionally in banking and finance. She and Michael are the proud parents of a 14-year-old son, JonMichael. Terry is a dynamic, inspiring woman of God who will take us deeper in our relationship with God.
Taught by Kristen VanBueren. A practice of breathing, stretching and poses to help connect one's mind and body. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Taught by Kathy Boger. Come and enjoy a fun workout class in the water! Bring your towel and pool noodle if you have it!
There will be a tented area just for us on the patio of the Oakwood Resort. Right next to Lake Wawasee! There will be life-size Jenga, cornhole, and s'mores.
A fun craft to decorate your home with. Each person will get their own piece of wood to personalize with our wood burning tools.
Come dance your stress away with your friends! Bring your gym shoes!
This activity includes 2 games of bowling and shoe rental. The top scores of the day will receive a prize!
Taught by Wendy Volkmar and Laura Bolender. A practice of breathing, stretching and poses to help connect one's mind and body. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Come play a round of Bingo with your friends!
A night full of fun! Karaoke, photo wall, board games and snacks!
We will be showing "Moms Night Out", a 2014 faith based comedy! Popcorn and water also provided!
*Space is limited. Please sign-up at the activity table in the Oakwood Event Center. Sign-up will be open Friday night after the main session.
($) Extra fee of $4.00 per person. Cash only. Due at time of sign-up.
There are a couple specific details we want to make you aware of before you head up to the retreat so you can plan ahead as needed!
*If you want to participate in yoga, and have your own mat, please bring it. We will have a limited number of yoga mats at the venue.
*If you want to participate in water aerobics, and have your own pool noodle, please bring it. It is not mandatory in order to participate, but it will help with many of the movements.
*Make sure to pack your gym shoes for Zumba and all the beautiful walking trails!
*And finally, there are two optional activities that will require an extra cost ($4 each). We will only be accepting cash, so please plan accordingly. The first activity is Bowling (2 games and shoe rental with prizes for the top winners) and the second is the Wood Burning Craft (your own piece of decorative wood to personalize and take home).
