2010 Women's Retreat - October 22-24
Do you often struggle with God's dream in your life? Do you settle for mediocrity rather than "Dream Big?" Is your life a place where God's dream can take root and grow? Come discover what is necessary for God's dream to become a reality in your life...
This Year's Leader - Mary Sholars
This year's retreat leader is Marty Sholars of Exceedingly More Ministries. Marty Sholars is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology from Texas Wesleyan College and a Master’s degree in counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University.
God has recently called Marty from her profession as a Christian counselor into a full-time speaking ministry. She speaks at retreats, conferences, banquets, etc. Marty was the Director of Providence Clinic of Texas in Houston where she counseled individuals, couples and families experiencing a variety of difficulties.
Prior to joining Providence Clinic, she was the Director of Minirth Meier Clinic in Houston. Marty’s approach to counseling and speaking is an expression of her confidence in Christ as the Great Healer. She believes strongly that, apart from Christ, healing is only partial at best and that His involvement is essential to bring healing to the whole person—spirit, mind, emotions, and body. Marty is co-founder of Celebration, a new women’s ministry in her denomination. Marty lives in Lufkin, Texas with her husband, Nick, a pastor. They have two grown children - Meredith and Kent.
About Camp Allen
Awaken your spirit in the piney woods of Navasota, Texas. Camp Allen is a modern yearround facility located one hour northwest of Houston. The hotel and conference center are located in a beautiful pine forest with rolling hills and two lakes; the perfect place to relax, refresh and refocus. Camp Allen features a TV/entertainment lounge, fitness center and gift shop. While on retreat you will enjoy buffet meals, or a pasta, potato, soup and salad bar. Beverages include tea, milk, juices, coffee, cocoa and water, which are available 24 hours/day.
Directions Take U.S. Highway 290 (Northwest Freeway) west toward Austin. Exit at FM 362. Turn right onto FM 362 and go 6 miles to the "T" intersection at FM 1488. Turn right onto FM 1488 and go 3 miles to Field Store Community. Turn left back onto FM 362 and go 6.2 miles to the Camp Allen main entrance (on the left).
Camp Allen Conference & Retreat Center 18800 FM 362 Navasota, Texas 77868 Tel: (936) 825-7175 Fax: (936) 825-8495 www.campallen.org
Things to Bring
Dress comfortably and be sure to bring a Bible, a journal for taking notes, toiletries, flashlight, a sweater and umbrella or raincoat for inclement weather. You may also want to include a camera to record your memories and your favorite game(s) to share during free time.
Arrival and Departure
Friday check–in is at 4:00 p.m., dinner is at 7:00 p.m., and the first retreat session begins at 8:00 p.m. We will head back to Houston on Sunday by 12:30 p.m., following our Sunday morning worship and communion.
Free Time Activities
Free time will be available on Saturday afternoon for massages*, horseback riding*, visiting with your friends, reading a good book, taking a walk, sitting on the porch or napping—it is a retreat after all!
(*Must be reserved and paid for when you register. No sign-ups will be taken at the retreat.)
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The cost of the retreat $165 per person.
The retreat fee includes lodging and meals. Full payment is due at registration. Credit/debit card payments may be made online in Access. Cash and checks will be accepted in the Narthex on Sundays, or in the church office during the week. Registration ends October 11. Retreat fees are non-refundable.
We do offer payment plans and a limited number of partial scholarships. Contact Janet Morris, 281.491.2465 or to discuss details. Requests are confidential. If you are able, donations to the scholarship fund are greatly appreciated.