2011 Women's Retreat - October 14-16
Women's Life 4G presents the 2011 Women's Retreat "Emerge" October 14-16 at Pine Cove Crier Creek. Mary Wills of Merry Ministries will be our featured speaker. May will be speaking from 2 Corinthians 3:18 about being further transformed into God's image.
Guest Speaker - Mary Willis
Mary Willis, of Merry Ministries, loves speaking to women and teaching them God's Word. She uses humor and real life stories to convey how pratical and applicable the Bible is in today's world. She challenges women to be what God has called them to be. On a more personal note, Mary has been married to Ken Willis for over 30 years, and they have a son, two daughters, a son-in-law, and a granddaughter. Mary considers her family as her greatest love and success story.
Retreat Location - Crier Creek at Pine Cove
Crier Creek, in Columbus, Texas, is a place where recreation, rest, worship, and wonder are waiting just beyond a breathtaking tree line. Offering hotel-style cabins, it is a wonderfully unique retreat experience you will cherish for years to come.
Directions Take I-10 West. One mile past Columbus, take TX-71 west (Exit 695) toward La Grange/Austin 11.5 miles. To get to Outback, turn right off TX-71 into Outback entrance at the big Pine Cove sign. To get to Crier Creek, turn right onto Hilderbrant Rd/Kallus Beyer Rd. The Crier Creek entrance is 0.3 miles down.
Crier Creek at Pine Cove - 1123 Creekwood Ln - Columbus TX 78934 - Tel: (979) 733-2051 Ext. 221 - Fax: (979) 733-2051 - www.pinecove.com
Things to Bring
Dress comfortably and be sure to bring a Bible, a journal for taking notes, a flashlight, a sweater and umbrella or raincoat for inclement weather. Bed linens are provided, but please bring all towels, washcloths, and toiletries. You may also want to include a camera to record your memories, snacks to share (in an airtight container) and your favorite game(s) to share during free time.
Arrival and Departure
Friday check–in is at 5:00 p.m., dinner is at 6:30 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 $175 per person.
Extras: $65 for a one hour massage - $15 for a one hour horseback ride
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 9. Retreat fees are non-refundable.
We do offer payment plans and a limited number of partial scholarships. Contact Linda Haskew, 281.634.8906 or to discuss details. Requests are confidential. If you are able, donations to the scholarship fund are greatly appreciated.
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