Camp Lebanon Women's Retreats are purposefully designed to encourage Christian women and church groups to increased faithfulness in their walk with Jesus Christ and in ministry to a world thirsty for Living Water. Camp Lebanon's women's retreats provide opportunities for small group fellowship, relaxed conversation, and a refreshed intimacy with God. Guests will enjoy solid biblical teaching, worship, crafts, workshops about life, and great food. Traditional retreat favorites also include the Silent Auction, Candlelight Dinner Banquet, campfire, and relaxed free time. Camp's quiet setting on beautiful Cedar Lake will provide a wonderful escape from life's demands.
When
Dates: Brochure & Registration Form
Retreat I September 26 - 28, 2008
Retreat II October 3 - 5, 2008
Arrival Time:
4 pm Friday
Departure Time:
11 am Sunday
Program
Price:
Cabin: $95 Lodge/Birch Point/Chalet/Scandinavia: $115
Theme: Thirsty?! Meet ME at the Well!
Speaker:
Susie Larson: With enthusiasm, humor, and conviction, author/speaker Susie Larson has spoken to thousands of women locally, nationally, and internationally. Susie is a member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association and serves on the board of directors for the Christian Authors Network. Susie is the author of several books and many articles. She works as a freelance writer for Focus on the Family. She has been interviewed on radio stations across the country and is a frequent guest on KTIS, one of the largest Christian radio stations in the country. Susie also appeared on the LIFE Today Show with James and Betty Robison. Susie's newest book, Alone in Marriage: Encouragement for the Times When It's All Up to You released in July 2007 and is published by Moody Publishers. Her next book releases in July 2008 and is titled The Uncommon Woman: Making an Ordinary Life Extraordinary.
The Lord called Susie into ministry after she and her family endured seven years of intense crisis that brought them to a deeper level in their walk of faith. She comes with a heart of conviction to communicate the vast love of a Savior who will never let us go.
Special Guests: Jeremiah & Vanessa Gamble: "My Name is Daniel"
The newest musical from Theater for the Thirsty. A lion's den. a fiery furnace. No, it's not "Survivor: the Musical." It's a new take on the story of Daniel - complete with a "Sound of Music" parody. Directed by Jeff Miller (formerly of "The Refreshment Committee"), featuring musical arrangements by Michael Pearce Donley of "Triple Espresso," and accompanied by a mysterious third cast member.
Theater for the Thirsty believes that people are hungry and thirsty for more than what much of this life offers. So, they create and perform redemptive theater that will refresh your spirit, challenge your assumptions, entertain your socks off and inject some hope into your life. This may well be the most powerful combination of music, drama, humor and passion you will ever witness.
Workshops:
What is Potential Worth? Presenter: Jane van den Berg, World Venture
Hear one woman's vision to ransom the God-given potential of young women in her African world. Be inspired to reach out and share "Living Water" and eternal hope.
The Miracle of Seeds Presenter: Jan Richter
Growing your own garden provides fresher, more nutritious food and saves money. Learn how to grow an abundance of veggies and fruits in limited space plus get tips on traditional, square foot, container, and vertical gardening.
Cake Decorating Presenter: Michele Tschida
Those fancy-looking cakes aren't as hard to make as they appear. In a fun hands-on workshop, learn techniques of basic cake decorating and return home with recipes, tips on how to frost, layer and score cakes, plus ideas for making your own seasonal, kid's, or themed cakes.
Just Add Water Presenter: Women's Retreat Leadership Team
Water.such a basic need in everyday life. Living Water.let it flow into your life to refresh, comfort, cleanse, and be your source for wisdom and strength for every situation.
Power Walk & Power Stretch Presenter: Susie Larson
Bring your walking shoes and a towel and enjoy some practical tips on physical health and fitness. Susie has been certified with the Amercian Council on Exercise since 1991 and offers encouragement to women to care for their body, mind and soul.
Home Decor Craft: "Say it with Words!" (Cost $15)
Vinyl lettering is a quick, easy and affordable way to add personality and elegance to any room in your home. Create your choice of either a wood sign or tile using this fun and very popular technique. Guests who pre-register will be contacted prior to camp with an opportunity to select their project as well as choose from a variety of quotes and color options.
Activities:
Hiking, volleyball, table games, boating, crafts, workshops, silent auction, candlelight banquet, wonderful food!
Silent Auction:
The Silent Auction is a longstanding Women's Retreat tradition generating thousands of dollars to encourage the work of Christ both at Camp and around the world. Retreat guests are invited to bring items for sale, such as quilts, homemade crafts, baked goods, baskets, home decorations, and the like. Whenever the auction is open, a bidder writes her secret bidder number and amount next to the item desired. The highest bidder on each item at the close of the Auction wins.
2008 Silent Auction Projects: New Well for the Girl’s Vocational School being built in Korhogo AFRICA; new rollaway beds and replacement mattresses for Camp Lebanon.
Accommodations: Cedar Bay Lodge / Birch Point - 18 beautiful units each feature a private full bath, double bed, bunk bed, and rollaway. Scandinavia/Chalet - comfortable dorm facilities featuring the convenience of community showers; Cabins - 15 cozy units in more traditional Camp housing that includes a short walk to clean showerhouse facilities.
Friday Evening
4:00 Registration Opens / Trading Post
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Chapel Session
9:00 Relaxed Fun, Food & Fellowship
Saturday
7:15 Morning Manna (Devotions)
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Chapel Session
10:45 Workshops 1
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Workshops 2
2:00 Free Time / Trading Post / Silent Auction/Crafts
5:45 Banquet
7:00 Chapel Session
8:30 Relaxed Fun, Food, & Fellowship
9:30 Campfire
Sunday
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Chapel Session
11:30 Relaxed Departure