Adult and Family - Women's Retreat
About the Women's Retreat
September is a great month to come to Riverside and enjoy God’s beautiful autumn! This is a retreat you will not want to miss! Women gather for encouragement and the teaching of God’s Word. There is worship, fun, food and fellowship! And NO cooking or cleaning! It is a weekend to rest and relax, to be served and be filled! Take a break from your routine, from your busy schedules, from the phone, TV, etc., etc.!
This retreat is a great getaway for any gal-any age! Come by yourself or bring a friend, a daughter, a mother, a sister! We will learn from God's Word, have great fellowship, laugh, pray and play together! There will be workshops that apply to your everyday life, horseback rides, pedicures, chocolate, and coffee! Lots of time to relax, worship and enjoy time in God's beautiful creation at Riverside!
We have many mom, daughter, sister, in-law, and friend groups meet each year to kindle their relationships. Others come for the first time each year. All are invited and welcomed! This is a weekend you won’t want to miss! See you in September!
A reflection on the 2007 Women’s Retreat
“A Time of Refreshment—for your Spirit, Mind, and Body”
Sixty-three women of all ages attended the Annual Women’s Retreat this past fall and were blessed with a beautiful autumn weekend to enjoy at Riverside. Caroline Boehnke-Becker from Lutheran Church of Hope was our keynote speaker on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
A new look for the Retreat was a variety of workshops offered throughout the weekend. The presenters were women who shared from their personal lives and taught applicable truths from Scripture. Here are some responses to the workshops:
"Helped to know other moms have similar situations and I’m not the only one."
"Great! Very interactive and interesting."
"Thought deeper about joy and praying for someone else."
"Taught me ways to pray for my kids. I plan to go home and start using them."
"Awesome ideas on praying for family - especially on praying scripture."
"I was convicted and ready to open my heart more to God’s work."
"Good to hear about ways of committing time for God. Good to hear how others set time aside."
Other activities included a time of solitude, small groups, crafts, horseback riding, manicures, pedicures, Body Recall (exercising), eating (but not cooking), laughing, praying and playing.
You won’t want to miss the 2008 Women’s Retreat!
Mark September 20, 21 on your calendars!
Check out some pictures from this last retreat!
