Women’s Retreat

Registration Deadline: April 1, 2024

WHAT:
We are thrilled to invite all women, ages 18 and older, to our 6th annual retreat! Join us for a weekend of fun, friendship and studying the Word. The weekend includes 4 sessions with teaching, praise and worship, as well as times for fellowship, games, meals and recreational activities!

DATES/TIMES:

• April 26-28, 2024, Fri-Sun
• Friday – arrive 4-6pm
• Sunday – retreat concludes at 1pm

THEME:
Jonah: The Relentless Pursuit of God: Our weekend includes 4 sessions taught by wonderful women from our church. When we think about Jonah it most likely brings to mind images and feelings about the miracle of Jonah surviving in the belly of a fish for three days. But the real miracle of this story is not the fish, it’s God’s relentless pursuit of the undeserving! Join us as we dive deep into this book to learn about God’s justice and grace and what true obedience requires. “The thoroughness of God’s commitment to us is the measure of the length to which he will go to make us fruitful.” ~ Sinclair Ferguson

• Session #1 – Jonah 1
• Session #2 – Jonah 2, taught by Suzi Hardy
• Session #3 – Jonah 3, taught by Lindsay Harkins
• Session #4 – Jonah 4, taught by Nakia Flowers

REGISTRATION & DEADLINE:
Please register online. All registrations and payments must be received by April 1, 2024.

LOCATION:
Ladore Conference Center
398 South Street
Waymart, PA 18472

COST:
$173/person (3 in a room – third person is on a cot)
$211/person (2 in a room)
$331/person (1 in a room)

Includes: program, 6 meals, 2 night’s lodging, linens/towels. Payment is due at the time of registration. Sorry, no exceptions. Partial scholarships are available; please indicate when you register if you need assistance.

CRAFT:
Join us for an optional activity on Saturday afternoon. We’ll be making beautiful beeswax bowls! Cost is $9/person. Be sure to indicate on your registration form if you’d like to participate.

LODGING:
Ladore is here to make your experience one you will want to repeat. Priced right with a flexible venue to fit your needs, a conference at Ladore will strengthen you as an individual, as a group member, but most importantly as a follower of Christ.
Rooms: All rooms have their own private bath. Double & triple rooms have 2 double beds and a cot. Single rooms have one king bed. Handicap accessible rooms with a roll-in shower with seat are available upon request. Special dietary needs can be accommodated.

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT:
Check-in is 4-6 pm on Friday, April 26, 2024. Women will receive their room assignments at the registration table in the main lobby. We need to check out of our rooms by 9:00am on Sunday. Luggage can be put into cars & vans at that time. Our last session will then begin at 9:15am on Sunday. Our weekend will conclude after lunch on Sunday at about 1pm.

MEALS:
Six meals will be provided: 1 on Friday, 3 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. We will have a light meal available Friday evening after check-in. The rest of the meals will be served promptly by the Ladore staff at the time indicated on the schedule.

FREE TIME:
Ladore provides many activities including: Grand Patio, miniature golf, bocce, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, game room, fitness room, indoor pool & hot tub, walking paths, gift shop. Canoes and rowboats are available for a fee of $15/day.

TRANSPORTATION:
Transportation is on your own. It takes about 90 minutes to get to the Ladore Conference Center from church. You are welcome to drive by yourself or set up a carpool with others.

THINGS TO PACK:
bible/notebook/pen
toiletry items
change of clothes
pj’s
hiking boots (if you choose to hike)
games to share
flashlight
swim suit
extra blankets (optional)

SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 26, 2024
4:00-6:00pm – Check-in
5:00-6:30pm – Light Dinner
7:00-8:30pm – Session 1: Intro to the book and Jonah 1:1-9 (Lindsay Harkins)
8:30-11:00pm – Discussion Groups, Ice Breakers, Free Time
11:00pm – Somewhat Quiet

Saturday, April 27, 2024
8:00am Sharp – Breakfast (served promptly)
9:00-10:15 – Session 2: Jonah 1:10-17 and Jonah 2 (Suzi Hardy)
10:15-11:00am – Group Discussion/Prayer
12:00 noon – Lunch/Announcements
1:00-5:00pm – Free Time: Games, Activities, Swimming, Craft, etc.
5:00pm – Dinner
6:00pm – Session 3: Jonah 3 (Lindsay Harkins)
7:30pm – Group Discussion/Prayer
8:45-11:00pm – Free Time/PJ & Movie Night

Sunday, April 28, 2024
8:00am – Breakfast
9:00am – Check-Out of Room
9:15am – Session 4: Jonah 4 (Nakia Flowers)
10:30 – Group Discussion
11:15 – Testimonies
12:00 Noon – Lunch
1:00pm – Head for Home

QUESTIONS:
Questions can be directed to Laura Sommons: 610-868-5501.