ladies retreat
Friday, September 13 – Sunday, September 15, 2024
Information
Join us for the 2024 Ladies Retreat from September 13th-15th. This will be an opportunity to train and better equip your walk with the Lord. We’ll study God’s Word as we enjoy fellowship and fun activities. Best of all, take time to relax in the peaceful valley of Living Waters Bible Camp.
theme -Drawing Near Together
Join us as we explore what it means to draw near to God. In our main sessions, led by Tammy, we’ll delve deeply into Hebrews 10. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from various workshops, each designed to help you find your own path to draw near to God.
Drawing near through…
- Memorizing and speaking the word
- A self-guided prayer walk
- Times of loneliness
- A busy life – tips to prioritize & simplify
- Taking a rest – what can a sabbath look like?
- Treasuring the word throughout our day
- Digging deeper – personal Bible study
- Praise & worship – a hymn sing
Our Speaker: Tammy Peters
Tammy Peters lives in Minneapolis, MN and has been married 41 years to her husband Hud. Together they have 4 married children and 11 grandchildren, ranging from one to nine years. Tammy is an educator, and she writes English grammar curriculum (Well-Ordered Language) for Classical Academic Press.
Tammy is also a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and is a part of the women’s ministry. Her joy is opening her home to others and meeting with others. Her life is filled with many opportunities to love and serve. She delights most of all in studying and teaching the Word of God.
Her life verse is: “Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear Your name.” Ps 86:11
Music Leader: Nicky Hacker
We are grateful to have Nicky leading us in worship this weekend. Nicky and her husband Ben are on staff at Eastside Church in Madison Wisconsin.
Accommodations
Living Waters provides quality dorm-style accommodations. Rooms sleep up to 12 in sturdy bunk beds (bedding is not provided). All rooms have electricity, tiled floors, heat and air conditioning. Most rooms include a bathroom while a few are a short distance from a bathhouse. If you’d prefer private or more comfortable accommodations, please contact Westby House Inn (608.634.4112), Old Towne Motel (608.634.2111), or Central Express Inn (608.634.2950).
MEALS
Living Waters volunteers will prepare and serve delicious meals specially designed for the Ladies Retreat. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions, allergies or special needs when you register! Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks prior to the event. For those who have indicated a need, there will be a gluten-free option at every meal.
Babies
Nursing babies under 6 months are welcome. Please specify on our registration to allow for adequate housing.
Schedule:
Arrive: Friday, September 13th 6:00 pm
Depart: Sunday, Sept 15th 1:00pm
Friday Evening: Welcome, Wagon Tours, Snacks, Games.
Saturday: Keynote sessions & workshops
Afternoon activities
Evening Activity – Paint and Sip
Make sure to bring along your apron!
Sunday: – Keynote session
1pm DEPART
Special Activities:
Draw near through fellowship – Recipe Exchange
Bring a copy of your favorite “go-to” hosting recipe(s) to share. We will make copies of the recipes and over the course of the weekend, you’ll have a chance to browse the recipes we’ve collected and then take home a batch of new recipes and ideas to aid you in Drawing Near to the Lord and others through Fellowship.
Please bring 1 or 2 recipes to share that could be included in the following categories:
- Breakfast/Brunch
- Appetizers
- Sides
- Main Dishes
- Beverages
- Desserts
Friday Night: Trivia! Work your memory and make friends!
SATURDAY ACTIVITY OPTIONS:
- Tabernacle Tour
- Hiking
- Zip Line
- Craft options
- Pickle Ball Tournement
- Antiquing
- Rest
bRING A FRIEND
Bring a friend with you to camp. When you register you will be asked if you have housing requests. Add the name of your friend and we will do our best (can’t promise) to put you in the same dorm room.
Conference Fee includes:
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Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Breakfast, and Lunch (Contact our Food Service Director with dietary needs)
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Lodging for Friday and Saturday night
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Programmed Activities
Cost
18 years old and up – $150 per person