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Women's Retreat Fall 2010

Ashes To Beauty - Making Space To See God's Work In Our Hearts

Isaiah 61:3 “…and provide for those who grieve in Zion - to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praises instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.”

Come and relax October 8-10, 2010 at Pacific Palisades in an historic estate just minutes away from Santa Monica beach and mountains called Aldersgate Retreat Center www.aldersgateretreat.org.<

Ministry: Adults

Location: Pacific Palisades Aldersgate Retreat Center

Cost:  $225.00

We will be led thru a time of reflection and journaling over the course of the weekend by Elizabeth Boocks and Lindsay Snyder (see bio’s below) as they prepare our hearts to hear from God and as we make space and time in the prayer garden right outside the doors of the beautiful chapel. There are plenty of great activities to do in addition to some options during free time. Check in will be on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 4:00pm and check out will be on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 2:00pm. Dinner on Friday will begin at 6:00pm. Towels and sheets will be provided but do plan to bring: sunscreen, a warm jacket, hat, sunglasses and your bible. We will provide more details to follow as we approach the date. Transportation will be on your own.

Payment Options are as follows.

Cost of the retreat is $225. Registration form must accompany payment.

1. Payment in full by credit card online.

2. $125 Deposit now, and $100 balance by September 15th, by credit card online.

Please indicate on the Registration form your room preference and who you would like to room with. For questions about registration please contact Susan Niedwick at susieniedwick@hotmail.com

Speaker BIOS:

ELIZABETH BOOCKS

Elizabeth considers it a privilege to walk with fellow believers as they grow in freedom and deeper dependence on the Lord. She was first introduced to Soul Care in the fall of 2005, when she attended a 2-day workshop led by John and Patti Cepin of Journey Companions Ministries (JCM). Elizabeth was blessed and challenged by the workshop and realized that Soul Care was a natural fit for her gifts. She became part of the JCM team in Orange County, and spent the next two years being trained and discipled by the Cepins and their ministry associate, Susie Shaw. She attends Rock Harbor church in Costa Mesa, and is excited to serve with Alpha, a Bible study for seekers and unbelievers. Elizabeth received a B.A  in English Literature and Secondary Education from West Virginia Wesleyan and has worked as a writer, editor, and web developer for mission agencies in Raleigh, NC and La
Mirada, CA.
 She lives in Costa Mesa and spends her days offering soul care, planning retreats, and doing web development. Elizabeth enjoys spending time with friends, reading, being outside, and studying photography.

LINDSAY SNYDER

Lindsay is committed to seeing women set free. She longs to see them develop deeper intimacy with God, self, and others, and grow in their knowledge and experience of God’s love. She graduated with an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Talbot School of Theology in May of 2009.  Prior to this, she received extensive training in Soul Care through Journey Companions Ministries, a Tucson-based ministry founded by John and Patti Cepin. Lindsay has a B.A. degree in Elementary Education with a Spanish minor from the University of Arizona. She taught for 3 years at Mariners Christian School before attending graduate school at Talbot. She attends Rock Harbor in Costa Mesa and has a heart for intercessory prayer. Lindsay is passionate about cooking and baking, and enjoys journaling at coffee shops and taking long walks. She currently resides in Costa Mesa, where she practices spiritual
 direction, soul care and facilitates retreats.

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