The women of Community Lutheran Church have invited the women of Williamstown Lutheran Church to Lord, Teach Us To Pray, a women’s retreat in New York. See the details below:
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
This has been chosen as the topic for the CLC Women’s Retreat this fall with Pastor Rasmussen as leader.
All women are invited.
When: Saturday, September 10, 2016
Where: Luther Gutknecht’s charming cabin-in-the-woods, just a 20 minute drive from the Essex NY ferry dock. Carpools will be available.
Study Guide: Good News Magazine on this topic will be provided to you 2 weeks in advance.
Proposed Agenda:
Arrive 9:00 a.m.: I will meet people at the Essex NY dock at 8:30 am to lead them to the cabin.
9:00-9:30 Coffee, juice and croissants/bagels.
9:30-11:00 Pastor begins to work with us through the topic.
11:00 A 15 minute break.
11:15-12:00 Resume discussion with Bibles in hand.
12:00-12:45 Lunch al fresco and time for a stroll.
12:45-1:30 Afternoon session.
1:30-1:45 Break—chocolate!
1:45-3:30 Resume discussion.
3:30 Leave for ferry, hopefully the 4:00 ferry.
Cost: $10.00 due August 1st to indicate your commitment to attend and time to order your copy of Good News.
Bring: Bible, lawn chair, your Good News magazine, and a notebook.
Sign-Up: Sheets will be posted as early as July 1st (given vacation schedules). Please sign up if you will help with Food, Set-Up of Cabin, Clean-Up, Provide Carpool. Need Ride.
Friday Night: Some ladies have liked the idea of staying Friday night. Limited to 12 persons. There will be food and program.
Meeting to Finalize Plans:
Suggest—Sunday, August 28 after Bible Study. You can pick up your copy of Good News, make arrangements for carpools, and ask questions.
Topic Discussion to Continue:
Suggestion that we continue discussion, whether or not you attended Retreat, at Pew Sisters on Tuesday, September 27th.
Questions: Judie Wiley, coordinator, at 879-3411 or jrwiley@comcast.net. (Away July 15-31).