Women's Retreat

ABOUT THE RETREAT

Join the women of Good Shepherd for our annual retreat November 8 through 10 in lovely Winchester, Virginia. Our accommodations are at the George Washington Hotel, located in the heart of the city and within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and historic sites.

The retreat begins Friday evening with a causal get together and opening devotion. On Saturday we will enjoy a buffet breakfast and have our first session from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Enjoy lunch and the afternoon on your own.  We will reconvene at 5:00 p.m. for our evening study and a group dinner. Free time after dinner includes games and fellowship time.

 Sunday morning, we share a buffet breakfast and have our final session from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., followed by a worship service and farewell.

 Cost for the weekend including 2 breakfasts and one dinner are as follows: Single ($460), Double ($275), or Triple ($210).

Note: An extra night's stay is $129 plus tax.

THE BIBLE STUDY

Forgiveness: Received From God, Extended to Others: Forgiveness is always personal. It’s incredibly difficult to do. But it’s never optional.

When someone has offended us, the temptation to not forgive is great. But the roots of unforgiveness and bitterness can grow deep in the human soul. Left alone, unforgiveness produces bitter fruit that shows itself in angry thoughts, words, and deeds. Eventually, it will destroy us from the inside out.

Through this study, you will learn of the rich, life-altering teachings God’s Word offers about forgiveness. Your heart will soften as you learn of Jesus’ forgiveness for you. And, most important, you’ll be encouraged to extend that same forgiveness to others.

 

 

ABOUT DONNA

Our featured speaker is Donna Snow. She came to faith at age 23 and her life has never been the same. After her baptism on Palm Sunday in 1990, God has faithfully nurtured her faith and given her a passion to tell others about Jesus’ life-giving love and forgiveness. She has authored over 35 Bible studies, and numerous magazine articles, and travels the world to teach from Scripture.

Donna attends Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas, where she’s an active supporter of LWML and mission work. She is a Houston volunteer team member for Love146, which seeks to end child trafficking and exploitation.

Donna is a life-long Texan and coffee lover. She is an adventurous traveler, avid reader, dabbling gardener, and closet chef, but home is always her favorite place to be.

Plenty of room is available so consider inviting a friend, your sister, your mom, or your daughter. This event is for all women over 21. Sign up information with costs, rooming options, and transportation can be seen in the registration form below. Scholarships are available. We can’t wait to have you with us! For questions, contact Heidi Cooper. 

 

Women's Retreat

Please fill out your name, Email, phone number, and choice of room (Single, Double, Triple). If you will be in a double or triple room please provide the name of your roommate(s). All items with an asterisk are required registration information.

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Choice of Room*

Would you like to stay an extra night?*

Rooms are available for Thursday night. The cost is $129 per room plus tax, payable to the hotel upon check out.

Please provide the name(s) of your roommates. If in a single room, write "self".

Carpool

Are you interested in driving to the retreat with other GSLC women?

Driver

Are you willing to drive yourself and others who choose to carpool?

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Do you have any food allergies/dietary restrictions we need to be aware of?

If "Yes" please list food allergies

Payments for the retreat can be submitted by check or through the online links below. Please ensure to submit the registration form AND submit payment as they are both required to fulfill the registration requirements.

 

Retreat costs are as broken down by room type selection as follows:

 

  • Single: $460
  • Double: $275
  • Triple: $210

Note: Those who plan to stay on Thursday night will need to pay an additional $129 per room plus tax, payable to the hotel upon check out.

 

You will receive a confirmation of your sign up via email from Heidi Cooper. If you do not receive this, please email .

A $75.00 non refundable deposit is due at time of registration. Please click on the links below, under our Giving Page, to pay online or bring your check to church and mark "Retreat " on the memo line. Registration is open until October 23. If you would like to attend, contact Heidi Cooper.

Once you have submitted your retreat registration, above, please click on the following links to pay for the retreat: Single, Double, Triple. If you choose to pay by credit card please consider offsetting the processing cost of 2.5% with your registration.