When a baby is born, doctors often slap the little backside to make the infant cry. That first cry clears the lungs for the commencement of healthy breathing and expression. In much the same way, we have cried out to God for health and wisdom as we embark on what seems to be clear direction for a women's retreat ministry. It is hard not to jump on vision and opportunity but we have decided to proceed cautiously, without presumption and only with God. If God is not leading the charge on this, then we will gladly, quickly and without regret...resign.
Today (2/15/2010), we met at 9:00 am for prayer and discussion regarding thoughts and Biblical direction, taking into consideration our individual gifting and callings (1 Cor. 12:4-31). Can we be united? Can we see God carry out His plan despite our differences? Actually, we have decided that God will sovereignly work His plan out through our differences if He is in this. Such a feat is evidence of His presence (John 17:13-21). We are priviledged to be participants, wherever He takes us.
Unity in diversity and an anointing will be achieved by humbling ourselves before Him and one another...that's when a God plan comes together. Are we willing to make allowances for God to lead us through our diversity? We concede that He designed the body of Christ to work in this manner but the question is...are we willing to walk with Him that way? You know, women can be pretty strong willed, highly opinionated, extremely emotional and did I mention...controlling? Those ingredients spell disaster rather than success in the natural realm. Yet, we each know God to be the God of the impossible, doing all things through Christ who strengthens us. We decided, yes. We can walk His way according to His will as long as Christ is in the lead.
We see ourselves as individual members of His body and gifted to complement and serve one another. That is the way God designed His Kindom and we are merely falling into line with His design. May our gracious heavenly Father be glorified through us as we follow His Son into the fields white unto harvest (Mt. 9:38).
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Welcome!
We invite you to join us for a weekend of fellowship, fun and Biblical studies. Our retreats are held in a quaint log cabin nestled in the mountains of Watuga County, 10 minutes from Boone, North Carolina.
All studies are conducted by gifted teachers who prepare to engage and refresh you with God's Word. For individual backgrounds, you can check out our website at livinginchristretreats.com. For available subjects, please refer to the calendar schedules. It is our desire to serve the LORD Jesus Christ and glorify Him by leading and equipping women to faithfully follow the Way, the Truth and the Life (Jn. 14:6).
March Retreat Testimonies
- The mix of study time and personal time was just right! This was a great weekend and I would love to come again - to learn, share and laugh with other like minded ladies.
- I would like to say Thank You to everyone who made this weekend possible. Thank you for all your servant hearts! God bless always!
- You did a great job! I loved it and look forward to doing another one.
Tamara leading worship
Bible study
Llama stampede survivor!
Llamas... really?
Upcoming Retreats
Check our website at livinginchristretreats.com
Kitchen Supervisor
You won't believe the food!
Cost
$95 per person which includes lodging, meals and study materials for the weekend (Friday dinner-Sunday breakfast). We will eat lunch in Boone on Saturday and shop at a beautiful Christian Bookstore.
Tammie Thompson
Opportunity
Treat yourself and friends to a weekend in the Word. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God (Col. 3:16).
Capacity
To book a weekend, a group must consist of 8-10 participants that can either be entirely from one Church or a combination of indivduals.
Does it have to end?
Prayer
Prayer is a vital and integral part of every weekend retreat in the preparation, presentation and participation of these events. Living in Christ Retreats will centralize walking by the Spirit of Christ in obedience to the will and Word of God...for the glory of God!
Followers
Statement of Faith
God is the Creator of the universe, comprised of a united Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is the Son of God, begat by the Spirit and born of a virgin. Submitting to the Father's will, Jesus gave His life as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world. In faith we receive this magnificent redemptive sacrifice by repenting from our sins and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us back into the image of God, our original state before sin (Gen. 1-2). The Holy Spirit is described by Christ Himself as a river of living water (Jn. 7:38). Besides His work of fulfilling and refreshing us, the ministry of the Spirit is one of conviction and giving of spiritual gifts as He determines for the common good (1 Cor. 12:7-11). Salvation and Christian living in the grace of the faith are evidenced by a lifestyle of repentance, love and committment to God the Father and His Son in the Kingdom of God.
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