Jesus Invited Them to Come Away to a Deserted Place All by Yourselves

We have added an extra

semi-silent retreat for 2012.

We are delighted that Major Lynn Whittaker is able to lead a retreat in Queensland at The Haven in EmuPark on the CapricornCoast.

The dates are 6th to 8th August and you are very welcome to attend.

The cost for this retreat will be $290

Please apply using the form attached below.

There are also places still available for the other retreats.

Experience the joy of being in the presence of God in

such a special way.

Spiritual Retreat

As the deer longs for running streams,so I long for you. My soul thirsts for you, the God who is my life! Psalm 42:1

Someone once said we must retreat to be with God so we can advance to serve the people. Every year a number of officers, employees and soldiers go on special retreats. This year the Spiritual Life Development team is offering four semi-silent retreats.

At a retreat:

We are invited to come away and rest a while.
We are invited to be still and experience God’s healing and restoring love.
We are invited to spend time in the presence of God and listen for his still small voice.

These retreats will give you the opportunity to come to a quiet place and just be with God.

LEADERS:Major Lynn Whittaker will lead the Queensland retreat. Lynn began this retreat ministry in our territory and has long experience and expertise in leading retreats. We are delighted she is able to continue in this way.

Major Jo-Anne Brown will lead the retreats at HartzerPark. Jo-Anne has a strongand clear calling to this ministry and we are so pleased she is able to lead the retreats.

Jo has her Masters in Counselling and diplomas in teaching and missiology. She has studied spiritual formation and spiritual direction. During an appointment in the Germany and
LithuaniaTerritoryshe was Divisional and National Prayer Coordinator (5 and 3 years respectively). She has also taughtthe Pastoral Care component of the Cadet's Training Programme in that territory.Jo, with her husband Ross, are corps officers at Calamvale in Queensland.

WHERE:HartzerPark, Bowral

COST:Weekday (Monday afternoon to Thursday after lunch) – $240

Please contact me if the cost is a factor that will prevent you from attending.

DATES:30th April to 3rd May

27th to 30th August

12th to 15th November

Queensland6th to 8th August

This invitation is extended to everyone!

Reflection material will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own material to use as well. This is a time for you just to be you with God with no other expectations.

If you would like to attend a retreat please send the attached form to:

Email:

Post to:Major Kerrie Farthing

PO Box 4063

BEXLEY NORTH NSW 2207

With many blessings,

Kerrie Farthing (Major)

Territorial Spiritual Formation

and Prayer Ministry Co-ordinator

SPIRITUAL RETREATS

HartzerPark Retreat Centre

Bowral

APPLICATION FORM

NAME:………………………………………………………………………………………..

ADDRESS:……………………………………………………………………………………

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PHONE:(B)………………………………………(H)…………………………………...…..

EMAIL:…………………………………………………………………………………

ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS YOU HAVE (e.g. dietary)

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Please find enclosed:

▢Full payment of $240/$190 or $290 for The Haven, EmuPark retreat

▢Deposit of $30

Cheques to be made payable to The Salvation Army

Applications should be returned to:

Major Kerrie Farthing

PO Box 4063

BEXLEY NORTH NSW 2207