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Above Rubies Retreat info

I am considering going to this retreat. Is there anyone else interested?

You
Are Warmly Invited to
an
Above Rubies
Fall Ladies' Retreat

September 29 - October 1
2006





"WHAT IS IT?"

Above Rubies is the ministry of Nancy Campbell, under the covering of her husband, Colin Campbell. For over 30 years, Above Rubies' sole purpose has been, and continues to be, to encourage woman around the world in their roles as wives, mothers, and nurturers. *

(* Not all women are led to a life of marriage and motherhood, yet all women ARE created with a nurturing spirit. Nancy's messages are relevant to that same nurturing spirit in ALL of us.)

Nancy will be our main speaker for the weekend. She is editress of "Above Rubies" magazine, a quarterly publication designed to strengthen families. Also, she has written several study manuals such as "The Power of Motherhood", "The Family Meal Table", and "Gate-Keepers of the Home"---to name a few--geared to equip women as they endeavor to fulfill their God-given roles and ministry to those around them.

We will also be hearing from Carolyn Erman-Betts, author of the "A Time For Every Purpose" books---a series of novels on the topic of Godly betrothal. If you have not read these books, they are fantastic! While she is sharing with the moms on how to pray for our children, we hope to have one of her daughters sharing simultaneously with the single and teen gals on waiting on God's choice for a mate. This special one-hour session will most likely happen on Friday evening. You won't want to miss it. We are so blessed and excited to have this addition to our retreat.

Both Nancy and Carolyn will have their books available for purchase throughout the retreat.

Also, Candy Zacky and her eleven daughters will be joining us for the weekend. Candy will be sharing with us at some point on their adventures in adoption as they have adopted several children now and are actively involved in finding adoptive homes for Liberian orphans.


"WHO?"

ALL LADIES are welcome to attend this retreat...

Wives ~ Mothers ~ Grandmothers ~ Singles ~ Teen Daughters ~ and of course, nursing infants.**

(Wives, this is a great chance to be reminded who we are created to be as we serve our husbands. Mothers, come and rediscover how to embrace motherhood, not just survive it. Grandmoms, even though you may not have little ones in the house anymore, God still calls you to a ministry of mentoring! Young wives / moms and wives / moms-to-be need you! Single gals and Teen gals, God has a wonderful future for you, whether it involves marriage and a family or not. Come learn how you can prepare your heart for just the ministry He has for you!)

All who come will be
Blessed ~ encouraged ~ challenged ~ fortified ~ strengthened ~ u plifted ~ and inspired
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in their high calling of being a wife, mother, and
nurturer...woman created by God.

**NOTE: There will be no program or child-care for young children (toddlers / preschoolers and younger school-age children), but if you are of the opinion that they will do well to sit in the sessions with you, please feel free to bring them along.


"WHEN?"
Friday, September 29 (7pm) - Sunday, October 1 (2pm)
(registration between 5 and 6/6:30 pm; first session will begin at 7pm)

"WHERE?"
We will be guests at the Brooktondale Nazarene Camp & Retreat Center
120 White Church Rd.
Brooktondale, NY 14817
for our retreat, which is located approximately 7 miles from downtown Ithaca, off of route 79...

( >grin< Just a friendly word on our accomodations:
Remember when you were a kid and went to camp? Well, this might be a bit reminiscent of those days. The rooms that will be available to us will range from motel rooms to rather rustic cabins---some with water, some without; some with heat and AC, some without. >grin< )
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If you have special needs in terms of housing (young infants, handicap access, etc.), please indicate as such in the provided place on the registration form. Coolers in room for personal snacks and such are okay. A space in the walk-in refrigerator will also be available for those with special dietery needs, medications, etc. Upon receiving your registration, we will then provide you with an appropriate list of what to bring as well as Driving Directions to the camp.
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Our accommodations are as follows:

- 7 motel rooms (which we ARE going to try to reserve for moms with young,
nursing infants) with double bed, private bath, heat / AC
- 4 "dormitory" style rooms with four bunk beds, heat/AC, no running water(bath house nearby)
(***One of these rooms is Handicap accessible)
- 6 rooms with 1 double bed and 1 single bed, toilet and sink, no heat/AC (bath house nearby) (***One of these rooms is handicap accessible)
- 8 rooms with 1 single bed and 1 bunk bed, sink only, no heat/AC (bath house nearby)
- RV sites also available

"HOW MUCH?"
Registration Fee + Camp Cost
*Registration Fee: ................................. Adults (18+)....$30
Youth (ages 5-17)....$15
Children (ages 0-4)....FREE
*Camp Cost (cost shown includes meals and lodging for weekend, except off-site hotels):
Option 1: Stay AT the camp:.................Adults: (ages18+)....$45 per person
Youth (ages 5-17)....$30 per person
Children 0-4....FREE

Option 2: Day-Rater / staying off-site....$22.25 per person (plus registration fee)
Option 3: Day-rater / staying at local hotel....$22.25 per person + registration fee + hotel cost
Option 4: RV users, staying at camp... (Price TBD) Please e-mail or call if you need this information. Registration fee still applies.

A Note to Day-Raters: Please try and make plans to attend ALL the sessions (Friday - Sunday) as well as the meals, as
a) Nancy will be teaching a series and b) you are being charged based on meals being served. It is also these times that you will benefit greatly from the fellowship.

The Result

Here's a pic of the hair result!

We tried to get the side photo too, but the batteries were dying...so this is what you get!

Psalm 71

"But I will hope continually,
and will praise You yet more and more.
My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness
And salvation all the day,
For I do not know their limits.
I will go in the strength of the Lord God;
I will make mention of Your
righteousness, of Yours only."

This is the verse that I have been meditating on recently. I have it framed and sitting on the window sill above my sink. Just thought that I would share it with all of you.