Hey girls! How is life? Look at me. I said I'd be all better about blogging here and clearly, I am failing miserably. Anyway, our retreat is in a little over 2 weeks. Can you believe it? Yours truly has hit the ground running with all things details for the retreat and all I'm sayin' is, you do not want to miss out.
In case you haven't seen the brochure, here is a little bit more about the retreat.
Scripture: Psalm 32:3-5 “When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.” (NLT)
In today’s culture we all go and go and go and put on a façade that all is okay, but the truth is we are all dealing with real issues, and most times, no one, not even our closest friends know what’s going on with us. It is my heart’s desire that each and every girl that comes to the retreat would feel the freedom to be real and talk about what’s going on behind the scenes of our everyday lives. God doesn’t call us to live a secret, shame-filled life, but one of great freedom and life to the fullest. Psalm 32 will take us through this process and it is a sweet one. It’s a psalm of thanksgiving that I am praying we all leave changed by! You can also check out the song, Behind the Scenes, by Francesca Battistelli as that is our theme song for the weekend.
Date: November 13th – 14th
Place: Embassy Suites Houston – Energy Corridor
11730 Katy Freeway,
Houston, Texas 77079
Worship Leader: Jourdan Burks (www. jourdanburks.com)
Speaker: Chandra Peele (www.gabministries.com)
Cost: $60 (Includes: Room cost, breakfast & lunch on Saturday, t-shirt, and other fun stuff.) *Scholarships are available
Who: ALL Middle School & High School Girls (6th- 12th grade)
Time: Friday @ 6:00 p.m. – Saturday @ 4:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: November 1st at midnight
Frequently Asked Questions:
1) Do I need to provide transportation to and from the retreat?
Yes, as a parent you are responsible for getting your girl to the retreat and back. Since it is only a short distance it is cheaper than providing transportation. However, feel free to carpool with other girls, meet somewhere and come together. I know a lot of groups have talked about doing this and I think that is very fun, and wise.
2) Will there be a chaperone in each room?
Yes, there will be at least one adult/college lady in each room. Each room is a suite which holds 6 girls, so there will be 4-5 girls in each room with one adult.
3) Do I need to eat dinner on Friday night before I come?
Yes, Saturday breakfast and lunch will be provided and we will have snacks all throughout the weekend, but it is your responsibility to eat before you come.
4) How many nights is it?
One night only and will conclude at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
5) Is a t-shirt included in the price?
Yes, this year when you register and pay, you are automatically guaranteed a t-shirt if you register by Nov 1st. That is why we you to fill out the exact size you want on your registration form.
6) Will my daughter be in a room with her friends?
Each of the girls will be in a room with their grade. So, I can’t promise that she’ll be in a room with all of her friends; however, we have a spot on the registration form to request 2 roommates of your choice. I will do my best to put the roommate choices in with one another. She will know at least one or two girls in her room for sure. Especially if your daughter has invited a guest, I’ll be sure to place them together.
7) Can my daughter come early/leave early?
Yes, for sure. However, if that is the case I need to know by you filling out the time away form that can be found in the student ministry office. This must be signed by one parent.
8) How can I register?
You can either register by going online to cypressbible.org/students and click on the web link or you can pick up a registration form in the Service Station or SM Alcove, fill it out, attach a check/cash and turn in to one of the 3 tool boxes. If you register online you have the option of paying with a credit card.
1) Do I need to provide transportation to and from the retreat?
Yes, as a parent you are responsible for getting your girl to the retreat and back. Since it is only a short distance it is cheaper than providing transportation. However, feel free to carpool with other girls, meet somewhere and come together. I know a lot of groups have talked about doing this and I think that is very fun, and wise.
2) Will there be a chaperone in each room?
Yes, there will be at least one adult/college lady in each room. Each room is a suite which holds 6 girls, so there will be 4-5 girls in each room with one adult.
3) Do I need to eat dinner on Friday night before I come?
Yes, Saturday breakfast and lunch will be provided and we will have snacks all throughout the weekend, but it is your responsibility to eat before you come.
4) How many nights is it?
One night only and will conclude at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
5) Is a t-shirt included in the price?
Yes, this year when you register and pay, you are automatically guaranteed a t-shirt if you register by Nov 1st. That is why we you to fill out the exact size you want on your registration form.
6) Will my daughter be in a room with her friends?
Each of the girls will be in a room with their grade. So, I can’t promise that she’ll be in a room with all of her friends; however, we have a spot on the registration form to request 2 roommates of your choice. I will do my best to put the roommate choices in with one another. She will know at least one or two girls in her room for sure. Especially if your daughter has invited a guest, I’ll be sure to place them together.
7) Can my daughter come early/leave early?
Yes, for sure. However, if that is the case I need to know by you filling out the time away form that can be found in the student ministry office. This must be signed by one parent.
8) How can I register?
You can either register by going online to cypressbible.org/students and click on the web link or you can pick up a registration form in the Service Station or SM Alcove, fill it out, attach a check/cash and turn in to one of the 3 tool boxes. If you register online you have the option of paying with a credit card.
Well sweet girls, I hope that each of you are planning on coming and bringing a friend. It is going to be a blast and I absolutely cannot wait! If you enjoyed it last year, you have no idea what you're in for this year.
Thank you for letting me serve you girls and for making is so much fun!
Lindsee
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