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Statewide women's retreat set for April 16-18
The upcoming Arizona State Women's Retreat will challenge women to be like Esther, trusting God, His timing and His purposes.Scheduled for April 16-18 at Lost Canyon Ranch in Williams, the statewide retreat is sponsored by River Valley Association.
"Come and expect God to meet you where you are," said Carrie Chipman, co-leader for the retreat.
The weekend event will feature Bible study and worship, along with "fun and practical" breakout sessions, including self defense, "What I Learned on the Way to the Scales" and simple ways to share your faith.
Shelia Jones, a conference speaker and pastor's wife, will teach the group Bible studies. Mary Kaye Wonner, minister of worship at First Southern, Avondale, will lead the worship.
Following the conference theme of "For Such a Time as This," Bible study will focus on the book of Esther.
"We will look at the character of God and see that even though we cannot at times see or hear Him, He is always sovereign," said Jones.
The four Bible study sessions will examine providence, destiny, promises and fulfillment.
"We are heiresses to a great inheritance with Jesus Christ. No mind or heart can imagine what God will do with the least of us when we are fully focused on Him!" Jones continued.
"It's vital to our souls that we know God's Word and how He works in order for us to recognize the warped and distorted ways we have allowed Satan to control us," she explained. "It is my hope that as we end this weekend, we can all look in the mirror of our hearts and souls and declare, 'In Christ, I am enough! I am loved just as I am. I am full.'"
Registration deadline is March 1; but late reservations will be accepted if space is available. The cost is $125 per person.
Check-in will begin at 5 p.m. April 16 and the first session starts at 7 p.m. The final worship session will be after breakfast April 18. In addition to the breakout sessions Saturday afternoon, recreational activities will be available.
Leaders are expecting 500 women to attend. The leadership team is also recruiting 50 men to assist the Lost Canyon Ranch staff with cooking, serving meals and other duties. For more information or to register, contact co-leader Sue Farber at 928-444-5051.