Biblical Families - Retreats

The Internet is a great tool for finding like-minded, plural friendly, Christian believers, and sharing thoughts and information.  But when it comes to building real relationships, and receiving encouragement, and learning what those people are like, it is severely limited.  There is no substitute for looking into someone’s eyes while you talk to them, and greeting each other with a hug.  We believe that face-to-face get-togethers (retreats) are vital to building the bonds that will enable the Christian plural marriage movement to grow, and grow strong.   Fear has caused too many of us to be “loners” – it’s time to set aside fear, and reach out!

Therefore, we are planning retreats in Oregon, Texas, and Florida, for 2008. These retreats are a great way to meet like-minded Christians, and receive support for you or your family. Don't miss the chance to attend at least one retreat this year!   Our retreats are very interactive – there won’t be classroom-style “teaching”, just sharing from those who have lived in, or spent time studying the Word about, plural families, and the Biblical foundations for such families.  Everyone who comes will have something to offer, and certainly something to gain.

There is NO cost for attending a retreat – an offering will be taken to help cover any meeting-room or other expenses.  If it’s a financial stretch to travel to a retreat, you are not expected to participate any further then your travel expenses.  We want you to come and be blessed!

Here are some pictures from the 2007 Charlotte retreat: http://picasaweb.google.com/nathan.bender/October2007Retreat

2008 Biblical Families Retreat Schedule:

East Coast

East Coast, Orlando, FL area retreat, May 23rd-25th  Memorial Weekend
Actual location: Winter Garden, FL – just 7 miles north of Disney. 
This will be a “casual” retreat, with plenty for children to do (lake, pool, boat, kayaks)
There will plenty of fellowship, and worship, and getting to know each other – some separate men and women’s sessions.
We will met at 7pm Friday night, then basically all day Saturday, and again Sunday, til 4pm or so.
Alternative activity (kayaking on a Florida river?) available on Monday (Memorial Day), or visit a theme park.
Please write soon for full details and retreat directions, and list of closest hotels, and to confirm your attendance.



West Coast

West Coast, Salem, OR area retreat, June 20th-22nd
Actual location:  Silver Falls State Park
Evening sessions may be at a hotel that will give us a group rate – still being researched.
This retreat is also a special event for “christianpolygamy2@yahoogroups” members.
This will be an outdoor retreat, due to the beautiful Oregon June weather – plenty for the kids to do.
Fellowship, worship, and getting to know each other – also separate men and women’s sessions.
We will met at 7pm Friday night, then basically all day Saturday, and again Sunday, til 4pm or so.
Please write for details as they become available. Salem or Portland airports are fairly close by (Portland over an hour.)



Central US

Central US, Dallas, TX area retreat, October 17th-19th
Actual location: To be announced, currently being researched.
This will be the “signature” Biblical Families retreat for 2008.  We already have commitments for this retreat from a number of families and individuals.
There will be worship and fellowship, AND breakout sessions on topics important to plural families and those considering it – let us know what you’d like to hear discussed.   If you want to be involved with a larger group, and hear what God is doing among like-minded believers, and be encouraged – this is a must-attend.
Sessions will run from 7pm Friday night, to Sunday 4 pm.   A hotel group discount will be made available.

Sign up for the Biblical Families newsletter here, or for the discussion forums, to be sure you get all future retreat updates.

Please end confirmation of attendance, and any questions or suggestions to: nathan@BiblicalFamilies.org.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

 


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