What a beautiful weekend to have our Fall Women’s Retreat! It is absolutely gorgeous outside with the sun shining so brightly on the ocean and all around. I just got back from a walk outside and there is tons of activity going on out there! I just ran into 4 ladies in the challenge course by the names of Emily, Denise, Valerie and Kathy and they are having a marvelous time with lots to say about their retreat experience so far.
Here’s just a few of the many things they had to say… “I love the fellowship and the camaraderie among all the woman, I’m absolutely loving the food and it seems like it is non-stop! The activities are so great and it’s so nice that they are not age restrictive, it makes me feel so young again! So far we have done the Sky-Scraper and the Breathttaker and now we are on our way to the Screamer! ‘I had so much fun on the Sky-Scraper, even though I think I screamed as much as I did when I was in labor’ (Kathy). I’m really enjoying the young staff as well, they are so friendly and nice. The workshops are wonderful and so deep, I had a very moving time with the ladies as I had the opportunity to open up about what’s going on in my family. Krista Penner the speaker is so good, she is so animated and fun in the way she mixes deep things in the bible with real life. I have really enjoyed how applicable and real she is being with the things she is sharing.” With that the four of them were off laughing and talking all the way to the Screamer! It was so good to hear what a great time they are having, and the retreat is only at the half way mark!
Coming up next week is our Juniors Retreat! (ages 9-11) Leave the ordinary. Step into a weekend filled with energy and friends. Spiritual challenge. Great music. From high adventure to a warm fireside…join us for one extra special weekend!
Our Kaleo students are back from being away the last couple weeks on some exciting out-trips that involved a 5 day sailing trip, followed by a surfing trip in Tofino! The sailing trip was an exciting time of learning how to sail and bonding together all at the same time. Some of the highlights from the trip were seeing porpoises swim along the ship, steering the boat, having fun on a rope swing right off the boat and climbing to the very top of the mast to have a look around!
This weekend most of the students are serving at the women’s retreat and then we start our camp ministry course on Monday with Sid Koop and other leaders at Qwanoes. It’s going to be a great!
