Retreat 2008 Information

Featured Speaker:Tracy Griffay

	Over the last 15 years, Tracy has served in many roles in women's ministry, as well as sharing her love for Christ with children and adults. Born and raised a Fort Worth girl, she loves the people and the city. Her favorite way to spend time is with her family and friends. She and her husband, Coda, are raising 2 teenage sons they enjoy very much. She also loves cooking, reading, laughing,
and Wednesdays at Agape Coffeehaus in Aledo, Texas, where she dabbles in Christian books. We will also have some of our own women within the community sharing some personal testimonies throughout the weekend.

Schedule:

Friday

                        7:00 – 7:30                  Retreat Check-In
                        7:30 – 7:40                  Welcome
                        7:40 – 8:10                  Interpersonal Interaction Activity
                        8:10 – 8:30                  Sofa Moment
                        8:30 – 9:00                  Worship In Song
                        9:00 – 9:20                  Break
                        9:20 – 9:35                  Skit
                        9:35 – 9:45                  Sofa Moment
                        9:45 – 10:15                Janice Conner  (What Is Your Goliath?)
                        10:15 – 11:00              Chocolate Dessert Buffet

                        8:00 – 8:30                  “Prayer-lattes”   (A time of stretching and prayer)
                        8:30 – 9:30                  Continental Breakfast
                        9:30 – 9:40                  Sofa Moment
                        9:40 – 10:00                Worship In Song
                        10:00 – 10:45              Tracy Griffay  (?)
                        10:45 – 11:00              Break
                        11:00 – 11:15              Skit
                        11:15 – 11:30              Sofa Moment
                        11:30 – 1:00                Lunch / Check Out
                        1:00 – 1:10                  Sofa Moment
                        1:10 – 1:30                  Video   (Relationships)
                        1:30 – 2:30                  Prayer Walk
                        2:30 – 3:30                  Closing   (Share Time)

Activities:

Dining: At Gaylord Texan™ Resort & Convention Center, you'll find a wide variety of dining options to suit every taste. Stroll along the lush garden path in Hill Country to Ama Lur, featuring Contemporary Southwestern cuisine, or dine in the old-world charm of a Texan wine cellar at Old Hickory Steakhouse. Relish a market-style eatery at Riverwalk Café, designed to resemble the famed San Antonio Riverwalk.

Recreation: Whether you’re in the mood to relax or get moving, there’s plenty to do right under one roof.



Shopping: At Gaylord Texan you can shop over 10,000 square feet of unique stores and markets. The shops at Gaylord Texan are open seven days a week. All shops accept personal checks, traveler's checks, Gaylord Texan gift certificates, room charge and all major credit cards. Shipping is available at all retail locations.

• Willow Creek – Western Clothing • Amelia’s – Women’s Clothing • Lone Star Sundry – Sundries    (Hours: 6am - 11pm) • Kid's Korral – Children's Store • Signatures – Gaylord Logo Items • Relâche Spa Boutique – Health & Beauty    Items (Hours: 9am - 9pm) • Artiste (featuring Texas Artists) • Southwest Spirit Gallery - Casual elegance,    designer jewelry

If you feel like stepping out, be sure to visit Bass Pro Outdoor World. Texas’ largest shopping mall is also located just a short distance from the hotel. Grapevine Mills offers 1.5 million square feet of exciting retail space including manufacturers' outlets, department stores, off-price retailers, and dining and entertainment venues.


Accommodations:

$160 Double $130 Triple $115 Quad Sat. only w/lunch $30 w/breakfast & lunch $55 Fees are Non-Refundable (includes lodging & food)

Comfortable custom-made mattresses with luxurious bedding, Oversized lounge chairs in king rooms, Executive desk with chair, Refrigerators, In-Room computing Systems with a host of hotel services and high-speed Internet access, Two dual-line telephones with speakerphones (one is cordless), Bedside alarm clock equipped with CD player, Modem data port, In-room safe fitted with AC outlet, designed to accommodate and recharge laptop computers, Remote control television with cable, Personal coffee maker, with stoneware mugs, complimentary coffee and tea, Full size iron and ironing board, Guest voice mail service, In-room pay per view movies


Registration: Stay Tuned for Retreat 2009 info!


FAQS:

Q. I have never been to a retreat before, what can I expect? Who goes to the Retreat?
A. Women of all ages, backgrounds, and interests attend the FBC Aledo Women's Retreat each year and all are welcome. You do not have to regularly attend FBC Aledo to attend the Retreat. The Retreat weekend gives you an opportunity to hang out with other women, away from the obligations in our lives, and learn more about growing spiritually. We believe spiritual growth comes in various forms though community, worship, companionship and fun.

Q. Will I get to spend time with my friends?
A. Yes. When you register, you have an opportunity to request roommates and to see who is going to attend. But during the weekend you will also be encouraged to meet and build relationships with other women through free time activities, and other opportune moments.

Q. What is the retreat supposed to "do" for me?
A. The experience is unique to each individual. We hope you take away from it the knowledge that God is there to satisfy your deep longings. We pray you form strong ties with other women who are on the same journey as you. And we wish for you to have a fun, relaxing weekend that will renew your spirit.