If you are considering a retreat this year, consider this one at the Haven River Inn in Comfort, Texas.

 “Come Closer: A Call to Women in Ministry, and Pastor's Wives, to

Rest, Renew, Refocus!”

with  Jane Rubietta and Beverly Counts

 July 16-18^th … Wednesday to Friday

Do you have a busy life?  Committee meetings, a critical comment, constant work overload…where does a woman go to refuel and refocus?

The Haven River Inn!

Come and enjoy two days rest along the banks of the Guadalupe River. Find your heart again—for God, for your calling, … for everyone—as we explore invitations from Jesus to “come.” Let the One who said, “I came, that you might have life, and have it abundantly” renew your passion and refine your calling with a deeper, more practical love than you’ve ever imagined.

Join us at the Haven River Inn. We will laugh and pray and weep and rest as we encounter the Lover of our Soul.

With luscious banquets and sumptuous brunches, our bodies and our souls will be nourished at this special respite. Please join facilitators Beverly Counts and Jane Rubietta at the gracious Haven River Inn July 16-18^th, 2008.

Hope you can come:  for more information email us at info@lambstale.com

Or call us at 830-990-1475

Schedule: 

Plan on inserting a facial or massage by Paula Dean in your free time!

Wednesday, July 16 

2 PM Check-In
5:30 Registration & Supper
7:00 Session One: ‘Welcome … It’s Story Time’ (Beverly)
8:00 Session Two: ‘Come for Rest’ (Jane)

Thursday, July 17

7:00  Quiet Time (coffee, etc. downstairs)
9:15  ‘To Your Health’  (Suzie)
10:00 Brunch
11:00 Session Two:  ‘Come For Life’ (Jane)
12:30 Small Group (optional)
2:00  Late Lunch
5:30  Session Three:  ‘Come For Breakfast’ (Jane)
7:00 Supper

Friday, July 18

8:30  Breakfast
9:30  Session Four:  ‘Come Home’, … Worship
12:00 Close

BIOS:  

Jane Rubietta:  For more than a decade, Jane has taught others how to find God in the midst of their busyness. Her vulnerability and humor create a lovely tone for this retreat. As a woman, she understands the unique joys and challenges of living in that place. Research for her book, How to Keep the Pastor You Love, launched a ministry to and for pastoral families and churches seeking to improve their pastoral relationships. Among Jane’s ten books are critically acclaimed Come Closer: A Call to Life, Love, and Breakfast on the Beach; Resting Place; Grace Point; and Quiet Places. (see www.JaneRubietta.com for more information)

Beverly Counts:  We chose Beverly to co-lead this retreat because she’s been a pastor’s wife for over 45 years and has led retreats, Bible studies, and mentored many younger women … and has just about seen or heard it all. Serving in campus ministry she met and married Bill Counts.  Together they continued to minister to students in California and Texas during the tumultuous late 60's and 70's.  In 1980 they moved to Dallas where Bill became the Senior Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church. They retired and moved to Fredericksburg in 2007. Most lately she’s spent seven years as a Community Bible Study teaching leader. They have 3 grown daughters and 10 grandchildren who are the lights of her life. We hope you will come and enjoy Beverly’s gentle wisdom and engaging warmth.

Suzanne Ramsay MD:  a family physician in the Texas Hill Country for 24 years, president of Lamb’s Tale ministries, and a mother of five, Suzie has a heart for every aspect of a person’s health, body and soul … especially that which springs from loving God and loving others.  She speaks on health related topics and discipleship.  She lives with husband John Ramsay, MD, in Fredericksburg.

Paula Dean, esthetician:  Paula’s desire to support Christian leaders with her gifts will bless this retreat.  She comes to us from her business, A Spa in the City, which was formerly located near an exclusive area of Dallas before relocating this spring to Fredericksburg.   Her career spans 30 years in the beauty industry as an Esthetician, Massage Therapist,  Beauty and Camouflage Make-Up Artist, and Massage Therapy Instructor.  She’s taught in world class spas in the US and Canada, and co-authored textbooks for training Estheticians. Trade magazines have praised her as a “legend”  and her facials as “fabulous” (Town & Country Nov 2006). People magazine featured her work with burned children at Camp Janus Burn Camp. This experienced and well-esteemed lady will give you professional and pleasant treatment that will leave you wanting more!

Cost: (refund granted up to one week prior to the retreat, minus administrative charge of $40)

Retreat Registration, Lodging and Meals:

        Double Occupancy:  $220

        Single Occupancy:   $290