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Home What's On at Nether Springs What's on at Nether Springs September 2012

What's on at Nether Springs September 2012

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31-02 Fri—Sun     BE STILL AND KNOW                 £100
An opportunity to seek God through quiet personal reflection around the rhythm of the day, giving time and space for stillness with self and God. This retreat does not include daily input, but an introductory session and access to resources for personal use are provided.
 
03-06 Mon—Thurs   RELEASING YOUR GOD COLOURS   £165
This retreat aims to help retreatants to loosen up their creative muscles, silence the inner critique and develop ways of using creativity as listening prayer. This retreat will combine times of creative exploration and time alone with God.
 
07-09 Fri—Sun          BE STILL AND KNOW                 £100
An opportunity to seek God through quiet personal reflection around the rhythm of the day, giving time and space for stillness with self and God. This retreat does not include daily input, but an introductory session and access to resources for personal use are provided.
 
10-13 Mon—Thur   BEING WHO YOU AE:   Individually-Guided Retreat         £165
Spiritual formation is cooperating with the inner work of transformation the Spirit of God is seeking to accomplish in you. The Spirit’s purpose is not to turn you into a different person, but to make you into the best ‘you’ that you can be. An opportunity to explore, with the support of your retreat guide such questions as: ‘What helps you to be more the person you believe God has made you to be?’ ‘ What is squeezing you into a mould and hindering you from being who you really are?’ ‘How well do the roles you play and the responsibilities you carry fit with the person you are?’ You may also, of course, choose to explore other themes with your retreat guide.
 
14-16 Fri—Sun   GENERAL CHAPTER         Donation
Our General Chapter happens twice a year and is the collective meeting together of the Overseers with the Provincials, Trustees and with invited others who have some experience with the matters being discussed.
 
17-20 Mon—Thur       THE EMOTIONAL LIFE OF JESUS         £165
Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.
~1 John 4:17 (NKJV)
 Christians often think of following Jesus’ behavior, but behavior often follows emotions. This retreat will explore what moved and motivated Jesus. By focusing on four emotions the Bible tells us Jesus felt—Love/Compassion, Anger, Sorrow, and Joy—we’ll ask how learning about Jesus’ emotional life might impact our own.
 
 
21-23 Fri—Sun           RED TENT WOMEN’S RETREAT         £130
The idea of the ‘Red Tent’ is being adapted from its ancient use to one that provides a space for women today to come together to rest, replenish, connect. In this retreat, women of all ages and backgrounds are invited to share their lives, share their wisdom, share their laughter and share their sorrow, have fun and nurture creativity, all in the context of seeking God and keeping the rhythm of the day with the wider community at Nether Springs. Led by Northumbria Community Companions Pam Pott and Revd. Catherine Askew.
24-27 Mon-Thur     SEEKING GOD AT THE CROSSROADS:  An Individually Guided Retreat          £165                      
This is what the LORD says, "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.”’ ~Jeremiah 6:16
 
A chance to reflect on life-transitions with someone who will listen with you to God’s work at the crossroads. You may also, of course, choose to explore other themes with your retreat guide.
 
28-30 Fri—Sun     HOUSE CLOSED
 

Newsflash


Our good friends and Community Companions Martin and Bekah Neil have been intimately involved in a project to record the Wagogo people in Africa, in order to provide wells in their villages. Trust me, you need to buy this CD and DVD set. It may well change your life, and it will certainly change theirs... You can order it from our Resources area.