When:
March 5-7, 2010
March 12-14, 2010
Speaker:
Janet Ables
Engaging, transparent, and practical . . .
are three words often used to describe the teaching and speaking style of Janet Ables. Her in-depth knowledge of Scripture combined with her engaging story telling style keeps listeners on the edge of their seats. Her messages inspire women to grasp the truth that puts them on the path to true spiritual growth. No matter where a woman in is her journey toward the heart of God, Janet helps them take the next step.
Janet's ability to weave together Scripture, personal stories, and spiritual insights makes her a popular retreat speaker. Throughout these weekends she touches the hearts of women of all ages with her transparency, warmth, and humor. Her passion is to teach women to know God more intimately and to follow Him more fully.
In addition to her teaching and speaking, Janet enjoys what she considers to be her most important ministry her family. Her husband, Jay, is the Family Ministry Pastor at Atascadero Bible Church and their three children, Ashley (16), Austin (14), and Addison (11) make for a full family life. Janet's passion for strong families begins with her commitment to her own. She and her family enjoy coastal living at their home in Atascadero, California.
Seminars:
Trust and Obey
It is amazing how our perspective can change when viewing the world from thirty feet in the air. God often teaches spiritual truths by paralleling physical realities. Jesus’ parables are an example of how He used the physical world to teach spiritual truth. By applying spiritual principles to the very physical high ropes course we call “The Comfort Zone” we will gain a better understanding of trust and obedience and their application to our lives. Come share in the experience of this modern day parable.
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Patsy Daniels is a wife, mother of three, and recently accepted the challenge of coordinating Pine Valley’s Outdoor Education Program. Her husband, Norm, and she have been serving on staff here for the last five years and served at Hume Lake Christian Camps for sixteen years before that. While at Hume Patsy was a High Adventure Guide at their ropes course for twelve years. “Through my experiences on the ropes course I am constantly reminded of the Lord’s principles of trust, obedience and the importance of focusing on truth rather than my feelings as I face challenges in my life.” Patsy loves sharing what she’s learned thirty feet above the ground in the midst of the physical and mental challenges of the Comfort Zone.
The Indescribable Goodness of God and His Grace
We have all heard that God is good – yet do you sometimes wonder just how good God is? Have you ever found yourself asking these questions: does God really know what is happening in the world today; does He know about the pain in my life; does God really hear my prayers? And if He does hear my prayers and nothing seems to get better, have you wondered: could God be punishing me for how I screwed up my life? These questions, though often unspoken, are at the heart of our true relationship with God. Diane will draw richly from scripture and her own life experiences to give fresh insight to just how very personal and indescribably good our God is, even when beliefs about God seem to collide with life’s realities. Come join us, and get to know a God who is worthy of your deepest trust.
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Diane Kettlewell is a wife, mother, registered nurse, and recent seminary graduate who earned her Masters of Divinity degree from Bethel Seminary in 2008. Diane is also a Candidate with the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. and is presently seeking a call to pastoral ministry. Diane’s strength and passion is exhortation. As a trained pastor, Diane coaches women through life’s challenges, big and small. Diane is a featured speaker at seminars and retreats, an experienced ministry director, counselor, teacher, and worship leader. Happily married 31 years, Diane and Mark have a seventeen year-old son Ben, and a deceased daughter Laura who awaits them in heaven. Diane was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2008 and just recently completed a full year of treatment with a good outcome. Mark, Diane and Ben attend Fletcher Hills Presbyterian church and reside in Santee California.
The Lord: My Defender
Life is full of bumps and bruises. Hurt feelings are inevitable- but what do we do with those hurts? Over time our wounds, human defense mechanisms and baggage can get in between us and the fulfilling relationships God intended for us to experience. Discover how to practically make the Lord your strong tower, shield and Defender in order to live free from the demands of a wounded heart!
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April Motl is the founder of In His Eyes Ministries; a teaching ministry that brings God's perspective into the every day life of women. April and her husband, Eric, minister at their church in Southern California where he serves as the teaching pastor. They began their journey serving side by side in ministry before they were married. April served on church staff as the Education Director at their previous place of ministry. Currently, she enjoys working with the young ladies in their ministry. From book groups, one-on-one discipleship, dessert nights and the annual retreat she has been blessed to serve God's up-and-coming generation of daughters. April has been privileged through her own church and ministry outside her local body to share God's Word with women ranging in ages and stages, across denominations, ethnicities and socioeconomic status. Her passion is to bring God's liberating truth to His Beloved. She teaches God's Word with real life illustrations, humor and practical application. April is a graduate of Southern California Seminary (MRS) and has written for crosswalk.com, Just Between Us Magazine and The Secret Place.
Alphabet Soup: The Ingredients of a Great Marriage
As the Indescribable Creator of Life and relationships, God has given marriage as one of His greatest gifts - but it is also one of life's greatest challenges. Having a good marriage does not just involve finding the right person; it requires being the right person. Come share and get a taste of the ABC's of marriage as we learn of the ingredients that will help women flavor their marriages with love to make even a good marriage better.
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Jill Becker. Jill's journey with the Lord began over 40 years ago, when her eyes were opened to His amazing grace. She embarked on a path on which she strives to walk worthy of her calling as His Daughter. He has given her compassion for the needs of women and a passion to encourage them as they travel on their own journey of spiritual growth.
Jill feels privileged to have served for many years on the Board of Women's Ministries at her church, Emmanuel Faith Community in Escondido. She has been a retreat coordinator for 17 years, serving both at her church and Pine Valley Bible Conference Center. She is part of a leadership team at EFCC, serving as coordinator and speaker, that has presented retreats for Navajo women in New Mexico, and for missionaries in Philippines, Spain, and Holland.
Jill's gifts and love for God's Word has led her to teach adult Sunday school at her church, seminars at retreats and conferences and to be retreat guest speaker. Her messages are filled with Scripture and its practical principles that apply directly to everyday life. Her desire is not only for women to be informed, but to be transformed to the glory of God.
Jill and her husband, Jerry, live in Escondido, California, and have two grown sons. She enjoys time with family and friends, scrap booking, cross-stitch, home improvement and travel in their motor home.
Worship Music by:
Gail Bones
Gail is a doctoral candidate at Liberty University and adjunct professor of education at San Diego Christian College. She served in the role of worship director at Christian High School in El Cajon for 9 years. In addition, over the past fifteen years Gail has been a bass player on the Skyline Church worship team, a piano player at Harvest Christian Fellowship, and an acoustic guitarist for the praise team at Shadow Mountain Community Church, as well as the worship leader at one of Shadow Mountain's large Sunday School classes.
Gail and her husband, Jeff, have recorded 7 albums of original Christian music, including a musical for children about science and creation called The Prize. The Bones most recent recording,Faithful Father, an album of original worship music, included their now grown children and son-in-law- all accomplished musicians in their own right. The Bones have traveled across the United States and abroad presenting family concerts and leading worship at churches, hospitals, prisons, missions and retreat centers. The Bones are also known for nurturing and mentoring young, new, fresh musical talent and are enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
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Lodge with Private Bath: $185 (none available either weekend)
Lodge with Shared Bath: $155 (none available either weekend)
Dorm $135 (none available March 12-14)
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Mail to:
Women's Retreat
Pine Valley Bible Conference Center
PO BOX 400
Pine Valley, CA 91962