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Retreat for Women to Focus on “Messages from Mary”
Join retreat leader Kathy Light on a spiritual exploration of Mary from a Protestant perspective during a retreat for women, Messages from Mary, at Lindenwood Retreat Center, November 20-21, 2009. Kathy is a licensed minister of spiritual care, serving First Christian Church in Valparaiso, Ind.
Kathy Light will lead women in Messages from Mary at Lindenwood, November 20-21
The retreat will offer a closer look at Mary, Jesus’ mother. Discover the lessons Mary offers through scripture, prayer and art. Experience Mary in a sacred setting where she plays a dominant part. Times for reflection and meditation will be included within the program time. Allow Mary to help you prepare for Advent this year.
Check-in begins Friday, November 20 at 4:00 p.m. EST, and the program concludes on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. The registration fee includes three meals and the overnight stay at Lindenwood. Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center is located in Donaldson, Ind. Registration for single occupancy is $75 per person. Double occupancy is $60 per person.
The retreat is being offered by Kathy through First Christian Church. Registration for Messages from Mary is not being handled through the regional office. Use this link to download a flyer and registration form. For more information, contact Kathy by email.
Southport Launches Summer Series
This summer, the Women’s Retreat Planning Team at Southport Christian Church in Indianapolis will host a series of three “Saturday Night Under the Stars” events. Each event will include music and dinner for the entire family. The dates for the events are June 20, July 18 and August 15.
On Saturday, June 20, professional singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kara Barnard will team up with Southport member and regional staffer Dean Phelps for an evening of acoustic music. Picnic style food will be provided.
Kara Barnard
Kara has performed at many of the country’s biggest venues including the Down Home in Bristol Tennessee; The Ark in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Charlotte’s Web in Rockford, Illionois; and festivals from Kansas to New York, Michigan to Florida. Dean is a minister-musician with three full-length recordings to his credit, including last summer’s release, Give Us a Song.
July 18 will feature a high quality silent auction along with special music (details to be confirmed). A sit-down meal will be served as part of the evening of the evening of fun and relaxation.
The final event on August 15 will be a fun evening of country and folk music performed by Nashville, Tenn., friends of Southport pastor Doug Lofton.
Tickets for each event are $10 per single, $18 per couple and $25 for families of three or more. Series tickets for all three events are also available at a discounted rate. Proceeds from the series will support the fall women’s retreat and the summer youth camp at Southport.
For tickets and other information, contact Southport Christian Church at (317) 784-4431.
