Women's Spiritual Retreat 2010

Metropolitan AME Church
Women’s Spiritual Retreat 2010
October 29 – 31, 2010
Lansdowne Resort and Conference Center
Lansdowne, Virginia

We are now offering one night packages in attempt to make the retreat affordable to a broader group of women.

 

Option 1: Arrive on Friday and depart on Saturday following the afternoon workshops. The cost is $220 and includes one night's lodging, dinner on Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

Option 2: Arrive on Saturday morning in time for the plenary session and depart on Sunday at the conclusion of the retreat. The cost is $220 and includes one night's lodging, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday.

Deposits for one night stays are due by September 5 and final payments by September 26. For more information please contact Ms. Jocelyn Harris (202)832-1365, Ms. Rubina Jenkins (202)396-6009, or Ms. Dianne Gant Black (202)832-1373.

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14

"Truly a blessed time; very encouraging. Appreciate time to fellowship and relax."

Fellowship with Christian sisters, explore strategies to surrender to God, study the scripture, and rest your mind and body.

Get Ready to Receive Your Blessing as We Surrender to Sacredness! For more information: Contact the church office at (202) 331-1426 or Download the flyer!

Dynamic spirit-filled presenters:

Rev. Kellie V. Hayes, Assistant Pastor, Hunter Memorial AME Church. Rev. Hayes received her Masters of Theological Studies with an emphasis in Systematic Theology, from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. in May of 1997. Her Master’s thesis was entitled “African-American Churchwomen: Lifting as We Climb” A Womanist Perspective of the Necessity of Women’s Ministry in the African-American Church. Nia Publishing blessed Rev. Hayes to be a contributing writer in the Women of Color Study Bible. Her article entitled “Bumping into Omnipotence” is in the study notes of the Old Testament book of Job. Prior to serving at Hunter Memorial, Rev. Hayes worked with her husband to establish New Liberation AME Church. She is a gifted preacher of the Word who uses innovative approaches to help the women of God find spiritual renewal.

Rev. Dr. Evalina Huggins, Pastor, Varick AMEZ Church. Dr. Huggins has over 20 years’ experience in active ministry and has written and lectured extensively on the Sabbath and the need for sacred quiet time with the God as a means of restoration and rejuvenation for continued service. She is a dynamic, engaging preacher and teacher whose effective use of humor educates and shares the Word of God. Dr. Huggins currently works for the Prince George’s County Health Department where she is a licensed State of Maryland Counselor. She is active in the NAACP, Southern Poverty Leadership Council, a member of the National Assoc. of Female Executives and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Sister Karla Scott, accomplished musician, psalmist, and instructor. Ms. Scott allows herself to be used by the spirit as a vessel to facilitate the praise and worship experience. In his review of her debut recording JOYRIVER, a collection of hymns, Stan North of GospelFlava wrote; “her purpose – praise – is as clear as the tone she uses to deliver it.” She has shared the platform with notables, such as Twinkie Clark of the Clark Sisters, Maurette Brown-Clark, Keith Childress, Israel and New Breed, Smokey Norful, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Bishop Tudor Bismark and others. Ms. Scott, a doctoral student in Music at the University of Maryland, College Park, is director of the United States Naval Academy Gospel Choir, which performed chorus vocals with operatic soprano Renee Fleming and R&B artist, Beyonce at a pre-inaugural event on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in January 2009.

"I appreciate the planning and vision that went into planning this [2009] retreat. The opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle to commune with God and sisters was wonderful"

For more information:
Sister Jocelyn Harris – [202] 832-1365 (jocieyh@verizon.net)
Sister Dianne Gant Black – [202] 832-1373
Sister Rubina Jenkins – [202] 396-6009

The cost for the retreat is $440 for double occupancy and $550 for single occupancy. Registration includes: lodging, six meals, access to the health club, all workshops and worship services.

 

Payment Schedule as of 7/15/10
	July 20, 2010	August 15, 2010	Sept. 15, 2010
Single Room	$200	$200	$150
Double Room	$150	$150	$140

  

We hope you will be able to join us for a spiritual blessing! Register now!

Support the Women's Retreat: Become a Patron!

The 2010 Retreat Committee is soliciting patrons for our event. Your name will be indicated in our 2010 Retreat Program Book as a retreat supporter. Select your preferred designation and submit information and contribution by October 1, 2010 to:

Sister Jocelyn Harris – jocieyh@verizon.net
Sister Constance Todd – Cctodd2@yahoo.com

Download the patron sign up sheet.

Categories for Patrons Page – Program Book:

1. Restored ($100+)
2. Redeemed ($99 - $75)
3.  Revived ($74 - $50)
4. Renewed ($49 - $5)

Committee Chairs for 2010 Retreat:

Rev. Marie P. Braxton – Retreat Advisor
Celeste Garcia – Retreat Co-Chair
Jacqueline Coleman – Retreat Co-Chair

Facilities Committee - Natasha Marshall Ballentine
Finance Committee – Janet Huggins and Gail Primus
Registration Committee- Jocelyn Harris and Rubina Jenkins
Program Committee – Constance Todd
Publicity Committee – Penni Socks and Marsha Botts