Women's retreat brochure 2014

Wholehearted: Romans 12

Map/Directions to North Star Bible Camp

North Star Bible Camp is located in Willow, Alaska about 85 miles north of Anchorage. Just north of mile 71 on the Parks Highway, turn right (east) onto Willow-Fishhook Road (also known as Hatcher Pass). North Star is 12.5 miles up Hatcher Pass at 10688 Willow-Fishhook Road.

2014 COVENANT WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

17TH ANNUAL STATEWIDE RETREAT

September 19-21, 2014 North Star Bible Camp, Willow, Alaska

“WHOLEHEARTED” North Star Bible Camp (907)495-6378 www.northstarbiblecamp.com

Love offerings will be taken for the 2015 retreat scholarship fund, North Star Bible Camp, and for the camp staff.

Wholehearted: Romans 12

This fall we will be discovering what it means to live wholeheartedly in Christ, being joyful, patient, and faithful. We will continue to weave our stories together as we fellowship in worship, in the Word, and in our recreation. We will again be blessed to hear from four different and wonderful Alaskans. ladies.

Tina JohnsonStair

Tina, moved to Anchorage in 1995 from her hometown of International Falls, MN. She is a wife, mother, sister, auntie, great-auntie and a mess.

That’s right, a mess. Tina enjoys volunteering with children’s ministry at Chugach Covenant Church (C3).

She hosts Bible studies and home groups with the C3 church family.

Another ministry passion is found in “God Behind Bars” at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center. She is an active volunteer and board member of the Alaska Multiple Sclerosis Center (AMSC). As a lifelong introvert, it has taken years for her to open-up and share with others.

“Life has much to teach those willing to learn. My faith in Christ helps me wholeheartedly enjoy this rollercoaster of life.”

Erika Whittington

Erika was born in the border town of Brownsville, Texas. She and her husband John met in San Antonio and have been married since 1996.

They have two daughters, Virginia and Anna. In 2001, after finishing law school, John joined the Air Force and the family moved to the tiny island of Guam. In 2004, Erika and her family moved to Alaska, and after living here for two years they decided to get out of the Air Force and settle in Alaska permanently. Soon after, in 2007, Erika began working for Community Covenant Church in Eagle River and became a pastor in 2010. She is currently working on her Masters of Divinity Degree from North Park University.

ROMANS 12:12 Rejoice in hope!

Celebrate!

Shout!

Dance with our Maker!

Play in the dappled sunlight Echo the sweet song of brook and bird Laugh with all the children of God’s good earth Feast on The Promise Who alone is steadfast Who alone satisfies and strengthens Be patient in suffering beloved Pain clouds the truth Perspective will hide, so be patient Christ is still near, weeping with you Let the tears wash the ashes from your eyes Let them cleanse the confusion Remember and Re-joy Suffering comes to all it prunes, it breaks open Like Christ, we die to live We too are buried only to burst forth in spring green growth Persevere in prayer Keep your hand to the plow, The Spirit at the lead Drive to the Source Drive deep Learn to be loved, to be love Quick to know the will of the Known and the Knowing Go deep, go often Go to the Source Why unplug your fire power?

Why exchange it for something frail, false, passing?

God’s fire does not destroy, it burns away so you may be full of Light

To register by mail, complete your registration and send it in to:

Donna Erickson

Sharron Carlson PO Box 771285 Eagle River, AK 99577 Please make checks payable to Covenant Women Retreat Fund

Register Online!

Do you have any special dietary concerns?

Please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate!

You can find the retreat schedule, optional afternoon activities, and register for the retreat at www.eccak.org

Additional Comments:

Payment can be made at the time of registration or when you arrive.

Donna Erickson, life-long Alaskan is a wife, mother, and airline agent in Unalakleet. She was raised in Barrow, attended Covenant High Boarding School in Unalakleet and has been married to Jeff for over 30 years. They have five sons, and she and her husband are enjoying the beginning stage of being grandparents. Donna has endured many difficulties in her life, whether it has been surviving childhood abuse or facing the challenge of raising a special needs child. Donna loves living a subsistence lifestyle and has dedicated her life to the Lord.

Beth Smith Elizabeth, “Beth,� her husband Larry, and their four grown children, Rebekah, Caleb, Esther, and Joshua, have called Alaska home since 1993. While caring for her mother who suffers from dementia, Beth continues to learn Godly character. Beth works as a human rights attorney and she and Larry are involved in medical and non-medical missions. They will be on a team bringing free medical clinics to the spiritually exploding and growing Kenya Covenant Church this winter, prayed for and supported by Community Covenant in Eagle River.

Arts & Crafts: You will have the There will be a craft sale; opportunity to proceeds to benefit the participate in arts retreat scholarship fund for 2015. If you would like and crafts workshops. to donate craft items, There will be a please bring them with you charge of up to $10 to to the retreat and leave cover cost of the them at the registration materials. table.

Craft Sale:

Friday Evening: Registration at North Star will open at 5pm.

A potluck dinner will begin at 5:30pm; please bring a dish to share. To ensure there is a good variety of food:

Anchorage/Soldotna - Side Dishes Eagle River/Fairbanks - Desserts Wasilla/Palmer - Fruits & Veggies

Everyone is welcome to bring a snack of some kind as well. Our evening worship service will begin following dinner.

Retreat Costs: Regular registration: $125 After 9/12/14: $145 One Night Only $100 Day Activities Only: $75 Optional crafts: $5-10 50 min.Massage: $60 (if you would like to pre-schedule a massage, call the ECCAK office or go to the retreat page at www.eccak.org)

Reflexology: $30 or $60

Movie Night Hiking Boating Crafting

Board Games Prayer ministry Massage Therapy Reflexology Essential oils and more

Questions?

For more information contact: Sharron Carlson (907)223-5511 Kate Cannon (907)227-0764 ktrynr@gmail.com

What to Bring: Bible Flashlight Camera Sleeping Bag Pillow Jacket Towel Toiletries Games  Snacks to share