Date & Location:October 27-30, 2011.
The Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, at Hwys 50 East & 12, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 ~ 1-800-558-3417
Special rate of $115/night taxes and fees included for up to four (4) per room ($28.75/person) and good through October 13, 2011. After that date, $179/night).
Registration begins December 1, 2010. Website: www.grandgeneva.com
Description: Attendees will join hundreds of Adventist women who will help make a positive difference in Lake Geneva. They will be inspired, encouraged, and challenged by dynamic plenary speakers, outstanding music, and intensive prayer time.
Our theme is “The Strength of a Woman!” Lake Region Conference invites you to attend the 2011 Women's Retreat and experience the joy of the Lord. The sermons, seminars, morning manna, praise and worship sessions are all designed to satisfy your thirst for more strength and lead you into a spiritual revival that will last long past the retreat.
The Bible says – “… the joy of the Lord is your strength”. – NEHEMIAH 8:10. So Come! Now is the time… to explore how the joy of the Lord is “The Strength of a Woman!”
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Who Should Attend:This retreat is open to women ages 18 years and older.
Featured Speakers:Dr. Heather J. Knight, President of Pacific Union College;
Dr. Monica Reed, MD, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Florida Hospital Celebration Health;
Shelley Quinn, Speaker and Co-Director for Word Warrior Ministries, and Program Development Manager for 3ABN, and Christian author and Bible teacher;
Dr. Gina Spivey Brown, Vice Pres. Washington Adventist University (WAU), Professional Singer;
“Tiki” Shellie Harris, Concert Artist and Tramaine Hawkins, international gospel singer; Gospel Artist and Vocalist with the Heavenly Tones, the Northern California State Choir, Andrae Crouch and the Disciples, the Edwin Hawkins Singers, and the Walter Hawkins Love Center Choir.
Schedule: Thursday, October 27, 2011 (Arrival day) through Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 12:00 pm. For details please click here (www.lrcwm.org )
Registration Fees:All registration fees are per person. Please plan to register early with PlusLine, since no registrations will be taken on-site.
Online at www.lrcwm.org; Click on “2011 LRC Women’s Retreat on home page.
Registration Fees: All registration fees are per person. No registrations will be taken on-site so plan to register early with PlusLine. Registration begins December 1, 2010.
$225 Adults: Early-bird: Now - Through August 31, 2011
$285 Adults: Regular: September 1, 2011 through October 13, 2011
Registration Includes Meals: Thursday supper. Friday supper. Sabbath breakfast, lunch, supper. Sunday brunch. Meals are lacto-ovo vegetarian. For Thursday meals and for other dietary needs, please make own arrangements.
Registration:
ü Your full Event Registration Fee includes all event materials, attendance at all seminars, printing, expenses for all presenters, equipment rental, sound system, technical support, Concert Artist, and the Tramaine Hawkins Concert, plus all Meals.
Concert Only: $40 Tramaine Hawkins Concert Only, 7:00 PM: Now through October 13, 2011 (Includes no meals).
Special Note: Please register to attend the Retreat by October 13, 2011 or your lodging registration at the The Grand Geneva Resort and Spa will be canceled to provide lodging for registered attendees.
To guarantee your place, please register ASAP. Register online or call PlusLine at (800) 732-7587. PlusLine will process registrations for this event through October 13, 2011. All major credit cards accepted. Checks and money orders should be made payable to AdventSource and mailed to AdventSource/PlusLine, 5040 Prescott Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68506-5431. All registrations by mail must be received by Thursday, October 13, 2011.
Refund Policy: You may request a refund for medical emergencies or when there has been a death in the family which will be processed minus a $40 processing fee through August 1, 2011. Refund requests received by August 1, 2011 will be given a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after August 1, 2011. Please substitute someone to attend in your place. Present a letter onsite that clearly lists the parties involved (who is being deleted and added), for all substitutions, when registering at the registration desk.
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Other Details:Please note the additional details below regarding this event:
Lodging:
The Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
7036 Grand Geneva Way,
at Hwys 50 East & 12, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
~ 1-800-558-3417.
Please use the code of “LRC Women’s Retreat” to receive the rate of $115 per night, all taxes resort fees included, for up to four per room. This rate is good through October 13, 2011. After October 13th, the room rate will be $179/night.
Meals:You will receive supper on Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Sabbath, and Sunday brunch with your paid full registration fee.
Directions:Click here for a MapQuest Map | Weather
Nearest Airport: There are two airports servicing Grand Geneva – Chicago O’Hara (1 ½ hrs.) and Milwaukee Int’l (1 hr).
Ground Transporation: Car rentals
Seminar Registration: Check Choices (Speakers Not Confirmed):
¨ Dr. Helen Bryant, PhD: Leading With Emotional Intelligence!
¨ Shelley Quinn, Author &Host 3ABN: The Life-Changing Power of the Word!
¨ Dr. Joyce Allison,Dir. LRC Health Ministries: The Gift of Forgiveness!
¨ Dr. Deborah Spence, Author: Poison Among Us; Exposing The Reasons Women Hurt Women.
¨ Elders Mabel Foster/Margaret Jessup: Prayer Circle / Morning Devotion!
¨ Michele Hoskins (First African American Vendor w/Costco): How to Jump Start Your Own Business!
¨ Robyn Edgerton (Admin. Director, Mission Develop./Florida Hospital: CREATION Health
¨ Mary Hood, 5th THIRD BANK: Imagine Yourself Debt Free! "Live like no one else so that you can really live like no one else.”-Ramsey
¨ Barbara Mack, Area Leader Chicagoland: Lake Geneva Community Connection!
Day of Arrival:
¨ Thursday
¨ Friday
¨ Saturday
Early Morning Prayer Circle / Morning Devotions:
Elder Margaret Jessup – Not Confirmed.
Exercise:
Maydis Skeete – Not Confirmed.
On-site Event Check-in:We recommend early arrival on Thursday, October 27, 2011. However - You may officially check-in for the retreat and pick up your event material on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 1:00-9:00 pm. All other days 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Please plan to register early with PlusLine, by October 13, 2011, since no registrations will be taken on-site.
Spouses: As a courtesy to the wives and husbands, spouses are welcome! Lake Geneva is an exciting destination with world class golf and R&R! However, the registration fee will be required to cover all Meals and Concert Attendance. Sabbath Worship is Free!
Children:As a courtesy to other participants, and to maximize your benefit during this event, we ask that you make other plans for the care of your children.
Dress:Casual; Dressy casual.
Additional Questions:You may contact Debbie Griffith at (313) 869-8016 or Email: or Barbara Mack at (312) 563-2563 or Email: for additional information
Tentative Weekend Schedule ~ At A Glance
October 27 – 30, 2011
Thursday 3:00 – 7:30 pm Arrival & Registration
2:00pm – 6:00pm ABC Sale, Souvenir Sale
4:00pm – 5:00pm Seminars
5:00pm – 6:30pm Supper
6:30pm – 7:30pm Seminars
7:45pm – 9:45pm Opening Session
10:30pm Good Night
Friday 6:45am – 7:45am Exercise
8:00am – 9:15am Prayer Circle / Morning Devotion/Testimonies
9:30am – 5:20pm ABC Sale, Souvenir Sale
10:00am – 11:00am Brunch
10:45am – 12:15pm Lake Geneva Community Connection
11:30am – 1:00pm Seminars
1:00pm – 3:00pm Rest & Preparation
1:30pm – 2:45pm Seminars
2:00pm – 7:00pm Registration
3:15pm – 4:45pm Seminars
5:00pm – 6:30pm Supper
6:45pm – 9:15pm General Session
9:30pm – 10:20pm Prayer Groups
10:30pm Good Night
Sabbath 6:00am – 6:45am Exercise
6:35am – 7:10am Prayer Circle / Morning Devotion
7:15am – 8:30am Breakfast
9:00am – 10:00am Morning Praises/Thanksgiving
10:05am – 10:20am Songs & Announcements
10:30am – 12:30pm Worship
12:45pm – 2:00pm Lunch
2:00pm – 3:30pm Solitude, Rest & Reflection
3:30pm – 4:45pm Seminar
5:00pm – 6:00pm Rest & Relaxation
6:15pm – 7:30pm Supper
8:00pm – 9:30pm Tramaine Hawkins Concert
8:00pm – 11:30pm ABC Sale, Souvenir Sale
Sunday 6:15am – 7:00am Exercise
7:15am – 8:45am Seminars
7:00am – 9:00am ABC Sale, Souvenir Sale
9:00am – 10:30am Closing Session
10:45am Brunch
10:30am – 12:00pm ABC Sale, Souvenir Sale
11:00am- Checkout
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