tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51935909350387449522024-03-23T05:14:30.778-05:00Peace. Be Still. :: 2024 CrossBridge Women's Retreat"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7CrossBridge Women's Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15115031772650762551noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193590935038744952.post-55821908472720304102024-02-21T07:53:00.004-06:002024-02-22T13:24:08.524-06:00Stop by our table in the lobby this Sunday (after both services) to learn all of the exciting details on 2024 Women's Retreat! <p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;">Save the date! CBCC's 2024 Women's Retreat is scheduled for April 19th-21st! Stop by our Women's Retreat Table in the lobby beginning Sunday, February 25th (after both services) for further info! Our team is excited to answer all of your questions and unveil exciting details about this year's Women's Retreat.</p><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol";">Cross Bridge Community Church 2024 Women's Retreat:</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333;"><b>Peace. Be Still April 19th-21st</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;">"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7</p><div><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333;">Do you ever feel turbulence in your emotions or thought life and wish for more of God's promise, the peace that transcends understanding? There is good news: The One who carries the authority of peace resides in us. </span></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Join us April 19th-21st as we will seek to understand what stands in the way of our peace, how the Lord's authority brings peace and who is the Spirit of peace within us. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;"><b> </b></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">LOCATION:</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><em>The John Newcomb property has multiple properties on Mission Valley Road. Our retreat entrance, Newcomb Ranch, is located </em>between the tennis academy and the country club<em>. Use </em><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://goo.gl/maps/RAdvprjK9AwfjBSi8&source=gmail&ust=1682621502902000&usg=AOvVaw3vT3U9F6iIoz7D3qf2lSQD" href="https://goo.gl/maps/RAdvprjK9AwfjBSi8" style="color: #529ff8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><em>THIS LINK</em></a><em> for precise navigation. (Searching for Newcombe Tennis Ranch on Google and iMaps may lead you to an alternate property.) </em></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">WHAT TO BRING:</p><ul style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Casual clothing, including layers and comfortable shoes</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">A sweater or jacket for air-conditioned rooms and cool nights</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Bible, journal and pen</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Umbrella, just in case</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Any extra snacks you’d like to have or share (meals & snacks are provided)</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Active clothing if you opt to do the ropes course, play tennis, swim or exercise during free time (we also suggest bringing sturdy shoes for the easy hike)</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Flashlight (your phone flashlight may be sufficient; the property gets dark at night)</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Provided at the retreat center: bedding, towels & tennis equipment</li></ul><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN:</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><em>Please note! We have made a change to the check-in process. Please find us in the Sydney Suite for check-in. The Sydney Suite is a small stone building on your right when driving onto the Newks property. Find available parking and join us there.</em></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Check-in is from 4:30 - 6:00 pm on Friday. We will enjoy hors d'oeuvres from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, and our first session begins at 6:45 pm. If you would like a more substantial meal before we begin, please grab something on the way.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">When you arrive at your room after checking in, your bed will be designated. Please do not move those designations, as we've sought to accommodate each woman's needs and preferences to the best of our ability.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><em>*If arriving after 6:30pm, please park and contact Genevie at (210) 771-9394 or Lisette at (832) 766-8108 to receive your arrival package and information you’ll need for the weekend. </em></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">SATURDAY FREE TIME ACTIVITIES</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We have free time scheduled from 1:30 - 5:30 pm on Saturday. You are welcome to spend the time however you desire: take a nap, play some tennis, go for a walk or swim, head out for some shopping, prayer & journaling, or you may participate in our scheduled activities.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">CONCLUSION</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We will wrap up at noon on Sunday. Please be packed up before attending the Sunday morning session. Keys may be returned to the front desk at The Lodge. </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">OTHER DETAILS</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><em>If you are a daytime-only attendee, please plan on staying until at least 9:40 pm on Friday night, when our small group time is completed. You are also welcomed and encouraged to stay for the Nacho Bar which begins at 9:45 pm, if you're able! Then, plan on being back in time for the breakfast & breakout sessions at 8:00 am on Saturday morning. Again, plan on staying until 9:45 on Saturday night. </em><i>Finally, please mark your calendar to join us for our final breakfast and session on <b>Sunday</b> morning at 8:00 am.</i></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Finally, you may find more general information with a map and directions to Newcombe Tennis Ranch click <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://cbccwomen.blogspot.com/p/directions.html&source=gmail&ust=1682621502902000&usg=AOvVaw0PqjU7B6Tcx_CPLM4gkIDm" href="https://cbccwomen.blogspot.com/p/directions.html" style="color: #529ff8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>. And if you have any questions before the weekend, feel free to email <a href="mailto:womensretreat@crossbridgecommunitychurch.com" style="color: #529ff8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">womensretreat@<wbr></wbr>crossbridgecommunitychurch.com</a></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Please know that our 2024 Women's Retreat and your attendance have been covered in prayer. We are looking forward to our time together. Blessings on your week and see you on Friday!</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Love, </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(75, 75, 75); color: #4b4b4b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The Women’s Retreat Team</p>Crossbridge Women's Retreathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04512195683457596548noreply@blogger.com0