"I will satisfy the weary, and all who are faint I will replenish."
Jeremiah 31:25 NRSV (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1996, c1989). |
"But now more than ever the word about Jesus spread abroad; many crowds would gather to hear him and to be cured of their diseases. But he would withdraw to deserted places and pray."
Luke 5:15 NRSV (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1996, c1989). |
‘ANCIENT PATHS AND NEW: STRATFORD RESIDENTIAL RETREAT
COST – incl. all meals, accommodation & spiritual direction Clergy/licensed lay ministers : $100 [subsidised by the Waikato/ Taranaki Diocese] Others : $170 [a subsidy from SGM is available on application] Please register promptly with Rev’d Canon Sue Pickering : phone (06) 758 4952, ph/text 021 450 760 or email: suepickering@xtra.co.nz Bring : pillow, sleeping bag/duvet, towels, Bible, NZPB, writing materials, home baking or nibbles if you wish. NOTE : This retreat will include substantial silence, creativity and time for individual spiritual conversation with a trained spiritual director. The timing of this retreat will enable you to attend the ordination service in New Plymouth on Saturday, July 15. |