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Greetings My Sisters in Christ! It is that time again, to shake out the camping clothes and prepare for our 2016 Day Apart Retreat. There are several reasons this retreat will be great! We are sharing the weekend with the College Retreat, so the creative gifts of young adults will be among us. We will celebrate LOVE, because that is what February represents. We will study, receive updated training, and experience deep fellowship to expand our leadership potential as DWM. Additionally, we will be able to see the progress of the Latham House, our Service Project. This will be a great retreat! We happen to be sharing in a retreat on the weekend I was born (smile). Yes, I will be celebrating my birthday on Friday, February 19th, right at Camp Caroline with my sisters, and I would love to have you there with me! Although February is a bit frosty, we invite you to bring your favorite blanket for your bed. Bring extra hot chocolate, and bring plenty of smiles and hugs! To make sure you are prepared for this exciting Winter event, please review the itinerary below. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 All Events in Cowell Hall unless otherwise noted 3:00- 5:00pm………….Registration & Check- in4: 4:00pm…………………..Special Choir Rehearsal (New Building) 5:15-7:00…………………Dinner 7:15-7:30…………………Devotion 7:30-8:30………………..Enrichment Session I Join Rev. Dr. Penny Ziemer for Scripture Study Tips / Just Women Insights / Women’s Book Study Recommendations 8:45………………………..Cabin Discussions 9:30………………………..Movie & Popcorn SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016 All Events in Assembly Hall unless otherwise noted 8:00-9:00am……………Breakfast (Dining Hall) 8:15…………………………Registration 9:00-9:15…………………Devotion 9:15-9:45………………….BUSINESS SESSION 10:00-11:00………………Enrichment Session II Join Mary Evans for an Empowering Leadership moment about today’s DWM! Join Rev. Melissa Acres for Outreach Inspiration to Impact Your Local Women’s Group! 11:15-11:50………………..Woman-to-Woman 12:00-1:15pm…………….Lunch & Basket Party Each church is asked to submit a theme basket to support W-2-W and DWM Programming 1:15-1:30…………………..Group Evaluation 1:30…………………………Closing Worship The registration form can be downloaded here. Get it in quickly! We are looking forward to sharing hope and joy, as we receive strength for our journey! Blessings~ Rev. Valerie J. Melvin, Associate Regional Minister …