Bible-Reading Retreat, August 26-28—Final Details and Info Needed

Set aside the weekend of August 26-28 for an extended time reading God’s Word aloud . . . together!

The Basics:

We’ll meet at my house in suburban Chicago for a weekend in God’s Word—Ruth, 1/2 Samuel, some Psalms, Proverbs, Mark, Romans, and more! You’ll enjoy the fellowship of other women and a time of quiet away from the noise of the world. No stress, no cooking, no obligations, just time with the Lord and others who love Him.

Lodging:

We are rapidly increasing the sleeping capacity at Casa Gillaspie and are planning on out of town friends staying here with us. I’d love for as many of us to stay here as possible just for the fellowship component and so it is actually a “get-away” for you. I realize that some locals may need to spend nights at home due to family responsibilities. Please let me know either way. Right now I’m trying to get a final count for how many beds and blankets. So please check in on that below.

The Number:

Ten to Fifteen.

We’ll read in small groups of five people per group and switch up groups throughout the weekend. (I got gun-shy in my invites because of the pre-game work on this end with turning my son’s Buzz Lightyear room into a proper adult environment.)

The Cost:

$100 is the suggested donation. If you can’t give this much or if you want to give more, please just ask the Lord what to give and give that amount.

Please give at this link at the bottom of the page. Your gift will be tax-deductible through New Hope Christian Community. (Since we are still learning all of this, it is possible that an accountant will tell me that your gift over cost will be tax-deductible. Short story, we are actively looking for an accountant. Please pray with us to that end.)

The Next Step:

Please respond in the sections below to the questions about lodging and food preferences/allergies so I have all the info in one location. Those of you who know me well, know that admin is not high on my giftedness list. :)

Email me at pamgillaspie@gmail.com with any questions.

The Tentative Schedule:

Plan to arrive anytime after 4:00 p.m. on Friday. If you come earlier, I will put you to work! :)

Friday

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner

7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Read Ruth and 1 Samuel

Saturday

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Early Bird Read (Psalm 119 +)

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Psalms, Book 1 and 2 Samuel

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Psalms, Book 2 (OPTIONAL)

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Proverbs (OPTIONAL)

[During the afternoon, you can read with the group or choose to spend some quiet time on your own, go for a walk, take a nap . . . whatever is restorative to you.]

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner

7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Mark and Romans

9:30 p.m Debrief and Share

Sunday

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. 1 and 2 Peter

10:00 a.m. On the road to church!

Before you leave, don’t forget to give me your food / lodging info below!!