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REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 20TH!!

We are excited to offer a weekend for women to come be equipped and encouraged through time connecting, having fun, learning from Scripture through our speakers, and worshipping God. The weekend will run Friday evening, 6-9pm, and Saturday from 8:30am-4pm. Tickets are $50. Registration closes on October 20.

We are pleased to welcome Kendra Gerbrandt and Crystal Loewen as our speakers. Kendra and Crystal are joining us from Northview Community Church in Abbotsford, BC. 

This weekend is designed to help you understand how your faith in Jesus can “survive” amidst the perils of life’s journey. A biblical perspective, an understanding of your purpose as a Christian, and a conviction to persevere through it all, will help you stay anchored. Over the weekend you will be participating in three sessions (one Friday night and two on Saturday,) get a chance to connect and discuss, worship, pray, and enjoying breakout sessions or some unstructured time. We hope you'll take some time out your schedule to connect, learn, and grow with us!

Please note that the registration cost does not change if you are only able to attend a portion of the event.

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FAQ:

Is this an overnight retreat?

No, this is an "in-house" retreat. We will meet Friday night, head home to sleep, and start up again in the morning.

Who are the speakers?

Read on for a bio of each of our speakers! Kendra & Crystal are excited to encourage and equip the women of NLCC through their teaching, and we are blessed to have them joining us!

Kendra Gerbrandt - Kendra cares for people’s bodies as a Registered Nurse in Palliative Complex Care, and cares for people’s souls as a Pastoral Intern at Northview Community Church, teaching mid-week Bible studies. She is currently completing her Masters of Divinity in the Immerse Program through Northwest Baptist Seminary, in order to be better equipped to help people know, love, and serve God through any season of life they may encounter. She loves cycling in any weather and loves eating popcorn for any meal. 

Crystal Loewen - Crystal has been married to her husband, Dave, for 20 years and together they have 4 busy teenagers. She’s had several opportunities in graphic design and photography over the years, as well as seasons of staying home with her kids. In 2015 Crystal and her family packed up their belongings and travelled around North America in their 25’ Motorhome. Upon return to B.C., they moved to the beautiful city of Chilliwack. Right now, she is studying her masters at Northwest Baptist Seminary’s Immerse Program and is a Pastoral Intern at Northview Community Church. She’s a chocolate lover, self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, loves to make art, and likes long walks along the Vedder River.

What kinds of breakout sessions will be offered?

There will be a selection of activities to choose from during the breakout session. Some of the options are listed below:

-Speakers Corner: connect with our speakers
-Mentoring: intergenerational relationships 
-Christian Hospitality in a Lonely Culture
-Sourdough Breadmaking
-DIY Cozy Kit: Make a microwaveable rice heating bag to take home
-Prayer: receive prayer from a member of our prayer team

*Choices subject to change without notice*

What should I bring? 

We recommend you bring a notebook, pen, and a Bible along with you. 

Who is this weekend for? 

All women are invited to join us, regardless of age or life stage. The teaching, worship, and fellowship will be applicable to everyone! 

What will the sessions be about? 

See below for an overview of each session!

Session #1: Perspective 
What shapes your understanding of your life and circumstances? The Bible tells one story about who God is, who we are, why life is messy, and how God is making all things right. Knowing God’s big story will give us the right perspective to understand our story in light of His.

Session #2: Purpose 
No matter our age or our situation in life, we often find ourselves asking “What am I supposed to do with my life? What is my purpose? What is God’s calling me to be?” In this session, we will look at how the gospel determines our purpose, and how that purpose impacts every area of our life.

Session #3: Perseverance
Christians long to hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant”. In order to hear those words at the end of our life, we need to hold firm all the days of our life. However, life can be a bumpy journey. Why and how should we persevere?