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Ann Downing's Middle Tennessee Women's Retreat is
an annual event that seeks to
provide a time and place for women, regardless of denominational ties,
culture, or age to come together for an uplifting
weekend of encouragement and fellowship with other women in a safe
atmosphere, learning more of the grace, hope, and
love of God.
with Keynote Speakers
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Judy
Hampton
Do you find it difficult to accept change in your life? Transparent,
humorous, and Biblically sound, Judy Hampton's powerful messages will
help you find how God uses the darkness of change to reveal the
treasure of His purpose and plan for your life. |
Dorie
Van Stone
Although growing up
in the darkness of an orphanage where abuse was rampant and rejection
frequent, Dorie Van Stone found her treasure through a visitor who told
her about Jesus. |
Registration available
online here
Hotel
reservations are made separately and can be made online by clicking here. It will automatically let them know you're with MTWR.
You can also call the Music City Sheraton toll-free 1-888-627-7060.
Be sure and ask for the Middle Tennessee Women's Retreat room block when calling
Click Here to Order
MTWR
Polo Shirts Available for Purchase (Click Here to Order)
Our Schedule
Friday
| 2:00 - | 3:00 | Gail 'n Ezra-Secret Treasures | | 3:15 - | 4:15 | Bonnie Skinner-Laughter in the Darkness | | 4:30 - | 5:30 | Kathy Blume-Finding Treasures in Unlikely Places | | 6:30 - | 8:30 | Musical Celebration w/Ann Downing & Friends | | 8:30 - | 8:45 | Break | | 8:45 - | 9:45 | Small Groups-The Treasure of Getting Acquainted |
Saturday | | 8:00 - | 8:15 | The Treasure of Praise w/Sheri Thrower | | 8:15 - | 9:15 | All Together with Judy Hampton | | 9:20 - | 10:20 | All Together with Dorie Van Stone | | 10:20- | 10:30 | Break | | 10:30- | 11:15 | Small Groups-The Treasure of Sharing | | 11:20 - | 12:15 | Workshop I (Choose from Workshop List Below) |
| 12:15- | 1:45 | Lunch and Gail 'n Ezra | | 2:00 - | 3:00 | Workshop II (Choose from Workshop List Below) | | 3:15 - | 4:15 | Dorie Van Stone-Up Close and Personal | | 4:15- | 6:45 | Free Time | | 6:45- | 9:00 | Dinner Banquet w/Ann & Judy |
Sunday | | 8:30- | 8:45 | The Treasure of Worship w/Sheri Thrower | | | 8:45- | 9:45 | The Treasure of Communion in Small Groups w/ Kathy Blume | | | 9:45- | 10:15 | The Treasure of Creating Memories (Pictures) | | | 10:15- | 10:15 | Retreat Closing w/ Judy Hampton | |
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Our Workshops
Workshop choices can be made while registering on line or by mail.
The wedding was perfect, but our "knight in shining armor" turned out not to be so "shining' after all. MARY LEE WALKER shares how adjusting out expectations and our attitude can reveal the treasure that marriage was intended to be..
Feeling unfulfilled, unsettled, or ill-at-ease? Tennessee's Poet Laureate MAGGI VAUGHN shares how stepping out in faith to answer your true calling can lead from darkness to real treasure.
Many women hide under a shroud of darkness from abuse, whether emotional, verbal, sexual, or physical, DORIE VAN STONE shares the treasure of hope and healing found in the light of God's love.
A car accident claims the lives of her two little boys and leaves her body and spirit crushed. HOLLY SCROGGINS shares
how she clung for dear life to the treasure of God's Word through the
darkness of despair and disbelief to find faith, forgiveness and
healing.
Each of us has a special talent God has blessed us with to use for His glory. CORA RENFROE uses
her gift of painting to help us find the treasures of God's
story that sometimes aren't always apparent at first glance.
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