Enter God s Peace. Contemplative Retreat. Friday April 5 Sunday April 7, Arrowhead Camp and Retreat Center near Glen Rose, Texas

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1 Enter God s Peace Contemplative Retreat Friday April 5 Sunday April 7, 2019 Arrowhead Camp and Retreat Center near Glen Rose, Texas The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you, and give you peace. Numbers 26:24-26

2 Enter God s Peace With the hurry, noise, and activity of our daily lives, it is difficult to listen for God s unfailing love and transforming presence amid the challenges and the changes. This year s Contemplative Retreat will provide an opportunity to claim a quiet and restful time of personal renewal -- a time to hear what God may have for you as a gift of spiritual refreshment even transformation. The beautiful wooded setting of Camp Arrowhead on the banks of the Brazos River will immerse you in the wonders of God s creation. The time of contemplation will open your heart to prayerful listening and entering God s peace. RETREAT HISTORY Contemplative Retreat an annual event since 1995 was initially planned by members of Lake Shore, Broadway, and Wilshire Baptist churches. Those churches continue to bless the collaboration, and participants from many other congregations have joined in. Though begun by Baptists, all who seek a contemplative experience of Christian community are welcome. Our prayer is that the whole body of Christ will be strengthened by what happens among us. Join us as we seek to embrace unfailing love and mercy of God s faithful promises. His Spirit will meet you there, as sure as the sunrise. RETREAT EXPERIENCE The structure for the retreat is intentionally very open. While you can arrive earlier if you desire, the entire group will gather on Friday evening for a time of fellowship followed by a shared meal. Leadership for the weekend will be shared by laity who will guide us into the contemplative experience on Friday evening. Saturday will be spent in intentional quietness, with optional experiences available including intercessory prayer, art, crafts, Christian yoga, healing service, resource library for reading, and group hiking. After breakfast on Sunday morning, we will share what we have experienced and learned during our season of personal silence, reflection, listening and shared contemplation, followed by a time of worship and a shared meal before returning home. You are free to rest, read, journal, explore, reflect, create, walk along the Brazos River, or whatever you wish during the dedicated time of intentional listening prayer and quiet contemplation.

3 A RETREAT with Silence. huh? You mean nobody talks the whole weekend? Why would anyone want to do that? It's an intriguing idea, but You may have questions about the retreat. If so, those of us who have found this annual retreat to be a significant part of our spiritual journeys want to address your reservations and encourage you to come. Prayer is more than "talking to God." In fact, the better part of prayer is listening to God. But we live in a noisy world, and despite our need and/or best intentions, that noise and our own busyness often distract us and may damage our spirits. In our daily lives, we have little chance of hearing "the still small voice." Those of us who plan this experience can remember our own uncertainty the first time we came. Perhaps it will help if we tell you something about the intent, expectations, and process, so you can better decide whether this is a way you wish to spend a weekend. First of all, the experience is not all done in contemplative silence. The weekend is "bookended" by times of guided sharing (much like any other retreat experience) on Friday evening and Sunday morning. Between those two group sessions, we talk as little as possible, and join in optional guided experiences designed to help us slow down and quietly listen to God. Those may include guided intercessory prayer, a nature hike, a shared resource library, journaling, walking a labyrinth, guided yoga, contemplative music, artistic opportunities for self-expression, a healing service and a special Lent experience. It's your choice whether or not you participate in any of these optional experiences, but most who come have found they provide helpful structure for the intentional quietness and contemplation. You decide what nurtures your spirit and embraces God s unfailing love. We hope this answers some of your questions about choosing to join us at our Contemplative Retreat this year. RETREAT SCHEDULE Friday April 5 2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Check in, unpack, enjoy the scenery 5:30 p.m. Time of fellowship in ground-floor gathering room of Arrowhead Lodge 6:00 p.m. Welcome and overview of retreat schedule 6:15 p.m. Retreat Community group photo 6:30 p.m. Shared Sabbath meal and continued time of fellowship. Afterwards, move to the Chapel, where we will enter the stillness together Saturday April 6 Fix your own breakfast in Lodge Spend the day and evening in quietness Various optional guided contemplative activities include: Christian yoga, healing service, nature hiking, intercessory prayer, labyrinth, art and resource library 12 noon Lunch in Camp Dining Hall 6 p.m. Dinner in Camp Dining Hall Sunday April 7 Fix your own breakfast in Lodge 9 a.m. Gather in the Chapel to share experiences 10:45 a.m. Worship 12:00 noon Lunch and a time of debriefing 2:00 p.m. Check out / Goodbyes / Last hike to the river Bring to the Retreat Participants may bring books or devotional resources to contribute to a lending library for others to borrow during the weekend. Also bring your hiking shoes, camp chair, water bottle, sun hat, favorite coffee mug, yoga mat and your camera to capture the images of the river and nature. We also ask participants to bring healthy snacks, fruits or special treats for sharing.

4 Arrowhead Lodge Private Room and Bathroom ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS REGISTRATION for RETREAT ROOM: Motel room arrangement of Arrowhead Lodge allows private or shared rooms with linens provided. Early registration is encouraged. Print Registration Form to enclose with payment. Also enclose the Special Diet form, if it applies. MEALS: The retreat includes 6 meals. Friday evening we enjoy a Shared Sabbath meal at the Lodge as we gather the retreat community. Three of our meals (Saturday noon and evening and Sunday noon) are provided in the Camp Dining Hall. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, breakfast foods, coffee and tea are available to prepare on your own at the Lodge. RETREAT FEE Includes: 2 Nights Lodging 6 Meals Program Fee Event Insurance $140 per person - 1-person private room, queen bed and private bath (linens provided) Friday March 23 is the deadline for receiving the attached registration form, special diet form and payment. Make check payable to: Wilshire Baptist Church Mail to: Contemplative Retreat 6141 DeLoache Avenue Dallas, TX The week prior to the retreat, you will receive further information via , including directions to the camp. CAMP LOCATION Arrowhead Camp and Retreat Center is located just north of Glen Rose, Texas on the Brazos River. Mapquest Address: Arrowhead Camp and Retreat Center 5236 N FM 199, Cleburne TX $130 per person - 2-person shared private room, queen bed & twin bed and private bath (linens provided) Some scholarship assistance is available by request. Questions? Donna Manning Gail Brookshire

5 Enter God s Peace April 5-7, 2019 > Deadline for receiving registration: March 23, 2019 > Make checks payable to: Wilshire Baptist Church > Mail payment and this registration form to: Contemplative Retreat 6141 DeLoache Avenue Dallas TX Name Address Phone Street, City, Zip RETREAT FEE SELECTION (includes 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, program fee and event insurance) 1 person per $140 per person 2 persons per $130 per person rooming with If possible, I would like the following room: 1 st floor 2 nd floor hill side river side PAYMENT FOR RETREAT Enclosed is a check for $ made payable to Wilshire Baptist Church. SPECIAL DIET FORM I have reviewed the Arrowhead Camp Special Diet form and if applicable, have enclosed it with my registration. SCHOLARSHIP I am enclosing a $ contribution to provide scholarship assistance to another participant. I am requesting partial scholarship assistance. (Someone will contact you with details.) OPTIONAL DAYS OF SOLITUDE I am interested in one or more days of solitude during the week prior to the group retreat for $40 per person per night for accommodations. No meals included. (Contact Camp Arrowhead Retreat Center at to make your own arrangements for optional days.) If attending for the first time, how did you learn about our Contemplative Retreat? COMMENT Emergency Contact Name Phone

6 Guest Information SPECIAL DIET FORM Name: Age: Phone Number: In Case of Emergency, contact: Name: Relationship: Phone Number: On Site During Event? Yes No Special Dietary Information Please provide a detailed description of your physician prescribed dietary needs: If you are living with a medically-diagnosed food allergy or intolerance, we understand the challenges you face in leaving home and finding safe and healthy options where you stay. If you have a special dietary need due to a food allergy or intolerance, we are happy to help and will do our very best to accommodate your special diet needs. There are two ways we can accomplish this: 1. Fill out this form and provide us with the details of your medically-diagnosed food allergy or intolerance. When you arrive, please introduce yourself to the kitchen staff. They will work with you and let you know what options are available at that meal time. 2. We encourage you bring some of your favorite foods and snacks to supplement your diet during your stay. We are happy to provide refrigerator and freezer space for you if necessary. Simply label all food and beverages with your full name and the dates of your retreat N FM 199 Cleburne, TX (254)