our trip, retreat registration

We are excited about the Above Rubies family retreat. I can't remember all the people that I promised to send the registration information to so I am just putting it on this blog at the end. I've never attended this retreat so I don't know where they are as far as doctrine goes. I have agreed with what I've read so far. I have heard Nancy speak and it was wonderful.

We had a great time on our vacation. We stayed with the Swansons for half the time and the other half was my family reunion at the CBCC. The time with the Swansons was very rich. We got to see the Dimmick family, the Simonatti's, Westcotts, Leons folks and sister, my dad and step mom, our niece and nephews, the Flechtners, and I'm probably missing someone. We went to X-fest and saw many old friends and made a couple new ones.
The time at CBCC was fun. The best parts were watching the children play on the beach (my face was sore from laughing at their antics), also getting to introduce Nehemiah to my family and showing him off to everyone I saw. We enjoyed the speaker very much and learned from him but, he touched on so many subjects that we wished he would go more in depth with. Perhaps he didn't want to offend anybody.
We are glad to be home. We arrived Monday night around midnight and the first one to get sick was Naphtali (3) who woke up 5 hours later with a croupy cough. He received the usual medicine of a steamy shower and lay on the couch most of the day.

Adoption Update: Angels Haven called. They said that the Liberian Consulate is pausing all adoption from Liberia for an unspecified length of time. This is due to many adoptions being processed with unlicensed agencies. We were told that Ethiopia is an option for us if we adopted children over 5. Also, Gana is open. Liberia would be cheaper. Leon and I are totally open to whatever God wants to use our home and family for.
On our trip we heard about one little girl and a set of three siblings who needed families. We were open but, I don't think God's placing them in our family. It's wonderful to be open and ready. God places the lonely in families. There are many children without families still so I believe that he will use our family if we put ourselves in his hands and trust him.


We are excited about the Above Rubies family retreat. I can't remember all the people that I promised to send the registration information to so I am just putting it here for everyone at once. I've never attended this retreat so I don't know where they are as far as doctrine goes. I have agreed with what I've read so far. I have heard Nancy speak and it was wonderful.
Registration:
"It's time once again to plan for a wonderful weekend with like-minded families in the beautiful mountains of Washington! Colin and Nancy Campbell will be encouraging us with God's plan for families. This year we will have activities for children (potty-trained through eight years old). We look forward to seeing you, and being blessed again by Colin and Nancy, and by fellowship with one another! The dates for the retreat are September 21 - 23 at Pinelow Park, in Deer Lake, Washington."
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday:
5:30 Registration*
7:00 Evening Session
Saturday:
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 Session One
10:45 - 12:00 Session Two
12:00 Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Family Time
4:00 Camp Picture
5:00 Dinner
6:00 Family Talent Night
7:00 Session Three
Sunday:
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 10:15 Testimony time - share what God has done in your life/during this weekend
10:30 - 12:00 Session Four
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Checkout - no later than 2:00
*Registration fee included in lodging rates. There is no evening meal on Friday. Please bring healthy snacks to share!
LODGING RATES
There are limited units in each category, please register early, as lodging is on a first come-first served basis.
Bayview Lodge: Hotel style lodging with private restrooms in each room, a common kitchen and a large fireside room overlooking the lake
Deluxe Room (sleeps 6) $281
Standard Room (sleeps 4) $263
Economy Room (sleeps 2) $211
Cottages: Private cottage with private restroom. Sleeps 8 - 10. $156
Cabins: Rustic with bunk beds and central restroom facility. Sleeps 8 - 12. $115
Eplin Lodge: Private rooms with common kitchen and restrooms.
Large Room - sleeps 6. $132
Small Room - sleeps 2-4. $121
Pineview Lodges: Private rooms with vanity, common kitchen and restrooms. 2 single beds or queen bed in each room (maximum 4 per room). $137
Pineview A-frames: 2 bedrooms with a full bed and a loft bedroom with 3 singles, private kitchen and restroom. $228
Tent Spaces (no hookups) $83
RV Space (full hookups) $100
MEALS*
Adults - 43.25
Youth (12-16) - $33.50
Children (3-11) - $23.50
Children under 3 - Free
*You may purchase a meal plan for your family or bring your own food for the weekend. There is a kitchen available with a large walk-in refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, etc. We ask a donation for using this kitchen.
What to bring: Clothing, bedding, towels, toiletries, Bible, notebook, pen, camera, etc. There will be room for children with their parents in all sessions. Bring "quiet" toys for them to play with! The conference rooms have cement floors and can be cool! Come prepared for any weather!
REGISTRATION
Parents' Names:
______________________________________
Names and ages of attending children:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing address:
____________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________
E-mail: ________________________________
Lodging Choice: __________________________
Lodging Cost $________
Meals: __ Adults $________
__ Youth $________
__ Children $________
Subtract $25 if received before 7/1 $________
Add $25 if received after 8/19 $________
TOTAL USD $________
What to bring: Clothing, bedding, towels, toiletries, Bible, notebook, pen, camera, etc. There will be room for children with their parents in all sessions. Bring "quiet" toys for them to play with! The conference rooms have cement floors and can be cool! Come prepared for any weather!
Questions? Call Laura Neal at (509) 891-9038
Make checks payable to Brant Neal and send to:
10121 N Fleetwood
Spokane, WA 99208
There are a very few scholarships available. Please call for information.