Annual Prayer Retreat

13895 Hwy 27,Lake Wales FL 33859

18 March, 2023

Description

Resting quietly in God’s presence, praying without agenda or expectation. Our hope is to provide an atmosphere that purposefully draws you away from the distractions and responsibilities of life in order that you can replenish your heart through prayer. We will be lead by Summer Perella who has served as a missionary to China, a Christian Educator and a Hospital Chaplain. She will guide us in using Psalm 62 as a base for building our time with God in prayer. We hope you will join us and refresh your heart. Saturday, March 18, 2023 Plan to arrive at HEART between 8:30 and 9:30 am. After checking in, you can get something to drink, meet other retreaters and prepare your heart and mind for growth. At 9:45 Summer will make introductions and open our retreat by presenting us with three questions followed by time for discussion. Then you will have time to continue sharing with others, praying with a group or alone, or a creative endeavor (supplies provided). From noon to 12:30, you will share a lunch with other attendees provided by the HEART. Then after lunch, you can spend time for one-on-one prayer sessions with our leaders can be scheduled for those desiring. A guided prayer or prayer walk along the HEART prayer trail will begin at 1:30 pm. This can be a time to allow your spirit to hear from God, ruminate on his word and journal your experience. Coming together again at 4:30, we will discuss what we have experienced followed by a group meal. Dinner will be from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. You can continue your time at HEART with more reflection alone, in the classroom expressing your art or fellowshipping with others. Saturday will conclude with a Bon Fire, hot beverages and of course, s'mores. Sunday, March 19, 2023 On Sunday, we will begin our day with guided prayer from 8:30am - 9:00am. Summer will lead us through Matthew 11:28-30. Breakfast will follow beginning at 9:15; another time for fellowship and sharing. At 10:00, we will meet again for the 'Gathering of the Graces' and saying our good-byes. You can choose to depart right away or you are welcome to stay longer and continue your retreat. Directions Driving Directions to HEART Village From US 27, turn west into Warner University campus onto President’s Drive. Follow President’s Drive when it ‘Ls’ to the left. President’s Drive ends in a parking lot. Directly to the left of the parking lot is a gravel/dirt road. Follow the dirt road for about a mile until you enter the HEART village. Accommodations HEART Village is a simulated third-world community. We hope you will stay overnight with us in one of our rustic cabins. The cabins will have clean mattresses but like there is in many poor nations, there is no running water, bathroom or electricity in the cabin. There is a washing area for brushing teeth and washing up (morning and evening) or washing hands located on the south side of our kitchen. Again, we encourage you to stay overnight but if you are uncomfortable with our accommodations, you can go home overnight. What to bring A sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket. Pillow. If a cool front comes in, it can get chilly in our village. Towels, etc. Personal care items i.e. soap, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste. A flashlight, rain jacket or poncho. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. You may be more comfortable if wearing sneakers or other closed toe shoes if joining the prayer walk along the trail. Insect spray... it's Florida. Your Bible and a journal or notebook. You will be provided with a program as a guide. Snacks and a water bottle. There will be beverages available throughout the day, but if you need a carbonated drink you will want to bring it along.