Jesus taught His disciples to pray, "Your Kingdom come..." His call to them is our call too. During our weekend together we will look at some of the aspects of life that Jesus touches on in the Lord's prayer and consider how inviting His Kingdom to come into those areas can transform the way we live. Some of the message titles are: "What kind of King is Jesus?" "The Invitation," "A Womb with a View." Each message will contain practical suggestions on ways to invite His Kingdom to come and experience Jesus every day.
Shelly Cook Volkhardt, Retreat Speaker
Shelly's passion is to encourage women to find who God is for their every need. She is a Bible teacher, Kitchen Table Counselor, mentor, international conference speaker in both English and Spanish, a prayer warrior and an author.
Shelly has co-written Holy Habits, a Woman's Guide to Intentional Living and Trusting in His Goodness with Mimi Wilson and Kitchen Table Counseling with her mother, Muriel Cook (all published by NavPress). Shelly and her husband, Glen, have served 34 years as missionaries, much of that time in Ecuador, South America. The Volkhardts worked with HCJB World Radio for 29 years and currently serve with Paraclete Mission Group, coming alongside the global missions community. The Volkhardts have 2 sons, a daughter-in-law and a grandson. They are active at Mountain Springs Church and live in Colorado Springs, CO.
Bonnie Knopf, Retreat Worship Leader
Bonnie Knopf is from Troutdale, Oregon, married to Dr. Greg Knopf, and a mother of three children. She is a worship leader for conferences around the country, and compassionately gives voice to those who are on a spiritual journey. Bonnie learned to play the piano as a child and wrote her first song at the age of 8. "It was a pivotal event in my life when early on I recognized the difference between just playing someone else's music and being able to close off everything else and see what's inside of me, in the center of my heart, and write about that."
She seeks, not so much to admonish, but to lift the burden of those seeking God's heart. Bonnie's main objective in her music is to provide an opportunity to experience a connectedness with God. To know that we are not alone in our struggles, but to experience a loving, and compassionate God, who walks with us in the midst of our journey. Bonnie wants her music to affirm women and men who are committed to the health of their families. She has released 8 albums since 1986, and all of her albums have a goal of ministering to the broken.
This retreat includes 2 nights lodging and 3 meals at Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Friday night dinner and Saturday lunch are on your own. A $50 non-refundable deposit confirms your registration, and the full amount is due by February 9, 2014. Check in begins at 4:00pm on February 14 and the first session starts at 7:30pm
What to bring: Bible, notebook & pen, snack to share, spending money, casual clothes, walking shoes, umbrella and personal items. You may also want to bring a craft project or favorite game to play.