Sometimes, you have to be determined to be at church and other places such as CADW Meeting at FCC Norman Tuesday Aug 26th. See more information in the Disciples Women section.
When it comes to a Fri/Sat event like the ODW Fall Retreat Oct 3-4, 2025 there has already been excitement! Cost at $75 for Fri & Sat or $45 for Saturday only is still very reasonable for a retreat. Registration is on-line, find details here or see the flyer QR code. Deadline is Monday September 22nd.
Remove the Obstacles; pull out the stops, you do not want to miss out! It is easy to list excuses but start thinking how to remove the obstacles to be at this retreat led by women leaders across Oklahoma. Become determined to be there!
If the obstacle is an ouch in your budget; there is a scholarship that covers your registration cost. It is on-line or mail the paper copy. Scholarship deadline is Friday Sept 12th.
On Friday Oct 3rd check-in is 4 to 6pm. If you do need to arrive right at 6pm dinner, we planned an after dinner break so you have a few minutes to settle things in your room. Saturday ending before 3:30pm will allow more time to travel home.
Most often the reason I hear is that no one from my church is going. This might be the chance to bring an unchurched friend. What we think of as walls can be a door. Retreat is also being opened up to 11th and 12th grade high school young ladies, limit three with an adult and has guardian’s permission. This might be a chance to increase a bond with niece, daughter, or granddaughter.
Do not let the fact that you are the only one stop you! I went to my first retreat on my own and was met by warm and caring women who surrounded me with friendship. I have found that that is the way Disciples Women roll!
Friday evening’s program is planned to improve that connection to God. In other words, to revive that feeling! Sidenote: Whether or not you are coming, start praying for those who are coming to have that experience of closeness to God.
If you cannot make it Friday, there is a Saturday only option. Breakfast is at 8am Saturday Oct 4th; lunch is also included on Saturday. When we say good food, we mean it! Check out the Saturday program information with a presenter, missionary moment, break-out sessions and more. You will see it is worth the effort. Be determined to be there!
Matthew 7:7 (NIV) Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
