Come Closer: A call to life, love, and breakfast on the beach
16th Annual Women in Ministry Retreat, March 12-14, 2008
Megumi Chalet, Karuizawa, Nagano-ken
SPEAKER
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Jane Rubietta
Jane's passion is to see people's hearts restored by the knowledge of the truth that God absolutely delights in them, that God is crazy about them, that God would give everything on earth to make sure they know they are loved. The problem is, she says, "we have lost our hearts. We are so busy stamping out fires and tending to a thousand urgencies every day, that we don't remember, don't notice, that our hearts have gotten trampled somewhere in all the stamping.”
“I believe that every issue we face - whether busyness, failure, shame, transitions - every issue is intended to lead us to God," she says. "Our tendency is to let our problems separate us from God and one another - but instead, they can become tools to allow us to deepen our spiritual lives, and to in turn change the world!"
After obtaining a B.S. in Business from Indiana University, Jane completed graduate studies in Germany while also forming and directing an international drama team, taking the gospel into then Communist countries. She worked on her Master's at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL.
Jane is assistant coordinator and faculty member of Write-To-Publish Writer's Conference, where she finds enormous joy in helping others follow their God-given dreams. She belongs to Advanced Writers and Speakers' Association (AWSA) and SpeakUp! Speaker Services.
TO REGISTER
Online registration closed
Hard copy registration closed.
The JEMA postal furikae account is as follows:
Name: JEMA-Japan Harvest
Account #: 00130-4-180466
RETREAT DETAILS
Schedule
From March 12 (Wed) 3:00 PM through March 14 (Fri) lunch time.
Events
Music and worship with Jeannie Johnson and Beth Kanda.
Massage Ministry: Massage therapist, Becky Ransome, will be taking 15 minute appointments to massage our weary muscles. For only Y500 you can take advantage of Becky's ministry, so be sure to sign up at the registration table before all her "slots" are taken!
Scapbooking with Edie: Can't seem to make time for scrapbooking? Join Edie Town & other ladies Thursday afternoon and get a page or two completed! Bring your own photos, then use all Edie's supplies for only Y1,000.
God's Gift Exchange in the Woodshed: Come to retreat ready to share the creativity God has given you! One evening after our time with Jane we will gather together in the Woodshed for a time of "exchanging" God's Gifts with each other. A poem, song, musical piece, handicraft, Scripture reading, dance, piece of art, food...we want to rejoice together in God's creative work in our midst. (There are people who are willing to play piano to accompany you if necessary.)
Costs
The non-refundable registration fee is 2000 yen.
For 2 nights and 6 meals, the cost is 20,000 yen for a twin room and 17,500 yen for a tatami or bunkbed room. These costs are in addition to the registration fee.
Twin rooms are always in high demand. They will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. You are welcome to indicate your second choice in the comment section of your registration form.
Scholarships
There are women who would love to attend the retreat, but do not have the finances to do so. We welcome donations for retreat scholarships. If you are interested, there is a place on the registration form for you to make a donation.
If you are not able to attend because of finances, or know of someone in that predicament, please contact any member of the WIM commission.
Registration/Cancellation
Registration deadline is March 1, 2008.
If you need to cancel you must let the JEMA office know 2 days before the retreat begins (TEL 03-3295-1949). If you do not do so you will be charged for the retreat. Please do not cancel through Megumi Chalet.
What to Bring
Bible, notebook, warm clothes, pocket money, and towels.
Optional: snacks, your favorite coffee mug, a soft pillow.
Books
A limited number of books written by Jane Rubietta will be for sale at the retreat.
Questions?
with any questions.
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