Joy in His Presence
Registration deadline extended to February 12th...
Please join us for the 2010 St. Andrew's Womens Retreat , "Joy In His Presence", featuring guest speakers Anne Coles and Nadine Parkinson, New Wine UK.
- February 19-21
- Westin Hilton Head Island Resort
- See registration cost and retreat details below
- Register early to guarantee discounted group rate
The St. Andrew's Women’s Retreat is a multi-generational community building event that includes women ages 18 to 88 and in all seasons of life. Our retreat includes biblically based teaching, Spirit-filled worship, and prayer ministry. Our speaker Anne Coles along with Nadine Parkinson will encourage us in the journey of knowing joy through the presence of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit and in any circumstance.
"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Psalm 16:11
Accomodations and Cost
- $250 single
- $155 double
- $140 triple/ quad occupancy
- $100 day attendee (this fee does not include meals or accomodations)
The cost includes:
- Two nights accommodations
- Continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
- Buffet lunch and dinner on Saturday
- Dinner is on your own on Friday
- Registration deadline February 12th
We will be staying at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa . Each of the guest rooms offer private balconies, high-speed internet access, Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath, and a Starbucks coffee shop onsite.
All rooms are assigned by the hotel, so there can be no special requests for room location.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel prior to February 12, a full refund is available. After this date, you will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. Refunds will be issued after the completion of the retreat. No refund will be issued for cancellations received after February 15th. All cancellations must be received in writing.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, Feb. 19
- 4-6:45pm Arrival and Check In (Dinner is on your own)
- 7-9pm Worship, Teaching, Ministry
Saturday, Feb. 20
- 7-9am Breakfast
- 9-noon Worship, Teaching, Ministry
- 12-1pm Lunch
- 1:30-3pm Breakout Sessions
- 3-6pm Free Time
- 6-7pm Dinner
- 7-9pm Worship, Teaching, Ministry
Sunday, Feb. 21
- 7-9am Breakfast
- 9-10:30am Worship, Teaching, Communion
- 11am Checkout
Should you have any specific questions about the retreat, contact Eliza Sutherland (843.284.4358 or email Eliza)
Stories from Previous Retreats
About Our Speakers
Anne Coles is on the leadership team of New Wine, with special responsibility for developing the work among women. Among other things she has set up New Wine women’s days which attract women from all over the United Kingdom, encouraging and equipping them to be disciples of Jesus. She is also on the staff of her home church, St. Barnabas, Woodside Park. Until recently she was the worship pastor at the church, overseeing the change from traditional choir-led worship to a contemporary style relevant to the growing young congregation and community. She is now Ministry Pastor responsible for encouraging members of the church to discover and use their God-given gifts. Anne and her husband, John, have co-written a book on marriage. They have four grown children.
Nadine Parkinson is the Associate Pastor of All Saint’s Church Marple, working alongside her husband, Ian, the vicar. She oversees Discipleship of people in the church, encouraging them to apply their faith in every area of life, and to discover how and where they should be ministering. She enjoys teaching both at her own church and at special events at other churches. Nadine is also on the leadership team of New Wine; she and Ian lead the work in the North and East of England, including the running of a summer conference and various other events through the year. Nadine and Ian have three grown children.
Our Worship Leader Kristy Barry
Kristy Barry has been a Worship Leader at St. Andrew’s for over 10 years. Besides worship services, Kristy has led worship in many different venues, including special events like conferences, retreats, soaking prayer sessions, Alpha weekends, and prophetic ministry seminars. She has been on staff at St. Andrew’s as the Administrative Assistant for Worship Arts since 2004. Kristy is married to Mark and has two children, Katelyn and John.
About the Artist
Amelia (Mimi) Whaley was born in Charleston, SC, grew up at Edisto Beach, SC and currently lives in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of South Carolina. Mimi is a member of the Charleston Artist Guild, South Carolina Watercolor Society and CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts). Her paintings have been reproduced as cover art for music tapes, CD's, books, and she has illustrated several books for Ariel, a Ministry of Proclamation. She also recently designed and painted the artwork for the shield of St. John’s Episcopal Chapel in Charleston, SC.
Mimi is also the Real Time Painting Team Leader at St. Andrew’s and paints in Real Time during worship services and special events. She also paints in Real Time at conferences and has helped to raise up Real Time painters at Mahesh Chavda’s All Nations Church near Charlotte, NC. She enjoys leading day or weekend workshops in watercolor, collage and the release of creative play. In 2009, she led a weekend workshop in North Carolina entitled “Made in His Image: Finding and Flowing in Your Creative Gifts” where participants were encouraged to discover and express their creative gifts through prayer and collage. To view some of her other work click here and to visit her blog clickhere.
About the Painting
"Count It All Joy" was as much a surprise to me as it was to those who watched me paint it during the main worship and speaking session of the last evening of St. Andrews' annual New Wine Conference, June 20, 2009. The inspiration for this piece was simply an offset "cross" or cruciform design that I had sketched out while listening to Bishop Mark Lawrence's breakout session that afternoon.
As I was painting the reds in the background, the suggestion of a figure came forth and with a strong sense that the Lord was nudging my hand in this direction, I just followed his lead in surprise and delight as this female figure kept emerging in freedom and joy, and suddenly I heard the speaker, Kenny Borthwick, saying in his wonderful Scottish brogue, "…and we are to worship God with our whole bodies!" For the first time, I realized that I was painting in "real time" what Kenny was speaking, and it's only the Holy Spirit who can bring that about.
Several years ago during one of his visits to St. Andrews, Mike Breen said, "Joy is Peace dancing. Peace is Joy at rest." These words made a strong impression on me, and this painting is a visual reminder to me that true joy is not dependent on the circumstances of my life. True joy comes in and through Christ, freeing me to become all he created m
e to be.
- Amelia Whaley
Additional Information
There is no childcare provided and the retreat is for women ages 18 and older. One week prior to the retreat, you will receive a detailed information letter for the weekend and directions to the hotel. Registration questions contact Eliza Sutherland (843.284.4358 or email Eliza).