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Registration Opens in June.
When: August 28 - 29, 2026
What: A retreat for teen girls and adult women at THE ARK.
On Friday night from 7-9, the programming is for teen girls only (space is limited). Women may stay overnight, but no scheduled programming for them. There will be self-managed stations for adult women in preparation for Saturday's program. On Saturday, the main sessions for adults and teens will be together.
Theme "Even If..." with the theme verse Daniel 3:18. The focus is on how to respond when facing difficult times.
Cost: Friday and Saturday = $60 Saturday only $40
Tentative Saturday Schedule:
8:15 AM – Doors Open / Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – Welcome and Announcements
9:15 AM – Session 1: God With Us
10:15 AM – Discussion Group
10:40 AM – Give Away & Product Description / Break
11:00 AM – Session 2: Even If
12:00 PM – Discussion Groups
12:15 PM – Lunch
1:15 PM – Large Group Discussion
1:40 PM – Message Activity: Candle Making
2:30 PM – Session 3: Us With Others is Us With God
3:30 PM – Final Worship and Dismissal