2008 Women's Retreat

2008 Women's Retreat Committee:

2008 Women's Retreat Committee "You are the Potter
We are the Clay" Is 64:7
February 15-17, 2008
at The Palisades Retreat, Federal Way, WA

"In the Potter’s hands
each day’s grace shapes you:
failure polishes you;
heartache creates an intricate design; out of your own sweet generosity
He brings beautiful color..."
Pat King

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2008 Women's Retreat Evaluations

On February 15 - 17, over 70 women attended the WWCCR Women’s Retreat. Here’s what those who attended thought of their weekend.

When asked what they thought about the retreat overall, the majority of the ladies replied that is was “spiritually renewing,” “peaceful,” and “satisfying.”

The top five responses to the question “The retreat made me feel...” were:

• Relieved, renewed, refreshed

• Loved and welcomed

• Full of hope

• Filled with the Spirit of God

• That God is real and He loves ME!

Here is a sample of the responses from the rest of the evaluations:

What did you like best about the retreat?

I liked the theme and focus on God as the potter and us as the clay. He lovingly molds - giving meaning to all the difficult, painful and rewarding circumstances of my life.
The vision of the white heart pierced with Jesus’ precious blood touched me and is very healing.
The facility, but most of all, the people (everyone) especially the organizers.
Continuity of the theme from beginning to end. I will not forget that I am the clay, He is the Potter.
I was so blessed by the sacrament of Reconciliation on Friday night. That opened up my Saturday for Spiritual Direction and time for Stations of the Cross.
The fellowship: the people, small groups, singing, meals.
The women accepted me.
The combination of praise & worship, contemplative prayer and group discussions.
Prayer and God’s holy women.
Speakers, having confession; Divine Mercy and the Rosary. Adoration was great.
The peacefulness, the extra time to be on our own. Love the Adoration and Benediction.
The flow of the talks, knowing that the Lord wanted me to be here and that He wanted me to hear what was said.
Time in the chapel and reviewing where God has taken me.

Did you experience any healing or spiritual benefit from this weekend?

I feel refreshed and inspired and renewed to go back to daily life.
Healing of layers that you don’t even know of, now you are changed.
I feel like exploring the Bible again.
Burdens were lifted. I have a new sense of hope and joy.
I went to confession and the healing from the Sacrament is continuing. God is in charge and will provide for all that is needed in life.
It gave me rest and fellowship that I needed for spiritual renewal.
...that suffering is God polishing me. Making me a mirror for others to see Him!
I had been going through a daily empty time in my life, I feel like I have the joy of the Lord back, Praise God!!!
[I] can forgive more easily.
It made me more focused on starting each day brand new!!
I know that God can and will heal me but it might not be the way I think it will be, but it will be done in His way. I need to surrender myself to His will, doing all that I can to contribute to that healing.
Jump into the arms of the Father. Friday before coming here I had my first treatment of Cancer. I feel the Lord was affirming me to rest in His arms.
...with God’s grace I am recharged and redirected to Him to begin again - to love myself fully even when worn down by others misdeeds. Thanks be to God for the good medicine of truth, love and mercy!