“I will be like the dew to Israel;
he will blossom like the lily.
Like a cedar of Lebanon
he will send down his roots;
his young shoots will grow.”
Hosea 14:5
| As I sit down to write this invitation, I am reminded that it has been a year now since we all went into “shut down” mode here in Kelowna. We, and the entire world have been through a very difficult year with colossal changes. What have been some of the effects on our lives and in our souls? Ancient Streams is offering a day retreat as a space to meet with God and reflect on our experience of this past year—the challenges, losses and also the opportunities and gifts. We will explore together some of the dynamics most of us have faced–how to live in a climate of fear and a constant sense of uncertainly. Could it be that our 2020 experience has actually been preparing us to deal with fear, ambiguity and uncertainty? In the words of Hosea 14, how have our “roots” been sent down deeper in God? What “young shoots” are growing in us, bringing us hope and the joy of newness of life? Our desire is that we will discover more intimately how God’s loving presence grounds us, and His Spirit keeps offering us a way of peace that shapes our souls to be more like Jesus. Paul Martinson, a spiritual director and elder with YWAM will be joining the Ancient Streams team in facilitating this retreat day. We would be delighted to have you join us as we carve out time to be with God, both alone and in community, opening our hearts to Him through scripture and prayer practices. Please RSVP ancientstreams10@gmail.com to register and receive the Zoom link. Date: April 17, 2021 Time: 9:30am-4:00pm Cost: $25.00 |
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