Extravagant Love
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
9:00am – 4:00pm
In-person and on Zoom
“What marvelous love the Father has lavished on us…” 1 John 3:1a
What is your pre–Christmas season usually like? Do you find yourself overextended and somewhat exhausted by the time Christmas arrives? How might the weeks before Christmas be more than shopping and rushing to finish to-do lists?
If you are desiring a deeper experience of the Advent season, we invite you to join us as we make some space and time in our lives to consider the heart of Advent and Christmas. St John of the Cross, a sensitive and renowned Spanish mystic wrote a poem celebrating the immense love of God shared in the Trinity, extended to us in creation and lavished on us in the Incarnation. This year we will let his words lead us into the story of Christmas and into a deeper appreciation of God’s love for us in taking on our flesh with its burdens and ultimately giving us life through his death.
What kind of day will this be? This is a day to slow down, focus on Jesus, prayerfully listen to scripture and a saint from the past, pay attention to the movements in our hearts and give God our worship. We will offer guidance for times of silence and solitude, and will be gathering corporately for shared prayers, scripture and reflections, concluding our day with communion. A quiet day considering God’s heart of love in sending Jesus and sharing in His loving presence with others may be just what your heart needs!
This year we will be gathering in person at First Baptist Church and also offering the retreat via Zoom.
Please RSVP to ancientstreams10@gmail.com and to receive further information about the day.
“Oh come, let us adore him—Christ the Lord!”
Blessings,
Nancy Keery and the Ancient Streams Team
Date: November 27, 2021
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Place: First Baptist Church, Kelowna or via Zoom
Cost: $25.00
Please RSVP: ancientstreams10@gmail.com
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