"Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, 'Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.'" Mark 6:31 (NIV)
Do you realize; 97% of pastors have been betrayed, falsely accused or hurt by their trusted friends, 70% of pastors battle depression, 7,000 churches close each year, 1,500 pastors quit each month, 10% will retire a pastor, 80% of pastors feel discouraged, 94% of pastors' families feel the pressure of the ministry, 78% of pastors have no close friends, 90% of pastors report working 55-75 hours per week! Source: Navigating Crossroads
Jesus seemed to minister non stop, with limitless energy. However he always seemed to slip away to be with the Father. His model should be our model. Yet in the demands of every day ministry, who can seem to find the time?
I can testify to this as a ministry leader. The tasks are so many it’s hard to imagine how they will get done without constant efforts. As I grappled with this and the Sabbath, I learned that actually science, too, says we need rest and that without it we are less productive. I realized I was not trusting God with my time! – Bill Coolbaugh, Director, .Boston International Student Ministries
To help, The Sanctuary at Woodville has set aside two days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in a quiet and worshipful environment which includes refreshments and lunch (offered any day by appointment).
On your quiet day, you come and are prayed for by a prayer intercessor to start your day. Spend the day how you best meet God…sit, read, take a walk on the lake trails nearby, fish, kayak, sing, praise out loud, etc. A lunch of your choice awaits you at noon. At the end of the day a prayer intercessor will again pray with you.
Pastor/Leaders know they need regular time set apart with God , yet ministry and time demands get in the way. To take time away you not only have to locate a quiet place, but carve it into your schedule. We can help you to regularly meet with God for sabbath rest at The Sanctuary at Woodville, and we will work with you to set up a day.
Quiet retreat days yield back results to your church quickly through things like a more refreshed pastor/leader and greater insights from the word through messages taught and preached. Sign up today!
Do you realize; 97% of pastors have been betrayed, falsely accused or hurt by their trusted friends, 70% of pastors battle depression, 7,000 churches close each year, 1,500 pastors quit each month, 10% will retire a pastor, 80% of pastors feel discouraged, 94% of pastors' families feel the pressure of the ministry, 78% of pastors have no close friends, 90% of pastors report working 55-75 hours per week! Source: Navigating Crossroads
Jesus seemed to minister non stop, with limitless energy. However he always seemed to slip away to be with the Father. His model should be our model. Yet in the demands of every day ministry, who can seem to find the time?
I can testify to this as a ministry leader. The tasks are so many it’s hard to imagine how they will get done without constant efforts. As I grappled with this and the Sabbath, I learned that actually science, too, says we need rest and that without it we are less productive. I realized I was not trusting God with my time! – Bill Coolbaugh, Director, .Boston International Student Ministries
To help, The Sanctuary at Woodville has set aside two days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in a quiet and worshipful environment which includes refreshments and lunch (offered any day by appointment).
On your quiet day, you come and are prayed for by a prayer intercessor to start your day. Spend the day how you best meet God…sit, read, take a walk on the lake trails nearby, fish, kayak, sing, praise out loud, etc. A lunch of your choice awaits you at noon. At the end of the day a prayer intercessor will again pray with you.
Pastor/Leaders know they need regular time set apart with God , yet ministry and time demands get in the way. To take time away you not only have to locate a quiet place, but carve it into your schedule. We can help you to regularly meet with God for sabbath rest at The Sanctuary at Woodville, and we will work with you to set up a day.
Quiet retreat days yield back results to your church quickly through things like a more refreshed pastor/leader and greater insights from the word through messages taught and preached. Sign up today!
Pastors and leaders need your support as you can see from the facts above.
Give them regular time with God….a Personal Retreat day at The Sanctuary at Woodville.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in a worshipful setting and includes refreshments all day and lunch. (offered any day by appointment)
$40 suggested donation for the day, or give someone a regular time once a quarter for $150 for the year.
SPECIAL for first time Pastor's. Quiet Day users $40
Suggested One Day Donation $40.00
What being said: What a great time I had spending time in the Lord’s presence. Seeking Him, and interacting with Him over my life, my ministry, and my relationships (especially my relationship with Him). Thank you Sanctuary at Woodville. Pastor Worcester
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