I’m not going to try to put into words why you need to come to Together Called 2016, at least not today. Instead, I’m just going to share a few quotes from couples who were there last year. I think they make my point way better than I can.
There simply are no words. We haven’t brought our daughter home yet, so we didn’t even know if we belonged at this retreat. We could not have been more blessed….God reaffirmed our calling and reassured us in so many ways this weekend….We also received great insight into our marriage and our bio kids just by having this time away that was centered upon family. God has mightily worked through you by you following his calling to put on this retreat. You blessed our socks off, and we could never thank you enough.
We gained a perspective from others, hearing what they have walked through, that gave us great encouragement as we look at our pending adoption. The stories of hope we heard as we connected with other couples were the biggest takeaway.
The retreat was so wonderful start to finish. As simple as it might sound, the care package with the note as soon as we entered our room put many of our concerns to rest immediately. We truly felt welcomed.”
It was the first time in a long time that we got to really talk and have direction in our discussion!
We came into this weekend so dry and distant and really struggling. After about 14 months or so of what we’ve deemed “crisis living,” we really needed this time away. It did not disappoint. We feel infused with support, truth, and a renewed sense of purpose for our marriage and our family.
Put TWO events on your calendar right now:
- October 4th. Registration will open at 9pm EST on Sunday, October 4th for Together Called 2016, the fourth annual faith-based marriage retreat specifically for foster and adoptive as well as preadoptive couples. If this year is anything like previous years, it will fill up fast (and by fast, I mean minutes). Be ready to register right at 9pm to make sure you get one of those spots.
- April 8th-10th. Those are the dates for the marriage retreat itself. It will be at a new location this year called Liberty Mountain Resort which is close to Gettysburg, PA and accessible from Dulles Airport, Baltimore Washington International Airport, or Philadelphia Airport so all you faraway peeps will have no problem getting there. In fact, you may want to arrange the grandparents or friends from church or Auntie who spoils your kids to come early and stay late so that you can head out there on Thursday and stay through Monday, to take advantage of all the cool stuff in Gettysburg.
Can’t wait to share more deets with you all as things get finalized. Until now, you’ll have to settle for dates. But, know that we have some good things in the works for whoever it is who God’s bringing out this year.
