Flourish Women's Retreat

We are so glad you can join us for the 2022 StoneBridge Women's Retreat: Flourish.

Our hope and prayer is that it is a time and place where your relationship with God and others is deepened and nourished.

Flourish

2022 Women's Retreat

Retreat:

Schedule

Thursday, February 10

Check In-5:30-7:00pm
Dinner-7:00pm
Session I -8:00pm
Small Groups-9:30pm
Optional connecting/hang-out time

Friday, February 11

Morning Prayer 7:00-8:00am (optional)
Breakfast-8:00am
Session II-9:30am
Small Groups -11:00am
Lunch 12:30-1:30
Free-time/Optional Break Out Groups at 2:30 & 4:00
Dinner-6:00pm
Session III-7:00pm
Small Groups-8:30pm
Optional connecting/hang-out time

Saturday, February 12

Morning Prayer 7:00-8:00am (optional)
Breakfast-8:00am
Session IV-9:30am
Small Groups-10:30am
Final prayer and Dismissal-11:30am

Meet Our Speaker:

Shireen Eldridge

Shireen is the Associate Women’s Pastor at Lifegate Church in Omaha, NE. She leads, teaches, and inspires women towards a passion for Jesus through serving Him in their everyday lives. She feels privileged to serve in ministry alongside her husband of 18yrs, Micah, who is the Associate Lead Pastor (and proud Marietta native!). Together they have 4 full of life kids who always keep life interesting and leave them with lots of great preaching stories. As a family, they are always seeking to passionately pursue Jesus and serve the community around them. Shireen loves sharing about living life in Jesus whether by teaching to many or a one-on-one chat over hot tea (no coffee for this gal)! She also enjoys hanging with her family, hosting friends in her home for food & fun, traveling, reading with a cup of hot tea, taking walks with her husband, warm weather (so landing in Omaha shows God has a sense of humor), and cheering on the Dawgs!

For more, follow her on Instagram @shireeneldridge

We will have two sessions of break out groups on Friday at 2:30 and 4:00pm.

There are a variety of groups all led by the women of StoneBridge. They have all been given something they want to give away to others and we would love for you to join in to glean from their journeys.

You can read more about the groups below.

Please sign up for the sessions you would like to attend. This will greatly help us with planning.

Please reach out with any questions.

More Info:

Break Out Groups

2:30pm Break Out Groups

Faithful Parenting

Penny Harrison

Being a mom is a full-time, exhausting, and oftentimes, thankless job. It's also arguably, our most important. Come for a discussion, full of personal stories that will elicit laughter (and maybe a few tears), around what it means to be a faithful parent. God's Word is not a manual on motherhood, but there are definitely some deep Truths that should lead us as we shepherd the hearts and minds of our children. Penny is the mom of two grown boys, was in ministry for 18 years, was a teacher for 16 years, and is currently an administrator in education. She would say she did some things well and also made lots of mistakes as she raised her boys. She would also testify to God's mercy and grace to her all along the way. Penny loves sharing what God has taught her about being a faithful parent.

Confess & Conquer Sin

Nancy Hutchins & Amy Peterson

We cannot conquer what we will not confront. Confession is the delivery system that God has provided for confronting and conquering sin in our lives. Patterns of sin have tremendous power to destroy our relationships, our influence and our hearts, but as we make a regular and systematic practice of confession, we will experience the wholeness and healing that God has for each of us. Come learn how to disarm the Enemy and be healed within as we learn about and actually practice the spiritual discipline of confession. (credit: Paula White)

Engaging in Grief

Kandice Ferris

We all have or will experience the loss of someone in our lives. We sometimes (a lot of times) go through life without acknowledging such a distressing experience and just push through…survive. Grieving is a part of the healing process and it is important to engage in this process in our lives to be more emotionally healthy. Whether you lost someone as a child, are going through a loss right now or have never lost someone, come join us for a discussion on how to grieve well.

The Art of Listening

June Littlepage

Had enough world noise? Then this is the session for you. June brings a simple and fun approach to the introduction of prophetic art. So, whether you are challenged by stick figures or are a master artist- all are welcome. This is a childlike approach to hearing the voice of God and responding with paint. The goal of the session is for God to be glorified and for you to leave encouraged, comforted and strengthened.

BFF // Breath, Flex & Flow

Amy Norris

Have you noticed that physical activity often helps you feel better mentally and emotionally? Here’s an opportunity to take some deep breaths, flex and stretch your muscles. The only decision you have to make is which comfortable clothes and shoes to wear for whatever your coach (30+ years of experience as a physiologist, instructor and coach in the ATL fitness industry) has planned - could be any combination of a hike around the lake; stretching; low-impact circuit training and most certainly, a whole lot of fun! Please be advised: you may sweat but you will laugh!

Novice through elite athletes welcome.

Can I Really Forgive?

Juliana Radomski

It may feel like trying to take a breath but not finding any air, impossible. Choices people (maybe even you) have made can shatter confidence, friendships, marriages, and even our desire to turn to the Lord. Christ’s atonement is able to rescue and forgive us from wretched sins, and immediately we are washed by his blood. We struggle with giving true forgiveness like Christ does, so in this session we are going to learn more about how the Lord wants us to view forgiveness and hopefully move (maybe just an inch) towards giving forgiveness.

“But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift” Ephesians 4:7

4:00pm Break Out Groups

Stewarding Our Children

Pam Downs

We all know that children are a gift from the Lord but sometimes we forget that they also still belong to Him. How do we steward our children in a way that is pleasing to the Lord, leads them to receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and equips them for the destiny the Lord has prepared for them?

Biblical Community in a Non-Biblical World

Kristi Stofer

Biblical community is essential for us to thrive in our own walks with the Lord. And yet, for so many of us, we struggle to find the time, energy, or opportunity to build this community. We'll share and discuss our own experiences with community. Why it's important. Why we should fight for it in our busy lives.

Stillness & Self Care

Erin Stuntz & Ericka Fulghum

Come and pamper yourself! You are loved, cherished, and wearing your many hats beautifully. Join us for a little relaxation and a lot of laughs. We will teach a calming stretching routine, rest to worship music, exchange practical tips for maintaining inner peace, and talk about our favorite pampering products. There will be chocolate, and beauty product giveaways! Feel free to bring a blanket or mat, and dress comfortably. Whether wearing heels or slippers, we want you just as you are!