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Michigan District LWML Retreats on file
A Faithful Shepherd is My Lord (Psalm23) This retreat was presented by the LWML South Wisconsin District in 1992 for their 45th anniversary. It is a retreat with elements for celebrating a district’s anniversary.
A Time For. . . . (Ecclesiastes 3:1) In this retreat, prepared by the Oklahoma District LWML Christian Growth Committee in 1995, the participants become aware that time is a gift from God and should be used to its fullest in glory to Him.
Be All You Can Be - Do All You Can Do (Matt. 5:3-10) This 1987 Michigan District Board Retreat studies the Beatitudes, around a theme of honeybees.
Body, Mind, & Spirit (Proverbs 15:30) The 1996 Michigan District Board Retreat focuses on “whole health for the Christian woman, enabling each to see how to use her body, mind, and spirit to serve our Lord better. These elements are gifts from God, and because of that, we should treat them with care and respect.
Body Shop (1Corinthians 12:12-27) God provides for needs that arise through many different members in the body of Christ. Participants find out what part of the Body of Christ they are. This was presented in the Michigan District in 1991.
Building Unity in Christ (1Corinthians 3:11) Michigan District Board Retreat - September, 2005.
Designed and Knit by God’s Love (Gen. 1:31) The Lord has designed each of us for a particular mission in this world. This 1995 Michigan District Retreat shows how to reach out and touch others with God’s love.
Emerge – And do His Will (Easter 4:14) A study of emerging things (caterpillars, cocoons, butterflies) and Christian women doing His will. Michigan District Board Retreat, 1979
Empowered to Give (Phil 4:13) Women learn how to become the extension cord between God’s power and the world. This was written by the Michigan District Christian Growth Committee.
For the Kingdom and the King A Christian Growth and Leadership Institute written in 1963 by the Greater Detroit Zone. With a strong spiritual emphasis, the institute points out the purpose of LWML at the local level, at a personal level and with mission outcomes.
For the Love of Christ (1 John 4:19) This Bay Midland Zone LWML fall retreat focuses on the world’s confused understanding of love; the Biblical understanding of love; and what understanding the Love of Christ means to us.
Freedom Is. . . . Freedom Does This is a study of five women of the Bible to whom God showed His special grace, favor, and blessing; who then responded and served God in love; and shows ways we, as today’s women, can follow their example. This was presented at the 1976 Grand Rapids Zone Fall Retreat.
Fun in the Son (Psalm 118:24) This Bay Midland Zone retreat celebrates our lives as God intended. . . a life filled with joy.
God’s Amazing Grace! (Romans 3:23-24 and Eph 2:4-5) Grace is everything for nothing to those who don’t deserve anything. Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. Your presence is a Grace place. Done at 1998 Thumb Zone spring retreat.
God at Work (Eph. 2:1-10) This retreat, written by Northern Nebraska District, deals with God’s work in the church, in our worship, in our public relations, in our communities, in our families, and in our personal lives.
God, Butterflies, and Me (Eph. 2:4-5) This 1999 Michigan District Board Retreat talks of four life cycles of a butterfly and of us. We are transformed daily by God’s power into a new life with Him.
God Put You in the Pulpit A 1964 workshop on witnessing. No matter where a Christian is, or what he does, his vocation is to glorify God before men and to fill his pulpit effectively.
God’s People Prepared for Action Its aim is that women may be sensitized, motivated, activated and personally involved in their mission and ministry to the social problems confronting their communities and the world – in the name of Christ, our Savior. Written in 1966 by LWML International Christian Growth Committee.
God’s Road Signs (Psalm 16:11) A study of familiar road signs that remind us of God’s promises. A Bay Midland Zone Fall Retreat.
God the Holy Spirit This Bible study focuses on the Holy Spirit and His effect in our lives.
Go for the Gold (Phil. 4:13) With an ‘Olympic” theme, this 1984 mini retreat trains us to live as Christians in a secular world. As a part of ‘God’s team’, we depend on His strength to achieve the victory!
Go Team Go (Phil 3:14) Timberline Zone presented this retreat in 1986 about playing Christian football, with our Lord as the goal.
Great News Publishing Company (Psalm 68:11) A 1991 Michigan District Fall Retreat was a news making event covering the Great News.
Grow in Grace and Knowledge (2Peter 3:18) A Christian woman realizes that her mission in life is to live according to Christ’s teachings and commands. This takes love, fortitude, courage, and wisdom. Capitol Zone, 1963
Hands around the World Psalm 63:4 God’s Pity, Man’s Plight. God’s Partnership, God’s Promise. Grand Rapids Zone, 1965
Happiness in Seeking His Face Examples of happiness and blessedness in the Bible are given to help us achieve true happiness. Monroe Zone spring retreat, 1990
Happiness Is. . . (Matthew 5:3-12) A look at the Christian’s happiness in a study of the beatitudes. Pontiac Zone, 1968
Have Thine Own Way, Lord (1Cor. 29:58) This 1978 Thumb Zone retreat offering a three step commitment to the Lord – intellectual, emotional, and physical.
Heart Washing Cleaning Service (1Peter 3:3-4) “Tired Hearts our Specialty” First, a clean sweep of utter clutter. Then a heart cleaning, through the Word and song on our Lord.
Here I Am, Lord A workshop for Christian leaders with Bible study helps, devotions, hands on experiences, program planning and tips on presentations. LWML 1999-2001
I am the Vine, Ye are the Branches (John 15:5) The 1975 Pontiac Zone retreat offers ways to realize our personal mission to our Lord, and tall people of His love and forgiveness.
I Love You A search for a deeper joy, peace and strength in the love of our Lord as we live in a threatening world. Love, love, love, that’s what it’s all about! Utica Zone, 1973
Image of the Church A workshop on public relations, written by Ohio District
Involved! A 1979 Thumb Zone retreat which redirects Christian women to think about spending time for the Lord’s work, rather than “busy work”. It offers practical suggestions for getting involved in the work of the Lord.
I Walked That Extra Mile The highway of life takes you across many rough and rugged roads. Many pitfalls await you. We must continually ask the Lord to guide us with His almighty hand so we do not lose our way. 1983
Joy’s A-Poppin’! (Acts 3:8) A retreat to motivate spiritual growth and inner joy through a kernel of popcorn. Michigan District Board Retreat, 1997
Kingdom Keys An access to the Kingdom through keys.
Let Go and Let God! A study of trouble. Identify trouble in our lives, examine them in the ways we see them, and then to examine them in the way that God sees them. Learn to let God play a part in these troubles. LWML, 1989
Let There be Joy! Joy topics are studied to achieve a more joyful, abundant like as a child of God. East Tennessee Zone
Let the Son Shine in my Heart, my Marriage, my Family A look at the desirable qualities of a Christian woman, a Christian wife, and a Christian mother. Bay Midland Zone, 1975
Let Your Light Shine A workshop to encourage personal evangelism, with realistic situations and opportunities to witness for Christ and becoming “lights” to the world. Florida-Georgia District, 1966
Liberated Woman (John 8:32) A Bible study and discussion guide for meetings, rallies, workshops. LWML
Life Bible Study A Bible study on Euthanasia. Bay Midland Zone, 1985
Lift Up Your Hearts in Prayer (La 3:41) A study of prayer. Michigan District Board Retreat. 1974
Living With My Lord (LWML) A chance to get away from it all and get refueled, refreshed, and recharged. Grand Rapids Zone, 1970
Lord, Teach Us to Pray (Luke 11:1) A study of prayer. 1962
Love Love Love (1Cor. 13:13) A study of love. . . in the church. . . in the home. . . in the nation, community, neighborhood. A study of 1 Corinthians 13. 1986
Makarios – Blessed Are (Mt. 5:1-11) A study of the beatitudes. Bay Midland zone retreat, 1884
Make Me a Servant A workshop to learn more about Him and how better to serve Him; to better equip us for service to our Lord and to His people; and to learn to be better servants so that others may learn from our example and also become servants. Michigan District Retreat, 1989
Mark of a Christian Discussion of our eyes, ears, and lips as a blessing to fulfill our duties as ambassadors for Christ. Colorado District, 1981-2
Meet the Twelve A study of the twelve disciplines to learn what is said about them in the Bible, what they did, how they died, and learn to recognize the symbols that represent them. The main purpose of this workshop is to stimulate us for the work we have to do as our Lord’s followers or disciples. Port Huron Zone, 1963
Message to Philippians (Philippians) A study of Paul’s message. 1985
New Beginnings (Isa. 46:9b-10 and Jer. 29:11-13) Michigan District Board Retreat studies plans for leaders in the areas of growth, leadership, communication, and celebration. 1988
No Time to Wait A workshop on evangelism. North Dakota District, 1965
Oil of Joy (Isa 61:1-3) The discovery that our whole life is lived in the presence of God and therefore we are permeated with joy even in the midst of trials and tribulations. Then if joy is in us, it is also giving testimony of Jesus and His love to others. Michigan District Board Retreat, 1997.
One Body in Christ (Ro. 12:4-5 and Col. 1:18) A look at parts of our body. . . mind, eye, ear, voice, heart, hands, knees, feet as spiritual anatomy. Minnesota, 1964
Our Bible (Ps. 119:105) A study of the Bible. 1967
Planted by God, Rooted by Him (Matt 15:13) A workshop designed by Flint Zone in 1962 around the book Living with My Lord by Rev. Elmer A. Kettner. Using the theme of trees and plants, this workshop studies how to become totally dedicated to the kingdom of God.
Pleased to Meet Cha A Michigan District Board Retreat in 1985 which centered on getting to know the Lord, ourselves, and others. (CHA stands for Christ, herself, and all others.)
Prayer, Promise, Peace (1Tim. 2:16; 2Tim. 3:16-17; Rom. 5:1) A Michigan District retreat in 1983 which was a Bible study of prayer, promises and peace.
Proverbs This retreat studies the book of Proverbs as they fit the puzzle pieces of life together.
Rainbow’s Retreat (Ps. 18:30a) Irish Hills Zone retreat in 1985 reminds us to rely completely on God’s promises, and then to share this treasure with others in daily life.
Raindrops to Rainbows (Gen. 9:13) For this 1989 Michigan District Board retreat, it used 6 mustard seed packets (color coordinated) which covered “Lift Me Up, Lord”, “I Believe”, “Walking with My Lord”, “Give God Glory”, “God’s Promises”, and “The Spirit and Me”.
Remember Recycle Rejoice This 1994 MI District Board retreat goals were: to remember great things the Lord had done in our lives, to recycle His Word, and to rejoice in the blessings of our Lord.
Salvation My Hope (book of Romans) Utica Zone’s 1979 retreat studied the book of Romans for hope of our salvation.
Saved to Serve A leadership training mini retreat written in 1980.
Seed, Weed, and Feed (Gal. 6:7) Sowing the Spirit’s seed, weeding out our “hang-ups”, and feeding us with God’s Word. Grand Rapids Zone,
Seeds of Salvation (Ps. 68:11) This 1967 Monroe Zone retreat pursues mission service, evangelism, and personal witnessing through the use of tracts.
Serve the Lord with Gladness (Ps. 100:2) This workshop considers Lutheran women’s work in the home, in Sunday School, as a church worker, and as a missionary.
Shalom (John 20:21) This seminar is designed to awaken within Christians an awareness of the deeper meanings of peace, and to alert God’s people to their responsibilities and roles as members of communities. . . personal, local, national, and global. MI District, 1977
Shape Up With God (Mt. 6:22; Luke 12:29; Ec. 12:7) Using lessons from an Olympic Athlete, this 1985 Thumb zone retreat shows how to shape up, get into the contest, and run the race.
Share Life: Be a Mentor This is designed by ILWML for retreats, workshops, or a series of meetings with visual aids, Bible studies, and mentoring brunch suggestions. Its goal is to make active LWML women aware of and use their God-given experiences and gifts in mentoring relationships. 1993
Sharing the One Thing Needful (John 4:1-42) Learn how to witness by the master evangelist – Jesus! Bay Midland zone, 1986.
Shine A 1974 Pontiac zone retreat which helps us to shine our love of our Savior to the people we're with each day of our lives.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Ro. 8:38-39) An in-depth Bible sharing to fill hearts, quench thirsts, and stir our hearts and minds to greater service and glory to God. Learn to use the Holy Bible as easily s your telephone book. See the total plan of God for your live. Become energetic and enlightened. Michigan District retreat 1977
Sisters in Christ A study of sisters Rachel and Leah and sisters Mary and Martha. Michigan District Board retreat, 1992
Spotlight on You. . . the Woman of God This1989 Bay Midland zone retreat spotlights the mother woman, the married woman, the working woman, the volunteer woman, and the single woman.
Strengthening the Home The Christian family of Biblical times as compared to the Christian family in our changing society. 1969 Saginaw zone retreat
Strengthening the Christian Woman to Live in Today’s World (Joshua 1:9) A LWML seminar to strengthen the Christian woman through reviewing God’s plan for her, offering helps that speak to each “family” and promoting the principles of the body of Christ. To assist each woman to become an equipped servant of the Lord through demonstrating methods of personal Bible study, illustrating techniques for developing a disciplined prayer life and reviewing Scriptural guidelines for lifestyles that reflect her walk with the Lord.
That I May Be Involved 1967 Michigan District retreat to sensitize, motivate, and activated women in the Savior’s ministry in the social problems confronting communities and the world.
That I May See the Lord The role of the Christian woman of the 20th century and her responsibility to perform a ministry of love.
That Ye May Grow (1Peter 2:2) 1962 Port Huron zone retreat gives a deepening of the inner spiritual life, training of kingdom workers, and personal evangelism.
The Greatest of These is Love! (1Cor. 13:13) 2004 Michigan District board retreat reflects on Jesus’ traits of love. . .patience, kindness, humility, forgiveness, and endurance; and how to use these traits to bring blessings to others.
Together in Christ 1973 Grand Rapids zone retreat covers together in Christ as we share Him, as we commune as saints, as we live out our lives in love, and as we reach out to others as joyful witnesses.
Together in Christ We Lead and Grow A 1975 Christian Growth workshop which defines the roles and leadership of a CG chairwoman.
Treasures in My Heart Michigan District Board retreat looks at our confidence levels and God’s purpose for these gifts.
Tune In, Turn On, Transmit 1968 Grand Rapids zone retreat delves into the problem of lack of involvement of God’s people in the church and offers solutions to put power back into God’s powerhouse, the church.
Walking With My Lord (1John 1:7) A 1979 retreat using the theme of feet and walking to experience Christian fellowship in oneness with Christ.
Wedding Retreat (Ps. 115:18) A celebration of marriage between Jesus Christ and His bride, the church. 1990 Michigan District Board retreat
Who Am I? A self-examination and inventory of talents to be used for God’s glory in LWML. Thumb zone retreat, 1975
Witnessing Through Symbols A study of church symbols and their meanings to strengthen faith and spiritual growth. 1961
Witnessing With My Life (1Cor. 10:31) Hymns, Bible study, poems 1975
Work While It Is Day An outline of studies of our Lord’s teaching about the grain of wheat that bears fruit by dying. . . .dying to self in all forms from laziness to spiritual pride.
Ye Are Not Your Own (1Cor. 6:19) A study of stewardship by Utah-Idaho District 1965
You Are God’s Gift 1980-81 ILWML District Seminars on You as God’s gift to yourself, the church, the world.
You Are Special (1 John 3:1) A study of God’s unique and special people, created by Him to live the Good News of salvation and share the love of Jesus. 1998 Michigan District Board retreat
You’re a Christian Woman Today 1969 Utica zone retreat helps apply new ideas and fresh approaches in family attitudes and relationships, inspires Christian families to take advantage of mission opportunities by example and personal testimony, and helps realize our responsibility of sharing with our friends and neighbors.
You’ve Come a Long Way 1983 Thumb zone retreat the Biblical position of women in the church
Compiled 1/10/2005
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