Marriage Retreat
Riverside Marriage Retreat
March 2-4, 2012, Friday evening through Sunday noon
What does a Marriage Retreat look like at Riverside? The weekend is filled with sessions with our speakers, God’s Word, worship, skits by our program team, lots of fun, fellowship and laughter. It is a time to get away from our normal schedules, the phone ringing, demands as being parents, housework, cooking, dishes, yard work, etc.! Take the time to be with your spouse in an atmosphere which encourages godly marriages, lasting relationships, friendships within marriages, and fellowship with others.
What couples enjoyed most about the Marriage Retreat weekends:
Time together, Riverside is a safe place, being reminded what God desires from us as man and wife, meeting new friends, the Dinner Theater (which was new last year), the speakers, laughing so hard together, time away from busy schedules, kids, phones, and work, being in God's creation, praying together for the first time!
"Seasons of Marriage"
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." -Ecclesiastes 3:1
The Riverside Marriage Retreat hopes to offer husbands and wives a refreshing opportunity to slow down… To re-group… To re-claim… To re-flect… To re-commit… To re-charge… To re-discover…
Our weekend together is designed for you to have some time… You will be provided some space to focus on Biblical principles that can nurture increasingly joy-filled and sturdy marriages... You will be offered moments to reflect individually - and as couples... You will learn new things as we discuss in small and large groups... You will be challenged spiritually... You will make new friends… You will be invited to laugh and to sing… You will experience fellowship and community… You and your spouse will be encouraged to “stay in it” - for the long haul… You will be invited to heal and forgive… You will be reminded that marriage exists not for selfish reasons - but for the glory of God…
Speakers: Ryan and Jenn Alexander
Ryan and Jenn Alexander have served side-by-side in ministry since the day they met, 15 years ago. Authenticity and humor are the marks of this couple's teaching style, and their individual personalities and gifts create a beautiful harmony of opposites. Ryan is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Lakeville, MN. Jenn is a singer-songwriter, worship leader and retreat speaker.
PLEASE pray about coming to the Marriage Retreat in March 2012! Bring some friends!
This retreat is for people of ALL ages!
Maybe you know a couple who would really like to come, but child care and/or money is prohibiting them. Can you help, or could you find help for them? The registration fee is a great GIFT to give for Christmas and anniversaries!
Please come and share this weekend with others at Riverside. It’s going to be GREAT!
Housing Options & Fee
$130 - Riverside housing - couples stay in individual cabins or rooms.
$210 - Viking Hotel (3miles from camp in Story City)
$100 Commute - sleep at home, attend all the programming at camp
*Fee includes all meals and programming
REGISTER NOW!
Couples arrive Friday evening and the retreat ends with a brunch on Sunday around noon. You DON'T want to miss this weekend! Consider giving the weekend as Christmas or an Anniversary gift to someone! They will appreciate it!
Download a Registration Form!
Online Registration available after January 1.