Even though it's been a month now since some of us workers found our way to that gorgeous campsite at Canyonleigh I still feel quite refreshed thinking back on it! It was a fantastic weekend away - retreatful, relaxing, refreshing - & I was meant to be organising everything!!! I enjoyed having some chilled out hours to get to talk to people over cups of steaming tea at breakfast, & on our bushwalk climbing mountains to the most spectacular views. The massive bonfire was such a winner & sharing the Lord's supper next to the heat & huge flames - especially after learning about God's gracious act of salvation in the Exodus. It was really special to reflect on the completion of that salvation for us in Jesus under the stars there together...
I thought it'd be good to share some other comments that I've received back...
'relaxed yet we achieved a lot, and had plenty of bonding time with people. '
'The "casualness" was a real winner I think. The talks fit in well with the atmosphere of the weekend and created a deep appreciation of God's salvation.'
'it was important to think about escaping the 'working world' and reflect on the link between escaping and the Exodus!'
'I loved the relaxed timetable! Late starts, and plenty of free time... it made it way better than when you have a strict schedule and go home feeling like you need a weekend to get over your weekend!'
'the site was peaceful, and the spa was wonderful''
I really hope many of you other workers were encouraged by our time away! Encouraged by meeting and getting to know our brothers and sisters, encouraged by God's word which helps us know & understand what it means to be saved & encouraged by the peace and beauty of parts of God's creation! I know I certainly was!!
Cool post, Trish!
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yay!!! someone commented! Yes we definitely did have a lot of fun! Thankyou! And thank you for commenting! woo!
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