Greetings to all who are coming to our third retreat. This retreat is for clergy. We’re looking forward to meeting everyone. You’ve been in touch with the wonderful and capable Amy Soupiset, and I’m sure all your arrangements are set.

We have sheets and blankets and pillows and towels for you, as well as comfortable air mattresses. So just bring yourself and some clothes and your toothbrush and essentials. We’re looking forward to meeting you and spending time together.

We would love it if you would take a moment to leave a comment, introducing yourself. Perhaps tell us why you are coming and what you hope happen this weekend. Others who are coming will be able to read it and start getting to know you ahead of time.

Thanks!

:: Aug.06.2008 :: Uncategorized :: 28 Comments »

Our second retreat is done. Thanks to everyone who came and made it a wonderful time. Your openness and patience and willingness to form so quickly into a trusting community made the time blessed indeed. Special thanks to Lexie and Cynthia and Amy, who worked so tirelessly to get things ready.

Second Retreat Slideshow at Flickr

If you were at our second retreat, please leave us a comment and say hello. If you’re written about the retreat on a blog or website, leave us the URL in your comment. Gordon plans to collect them and post them all at Real Live Preacher soon.

From the folks at Covenant - you will always have a home here and will always be welcome. If you ever want to take a personal, unguided retreat, let us know. Nuestra casa es su casa!

:: Jul.10.2008 :: Uncategorized :: 141 Comments »

Welcome Pilgrims for our first retreat!

I’d like to welcome you on behalf of the people who are Covenant Baptist Church.

You’ll find some helpful information on the menu to the left or at Real Live Preacher.

And now, we’d like to ask something of you. We would love for you to leave a comment here, telling us a little about yourself. Who are you? What made you decide to fly to South Texas to spend the weekend with us? What are you hoping will happen on the weekend we’ll spend together?

And feel free to respond to each other and begin your conversation here. These are the people you’ll be getting to know that weekend.

…………………………………………………Gordon

Please, comments only from those attending the first retreat.

:: May.23.2008 :: Uncategorized :: 33 Comments »