Women's Retreat | Women's Ministries

Women's & Young Women's Fall Retreat 2024

October 25-27, 2024

Join us for the Women's and Young Women's Fall Retreat at Camp MiVoden scheduled for October 25-27, 2024.

For questions and more information, contact Wendy Urbin at (509) 242-0628 or email wendyu@uccsda.org.

Registration has closed for this event.

Schedule of events

Friday, October 25

4:00–6:00 p.m. – Check-in/Registration

5:30–6:30 p.m. — Supper

6:45–8:45 p.m. — Evening Program

“The Heart of the Lion”

Dr. Heather Thomspon Day 

Sabbath, October 26

8:00–9:00 a.m. — Breakfast

9:15–10:15 a.m. — Breakout I

10:30 a.m.– Worship Service

“The Bible is Offensive”

Dr. Heather Thompson Day

12:00 p.m. – Lunch

1:00–4:00 pm – Free Time

4:15–5:15 pm – Breakout II

5:30 pm – Vespers

“Power Move”

Dr. Heather Thompson Day

6:30-7:30 pm – Spa Dinner

7:30 pm – Evening Activities 

Sunday, October 27

8:00-9:00 am – Breakfast

9:15-10:15 am – Breakout III

10:30 am – Closing Program

“The Scary-Wonderful: Saying 'Yes' to Adventures with Jesus”

Michele Davis

12:30 pm – Lunch

Topics

The Heart of the Lion

By Heather Thompson Day

What does it mean to be a Christian? What is at the center of the gospel? What is the story arc or Scripture? Heather believes once you understand the theme in Scripture of the King pursuing his Kingdom, and the methods that King uses in his pursuit of his Kingdom, it changes how you see yourself within the story.

The Bible is Offensive

By Heather Thompson Day

Scripture is filled with controversial language. Is the Bible still relevant for us today? In this talk we will look at two specific examples in the writings of Paul in the book of Colossians and Philemon that highlight why navigating Scripture should always be done in patience, grace, and humility. We should ask more questions, not less. 

Power Move

By Heather Thompson Day

One of the greatest controversies of the gospel, is that it is filled with controversial witnesses. From Hebrew slaves, to the woman at the well, to the first witness of the resurrection being a woman who originally had 7 demons, it seems the gospel chooses witnesses that no one else would. In a cultural context that largely ignores women, Jesus goes to great lengths to include them. One such controversial witness to the Christ, is found in John chapter 8. 

The Scary-Wonderful: Saying “Yes” to Adventures with Jesus

By Michele Davis

We are all offered an apprenticeship with Jesus, learning to go where he leads and do what he asks. Sometimes those promptings can be out of our comfort zone, but just on the other side is a wonderful taste of the abundant life! Join Michele as she recounts some of the experiences she has had serving in India learning to say “Yes” to the adventures Jesus has in store.

Breakout Sessions

Breakout for Young Women: I Did It on Purpose

By Heather Thompson Day

Everyone wants to live a life of purpose, but what does that actually look like? What are we supposed to be doing here? In this talk Heather will invite you to realize that purpose isn’t something you wait for, purpose is something you can live out right now.

Making Scripture Meaningful

By Robin Brown

We know that scripture is important, but how do we make it part of our daily quiet-time in a way that moves it beyond just acquiring more head-knowledge? Scripture is God’s Word to us yesterday, today, and tomorrow. In this breakout we will explore a variety of methods of incorporating scripture into our devotional time in ways that are personally rewarding and more meaningful to our life today.

Lessons From Flowers

By Angela Ford

There are delightful deep life lessons to be foraged in the flower garden. Tho we are exiled from the Garden of Eden our hearts still find joy and delight in bud and blossom. We are grateful God spared a multitude of those precious wanderers from Eden for our enjoyment and edification as we cultivate character for Heaven and Eden restored.

Everything is Vanity – The Choice

Everything is Vanity – Don't Believe the Lies

By Christina Kinney

Edible Wild Plants

By Judy Woodworth

Ultra-processed Foods — What are they? Are they bad for you? What can we eat?

By Jeanne Ekvall

Health impact of ultra-processed foods. Examples of ultra-processed foods and healthier swaps. Demonstrations of real world healthy plates and healthy meals for you and your family.

Saturday Night Activities

Floral Arrangement Class

Angela Ford 

Have fun learning how to bring together a floral arrangement for your table. During this learning experience and interactive time with others, floral designer Angela Ford will teach you the focus of the eight elements of floral design!

Seats are limited for this event.

(Cottonwood Roadside Room)

Paint Party!
Artist Dean Sherman

Painting a blustery autumn acrylic painting together as the instructor guides you through. This event is designed to help you relax and let things go (for at least the time we are doing it), maybe learn some techniques and end up with a finished creation. Oh, and plan on having lots of fun! 

Fireside Fun in the Cafe!

Cheryl Wallace

Relax and rekindle old friendships or start new ones as you enjoy fireside conversations with a bowl of popcorn in the main dining room. There will be hot drinks available and table games — something for everyone!

Poolside

Enjoy a relaxing swim in the heated pool or soak in the hot tub outside under the stars! 

Ping-pong

Play ping-pong with friends.

Resources

Promotional Materials: 

11x17 Poster

5.5x8.5 bulletin insert

5.5x8.5 bulletin insert (2up for printing)

1920x1080 graphic for screens

Social media graphic

Directions & What to Bring

Packing list

____ Bible

____ Comb/Brush

____ Jeans/Long Pants 

____ Toothbrush & Toothpaste

____ Warm clothes

____ Soap

____ Layers for warmth - Long sleeve shirts

____ Shampoo & Conditioner

____ Sneakers (Closed-toe shoes) 

____ Gloves

____ Warm Socks

____ Rain gear/Poncho

____ Coat/Jacket/Sweatshirts

____ Hat

____ Warm sleeping bag

____ Flip Flops (for showers)

____ Pillow

____ Water bottle

____ Warm blanket

____ Flashlight 

____ Warm pajamas

____ Dirty clothes bag

____ Towel & washcloth

____ Insect repellent

____ Swimsuit (one piece)

____ Hiking shoes (optional)

____ Camera/Binocular/Compass (optional)

____ Boots (optional)

Directions to Camp MiVoden

Street Address:

17415 E. Hayden Lake Rd

Hayden Lake, ID 83835-8509

Please note that GPS directions to this address will not take you to the main entrance.

Directions from Post Falls, Idaho or Spokane

There are two ways to arrive at Camp MiVoden — the north side of the lake and the south. Both routes are about the same distance and travel time.

NORTH SIDE OF THE LAKE

1.     Take I-90 East

2.     Take the US-95 N exit, Exit 12, toward Sandpoint/Canada

3.     Go .2 miles

4.     Turn left onto US-95 N

5.     Go 6.2 miles

6.     Turn Right onto W. Lancaster Rd (Huckleberry Nursery on right just before Lancaster Rd)

7.     Go 3.9 miles

8.     W. Lancaster Rd. becomes E. Hayden Lake Rd

9.     Go 3 miles

10.  Turn Right to stay on E. Hayden Lake Rd.

11.  Go 4.8 miles

12.  Turn right at the Camp MiVoden driveway entrance. There is a large stone on the right at the entrance to camp.

Note: Camp MiVoden has a sign on US-95 which says "Camp MiVoden 12 miles" along with an arrow pointing which direction to turn.

SOUTH SIDE OF THE LAKE

1.     Take I-90 East

2.     Take the US-95 N exit, Exit 12, toward Sandpoint/Canada

3.     Go .2 miles

4.     Turn left onto US-95 N

5.     Go 3.7 miles

6.     Turn Right onto W. Honeysuckle Ave.

7.     Go .7 miles

8.     Continue on W. Honeysuckle Ave through the roundabout.

9.     Go .2 miles

10.  Turn Right onto E. Hayden Lake Rd.

11.  Go 10.9 miles

12.  Turn Left at the Camp MiVoden driveway entrance (there is a large stone at the bottom of the hill that says Camp MiVoden.

Featuring

 Heather Thompson Day — Keynote Speaker

Dr. Heather Thompson Day is an interdenominational speaker, an ECPA bestseller, and has been a contributor for Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Newsweek and the Barna Group.

Heather was a communication professor for 13 years teaching both graduate and undergraduate students in Public Speaking, Persuasion, and Social Media. She is now the founder of It Is Day Ministries, a nonprofit organization that serves churches, leaders, and content creators in maximizing their communication messaging.

Heather’s writing has been featured on outlets like the Today Show, and the National Communication Association. She has been interviewed by BBC Radio Live and The Wall Street Journal.

She believes her calling is to stand in the gaps of our churches for young people. She is the author of 8 books; including It’s Not Your Turn, and I’ll See You Tomorrow. She is married to Seth Day, a faculty member at Odessa College, and they share three children, London, Hudson, and Sawyer Day.

Michele Davis — Main Speaker (Sunday)

We are all offered an apprenticeship with Jesus, learning to go where he leads and do what he asks. Sometimes those promptings can be out of our comfort zone, but just on the other side is a wonderful taste of the abundant life! Join Michele as she recounts some of the experiences she has had serving in India learning to say “Yes” to the adventures Jesus has in store. Michele and her husband, Weston, recently spent a span of five years in India working for a humanitarian organization called ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency). While in India Michele worked with street children, orphanages, and eventually in human trafficking. Both their experiences not only radically broadened their minds but also taught them to live open to the incredible passion and love of Jesus for people everywhere. Michele and Weston have returned to Spokane, Washington, and have five children and five grandchildren. Michele works as an artist, painting mainly figures and portraits in oil. Her religious-themed paintings hang in schools, churches, hospitals and institutions around the country. She and her husband love the outdoors, biking and adventuring whenever they can. You can find her on Instagram @MicheleDavisArt, or on her website at MicheleDavisArt.com.

Gretal Cromwell — Musical feature

Gretal Cromwell and her family live on a mini-farm surrounded by the Palouse wheat fields in Spangle, WA. She mostly sings for her family, her flowers, and chickens, but is delighted for the opportunity to worship with you! Let us "sing of the goodness and loving kindness of the LORD forever; and make known Your faithfulness from generation to generation." Psalm 89:1

Christina 'Crissy' Kinney, a Meharry by birth, is a gifted minister called to speak and write. She has two teenage girls and has lived in various places, including Texas, Wyoming, Louisiana, Oregon, Idaho, Indiana, and Washington, as well as Montana, Micronesia, Hawaii, Texas, and Washington. Currently, Crissy is pursuing her Master's of Divinity at Andrews University, which she temporarily put on hold to manage the College Place ABC. She is a devoted mother of two teenage girls, Dixie and Autumn, whom she loves and prays for continually.

Robin Brown is a teacher, pastor’s wife, and mother of two (now adult) children. She is currently teaching junior high English at Palisades Christian Academy and challenges her students to discover the joy of reading. She brings the same passion to the art of leading others in digging deep into the word of God and applying it to their lives. Her favorite past-times are reading, kayaking, and traveling with her husband, Eric.

Angela Ford is the small business owner of Blooms and Berries, a flower farm in Leavenworth, WA. She is passionate about growing flowers as a way to connect and minister to the people in her community. She is wife to Steve for 32 years, mom to 5, and grandma of 3 precious girls, Heaven, Eden, and Kaynen.

Dr. Jeanne Ekvall has a passion for sharing nutrition and lifestyle information so each can make choices for a healthy, happy life filled with God’s love. She enjoys cooking, a garden full of produce, a yard full of flowers, backpacking, cross country skiing and most of all family and friends. She is a dietitian with a doctorate in preventive care from Loma Linda University.

Dean Sherman — Guest Presenter

Dean has been working in art in one form or another for the majority of his life. Approximately, 16 years ago, he began a journey with watercolor and for the last nine years has been doing acrylic painting. He has taught more than 1,200 events and thousands of students/guests. Through the grace of God (and a patient wife), he is a full-time artist where he makes his living through painting classes as well as hired commissions. Dean and his wife call Otis Orchards home.

Judy is a biologist, writer, teacher, mom, and web designer from College Place, Washington. She holds degrees from Walla Walla College in biology and religion and is passionate about living things and sharing God’s Love. She enjoys hiking, biking, walking, riding horses, teaching horsemanship, and working with Pathfinders.