Our annual Winter Retreat is a time for us to get away from our regular lives and to intentionally take time out to hear, seek, and meet with God. This year our theme is “Walking By The Spirit.” Life is a journey - a journey that is led by Jesus Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Truth be told, oftentimes we like to have our own agenda in life and it’s easy to squeeze out the Holy Spirit from our lives. At the retreat we will talk about what the Holy Spirit is and how we can allow Him to guide and influence our lives. This, and awesome times of worship, sharing, small groups, and Body Life Sharing are definitely not to be missed!
Nestled in the redwood forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, beautiful surroundings, excellent facilities and superior service are more than accommodating to provide us an opportunity to build a foundation of spiritual refreshment and encouragement. Koinonia Conference Grounds is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to experience fellowship in its truest sense.
Our Speaker - Dr. Charles Self, M.A., Ph.D.
Dr. Charles Self is an ordained minister and the pastor of adult education and ministries at the influential Bethel Church of San Jose, California. He is a board member of Messenger Fellowship, a network of ministers and spiritual leaders who sponsor retreats and conferences, headquartered in Nashville. Charlie is an
Associate with The Institute for Innovation, Integration and Impact, a consulting firm in the Bay Area. He has helped edit and write several articles and contributed to books on philanthropy, education and strategic thinking. His articles have appeared in the Pentecostal Evangel, Pneuma, Kairos and the Leadership Journal. His most recent book is The Power of Faithful Focus: A Practical Christian Guide to Spiritual and Personal Abundance.
He has four degrees in history and religion, with a Ph.D. from the University of California at Santa Cruz. He has taught over 60 courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in history, philosophy and religion and is currently an adjunct professor at Bethany College and Western Seminary. Charlie is committed to encouraging, equipping and empowering people to achieve their full potential. (www.drcharlieself.com).
Directions To Camp Koinonia
From San Jose:
Take Highway 17 south to Highway 1. Proceed south to Freedom Blvd. Exit and proceed left over the freeway. Continue approximately 5 miles to Corralitos Road. Turn left on Corralitos Road and continue approximately 1.5 miles to a four way stop sign. Check the odometer on your car, Koinonia is straight ahead almost 5.2 miles up Eureka Canyon Road. It’s located on the left side of the road up a steep driveway. There is a sign at the entrance.
Super Early Bird Special -on or before 12/31/2006: $80
Early Bird Special - on or before 1/31/2007: $100
on or after 2/1/2007: $130
To register: Please contact Melody Wu or Melissa Wong
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