Women's Ministry at Pilgrim Lutheran Church: Announcing the 2016 Pilgrim Women's Retreat!

– Register before July 31st –

Where: Green Lake, WI: Accommodations at the Heidel House

Saturday sessions at Green Lake Conference Center

When: November 11-13

Who: Women from Pilgrim and other area churches and their friends

Why: An opportunity to socialize with like minded women while being spiritually enriched.

We are royalty! Let's learn to live like it...

Our 2016 speakers

Debbie Dietrich, CVA, CFRE

After graduation from (D)MLC, Debbie taught for 11 years in WELS Lutheran Elementary Schools and for 30 years in her own music studio. For the last decade she switched from teaching children to teaching adults by entering the field of faith-led charitable gifting earning her CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) and CVA (Certified Volunteer Administrator) certifications while furthering the mission of: Luther Preparatory School, Bethesda Lutheran Communities and presently: The Lutheran Home Association and Jesus Cares Ministries (TLHA/JCM). Debbie is married to Pastor Joe Dietrich. Together they love visiting their 8 grown children & spouses, kayaking, bicycling, cooking and digital photography. Debbie is a dynamic speaker presenting on motivational and Biblical-inspirational topics ranging from using your gifts, intentional intergenerationalism, estate planning coordination, tech tips for seniors, volunteerism, and more. She also delights in giving water 101 or wine education tastings and cooking with wine classes. However, her greatest passion is in sharing the hope we have in Jesus Christ!

Debbie Dietrich works out of the TLHA National Office in Belle Plaine, MN but from her home and travels weekly. You can reach her at dkdietrich@tlha.org | 262-490-5522 (cell) | N3187 Lemke Dr. Medford, WI 54451.

Jane Schlenvogt-Dew

Jane’s hometown is Stephenson, Michigan, which makes her a born and bred Yooper, that is, from the Upper Peninsula! After earning her bachelor’s degree from Dr Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota, in 1982, her first teaching stint was in Bradenton, Florida, where she spent fifteen years sharing Jesus with families she met through Peace Lutheran Church and School. During that time, she taught up to four grades, taught departmentalized school music, led choirs, accompanied worship on the organ, and directed and produced school musicals. Her passion for the Word led to hosting Bible Studies for women in her home.

A ministry Call took her to Eastside Lutheran in Madison, where she taught third grade and served as church Music Coordinator. Women gathered to study the Word of God at her home and at a WELS area women’s breakfast.

When St Andrew Lutheran in Middleton opened their school in 2001, Jane accepted the position to teach 1st and 2nd grades at Westside Christian. She also served on the Women’s Ministries Team at St Andrew for ten years as well as the WELS Women’s ministries team for six years.

In 2011, she met Mathew Dew, and married him three months later! God, in his wisdom, took Mat to heaven in 2013 through esophageal cancer. The blessings continue through Mat’s two sons, daughter-in-law, and grandson, Graham Mathew.

Since retiring from teaching in 2012, Jane completed her Master of Arts in Religion from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, continues to lead Bible studies, serve on her congregation’s Visitation Team, substitute teach, dabble in writing and host frequent guests at her home on Madison’s south side, lovingly called “The Dew Drop Inn.” Hobbies include time in the kitchen, (Can you say Dutch Baby?), reading and biking- especially at the family cottage. I can be reached at jdew324@gmail.com.

Retreat Schedule

Friday, November 11

After 3:00 pm – Check in at the Heidel House
7:00 pm – Welcome and Bunco with snacks and prizes

Saturday, November 12

7:30 am – Breakfast at Green Lake Conference Center
9:00 am – Welcome and Opening Devotion
9:15 am – Keynote: “Jesus Crowns Ordinary Lives.” Jane Schlenvogt-Dew
10:30 am – Breakout Session 1

A. “The Power Behind the Throne” Jane Schlenvogt-Dew
B. “Shine Brightly” Debbie Dietrich

12:00 pm – free time for lunch, shopping and spa (reservation required at least a week in advance) optional lunch at Green Lake Conference Center ($11.75). Tour of the Conference Center will also be an option.
3:15 pm – Breakout Session 2

A. “The Royal Treatment” Jane Schlenvogt-Dew
B. “The Humble, Dignified Princess Debbie Dietrich

5:00 pm – Closing Devotion and Dinner Prayer
5:15 pm – Dinner

Sunday, November 13

9:30 am – Worship Service at the Heidel House

Presentations

Keynote: “Jesus Crowns Ordinary Lives.” Jane Schlenvogt-Dew

God called Esther out of her familiar neighborhood into a Persian paradise. There, she lived out his plan for her life- right to the royal throne- influencing others along the way. Hear how God used the life of an ordinary woman, an ex-patriot in a foreign land- and on this earth- to grow his Kingdom in Christ.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9

Breakout Session 1

A: “The Power Behind the Throne” Jane Schlenvogt-Dew
In serving Jesus, our Savior, crowns can become scuffed and our view of Paradise clouded by troubles. Many of us have, in God's strength, stepped forward with Jesus as he straightened our crowns to live for him. Perhaps you have your own rags-to-riches story of faith! This sectional will facilitate the sharing of those stories in small group discussions.

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12

B: “Shine Brightly” Debbie Dietrich
You are royal! You are chosen! You are loved! But, let’s be real. Some days, sometimes several times every day, we have trouble standing up straight and shining boldly wearing the beautiful crown of righteousness with which God has adorned us. Life can get a bit cloudy, maybe even dark and scary! Come, be encouraged and inspired by our Lord’s Words to shine bold and beautiful. Find out why that’s important and come away with specific and unique tools God’s given us to keep shining brightly in a sometimes dark and scary world.

I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles. Isaiah 42:6

Breakout Session 2

A: “The Royal Treatment” Jane Schlenvogt-Dew
Jesus went to where the people were and talked with sinners, befriended them, dined with them, listened to them- and loved them. What could that look like in your world? How will you be Jesus to those God has placed in your world? Barista to bellhop, medic to manager, strangers or siblings- this workshop will help you see those in need of Christ's love- and yours!

When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table. Luke 7:36

B: “The Humble, Dignified Princess” Debbie Dietrich
You are captivating, beautiful, highly privileged, a royal priesthood, specifically chosen, dearly loved by God. WOW! Those are some heady, bold and royal statements about you! Is that in contradiction to Peter 5:5 where we are to clothe ourselves in humility, Proverbs 16:18 where pride goes before destruction , Philippians 2 where in humility we are to count others more significant than ourselves or James 4 where God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble?

How do we make an effective difference in this already confusing world, living out our royal priesthood proudly yet clothed in humility? Join me in an interactive study and walk away with humble confidence!

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16

Registration

Each attendee will need to register and submit the $60 registration fee. This includes the cost of snacks on Friday, breakfast and dinner on Saturday, as well as facility rentals and speaker fees/accommodations.

In addition, please nominate a room captain to submit the resort room payment for her group along with her registration form. All others in the group should give their resort room payment to the room captain to submit, and also return their personal registration form along with the registration fee.

Click here to print the registration form for the Royalty Retreat. Return before July 31st!

Accommodations

We will be staying at the Heidel House on the nights of November 11 and 12.

Deluxe Lakeview rooms are available to us this year. They are an oversized room with 2 queen beds and a semi-private sitting area with a full-size sleeper sofa. Many open to a balcony or patio overlooking Green Lake and include a refrigerator, wet bar and oversized tub. Sleeps 6 max. Rooms are $109 per night, plus $15 for every person exceeding 2 per room.

Reservations for Evensong Spa should be made at least a week in advance. Visit evensongspa.com for more information.

The Green Lake Conference Center is located about 10 minutes from the Heidel House. All of our programming on Saturday will take place here, although you may want to return to the town of Green Lake for lunch and shopping from 12-3. If you wish to stay on the grounds of Green Lake Conference Center, an optional buffet lunch will be offered ($11.75 payable at time of meal). Please indicate on your registration form if you plan to purchase the buffet lunch. A tour of the beautiful buildings and grounds at GLCC may also be available during this window of time. Visit http://glcc.org/who-we-are.html for a preview.