Thrive (formerly Women of the Harvest) is hosting a special get-away at the Porto Bello Hotel Resort & Spa in Antalya, Turkey for U.S. and Canadian women who live and work cross-culturally. You are invited to come and be refreshed, renewed and encouraged February 17-20, 2014. The value of your retreat experience is approximately $720. However, the only cost to you is a registration fee of US $125.00 and any travel expenses to and from the Retreat.
http://thriveministry.org/retreats/current-retreats/
The retreat will include many opportunities for self care (including complementary haircuts, massages, pedicures and more), fellowship with women working cross-culturally, worship and praise, encouragement through the teaching of the Word (all in English) and connecting with new friends in discussion groups.
I am delighted to have had this information forwarded to me by a member of my congregation. Unfortunately I will be out of the country leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Israel/Palestine) during your time in Antalya, but your event will be in my/our prayers.While you are in Turkey please pray for the Christians of all traditions in this country, especially those fleeing persecution and violence in their homeland. 30% of my congregation are refugees from Iran or Iraq.
Fr John (parish priest, The Church of St Nicolas of Myra, Ankara, Turkey).