MBC Easter Retreat

Dear Folks,

This year's MBC Easter Retreat and Quiet Day will be on Ascension Day, Thursday 14th May, at the Wellsping in Ledbury.

Our guest speaker will be Anne Le Tissier (anneletissier.com) and the theme will be 'getting ready for Christ's return'.

This year's programme (to be confirmed with Anne):

• 9:30-10:00 arrive for 10am start. (We will organise shared lifts, parking for 15 vehicles. Away team needs to arrive early to set things up.)
• 10:00-10:25 Introduction - Housekeeping notices.  Overview of the day and worship time (lead by Cathy)
• 10:25-11:00 Intro to Anne Le Tissier and “A people prepared for Christ’s return” Part one. 
• 11:00-11:30 teas, coffees, biscuits and chat. 
• 11:30-12:30 Anne Le Tissier - “A people prepared for Christ’s return” Part Two.
• 12:30-1:30 lunch (there is seating for 10-14 people at tables, others need to eat outside or take lunch to the various meeting rooms
• 1:30-3:00 – Options to Choose From will include:
• A 30-40 minute meditation on the theme of being prepared for Christ’s return, led by Anne 
• Opportunities for women to have prayer with Anne, or men with Anne & [Dave??]
• Enjoy a walk
• Make use of the space for quiet prayer and bible reading/reflection
• 3:00-3:30 - afternoon tea and cakes 
• 3:30-4:00 - Final session (Dave Clarke) come together to worship, praise, sharing what God has revealed to us over the day, final wrap up.
• 4:00 leave

Kind regards

Steve Ayling