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Today is packing day! I am fueling the church vans and getting the trailer ready for our Women’s Retreat. Tomorrow morning we’ll head out for a two day event at a retreat center in Painted Post, NY. 55 women are joining us as we venture into affirming our self-esteem, as Daughters of the King!
How do you pack for a getaway?
Always plan for the unexpected. The weather may not cooperate with your plans, so have some alternatives ready. We are planning a hayride, and a hike to a waterfall area for tomorrow afternoon. But the weatherman is talking about rain and thunderstorms. He could be wrong, but I’d rather be prepared.
I’m taking along some group games, such as Taboo, Apples to Apples, and Bible Outburst. I also stopped at the library and picked up a couple of movies: “Amazing Grace” and “Love Comes Softly.” Those could come in handy, too, for the ones who don’t want to go swimming later on.
We like to provide a special goodie bag for the registrants. Pretty paper, a pen, candy, mints and retreat info all go into the bag. We also provide a book that correlates with the retreat theme.
One year, I planned a Silent Hike. I remembered to bring a flashlight, but I failed to mention ahead of time that they needed to bring old shoes. We found the mud, and the hike didn’t remain silent for long!
As a leader, it helps to think through the details. Make sure you provide a packing list to suggest what might come in handy. List items like a towel for swimming, a journal to write in during free time, or spending money for the gift shop. Your thoughtful list might save someone a bit of frustration later on!
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