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Are you longing for more quiet opportunities to worship & share with other Friends?
Would you enjoy taking part in a radically unprogrammed retreat with Friends from a variety of theological backgrounds for a few days on your way to the FGC Gathering next summer?
Have you ever heard of Quakerspring?
QuakerSpring
June 27th through July 4th, 2010
(the week between Conservative Friends Gathering in Barnesville, Ohio & FGC gathering in Bowling Green OH)
Stillwater Meetinghouse & Olney Friends School
Barnesville, Ohio, USA
Experiencing the Inward Christ
Together through BIBLE STUDY, WORSHIP, QUIET TIME, EVENING EXPLORATIONS & FELLOWSHIP
The intent of all speaking [in meeting for worship] is to bring into the Life, and to walk in, and to possess the same, and to live in and enjoy [that Life], and to feel God's presence, and that is in the silence, (not the wandering whirling tempestuous part of man or woman)...There is the flock lying down at noon-day, and the feeding of the bread of life, and drinking of the springs of life, when they do not speak words. For words declared are to bring people to [the Life] and [are for] confessing God's goodness and love, as they are moved by the eternal God and his spirit . . . -Adapted from The Works of George Fox volume IV p.174 (Philadelphia: Marcus T.C.Gould, 1831
Welcoming to Friends of all Branches
Children’s program and child care available by advanced request
Range of daily expenses approximately $30.00 and up
For details, go to: quakerspring.org
Planning Committee: Baltimore YM, – Becka Haines Rosenberg & Deborah Haines; Lake Erie YM – Judy Smith;
New England YM - Ann Armstrong, Peter Blood-Patterson & Susan Zeichner; Ohio YM - Susan Bailey & Susan Smith;
Philadelphia YM - Ellen Deacon & Andrew Esser-Haines
- in cooperation with Friends Center, Barnesville OH, USA
2010 General Gathering of Conservative Friends
“Therefore let not the mind go from God; for if it do it will be stained, venomed, and corrupted. If the mind go forth [away] from the Lord, it is hard to bring it in again: therefore take heed of the enemy, and keep in the faith of Christ. Therefore mind that which is eternal and invisible and him who is the creator and mover of all things: for the things that are made are not made of things that appear; for the visible covereth the invisible sight in you. But as the Lord who is invisible, doth open you by his invisible power and spirit and brings down the carnal mind in you; so the invisible and immortal things are brought to light in you. Therefore you that know the light, walk in the light! For there are children of darkness that will talk of the light and of the truth, yet not walk in it; …the children of light love the light and walk in the light. … the children of darkness walk in darkness and hate the light. In them the earthly lusts and carnal mind choke the seed of faith, which bringeth oppression on the seed, and death over themselves. Therefore, mind the pure spirit of the everlasting God, which judgeth the evil. To thee O God, be all glory and honor, who art Lord of all visibles and invisibles.” The Works of George Fox, Journal I, Volume 1, pg 14 Dear Friends, Like the manna given to the Israelites in the desert our connection to God must be renewed daily. I suspect you know and practice this renewal. Yet we all desire an even closer walk with Jesus. We long for a larger portion of that peace and wisdom that comes from obedience to Christ’s nudging. I pray that each forward step we take is in His light, looking neither to the right nor to the left. Ohio Yearly Meeting has planned a general gathering of Conservative Friends and those of like mind to be held at the Stillwater Meeting House in Barnesville, Ohio, Sixth Month 25 – 27, 2010. An ever-widening circle of like-minded Friends has been reaching out to us and to one another. Many experience only the virtual internet fellowship without the experience of intimate group dynamic, under the Power of Christ Jesus. Conservative Friend’s gatherings provide opportunities for these Friends to worship and fellowship with a larger body of like-minded believers. There are also small Meetings For Worship that God has raised up in various places. These Meetings can benefit from as well as give depth to the worship and fellowship of a group gathering. We also welcome those conservative Friends who have committed a lifetime to the nurture and care of meetings that wait in worship under the Name of Jesus. These Friends contribute to the stability of our gatherings. They also gather energy and encouragement from new believers. On behalf of the Wider Fellowship of Conservative Friends, Sixth Month 25th through 27th, 2010 Gathering of Conservative Friends Please send reservations to Nancy Hawkins at nanquaker@aol.com or 5190 Kirk Road, Columbiana, OH 44408 Please bring your own linens and towels if you plan to stay at the Boarding School *********************** SCHEDULE ******************* 6/25/10 Sixth Day 6pm...............................................Supper 7:30...............................................Opening worship, followed by introductions 6/26/10 Seventh Day 8:00am.......................................... Breakfast 9:30...............................................Bible reading 10:30.............................................Worship 12 :00............................................Lunch 2:30 pm..........................................Worship 3:30 pm........................................Group photo 3:30-5:00.......................................Refreshments and a time to share about the work of God in our lives and communities 6:00................................................Supper 7:30................................................A time for sharing concerns, if any have arisen;following this, we will settle into worship 6/27/10 First Day 8am................................................Breakfast 9:30................................................Bible reading 10:30..............................................Worship with Stillwater Friends 12:00...............................................Lunch and farewells Friends may arrive any time after noon on the 25th and find their accommodations. The evening meal will be served at 6 o’clock in the ground floor dining room, main building at Olney Friends School. This will be followed by worship at 7:30 in Stillwater Meeting House. Below are charges for meals and overnight, however thee may ask for financial help Breakfast Adults $5 Children 4-12 $4 under age 4 no charge Lunch Adults $7.50 Children 4-12 $5 under age 4 no charge Supper Adults $7.50 Children 4-12 $5 under age 4 no charge Dormitory Rooms (bring your own linens) $10 Guest House Rooms $35 single or $45 double occupancy Camping near Stillwater Meeting w/bathrooms (paid to Stillwater Meeting) Tent camping $8 RV without water or power $8 RV site with water & power $10 What is the time you plan to arrive?_________________________________________ How many people & their names? __________________________________________________________ Please indicate dates you would like overnight accommodation and what meals you expect to eat in school dining area. Reservations for meals need to be made at least 10 days prior to the weekend gathering. If thee wants to eat in the dinning room thy reservation must be in by 6/11/1 supper 6/25_______ breakfast 6/26_______ Lunch 6/26 -------------- supper 6/26------------- breakfast 6/27_______ lunch 6/27----------------- do you plan to stay in dorms?_______ or camp?_________ stay in Guest House?________ or find other accommodations?___________ will you need child care? Please mail registration to: Nancy Hawkins 5190 Kirk Road Columbiana, OH 44408 Or call 330-429-5686 or email nanquaker@aol.com ********************* DIRECTIONS ************************ Directions to the Stillwater Meeting House (ond Olney Friends School on the same street address) can be found on this website at this link:
****** Registration for Gathering of Conservative Friends*******