MAY THE HOLY SPIRIT MOVE YOU TO

COME AND ACCECEPT THE BLESSINGS OF

SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND RENEWAL AT

THIS MULTIGENERATIONAL EVENT

FOR ALL WOMEN NURSERY & CHILD CARE AVAILABLE

REGISTRATION: Friday, March 23, 2018 3:00-6:00 PM

Late registration in Strickland Auditorium

FRIDAY DINNER

5:30 – 6:30 IN SMITH DINING ROOM

WHOLE GROUP SESSIONS MINNIE A. STRICKLAND AUDITORIUM

FRIDAY OPENING SESSION 7:00 PM SATURDAY SESSIONS 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM

TIMES SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGES. RETREAT ENDS SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT 3:00 PM.

RETREAT OFFERINGS

Offerings will be received

Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

Offerings will be used to supplement the South

Georgia Conference United Methodist Women

Mission Giving.

SILENT AUCTION

Strickland Auditorium

BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR AUCTION WINS!!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Please bring Prayer Shawls to Strickland Auditorium.

Shawls will be blessed and distributed among the

Districts.

SAVE THE DATE SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 11, 2018 UMW DAY (Local Churches)

MARCH 22-24, 2018 SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREAT

EPWORTH0BY-THE-SEA

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA

JUNE 3-6, 2018 SOUTH GEORGIA UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

JEKYLL ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTER,

JEKYLL ISLAND, GEORGIA

JULY 12-15,2018 MISSION u

EPWORTH-BY-THE-SEA

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA

SEPTEMBER DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETINGS

OCTOBER 6, 2018 DISTRICT OFFICERS TRAINING

LOCATION TBA

OCTOBER 20, 2018 UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

CONFERENCE ANNUAL MEETING

TRINITY UMC

WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA

SISTERHOOD OF GRACE Through Faith, Hope, and Love

SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S

AND TEEN’S

SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREAT MARCH 23-24, 2018 EPWORTH-BY-THE-SEA

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA

RETREAT LEADER—YVETTE RICHARDS

PRAISE & WORSHIP LEADER—ANNIE AKINS

TEEN LEADER—IVY KRATZER

READING PROGRAM BOOKS AND UMW MATERIALS

WILL BE ON SALE IN STRICKLAND AUDITORIUM

FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL SATURDAY NOON.

Saturday Interest Groups Rank your top 5 Choices and send to Marguerite Maxwell with registration. You will be assigned to an interest group on a first come/first served basis. You will attend only one interest group.

_______ Banner making: Joyce Causey & Connie Hatcher

Come join us in creating your UMW a special banner to use to add praise

to God!

_______Worship Through Music: Patti Newman

Enjoy music and some history as we sing praises to our Lord!

______Words of God’s love: Anika Kinsey

Learn and better understand God’s love for you!

______Sister-to-Sister Ubuntu Ecuador: Jeanne Lindsey

This is an opportunity to learn about your sisters in Sierra District of

Ecuador and to experience their vibrant culture along with learning more

about your sisters in the Costal District.

______Supporting an Alzheimer Caregiver: Martha Ray

Caregiving takes a lot of love and patience. The greatest gift God has for us

is love.

______Want to Plan a Women’s Retreat at Your Church?: Barbara Rouse

Thinking of planning a women’s retreat at your church? Come to this group

to get ideas and share ideas with each other for planning a successful

women’s retreat.

Teens Registered in the Teen Women’s Retreat are

automatically assigned to Teen Interest Groups.

Retreat Leader: Yvette Richards A Life Member and Silver Soror of Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc.; Director of

Community Connection at St. James UMC, KC, MO; earned a Bachelors in

Mass Communications from North Carolina A&T State University 1985,

Master’s in Leadership Development from Walden University 2013 and is

currently attending United Theological Seminary for a Master’s in Christian

Ministry; A Maxwell Team Member certified in Coaching, Leadership,

Training and Speaking; Employed nearly 28 years and was highly involved

in her career with State Farm Insurance Companies as a Claims Adjuster;

Coordinated the State Farm Bayou Classic KABOOM! Playground for New

Orleans, LA, Media Spokesperson for planning and executing pregame and

postgame activities; National President of the United Methodist Women’s

Organization 2011-2016; General Board of Global Ministries 2011-2016;

Member or the Missouri Mission Council and World Methodist Council,

World Methodist Council Nomination Committee, Evangelism Committee

Secretary 2016-2021;Served as workshop presenter at Leadership

Development Days and Spiritual Growth Retreats; Women’s Division

Director 2008-2012; Board Member General Commission on Status and

Role of Women 2008-2012; Global Aids Fund Board Member 2011-2012;

Black Methodists for Church Renewal Board Member and Chair of

Advocacy.

Team Women’s Retreat Leader: IVY KRATZER

Ivy Kratzer has served as Director of Christian Education at

Waycross First United Methodist since 2002. In 2004 her

responsibilities were expanded to include Director of Children’s

Ministries and then in 2010 she also became Director of Youth

Ministries. Ivy has enjoyed leading church camps, Bible studies,

mission projects, and retreats with children and youth of the

Waycross community for years. Ivy has been in an active UMW

Circle for 11 years. After finding United Methodist Women so

beneficial and meaningful in her life, she organized the Waycross

FUMC Teen Circle. This teen circle has been very active in raising

funds for Vashti Center, UMCOR, and many other community

endeavors. A native of Waycross, Ivy is currently working on degree

in teacher education with emphasis in Early Childhood. She is the

mother of a teenage daughter, Katie, and two fur babies who

occupy all of what spare time she has.

ROOM OPTIONS FOR UMW SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREAT - RESERVATION DEADLINE: MARCH 10, 2018

MAIL THIS PORTION OF FORM TO: EPWORTH-BY-THE-SEA, PO B0X 20407; ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522 912-638-8688

OR REGISTER ONLINE AT: epworthbythesea.org/events/ RATES PER PERSON FOR ONE NIGHTS LODGING, THREE MEALS, USE OF MEETING ROOMS AND TAX

REYNOLDS PITTS/BOOTH ROBERTSON INN TURNER LODGE

SINGLE $104.63 $115.00 $126.52 $136.89

DOUBLE $69.88(Each) $76.70(Each) $84.85(Each) $95.22(Each)

TRIPLE $59.83(Each) $64.44(Each) $72.50(Each) $81.72(Each)

QUAD $57.11(Each) $61.71(Each) $69.78(Each) $73.23(Each)

YOUTH CABINS $49.59 PER PERSON (13 & up) BRING SHEETS, BLANKETS, TOWELS AND PILLOW. (EPWORTH WILL PROVIDE LINENS FOR $5.43)

Children ages 3-12 in room with adult: $19.30; Teens (13-17): $44.33; Please note: one adult in a room with one child/teen will pay the single adult rate

plus for the child/teen; two adults with child/teen in room will both pay double rate and rate for child/teen.

**IMPORTANT!! IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL TEEN WOMEN REGISTERING FOR THE RETREAT STAY IN THE CABINS! **

INDIVIDUAL MEAL TICKETS FOR THOSE NOT STAYING OVERNIGHT MAY BE PURCHASED ON SITE, IF DESIRED: BREAKFAST $9.73; LUNCH $12.43; DINNER

$14.60 (PRICES INCLUDE TAX.)

INCLUDE FULL PAYMENT WITH RESERVATION FORM. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO EPWORTH-BY-THE-SEA, OR USE VISA OR MASTER CARD

VISA # ___________________________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE ___________________________________

MASTERCARD # ___________________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE ___________________________________

ARRIVAL DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 DEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018

INDIVIDUALS CANCELLING RESERVATIONS AFTER MARCH 10, 2017 WILL FORFEIT $20.00 PER PERSON. ANY CANCELLATION DURING THE 72 HOUR PERIOD IMMEDIATELY

PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TIME MUST FORFEIT THE NIGHT'S CHARGES. RESERVATIONS ARE TRANSFERABLE.

NAME ________________________________________ PHONE ( )__________________ EMAIL ________________________

MAILING ADDRESS: CITY _________________________

STATE __________________ ZIP CODE ___________________________

ARRIVAL DATE _________________________

DEPARTURE DATE ____________________________________________

SPECIAL REQUESTS (IF APPLICABLE) _______________________________________________________________________________

ROOMMATE(S) _______________________________________________________________________________________________

NO PETS NO ALCOHOL CHECK IN 4:00 PM CHECK OUT 11:30 AM

MISSION GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

South Georgia Conference Mission Agencies welcome your gifts. Special requests include:

Wesley Community Centers -- Baby Wipes or money or checks to be used for this purpose.

Open Door -- Bibles (especially children's & large print), socks, underwear (all sizes children - adult), chapstick, and insect

repellent.

Vashti –Hair care products (including ethnic hair products), combs and brushes, toothpaste, deodorant (Non-Aerosol), Bath

linens, Laundry baskets and hampers, twin bed linens, comforter sets, pillows, notebooks for journaling, sports magazines for

boys Jigsaw puzzles and board games.

Please bring your gifts to the designated area in Strickland Auditorium by noon Saturday. All gift certificates and monetary

gifts should be given directly to Sandra Simpson, Conference UMW Treasurer.

SILENT AUCTION WITH BECKY BRITTON

Many hand-made items, "from scratch" goodies, and unique treasures will be available for purchase at the Silent Auction. Put

aside a little extra money for this bargain extravaganza! All money raised is for Mission Giving.

The Teen Women will be constructing UMCOR health kits during the retreat. Donations for this project would be greatly

appreciated. For a complete list of items included in the health kits, please visit http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies

or contact one of your district officers. Donations can be dropped off at the Ellie Room during registration.

MAIL THIS PORTION OF FORM WITH REGISTRATION FEE TO REGISTRAR:

MARGUERITE MAXWELL, 150 BYRON STREET, CAIRO, GA 39828

PHONE: 229-872-3297 EMAIL: marguerite.maxwell51@gmail.com

SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM (You can now register on line www.sgaumc.org) PLEASE COMPLETE A FORM FOR EACH PERSON (ADULT, TEEN, OR CHILD). REGISTRATION FEE COVERS INSURANCE AND OTHER EXPENSES.

EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE BY MARCH 8, 2017 IS $25.00 PER PERSON.

AFTER MARCH 8, 2017, REGISTRATION IS $35.00 PER PERSON. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NO REFUND, BUT REGISTRATION IS TRANSFERABLE.

Name __________________________________________________________ Phone Number _______________________________

Mailing Address __________________________________________________________ Email _______________________________

District _______________________________________________ Church ________________________________________________

_____ Please check here if you need signing services for the hearing impaired.

For child or teen check as applies: _____ Infant through Kindergarten childcare. Age of child _____

_____ Enroll child in planned activities for Grades 1-6 Age of child _____

_____ Teen (Age 13-19) Grade in school ______

ATTENTION TEEN WOMEN REGISTRANTS: PLEASE COMPLETE THE REQUIRED FORM BELOW AND RETURN WITH YOUR REGISTRATION.

Covenant for Teen Women at Conference Sponsored Events and Meetings

As a participant in the Spiritual Growth Retreat, March 23-24, 2018, I take seriously my responsibility and affirm my commitment to remain

on the site of the event. I will attend all scheduled activities, sessions, and meals. I will observe curfew by being in my room, being quiet,

and not disturbing others. I understand that anything considered illegal for minors (persons under 18) under civil and criminal law applies

to this event as well. Therefore, I will obey all laws. I will not use tobacco, illegal substances, or alcohol, nor will I possess any firearms,

weapons, or fireworks. I will respect the equipment and property of others and care for the facility which we share. Any damage to the

facility will be the sole responsibility of the person(s) who cause the damage and the parent or legal guardian of each person responsible.

This covenant is made between each teen and the entire group. I understand that if I break the covenant and if the brokenness cannot be

reconciled, that my parent or legal guardian will be contacted and my participation in the event may be terminated.

Parental Consent

I give my daughter, _______________________________________, permission to attend and participate in the Spiritual Growth Retreat,

sponsored by the South Georgia Conference UMW, at Epworth-By-The-Sea, March 23-24, 2018. I am aware of the purpose of the event and

understand the scope and nature of the programs and activities my daughter will participate in during this event. I have read the covenant

which my daughter has signed, and I understand the responsibilities she has agreed to. I will support her in fulfilling this covenant.

I designate South Georgia UMW as chaperone for my daughter during the South Georgia Conference UMW Spiritual Growth Retreat. This

covers all events on campus and/or off campus.

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________ Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date

Insurance Carrier ______________________________ Group # _____________________ Policy # __________________

Emergency Contact ___________________________________________ Phone _________________________________

Allergies/Special Needs _______________________________________________________________________________

Is the participant under the care of a physician for a medical problem? _____ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Other information: ___________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________ Signature of Teen Participant

____________________________________ Date

____________________________________ Printed Name

____________________________________ Age