Fall Retreats at the ARK
Plan to schedule a day to study faith heroes and grow in friendship with the Lord.
Call ahead to reserve a time to visit the ARK and riverfront property. Pamela will arrange for a first time walk about if desired, so you can make plans for a family event. 309-222-4347. You may view more photos at: www.noahsarkretreat.com.
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Fall Days are fun at the ARK and Illinois river front. Watch the local weather reports and see when you think the temperatures will be just right for a visit.
Remember to wear hiking shoes or boots, a jacket, (camp style attire) and bring a picnic snack.
Most importantly, bring your curiousity about how God is calling you closer to Him. What do you think it means to “get in the ARK?” Noah and his family found refuge; how might you and your family find refuge in learning about God’s warnings to humanity?
Read about our nations’ founding fathers and the covenant they made with God. Together we gather at the ARK to pray for our country and world. We can join with Dutch Sheets to declare America shall be saved. http://DutchSheets.org
Enjoy discovering how symbols such as the ANCHOR are signs of faith. Share with family ways we can help anchor one another through fellowship, prayer, and reading God’s WORD.
Native American Study:
Native Americans lived along the Illinois River Valley. Here is an artist’s idealized version of Kateri. Would you like to make a driftwood cross like shown in this picture? If so, bring along some string; you will find many drift wood pieces at the base of the ark trail.
KATERI (CATHERINE) TEKAKWITHA
Saint of Iroquois/Algonquin descent. Fleeing persecution, she settled in Quebec, where she devoted her life to God. Date: 1656 – 1680 Source: Prayer card
Inspiration for the Artists:
Heifer International Art
Bring a sketch pad and draw your own version of Noahs ark. Maybe bring along your pet too, and take some family photos. This art work was used to give thanks for a donation to Heifer International by First Federated Church, Peoria, Illinois. If you would like more information see the links below.
INFO@heifer.org: Help Families in need with a heifer. A wonderful way to donate gifts in honor of your family member, to help families in need become self supporting. Choose your animal: a heifer, pig, sheep goat, chicks, even an ARK which includes two water buffalo, two cows, two sheep and two goats, bees, chicks rabbits and more!
855-948-6437; heifer.org
Pamela Tarantino, owner, is available during fall-winter months for”soul friending” retreats (Holy Listening.) She has been trained in Spiritual Direction at Pecos Benedictine Monastery, Pecos, NM, and is a licensed Marriage, Family, Therapist. As a Christian Educator Pamela is also available by phone to help you design your own day retreat.
309-222-4347; noahsarkkids@aol.com