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Read Ruth's story
"I was very blessed recently to attend an Anew Retreat. This was my second time on a retreat at Harmony House and I was so thrilled to be back!
My husband is full-time Anglican clergy. Being a clergy spouse often has a demanding schedule. Sometimes there isn't a lot of support for us to navigate the journey of being at different churches, or moving church to accompany your other half. I have been desperate to have a little 'me time' but there were so few gaps in the diary and never any money to spare.
I was hugely grateful to be accepted for a grant from the Clergy Support Trust to be able to attend the Anew Retreat. The application and approval took a few weeks, but throughout that time Adele was on hand to advise about possible funding grants, including their own subsidy pot of money, which enables people to attend a retreat when financial challenges make it just too much to afford. Adele was willing to reserve me a space, knowing how much I needed the retreat- after recent major surgery and living with a chronic long-term condition - she was determined I should attend!!!
The theme of the retreat theme was Be Still and Know. What an amazing time away! The boutique B&B is beautiful - so cosy and comfortable & set in a stunning village. The retreat is fully-catered and the food is incredible. Sharing meals around the table together, playing a board game in the evening, or taking an afternoon stroll all help you to simply slow down. I even enjoyed a bath in my ensuite free-standing tub!!!
The retreat really helped me focus on God’s faithfulness; how in being still and dwelling in His green pastures we can find peace, joy, freedom and healing. The retreat helped me reset my life rhythm to place Jesus at the centre of each day. We completed an Art Sozo, as well as a number of devotional led sessions. Throughout all of these, God spoke to me about claiming peace and finding joy in the freedom He gives us.
Adele and her team are such wonderful people; they really take the time to get to know you, listen, pray for you and with you.
After living with M.E for over twenty years, I had stopped asking for healing prayers which never seemed to be answered. During prayer time with Adele and Heather, I experienced such an overwhelming physical feeling of lightness in my body, literally picturing golden pure air spreading through my body. God started my healing journey while on the Anew Retreat. My M.E symptoms have hugely decreased and I truly believe our faithful Lord will fully heal me.
Anew Retreats are so special. They give you time to yourself, away from the busyness of family and work life, but push you closer to Jesus; renewing your quiet times and sharing fellowship with other Christians. Being on retreat helped me to simply take a slower pace of life. I came away truly refreshed and with a renewed sense of joy in my relationship with the Lord.
The hospitality shown by Adele and her team, framed within their willingness to serve and simply bless the retreat attendees, should not be underestimated nor taken for granted.
My prayer is that others are also able to receive the blessing of attending an Anew Retreat."
Ruth
Can you give the gift of restoration to someone like Pamela?
You can gift the whole amount of a retreat for a loved one or for someone who cannot afford their own retreat, by using our 'Pay it Forward' scheme.
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Thank you so much for your financial support. It means a lot and we really appreciate it.