Hope
A retreat for grieving parents
April 12-14, 2024
Are you grieving the loss of a child?
Muskoka Bible Centre is offering a unique retreat for bereaved parents. Our retreat facilitators, David and Lisa Elliott, have a genuine understanding of grief as they have lost their own son, Ben, in 2009. They come with personal experience, Biblical teaching and practical tools that will help you navigate steps toward healing and hope on this unpredictable journey. We welcome parents to join in this safe space with others who understand the devastation of losing a child. Our prayer is that you will return home connected to others, encouraged and reminded of God’s faithfulness.
Please Note: This retreat is designed for couples or singles who come with support.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Shelagh Raymer at shelagh.raymer@muskokabible.com
Teachers
Dave & Lisa Elliott
Read about David & Lisa Elliott
David and Lisa Elliott are happily married and have been serving together in pastoral ministry for almost 40 years. They have been blessed with 4 children (3 on earth, 1 in heaven). Since the death of their son, they have facilitated 20+ grief support groups. Lisa is the author of two award-winning, grief-related books: The Ben Ripple; Choosing to Live through Loss with Purpose and Dancing in the Rain; One Family’s Journey through Grief and Loss.
Visit Lisa at: lisaelliottstraightfromtheheart.wordpress.com
Music
Jacob Elliott
Read about Jacob Elliott
Jacob Elliott lost his brother and best friend to leukemia 13 years ago. It was out of his deep grief that he picked up a guitar and sensed God’s call upon his life when he was asked to be the worship pastor at his home church. He then attended Heritage Bible college and graduated with his Bachelor of Church Music with a minor in Theology. He and his wife Shaylyn were married 2 years ago. They live and minister together in Kitchener where Jacob is the pastor of Worship and Creative Arts at Grandview Church.
Weekend Itinerary
Friday
Registration begins at 4pm, followed by dinner at 5:30pm.
EVENING – Session 1 – Be (The effects of losing a child)
how losing a child affects us
Saturday
MORNING – Session 2 – Be You (Self-care) – caring for yourself after the loss of a child
BREAK
Session 2 – Be You (continued)
AFTERNOON – Session 3 – Be Together (Marriage and Family) – dealing with the uniqueness of grief within your marriage and family
EVENING – Session 4 – Be Aware (Others) – managing relationships with others as you grieve)
Sunday
MORNING – Session 5 – Be Still (God) – connecting with God during your grief
Accommodations
Please refer to our website for accommodation selections. 15% discount on accommodations for MBC retreats. Share accommodation with friends to save!
All prices are plus HST
Meals & Program
Program, 6 meals and 2 snacks — $282/person.
All prices are plus HST
Program Only
$140/person.
All prices are plus HST
Media Kit
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