Hello, my name is Bernice and I have an obsessive compulsive disorder. How do I know this? Just look at Gove Hill Retreat’s freezer, I have over 14 cubic feet of sliced apples for making into pies. That translates into 1200 serving of apple pie in my larder! I do feel as if we have apples busting out at the seams, but it is a good feeling.
God asked us to be prepared, if he asks for pies, I am more than ready! (I wonder if the story of the 10 virgins would work with apple pie instead of oil lamps.)
Somehow I think God is asking us to have our hearts ready for Him and His work. I have to ask myself if I have been as diligent with spiritual fruit as tree fruit. Am I busting at the seams with truth, love, joy, gentleness, kindness, patience, self-control and faithfulness? Looking into my heart I can see there is still plenty of room for more there!
As we head into winter and finish our harvesting and fall projects, don’t forget to work on your spiritual renovation project too. Ask God to store the fruits of the spirit in your heart. May you be busting out at the seams!
Cabin Renovation project: The decking for the new porch needs to be built to better access the structure. When we raised the foundation, we removed the old stairs and the ease of access. The next step of gutting the old fixtures in preparation for the new. Volunteers on your schedule or on our workdays are most welcome.
Gazebo project: The Gazebo is finished for the winter. Look for pictures on our website and Facebook.
Energy Audit Are you wondering what we do with all those apple pies I mentioned above? This past year we sold so many pies that we were able to fund half of our furnace purchase, nearly $6,000! Any pie bakers out there that are willing to do the same is greatly appreciated! Gove Hill has had an energy audit that strongly recommends increased insulation in our attics. Just with this improvement alone we could reduce air loss of 20%. Our budget is stretched with the purchase of the furnace, but we hope to address this within 2012 or sooner if funding becomes available. Other smaller yield efficiency projects, such as windows and doors, will come after this larger project is complete.
Spring Arts Retreat 2012 will be on May 4-6, 2012. Workshops in Landscape painting with illustration, led by Reed Prescott or Photography, led by Jim Mauchly, will be presented. Registration will be starting soon.
Writers’ conference 2012 is schedule for July 13-15. We have just confirmed that Jeffrey Overstreet will be one of our presenters this year. He has four award winning novels and is a film reviewer for Christianity Today. He also teaches at Seattle Pacific University in Washington. Songwriting Conference 2012is scheduled for July 20-22. Bill and Kay Pere will be running this conference again. They are skilled teachers with a firm understanding of the creative process that will help you get started or refine your songwriting skills.
Camp needs
Gove Hill serves people from many walks of life. Some are less able to afford coming than others. We strive to make retreats at Gove Hill affordable. Your assistance makes this ministry possible. Thank you for your donations. They keep Gove Hill available to all. Donations may be sent to Gove Hill or the region office with an earmark for Gove Hill. Here are a few items Gove Hill could use.
Two Twin size mattress sets and bed frames new or excellent condition used
Wood splitter
Donations for improving energy efficiency (insulation, refrigeration)
Donations for 60 KW standby generator for manor house.
Building materials for the cabin renovation project.
Skilled Volunteers for a work project (insulation installation and spring Gazebo build) on your schedule.
Weekends and weekdays are available!
Contact Bill and Bernice for details. We are here to serve you! Need to plan ahead? We are also receiving bookings for 2012. Mid-week dates are available in the fall still. Check out the calendar on our website, www.govehillretreat.org, for specific dates open. Collaborate with churches near by for a weekend retreat for youth, adults or family groups. Advanced planning helps you get the dates you wish. govehill@abcvnh.org or 802-785-4000.
God asked us to be prepared, if he asks for pies, I am more than ready! (I wonder if the story of the 10 virgins would work with apple pie instead of oil lamps.)
Somehow I think God is asking us to have our hearts ready for Him and His work. I have to ask myself if I have been as diligent with spiritual fruit as tree fruit. Am I busting at the seams with truth, love, joy, gentleness, kindness, patience, self-control and faithfulness? Looking into my heart I can see there is still plenty of room for more there!
As we head into winter and finish our harvesting and fall projects, don’t forget to work on your spiritual renovation project too. Ask God to store the fruits of the spirit in your heart. May you be busting out at the seams!
Cabin Renovation project: The decking for the new porch needs to be built to better access the structure. When we raised the foundation, we removed the old stairs and the ease of access. The next step of gutting the old fixtures in preparation for the new. Volunteers on your schedule or on our workdays are most welcome.
Gazebo project: The Gazebo is finished for the winter. Look for pictures on our website and Facebook.
Energy Audit Are you wondering what we do with all those apple pies I mentioned above? This past year we sold so many pies that we were able to fund half of our furnace purchase, nearly $6,000! Any pie bakers out there that are willing to do the same is greatly appreciated! Gove Hill has had an energy audit that strongly recommends increased insulation in our attics. Just with this improvement alone we could reduce air loss of 20%. Our budget is stretched with the purchase of the furnace, but we hope to address this within 2012 or sooner if funding becomes available. Other smaller yield efficiency projects, such as windows and doors, will come after this larger project is complete.
Spring Arts Retreat 2012 will be on May 4-6, 2012. Workshops in Landscape painting with illustration, led by Reed Prescott or Photography, led by Jim Mauchly, will be presented. Registration will be starting soon.
Writers’ conference 2012 is schedule for July 13-15. We have just confirmed that Jeffrey Overstreet will be one of our presenters this year. He has four award winning novels and is a film reviewer for Christianity Today. He also teaches at Seattle Pacific University in Washington. Songwriting Conference 2012is scheduled for July 20-22. Bill and Kay Pere will be running this conference again. They are skilled teachers with a firm understanding of the creative process that will help you get started or refine your songwriting skills.
Camp needs
Gove Hill serves people from many walks of life. Some are less able to afford coming than others. We strive to make retreats at Gove Hill affordable. Your assistance makes this ministry possible. Thank you for your donations. They keep Gove Hill available to all. Donations may be sent to Gove Hill or the region office with an earmark for Gove Hill. Here are a few items Gove Hill could use.
Two Twin size mattress sets and bed frames new or excellent condition used
Wood splitter
Donations for improving energy efficiency (insulation, refrigeration)
Donations for 60 KW standby generator for manor house.
Building materials for the cabin renovation project.
Skilled Volunteers for a work project (insulation installation and spring Gazebo build) on your schedule.
Weekends and weekdays are available!
Contact Bill and Bernice for details. We are here to serve you! Need to plan ahead? We are also receiving bookings for 2012. Mid-week dates are available in the fall still. Check out the calendar on our website, www.govehillretreat.org, for specific dates open. Collaborate with churches near by for a weekend retreat for youth, adults or family groups. Advanced planning helps you get the dates you wish. govehill@abcvnh.org or 802-785-4000.
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