Retreat-in-a-Bag - Retreat Remembrances

A Life Ring Remembrance

Posted by Debby on August 31, 2011

This is an example of a remembrance we made for one of our retreats. The specific theme was “His Wonders in the Deep” (from Ps. 107:23-24), but it would work for any water-related theme. Per person, it was very cost-effective–for our group, it was less than 50 cents per person.

Supplies required:

Small wooden craft ring–outside diameter 2-1/2″
Red, blue and/or yellow 1/2″ vinyl or PVC electrical tape (see photo)
Light braided string/rope
White cardstock, printed and then cut to fit circle
Gold thread

The pictures are fairly self-explanatory. The light rope is attached to the ring by wrapping it with tape in four places. Be sure that one of the places where the tape is used covers the two ends of the rope. The gold thread is used to be a hanger, which you can barely see at the top of the photo on the left. The cardstock is printed so that it can be cut in 2-1/4″ circles. We like to have the theme of the retreat and/or the theme verse on each remembrance, at the very least. The example above has the retreat theme, the reference for the theme verse, and the year of the retreat printed on it. These circles were then glued to the back of the ring. We used this as a remembrance for our retreat theme “His Wonders in the Deep” from Psalm 107:23-24.

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An Array of Bookmark Remembrances

Posted by Debby on August 31, 2010

In our “Retreat-in-a-Bag” book series, we suggest making a bookmark for your events, particularly your retreats. These bookmarks include the event, guest speaker, date and location, as well as the theme, theme verse and artwork. I know I’m not the only one of our ladies who has a collection of these bookmarks, each one bringing back retreat memories. Some bookmarks represent retreats that were turning points and milestones in my walk with the Lord; others remind me of a special skit or quiet time study; others remind me of special people or places, a special teaching or afterglow. Just about all remind me of elements of the retreat theme that applied to my life.

So many times in the Bible, God tells us to “remember” what God did. God used a pile of stones in the Old Testament to be a reminder to His people; He used bread and wine in the New Testament. He wants his people to remember the great things He has done! “…Consider what great things He has done for you! (I Sam. 12:24)