October 18 -20, 2024
A Virtual Retreat
The Purpose and Vision
This is a spiritual formation retreat geared to fostering our formation into the likeness of Christ. We seek to behold Him that we may be made more like Him. It is a journey to greater intimacy with God. It is a journey that we take individually and collectively with other sisters.
It is our desire that you will have an encounter with God that will bring rest, peace, refreshment, and transformation to your soul. That you will know and experience God’s love for you. As you gaze upon Him, you will see the beauty He has placed in you.
We are all on the journey of becoming like Jesus. We pray that this will aid you on that journey, and you will find yourself one step closer to that goal and greater clarity in discerning God’s voice/leading. Also, in the process, get to know some new sisters in Christ.
Enjoy the ride and trust the Holy Spirit to move through the process.
The retreat is centered around these key verses:
“For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined TO BE CONFORMED TO THE IMAGE OF HIS SON, that He might be the first born among many brethren.” (Romans 8:29 NASB caps added)
“But we all with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord ARE BEING TRANSFORMED INTO THE SAME IMAGE FROM GLORY TO GLORY, just as from the Lor, the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:18 NASB caps added)
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me..” (John 10:27 NASB)
“…the sheep follow him because they know his voice. And a stranger they simply will not follow..” (John 10:4b-5a NASB)
Come Away My Beloved Registration and Payment Information
Our Contact Information for Registration:
Shermaine Jones / 757-214-5115 / comeawaymybeloved23@gmail.com
Secure your own “sacred space.” A location where you can be away from everyday life for a weekend. It may be a hotel room or suite, a secluded place in your home or a retreat place. All you need is a place where you can find rest and reflection and easy meals with Wifi connections. You may want to go in with a friend who is attending at a location.
This is your time to be away with God and His people. He will meet you right where you are if you give Him the time and space.
Your retreat materials will be mailed to you. Once you register, a form will be sent to you to fill out with your address and other contact information. By registering you are committing to participating for the entire weekend. No exceptions, please.
THEME: Discerning God’s Voice–Living Out of the Mouth of God
RETREAT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY:
7:00 PM – Check-in; Get your cohort assignment and greet one another. Sign up for individual prayer via the chat.
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM– MAIN SESSION
Welcome and Introductions – Mrs. Shermaine Jones
Prayer and Retreat Goals – Mrs. Shermaine Jones
Worship – Gillian Harper
Message – Speaker
Communion
Group Activity – Meet your cohorts
Schedule review for Saturday and Sunday and assignment given
Games & Fellowship till 10 pm
Preparation for tomorrow: Pick a Psalm you would like to use to worship God.
SATURDAY: *Each workshop session includes reflection and breakout groups
8:45 AM – Worship – Your chosen Psalms
9:00 AM – Workshop #1 Profile of the Divine Speaker (The Nature of God)
BREAK (15 min.) Bathroom, stretch, refreshments – Maintain a reflective posture
10:30 AM – Workshop #2 Prerequisites to Discerning God’s Voice
NOON – LUNCH
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM Rest and Reflection – Get away with God – Take a prayer walk, read your Bible, journal what God gives you and rest. (Avoid the use of phones & social media)
1:00 – 1:45 PM – Individual Prayer available to those who have signed up.
3:00 PM – Workshop #3 Clearing the Air Waves
BREAK (10 min.)
4:10 PM – Workshop #4 Raising the Antenna
5:30 PM DINNER
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Rest and Reflection
7:45 PM – The Evening Meeting
Spontaneous Worship
Summary of the Day
Testimonies and Sharing – What has God spoken/decisions made
Games & Fellowship till 10 PM
SUNDAY:
8:00 AM – BREAKFAST
9:00 AM – Closing Service
Worship: Gillian Harper
Speaker:
Anointing of Oil
10:15 AM – Closing Words – Shermaine Jones
10:30 AM – Complete Evals/ Exchange contact info and sign off.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please set aside the whole weekend to participate. It builds from Friday night through Saturday evening and closes with a commissioning on Sunday morning. It is a time to come away and be with God in a space that you set aside for Him.
• It is essential for everyone to be present for each session as each is a stairstep to the next (hence “journey”) as well as for the closing session as it is a commissioning / activation service which is the Holy Spirit closure to the work that God has done throughout the retreat.
• Please complete and submit the evaluation form before leaving the property. This will help us plan and prepare for next year. Thank you!
Meet the Facilitator
Shermaine Jones is married to James Jones, Jr. and has two young adult sons. Though originally from South Jersey, she has lived in Virginia Beach for 29 years. Shermaine received her Bachelor’s degree from Philadelphia College of Bible (Cairn University) and her Masters of Religious Education degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Illinois. She is currently working on her Master of Divinity at Regent University. In the past fifty-plus years, Shermaine has taught the Word of God to various age groups, from children to older adults. She has designed and led Christian living seminars, Bible studies, and teacher training seminars.
Shermaine is a professor at Tidewater Bible College and a Life Coach at Regent University. She was a writer for My Friend Debbie, an online Christian women’s magazine, is currently a teacher on segments for Magnolia Place, and is a published author. Shermaine is called to equip believers through the Word of God to live a victorious Christian life and pursue their God-given destiny to be made in the likeness of Christ. She has a particular passion for mentoring and equipping later Millennials and early GenZ’s, by whom she has been called “Momma Jones.”
Through the Come Away My Beloved: A Journey to the Heart of God Retreats, she is following the call of God to prepare His bride for His coming. Come and join her on the journey.
