Spring Women's Retreat

at Ponderosa Lodge

April 30-May 2, 2010

Speaker:  Jodie Tey

Music:  Elizabeth Hunnicutt

Theme: God For Everyone

It is easy to talk about God-His sovereignty, His plan, His perfect will for our lives, especially when we are relating Him to another person and their circumstances. The truths about God and His love and faithfulness come rolling off our tongues—and we believe them to be perfectly true! But then our circumstances compound or tragedy hits…and in our quiet moments, we wonder if God will be God for us. Will He show the same faithfulness? Will He exhibit the same power?  Will He love me the same?  Throughout the pages of Scripture, God has proven Himself to be faithful. The goal of our time together will be to address the insecurities women have about God’s faithfulness and love for them—proving that God truly is God for Everyone!

About our speaker…

Jodie Tey is has been serving as a Community Life pastor at CrossWinds Church in Dublin, CA for the past 5 years. Her primary roles include providing pastoral care to families as well as conducting leadership training and formulating volunteer development strategies. Previously, she served at NAEN Ministries in Silicon Valley discipling workplace professionals in hi-tech companies, showing them how to use their everyday workplace situations as platforms to share their faith. Jodie originally started in ministry (16 years ago) as a youth and young adult pastor, serving in several Asian churches throughout the Bay Area.

Even though Jodie’s ministry background has been varied, her true passion rests in God’s word and the truth it has for our everyday lives. She says, "I once heard someone say, 'When God sends forth His word, it is not so He can hear himself speak. He wants to accomplish something.'”  She loves having the opportunity to help people dig deep into God's Word for themselves--not just to further their own growth, but in order to discover what God wants to accomplish in the world through them. Jodie’s love for study has led to an MDiv degree from Golden Gate Seminary and she is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Seminary.

Jodie has been married to her husband, Ernesto, for four years. They have a son, Ernesto Antonio, who is one year old. Jodie is a self proclaimed “foodie” and considers herself an expert in dark chocolate! She enjoys movies, cooking, walks with her son, and family time on the couch.

About the music...

Authentic. Fresh. Organic. Artistic. Accessible.
This is the music of California-based singer-songwriter, Elizabeth Hunnicutt.  Born on a farm in rural Nebraska, raised near the mountains of Colorado, and having spent many years in Minnesota, Elizabeth has a way of engaging listeners like an old friend.  Her music, best described as acoustic-folk-pop, has a personal feel, as if she’s singing entries from her journal.  Faith is the foundation of Elizabeth’s thoughts and perspectives and that comes through in her honest and heartfelt lyrics.  She’s not afraid to ask questions or voice her doubts, and her music paints a picture of life that recognizes things aren’t always easy, yet the path is often littered with hope.  In 2006, Elizabeth received the Gospel Music Association Academy Award for Song of the Year, for her song “Alright.”  Over the last few years, she has shared the stage with talented artists like David Crowder Band, Mat Kearney, Brooke Fraser, Sara Groves, Dave Barnes, Shane and Shane, Ginny Owens, and Derek Webb.  In addition to being a songwriter and performer, Elizabeth is also a worship leader, and frequently can be found leading for churches, colleges, conferences, retreats, and events.  Her recently released project, On the Way, is a great example of her talent as a singer, songwriter, musician and storyteller. Wherever you are in your journey, Elizabeth’s music is sure to be a welcome companion as you walk, stumble, and find your way through life.

Housing at Ponderosa Lodge is in cabins, which sleep eight in bunk beds. There are two complete bathrooms in each cabin.

The Lodge offers many recreation opportunities, including two heated pools, volleyball, tennis, mountain-biking, guided hikes, and our challenge course and climbing tower. You can also choose ocean kayaking and surfing (with free lessons), weather-permitting.

The event will be hosted by Christine Ingebretson, Mount Hermon's Women's Ministries Coordinator. Feel free to contact her at women@mounthermon.org for any program related questions. For any questions regarding registration please contact them directly at the number below.

We hope you and your girlfriends will come join us at Mount Hermon, a place where lives are transformed!

Event Details and Registration

Please do not let finances get in the way of a Mount Hermon experience. Through the generosity of many, a partial grant from the Campership Fund may be just the gift you need to make it possible to attend camp. For more information and an application, please contact out friendly registration staff.