ReFresh ReNew ReMember 2026
A Day for Women Connecting
The Women's Ministry of Bethesda welcomes you to attend our 10th Annual Retreat!
Saturday, February 14, 2025 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Psalm 77:11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
Remembering Who You Are: A Beloved Child Of God
The day includes a continental breakfast, lunch, music, worship and amazing fellowship. Cost is $30 checks to Women Of Bethesda or Venmo to Jennifer Tiedman @jennifer-tiedman (last four numbers of phone 2924 if needed)
Childcare provided $5 per child, children will receive a snack & lunch (staffed by MiFamilia Child Care Center)
Guest Speaker: Cathy Nordheim Music: Cathy Nordheim
Schedule
8:30-9:00 Registration and Continental breakfast
9:00-9:45 Opening
9:50-10:40 Sharing sessions
10:50-11:40 Sharing sessions
11:45-1:00 Closing/Lunch
Small Group Sessions (pick two)
Session A. “Discovering Beautiful” Taunya Todd Opening Speaker & Small Group Sanctuary
Feel confident in your look and how wonderfully you were made. Discover your color code, body shape, and learn how to choose the most flattering clothes for your specific features, plus other fun tips.
Taunya Todd is a singer, songwriter, speaker, law enforcement wife, and military mom. She is passionate about following Jesus and leading others to experience the awe and wonder there is in following Him too. Taunya and her husband live in Detroit Lakes, MN where they are learning to navigate their empty nest season of life after raising 3 children.
Session B. “Listening For God” Pastor Maggie Novak, Bethesda’s Pastor Chapel
Sorting through the messages in our mind to hear God’s words of affirmation -a hands on prayer experience.
Pastor Maggie Novak has a passion and gift for leading and guiding mediation. She is a trained Spiritual director as well as an ordained Lutheran Pastor but her most valuable training was her Grandmother who taught her that praying always meant communicating with God in all ways. Join Pastor Maggie to learn meditation techniques that will work for you and resources that are available to facilitate your communication with God.
Session C.“Beyond Love....Entrusted” Last year’s guest Speaker: Tasha Jones Education Room
We are all image bearers from birth- FULL STOP. Loved. Despite what we have done or what has been to us along the way, we bare the image of our creator. Not just loved but ENTRUSTED to be the aroma of a savior, sharing in God’s plan. This invitation comes regardless of the talent we think we do or do not have, body type, past, trauma, financial success, social media influence ect. When we live out our life embracing ourselves as beloved image bearers we become the natural seasoning of God, impacting everyone we come in contact with. Join me as we ask God to breathe life into the broken spaces where we count ourselves out.
Tasha Jones is not only a gifted speaker but a host on the podcast Mangled Spaces. She is a wife, mom, a young grandma but so much more. Outside of the family ties she is a recovery warrior, LGBTQ+ parent ally, enneagram 8, a stubborn and messy human who loves finding humor in the everyday.
Session D. “Faith Journey Timeline” Robin Ross, Bethesda member Downstairs-room off gym
Identify markers in your life that point to significant events God used to shape you then and now.
Robin Ross was a late bloomer to attending church (and being a Christian) but quickly discovered she loves leading bible studies, planning events and teaching. Robin struggles often with waiting for God to let her know the plan so feels blessed God has blessed her with her Bethesda sisters in Christ to help her along the way! Join Robin for a interactive session as you create your own personal timeline visualizing where God has guided, held you up and provided His children to help.
Session E. “Paper Bag Scrapbook” Cheryl Hilber, Bethesda member Downstairs
Create a special place to remember who you are–A BELOVED CHILD OF GOD
Cheryl Hilber has a fun, genuine, no nonsense personality and IS a child of God. Her love for Christ is evident especially when she prays, “Lord, Here I am Cheryl, your little bundle of joy” That might sound like someone who has never questioned God but Cheryl has had years of conversations asking God some tough things, sometimes He clearly answers and sometimes he says, “BE STILL”, very loudly. Join Cheryl to create a paper bag scrapbook to remind you are a child of God. Link to how to make paperbag scrapbook
