Creating space for rest and respite is essential to anyone experiencing the devastation and sorrow of loss, but especially for the young widow who is thrown into this unwanted new life, assuming many of the roles and responsibilities of her late husband. This is where our God-sized dream comes into play. The Lord gave us the vision of establishing a Residential Retreat Center for young widows (and their children) where they can rest from the pressures of everyday life, dwell in nature, and have space to experience God's presence.
VISION
Provide a safe space for young widows to wrestle and lament with God.
PURPOSE
Serve and care for young widows and their families.
Host weekend retreats that minister to the young widow's heart.
Offer low to no cost lodging and hospitality for respite getaways.
Help young widows experience peace, comfort and rest in nature.
our God-sized dream
respite
res·pite
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
Illustrated by Gabriella Flisram
(Former Student of Steven Yoder)
SMALL COTTAGE/TINY HOME MOCK-UP
a dwelling place
I have personally benefited from various widow ministries across the country. However most are located in the middle or east side of the country. While I'm grateful for the care and support they provide for widows nationwide (like myself), this fact highlighted the need for a place of ministry on the west side of the country—where we hope to build our Residential Retreat Center.
LOCATION
The West
USA
PARTNER WITH US
residential retreat center
Your donations will go towards building a Residential Retreat Center for young (and their children) where they can rest from the pressures of everyday life, spend time in nature, dwell in nature, and have space to experience God's presence through respite getaways and weekend retreats.