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A "Life After Breath" Experience Widow's Retreat


  • Maranatha Conference Grounds 4759 Lake Harbor Road Norton Shores, MI, 49441 United States (map)

JOIN US IN OCTOBER 2020 AT THE BEAUTIFUL MARANATHA CONFERENCE GROUNDS IN MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN FOR A SPECIAL WEEKEND DESIGNED TO SPECIFICALLY MINISTER TO YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS AS A WIDOW.


We have some BIG news about our 2020 "A Life After Breath Experience" Retreat that we've been SO excited to share with you...!

Join Susan VandePol and renowned speakers Miriam NeffJolene DeHeer and others at this one-of-a-kind, annual widow’s retreat. The weekend will feature invaluable resources, special vendors, and even surprise guests, all specifically designed to minister to your unique needs and concerns as a widow, all set alongside beautiful Lake Michigan. 

Our time will be rich with encouragement, comfort, revelation from God’s Word, uplifting praise and worship, inspirational speakers and informative breakout sessions including:

Dating, Remarriage & Blended Families - Author/speaker Sabrina Beasley McDonald

After a Traumatic Death: How to Come Back & Thrive - Bob VandePol, MSW

The Father's Heart for the Fatherless - Bruce Johnson, Founder Psalm68five

Successfully Navigating Emotional Ties to Money - Dan Groenveld, CPA

Crafting Your Child's Grief: Take-home Insights That Heal - Dawn Rodgers-DeFouw (LLPC; BS; MPC) and Linda Annette (Bless1Another Ministries)

(more breakout session topics TBA soon!)

This is your opportunity to break away, breathe, be refreshed and meet other widows who are walking a familiar road of grief, as well as learn some Biblical truths about your sacred calling as a widow that you may have never heard before. You will find fresh HOPE, renewed purpose, and the abundant healing Jesus readily offers! And…you’ll laugh too! 

The retreat is held at the lovely Maranatha Conference Grounds in Muskegon, Michigan. We’re praying you here! Join us! Sign up TODAY as space is limited!


*** If you select “Double Occupancy” and do not specifiy a roommate, one will be assigned to you. Attending ‘alone’ does not mean you need to opt for a single occupancy room ***

LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE.
To apply, please click the button below and complete an application.
ALL applicants will receive a response from Matters of Life and Breath.

Questions regarding scholarships? 
Call/text (616) 987-0621 or email mattersoflifeandbreath@gmail.com