On September 11-13, the C.S. Lewis Institute Northeast Ohio gathered at beautiful Berlin Resort, for our 13th annual Fellows Fall retreat--a time set apart for reflection, renewal, and deepening their walk with Christ. Year One Fellows shared their testimonies with each other and their mentors. The experience bonded the groups, and reminded us that this Christian walk is not to happen in isolation.
Through teaching rooted in Scripture and inspired by the legacy of C.S. Lewis, we explored what it means to love God with heart, mind, soul and strength.
Year One explored themes centered on "Receiving God's Grace" and "Following Jesus Christ." Both Fellow & Mentors attended a lecture by Resident Scholar, Daniel Semelsberger, who has been with the Institute since 2015.
Fellows shared life together in prayer, conversation, and community--growing in grace and truth.
It was a weekend of encouragement, rest, and joy--strengthening friendships, making new friends, and renewing our call to live as wholehearted disciples of Jesus Christ.
On Sunday morning, the groups attended a worship service together. Mr. Dale Boston preached on "Understanding True Conversion," and Lauren Semelsberger led us in worship to close our time together.
Once again, we want to take a moment to thank our partners and generous donors for their support. Our impact in the world is not the success of a "program". It is the heart-changing transformation by the Holy Spirit that our Fellows experience that makes them eager to Go and Make Disciples of Jesus Christ.
Retreat Sponsors:
Thank you to Jefferson Sarchione of Horning, Sarchione,
& Innerst - Private Wealth Management Group
Thank you to Andrea Lupton
Thank you to Dr. David & Cris Whittington
Your sponsorship of this event allows us to continue to train Fellows to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ. Your generosity brings eternal benefits.
Your impact through prayers, volunteering and giving, allow us to embark on our 13th Fellows class with a strong team and a renewed hope for a year of transformation and growth!
If your life has been impacted by the Institute and you'd like to see us continue to serve the communities of Northeast Ohio and Western PA, would you consider a one-time gift or monthly commitment?
If you are giving monthly or once a year, would you consider increasing your donation by whatever amount the Lord puts on your heart?
For other ways to give, such as appreciated stock or planned giving, please contact me at 330.881.0235 or visit the website at:
https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/give/
Thank you for your faithfulness!
Gratefully in His Service,
Bethann
Bethann Valantine - CSLI NEOH Director
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