“Zoe to the Max Enjoying Your Life
As Much As God Wants You To!"
2008 Lay Retreat
Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder
March 7-9, 2008

We are excited about the plans for the 2008 Virginia Nazarene Lay Retreat on March 7-9, 2008, at the Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder in Williamsburg.  Dr. Tracy Spaur, a lay staff member and teaching pastor at Richmond Southside Church of the Nazarene, will be our speaker for the retreat.  Rev. Steve Holmgren, the worship pastor at Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene in Waynesboro, Virginia, will be leading us in an exciting time of music and worship. 

Since rooms are always limited, we encourage you to register early.  The registration deadline is February 12, 2008 (or earlier if all the rooms are reserved).  We would like to remind you that for accounting and labor purposes, your registration deposit is non-transferable and non-refundable. 

The cost of the retreat, which includes 2 night’s accommodations, Saturday breakfast buffet, Saturday evening banquet, and Sunday breakfast buffet, is as follows:

$162.50	per person double occupancy		$325.00	per couple
$240.00	single occupancy		$155.00	per person triple occupancy
$150.00	per person quad occupancy
If you have any registration questions, call John & Cheryl Haynes at 804-785-2227.

Each church should have a contact person.  If your church does not have one, please contact Nicole Ware (540-879-9955 or email Wares4Jesus@verizon.net) if you would be willing to be a local church contact.  Be a promoter in your church and pray for the retreat.

 

The Lay Retreat Committee

Mark & Grace Bert
Donnie & Teresa Dinges
Doug & Nancy Fry
Phil & Cheryl Fuller
John & Cheryl Haynes
Tony & Kathy Hollon
LaThon & Nicole Ware
 
SPEAKER

Dr. Tracy Spaur

Tracy is well known by Nazarenes on the Virginia District.  He is a lay staff member at Southside Nazarene Church in Chesterfield, Virginia.  He is one of the teaching pastors and oversees the planning and coordination of three of the weekend services as well as teaching a small group Bible study.

Dr. Spaur is a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University and of the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry.  He has recently led lay retreats in Pennsylvania, Indiana, North Carolina, and Georgia and has been a featured speaker and singer at churches all across Virginia.

He has recently completed his first book, “Zoe to the Max – Enjoying Your Life as Much as God Wants You To” and shares this encouraging and motivational message everywhere he speaks. 

His dental practice is in Powhatan County where he makes his home with Valerie, his wife of 31 years.  They have three adult daughters; Nena, who teaches first grade in Powhatan, and Stephanie and Rebekah who are studying education at Trevecca Nazarene University.

 

MUSICIAN

Rev. Steve Holmgren

 

Steve has been involved in music ministry since 1985, both on church staff and traveling in evangelism in 42 states, Canada, and the Bahamas.  He loves worshipping the Lord through the powerful tool of music.  It paves the way, sets the table for us to receive the Word of God.  Praise and worship is more than a song – it is a lifestyle.  Steve says, “To think that God can use a farm boy from Minnesota to serve Him is amazing.  If He can use me, He can use anybody.”

Steve and Michelle have been married since 1988 and are currently serving as Minister of Music at Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene in Waynesboro.

 

THE HOTEL 

Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder

 

Step into history at the Crowne Plaza Williamsburg Hotel at Fort Magruder. You will enjoy the stately decor of the renovated guest rooms, exquisitely landscaped grounds, and delightfully varied cuisine in the Veranda Dining Room.  To unwind, immerse yourself in the hot tub. Relax in the sauna. Work out in the exercise room. Go for a dip in the indoor or outdoor pool. Play tennis on lighted outdoor courts. Other amenities include in-room refrigerator, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, coffee makers, voicemail, high-speed Internet connectivity and an executive desk.  You’re within walking distance of Colonial Williamsburg and a short drive from Jamestown the site of the first English settlement and the Battle of Yorktown site.  Sample all the area has to offer – no matter what the season!

Retreat Schedule
Friday Evening			Saturday Morning
4:00 PM	Registration		8:00 AM	Prayer
7:30 PM	Music		8:30-9:30 AM	Breakfast
8:00 PM	Speaker		9:45 AM	Music/Speaker
Saturday Evening			Sunday Morning
6:00 pm	Banquet Dinner / Awards		7:30 AM	Prayer
	Music/Speaker		8:00-9:00 AM	Breakfast
	Prayer Time		9:30 AM	Praise & Worship
	Candlelight Communion			Music / Speaker
			12:00 noon	Hotel Checkout