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European Program
Theme: "Make Way For The Prince Of Peace"
Dates: Saturday, May 31, 2008 to Sunday, June 8, 2008
Location: Salzburg, Austria
“Single Vision” is for single missionaries who desire to:
- Rest and relax in a leisure environment
- Spend some quality time with the Lord in the Word and Worship
- Build skills to enhance ministry effectiveness
- Talk with a counselor about professional / personal development
- Experience fun activities in the Alps
- Meet others who share their passion for missions
- A meaningful way to spend a vacation
- Have a little fun in life
"Single Vision" is designed to…
renew the spiritual, physical, emotional, social and ministerial components of an individual.
To be refreshed as you share in fellowship with other single missionaries in an informal
setting; to talk over ministry challenges and to hear about how the Lord is using missionaries
in a variety of ministries.
The Single Vision Connection
Single Vision is the first Member Care program designed to precisely address the needs of
single adults who serve cross-culturally. The renewal retreat that has been in existence for seven
years with annual programs held in Europe and Asia. Single Vision is formed by multiple service
organizations with the focus to serve the needs of single servants globally. All STAFF MEMBERS
have long-term overseas service experience as single adults and speak from personal
experience of what it means to thrive and maintain balance in a constant changing atmosphere
abroad as Christian workers.
Retreat Format
- Worship is a key component of the program as we seek to focus on the Lord and to
- There will be a two hour seminar daily followed by discussion in a small group setting.
- Counseling is available for individuals who would desire to speak with a counselor
Activities
Low impact activities are available to offer the opportunity to enjoy some fresh air, exercise,
and a few laughs together as a group. Activities range from hiking, touring Salzburg, bike
riding around Cheimsee the largest land locked lake in Europe, playing volleyball, ping pong,
visiting the Salz Mines, touring the WWII historical area of Berchtesgaten... to an evening
around the campfire.
Housing and Meals
- Accommodations will be at a large Christian Guest House just outside of Salzburg,
- Participants are housed in private rooms that sleep 2 persons.
- We are grateful to have volunteer staff who will prepare home-cooked meals and assist
Cost
Early Registration Fee
250 Euro /320 USD paid upon arrival to program site. (Double occupancy room.)
Late Registration Fee
After May 15th there is a 12 Euro or 15 USD surcharge for late registration.
Pre-registrations Fee
50 Euro / 60 USD pre-registration fee paid in advance
Note: the pre-registration fee is in addition to the program fee & nonrefundable.
If there is a problem to send the fee, please contact Catherine Butler.
Fee covers:
Room, meals and activitiy fees scheduled in the program.
There will be a free day if a participant would like to schedule an extra activity.
Travel to the program site is not covered in the program fee.
Payment Options:
Payment can be made in Euros, or US Dollars. Bank ATM's are readily available
for use of ATM cards, credit cards or Euro cards. Please note that most bank
machines have a limit on how much cash can be withdrawn in one transaction.
Payment can also be made with US & Canadian bank checks.
Travel:
Flight information:
The nearest airport is in Salzburg, Austria. Cheaper flights are some times available
from the Viennia, Austria and Munich, Germany airports. Viennia and Munich are
two hours by train from Salzburg. Note when making travel arrangements that the
program starts at 5:00 PM on the opening day and ends at noon on the last day.
Train information:
A shuttle will be provided from the local train station.
[More travel details will be sent following registration.]
Registration:
Available spaces will be reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis. To reserve a space, please
complete the REGISTRATION FORM.
You can register by using either option:
1) A U.S. dollar check from a U.S. bank in the amount of $60.
Written to and mailed to:
Karmen Fitch
3837 Sterling Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
USA
2) An E.C. check from a European bank in the amount of 50 Euros.
Euro checks will be held because of bank fees and participants will be asked to pay the full
amount in cash when registering at the program site.
Written to and mailed to:
Catherine Butler
Corso Rosselli, 93
10129 Torino
Italy
If you have questions please CONTACT US.
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