




Photos were taken at Euro Programs
European Program
Theme: "Serving With Purpose"
Dates: Saturday, June 16, 2012 to Sunday, June 24, 2012
Location: Isle of Gibraltar (A British Island in Southern Spain)
“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 or personal development
- Experience fun activities around the island
- 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 10
years with annual programs held in Europe and Asia. Single Vision is formed to minister to all
mission 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
spend time with Him in a devotional atmosphere.
- There will be a two hour seminar daily followed by discussion in a small group setting.
Single Vision is designed to enhance conversations in a small group format.
- Counseling is available for individuals who would desire to speak with a counselor
privately.
Activities
Activities are available to offer the opportunity to enjoy some fresh air, exercise, and a few
laughs together as a group. Activities range from short walks, touring the British island of
Gibraltar, playing volleyball, visiting the Spanish, Muslim and British historical sites on the
island, enjoying a cup of coffee by the picturesque sea shore... to an evening around the
campfire chatting or watching a movie with dessert. The breath-taking view includes seeing
the coast of Africa.
Housing and Meals
- Accommodations will be at a Christian Guest House on the Isle of Gibraltar that
provides standard nice clean facilities.
- Participants are housed in private rooms that sleep 2 persons. Private rooms can
be reserved for an additional fee based on availability.
- Meals will be prepared by support staff that desire to provide delicious home cooked
meals.
Cost
Early Registration Fee
250 British Pounds (around USD 375 / Euro 260; the current exchange rate will be
used to calculate fee) paid upon arrival to program site. (Double occupancy room.)
Late Registration Fee
After May 15th there is a 15 British Pounds (USD 22/Euro 15) surcharge for late
registration.
Pre-registrations Fee
50 British Pounds (USD72/Euro 50) 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.
singlevisionretreat@yahoo.com
Fee covers:
Room, meals, and activity 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 British Pounds, 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 bank checks.
Travel:
Flight information:
The nearest airport is the Gibraltar airport, however, cheaper flights are usually available
to the Malaga, Spain airport. You can reach the program site by bus from the Malaga airport;
this will take between 3-5 hours depending on how flight arrivals coordinate with the bus
schedule. A shuttle will be provided to the program site from the local bus station; which is at
the entry point of the island of Gibraltar.
[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) U.S. dollar check from a U.S. bank in the amount of $70 USD written to Roni Pruitt OR
an E.C. check from a European bank in the amount of 50 Euros written to Catherine Butler.
Note: 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.
Mail checks to:
Catherine Butler
Via Cristoforo Colombo 4/19
10072 Caseels Torinese (TO)
Italy
If you have questions please CONTACT US.