Reviews
From our recent Ministry Wives retreat:
"How Martha Can Have a Mary Christmas" was attended by 16 area ministry wives. We were so blessed to host them.
Caring about ministry wives is like caring for some of the most important women on the planet.
We are thankful to the generosity of certain donors and Baptist Health Foundation who contributed to make it much more affordable for these very special women.
Here are a few of their comments:
"I was truly in need of a haven when I came to this retreat. God's presence here is evident in the people who work and care for this place and how they care for their guests who come and go. Just know that all who work, serve and also attended have poured into the healing work God is doing in my life right now. May each of you be blessed beyond measure, walk always in the light of God's truth and may God be praised and glorified in you!"
"My stay at the Haven River Inn was absolutely refreshing in every way. The comfortable bed, delicious meals, and winding trails will draw me back. However, the heart warming oasis provided refuge and relief in the short time I was here. The sessions led by Jane sent me diving into the Word each evening. The small groups were a safe place for us to be real; sharing hurts, receiving comfort and encouragement. Thank you for allowing me to experience this sweet unexpected blessing. May the Lord continue to Bless Lamb's Tale Ministries."
"I so enjoyed the opportunity to see the ways God is moving, touching and healing in the lives of so many women. Thank you for sharing your love with us."
"The Haven - a perfect description of how this place makes you feel, like you are in a haven. Refreshing, quieting and inspiring are the words for this place. Thank you for creating this welcoming place."
"...I truly have experienced the beginning of healing here at the Haven, my time with other lovely ladies, the authentic connections and relationships have been so real and amazing. I am leaving here with a new found walk with Jesus at a deeper level. Thank you for this powerful and precious time."
"I think the very last session where we shared communion and our retreat 'take-aways' with each other was, for me, the most powerful part of the retreat and an awesome way to end it. Together, as women in ministry married to men in ministry, getting to remember Christ's body broken for us and His blood poured out for us was so ... incredibly powerful. I am drawn to worship when I get to witness the unique ways God is speaking to and at work in each person. That last session allowed us to celebrate that together. So good!!
I am thankful for the Lamb's Tale and their heart to care and minister to pastors' wives, such an influential and yet often overlooked people group within the church. Thank you for the wonderful time."
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From a general public retreat:
“This truly is sacred ground—it has been my desire to attend a retreat here since first hearing about it three years ago. It has moved my soul forward on my journey.”
“This ministry is SO important to lives that are seeking meaning and truth in the middle of confusion and uncertainty and doubt. Peace is hard to find, and at least in this setting there’s an opportunity to taste it, if not in a lasting way, at least in a way that renews hope in the ultimate, eternal peace. The setting of the Haven makes a lot of this possible, along with the efforts of the staff to minister and just be present.”
“The whole retreat … everything is such a blessing. The two I have attended have both been far beyond all I could have desired or expected. Things happen that fill a need rarely met. God’s goodness is overwhelming. Such a surprise. Such a gift. Thank you all for the work and sacrifice you put into it to make it all possible.”
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From Wellness retreats:
"Your sincere concern for each person showed the spirit of God. It was awesome to experience such a complete program of caring physicians, worship team, and a health conscious chef ... all in a Christian atmosphere in the beautiful Hill Country."
From a woman who came three years ago and has now lost over 80 pounds, avoiding diabetes, "The worship team and devotionals were inspiring. The food was sensational and fantastic ... over the top! The talks were from the heart and very informative. And I cannot believe I have felt so 'full' the entire time, but I'm losing weight!"
From a woman who is built like a model but surprisingly has coronary artery disease, "Thanks for a wonderful retreat. While I've been to several retreats, this one gave me more information and tools to change my overall life/health than any other. It addressed our health from so many angles (medical, spiritual, emotional), and I believe I will actually change more things in my daily life as a result. This is one retreat I won't quickly forget."
"How Martha Can Have a Mary Christmas" was attended by 16 area ministry wives. We were so blessed to host them.
Caring about ministry wives is like caring for some of the most important women on the planet.
We are thankful to the generosity of certain donors and Baptist Health Foundation who contributed to make it much more affordable for these very special women.
Here are a few of their comments:
"I was truly in need of a haven when I came to this retreat. God's presence here is evident in the people who work and care for this place and how they care for their guests who come and go. Just know that all who work, serve and also attended have poured into the healing work God is doing in my life right now. May each of you be blessed beyond measure, walk always in the light of God's truth and may God be praised and glorified in you!"
"My stay at the Haven River Inn was absolutely refreshing in every way. The comfortable bed, delicious meals, and winding trails will draw me back. However, the heart warming oasis provided refuge and relief in the short time I was here. The sessions led by Jane sent me diving into the Word each evening. The small groups were a safe place for us to be real; sharing hurts, receiving comfort and encouragement. Thank you for allowing me to experience this sweet unexpected blessing. May the Lord continue to Bless Lamb's Tale Ministries."
"I so enjoyed the opportunity to see the ways God is moving, touching and healing in the lives of so many women. Thank you for sharing your love with us."
"The Haven - a perfect description of how this place makes you feel, like you are in a haven. Refreshing, quieting and inspiring are the words for this place. Thank you for creating this welcoming place."
"...I truly have experienced the beginning of healing here at the Haven, my time with other lovely ladies, the authentic connections and relationships have been so real and amazing. I am leaving here with a new found walk with Jesus at a deeper level. Thank you for this powerful and precious time."
"I think the very last session where we shared communion and our retreat 'take-aways' with each other was, for me, the most powerful part of the retreat and an awesome way to end it. Together, as women in ministry married to men in ministry, getting to remember Christ's body broken for us and His blood poured out for us was so ... incredibly powerful. I am drawn to worship when I get to witness the unique ways God is speaking to and at work in each person. That last session allowed us to celebrate that together. So good!!
I am thankful for the Lamb's Tale and their heart to care and minister to pastors' wives, such an influential and yet often overlooked people group within the church. Thank you for the wonderful time."
~~~
From a general public retreat:
“This truly is sacred ground—it has been my desire to attend a retreat here since first hearing about it three years ago. It has moved my soul forward on my journey.”
“This ministry is SO important to lives that are seeking meaning and truth in the middle of confusion and uncertainty and doubt. Peace is hard to find, and at least in this setting there’s an opportunity to taste it, if not in a lasting way, at least in a way that renews hope in the ultimate, eternal peace. The setting of the Haven makes a lot of this possible, along with the efforts of the staff to minister and just be present.”
“The whole retreat … everything is such a blessing. The two I have attended have both been far beyond all I could have desired or expected. Things happen that fill a need rarely met. God’s goodness is overwhelming. Such a surprise. Such a gift. Thank you all for the work and sacrifice you put into it to make it all possible.”
~
From Wellness retreats:
"Your sincere concern for each person showed the spirit of God. It was awesome to experience such a complete program of caring physicians, worship team, and a health conscious chef ... all in a Christian atmosphere in the beautiful Hill Country."
From a woman who came three years ago and has now lost over 80 pounds, avoiding diabetes, "The worship team and devotionals were inspiring. The food was sensational and fantastic ... over the top! The talks were from the heart and very informative. And I cannot believe I have felt so 'full' the entire time, but I'm losing weight!"
From a woman who is built like a model but surprisingly has coronary artery disease, "Thanks for a wonderful retreat. While I've been to several retreats, this one gave me more information and tools to change my overall life/health than any other. It addressed our health from so many angles (medical, spiritual, emotional), and I believe I will actually change more things in my daily life as a result. This is one retreat I won't quickly forget."