Maranatha Writers Retreat
January 17 - 20, 2025
Optional Add-On: Silent Writing Day, January 20
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Schedule
Friday, January 17
Check In 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Welcome Reception & Happy Hour 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Introductions & Intention Setting Session 7:30 - 8:15 pm
Vespers & Worship 8:30 - 9:00 pm
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Saturday, January 18
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Prayer & Pilates 7:30 - 8:10 am
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Breakfast 8:15 - 8:45 am
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Devotions & Worship 9:00 - 9:30 am
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Plenary Session 9:45 - 10:30 am
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Break 10:30 - 10:45 am
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Breakout Sessions 10:45 - 11:30 am
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Lunch Noon
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Plenary Session 1:00 - 1:45 pm
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Break 1:45 - 2:00 pm
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Breakout Sessions 2:00 - 2:45 pm
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Writing Prompt Workshops 3:00 - 3:45 pm
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Pickle Ball and/or Free Time 4:00 - 5:00 pm
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Dinner 5:30 - 6:30 pm
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Vespers & Worship 7:00 - 7:30 pm
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Cookies & Hot Cocoa 8:00 pm
with Read Aloud Share of original works by Maranatha Writers
Sunday, January 19
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Prayer & Pilates 7:30 - 8:10 am
Breakfast 8:15 - 8:45 am
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Worship Service 9:00 - 9:45 am
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Plenary Session 10:00 - 10:45 am ​
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Group Photo & Hike to Beach 11:00 - 11: 45 am
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Lunch Noon
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Plenary Session 1:00 - 1:45 pm
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Break 1:45 - 2:00 pm
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Breakout Sessions 2:00 - 2:45 pm
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Writing Prompt Workshops 3:00 - 3:45 pm
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Pickle Ball and/or Free Time 4:00 - 5:00 pm
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Dinner 5:30 - 6:30 pm
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Vespers & Worship 7:00 - 7:30 pm
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Cookies & Hot Cocoa 8:00 pm
with Read Aloud Share of original works by Maranatha Writers
service
Monday, January 20
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Prayer & Pilates 7:30 - 8:10 am
Breakfast 8:15 - 8:45 am
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Devotions & Worship 9:00 - 9:30 am
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Final Plenary Session 9:45 - 10:30 pm
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Check Out 11:00 - Noon
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Silent Writing Day (Optional Add-On, with overnight)
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Pick up Picnic Lunch Noon
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Silent Writing Time All Afternoon
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Group Dinner 5:30 pm
In Grand Haven
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Silent Writing Time 7:30 - pm
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Check Out Tuesday 8:00 am
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