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2 Annual
W.O.M.E.N.'S
Women Organizing Mobilizing Empowering and Nurturing

ENCOUNTER
May 19-21, 2017
CHURCH WITHOUT WALLS MINISTRIES
BRIDGEPORT, CT

REV. DR. SONYA MERRILL-WILLIAMS


PASTOR & FOUNDER
Greetings to my beloved Sisters,
I am excited about what the Lord has done, is doing, and going to do. I am over joyed to welcome you once again
to our 2nd Womens Encounter.

At our last encounter God blessed us to experience some wonderful things by way of emotional healing, bonding
with our sisters, deepening our spiritual relationship with God, and allowing ourselves to relax and have fun.
Many of us ventured out and did some things that we never thought we would do and when we did them, it
opened our minds to get out of the box of doing things repetitively. We were able to see that God created this
world for us to enjoy it and see His Glory in all of it. We saw Him in nature. We heard His voice in the quietness
of the breeze moving through the trees and gliding across the water. We saw Him in the sun as it rose early in the
morning. The animals even gathered in the water and the air to join with us as we sang praises to God early in
the morning on the lake.

We left Camp Jewell renewed and refreshed, even lighter because we laid all the stuff down and did not pick it
back up. We thank God for showing us how to be transparent and to recognize the weights we need to shed that
causes us not to function in our greatest potential.

This year I pray that we as women will learn to be the conduits in our circles. Understanding, that you are unique
in every way and there is not another you anywhere. Each of us were created for a purpose with a purpose and
when the doors of opportunity are presented to you do not let fear and doubt paralyze you and cause you to miss
your opportunity.

This is your time NOW! God has favored you. This is RESTORATION time and Gods promises are being released.
The Women of Church Without Walls Ministries and myself are excited to host you once again and we are
delighted that you have chosen to spend this awesome weekend with us. To those of you returning we are glad to
see you and pray you have another awesome encounter. To those of you who are here for the first time we pray
you will have an encounter as you connect with yourself, each other and most powerfully, GOD.

Much Love,

Rev. Dr. Sonya Merrill-Williams


Pastor & Visionary
Church Without Walls Ministries
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2 Annual
W.O.M.E.N.'S ENCOUNTER Women Organizing Mobilizing Empowering and Nurturing

LEADING LADIES ISAIAH 43:19 NIV

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2017


12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Early Registration 6:00 a.m. Morning Glory Service
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch for Early Arrival 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
4:00 p.m. Registration Arrival 10:00 a.m. Worship Service
6:00 p.m. Dinner 12:00 noon Lunch
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Worship/Fire Tunnel Service 1:30 p.m. Departure

SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017


7:00 a.m. Hiking/Zumba
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:15 a.m. Opening Service
10:15 a.m. Workshop I
12:00 noon Lunch
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Issues of the Heart Ages 18-35 only
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1:45 p.m. Workshop II


2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Camp Jewell Activities
6:30 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. Recap
Encounter Workshops
SATURDAY, 10:15 A.M.
ANSWERING THE CALL
God is calling many of us into entrepreneuralship and we have leaped without direction and knowledge
of how to efficiently get the business or ministry up and running with the proper guidance and
documentation.

SATURDAY, 12:00 P.M.


ISSUES OF THE HEART: Dr. Norja Cunningham Ages 18-35 only
Many millennials are faced with challenges of overload and not knowing how to handle whats been
placed before them in this thing called life. Feeling there is no one to talk to and not knowing where to
find help they often find themselves making compromising decisions.

SATURDAY, 1:45 P.M.


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DELIVERED BUT DAMAGED


Many are ministering and serving as well as churching but are damaged from scares of the past. How
do you break free of past issues and forgive?
Facilitators
Rev. Dr. Sonya Merrill-Williams REV. CHIQUITA STEPHENSON
Host Pastor and Visionary Elder
Church Without Walls Ministries Community Temple
Bridgeport, Connecticut Norwalk, Connecticut

REV. ORSELLA RENEA HUGHES SIS. MARY HARRIS-MILLER


Pastor \ Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Saint James AME Church Kingdom Life Christian Cathedral
Danbury, Connecticut Milford, Connecticut

REV. FLORENCE MARSHALL DR. NORJA CUNNINGHAM


Minister PhD
Cathedral of Praise C.O.G.I.C. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Bridgeport, Connecticut Accelerated Resolution Therapist
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REV. NATASHA WRIGHT REV. MERLE RUMBLE


Minister Minister
East End Baptist Tabernacle Church Macedonia
Bridgeport, Connecticut Norwalk, Connecticut
General Information
We are excited about the 2017 Leading Ladies Retreat. Take a look at some of the exciting
offerings and event details below.

FEES
The registration fee for the "Leading Ladies" Retreat is $200 per person for all attendees. We
hope the cost of $200 will allow any sister who desires to attend the opportunity to do so.

All Retreat Fees are non-refundable and include cabin accommodations, entrance to all day
and evening sessions, retreat bag, workshop materials and more!

The last day for Retreat payments by check is Monday, May 8, 2017, and by other
forms of payment, Saturday, May 13, 2017. Any payments made after Saturday,
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May 13, 2017 will be processed on site. No checks will be accepted during on-site
registration. However, we will be accepting cash or credit/debit card payments.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OPTIONS
For your convenience, there are several registration payment options available.

Online registration and payments can be made through PayPal which accepts Visa and
MasterCard credit and debit cards. When paying by credit card, please include credit
card number, card holder's name and expiration date. Payment must accompany your
retreat registration form.

When paying by mail, please send your payment in the form of a check, or money order
(no cash) and include at least two current contact numbers. Make all transactions
payable to Church Without Walls Ministries, and please enclosed your registration
form. Please make a copy for your records.

Mail your completed form with payment CHURCH WITHOUT WALLS MINISTRIES
to the Mailing address listed. 182 Seaview Avenue
For further information, please call Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 957-4344 or email us at:
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Email: womensencountercwwm@gmail.com
ACCOMMODATIONS

We will be hosting all Encounter Activities - workshops, worship services - at The Hideaway
Ranch at Camp Jewell YMCA in Colebrook, CT.

All cabins have central heating, carpeting, indoor facilities and private showers as well as an
open lounge.
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Camp Jewell Activities:


Campfires Horseback Riding
Canoeing Walks by the Lake
Zip Lining Team Building
Hiking Archery and much more!
MEALS
Seven meals and snacks are included in your registration fee. Friday, lunch and dinner will be provided. Saturday,
breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. Sunday, breakfast and lunch will be provided. Snacks will be provided on
Friday and Saturday. If you bring food items, they must be secured in a cooler.

TRANSPORTATION
We have a 12 passenger van available for $75 roundtrip per person. Reserve your seat today. First come, first served.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM NORTH AND SOUTH


Camp Jewell YMCA is conveniently located in the Northwest corner of Connecticut close to Route 8. They are less than 2
1/2 hours from New York City and Boston, 1 hour from Hartford, and less than 1.5 hours from Fairfield County.

From Hartford
Rt. #44 (Albany Ave.) to Winsted. Rt. 44 is also Main Street in Winsted. As you begin to leave town youll notice a blinking
yellow caution light, and sign for Colebrook and Rt. #183. Turn RIGHT onto Rt. 183 and head north 7.2 miles through
Colebrook. There is a Camp Jewell sign indicating a RIGHT turn onto PROCK HILL RD, and into Camp Jewell. There is a
Camp Jewell sign indicating a RIGHT turn onto PROCK HILL RD, and into Camp Jewell.

From New York City


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Take I-95 to Rt. 8 North OR make your way to I-84 East to Rt. 8 North to Winsted. Turn right (west) on Rt. 44. Rt. 44 is also
Main Street in Winsted. As you begin to leave town youll notice a blinking yellow caution light, and sign for Colebrook and
Rt. #183. Turn RIGHT onto Rt. 183 and head north 7.2 miles through Colebrook. There is a Camp Jewell sign indicating a
RIGHT turn onto PROCK HILL RD, and into Camp Jewell.

ATTIRE
Wear comfortable attire for this Mind, Body & Spirit weekend. Casual, relaxed clothing including jeans, slacks or capri
pants are appropriate.

Bring comfortable walking shoes/hiking boots, rain coat, warm clothes as the nights can be chilly. Also bring bedding,
i.e., sleeping bag or sheets, blankets and pillow; towels and wash cloths, toiletries, a flash light and insect repellent.

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