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PLEASE JOIN US...and stay for an am
azing day!
Serving the under-resourced C
hurch globally through the provision of Bibles, biblical resources, and training to
transform lives w
orldwide.
Praying, educating, and raising funds
Refresh your spirit while transform
ing lives through G
od’s Word in...SOUTH AM
ERICA
Registrar:
Jan Brink 18835 Green Bay Lansing, Illinois 60438 708-474-2170 • 708-259-6150 (cell and text)
Additional C
ontacts: Linda Balkem
a 219-924-0930 • henryb1269@
att.net Connie Reitsm
a 708-367-8595 • creitsm
Featured speaker: Gracia Burnham
Retreat with a Reason
in ILLIANA
Draw
near to God, and he w
ill draw near to you. Jam
es 4:8a ESV
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Cedar Lake Conference Grounds13701 Lauerm
an St. • Cedar Lake, IN
46303
Musical leader: Katie Kapteyn De Graff
Please register by September 8, 2015.
$40.00 — Registration, M
orning and Afternoon Sessions, Lunch, and Mini-Concert
$25.00 — One Session (either M
orning OR Afternoon) with Lunch Included
$15.00 — One Session (either M
orning OR Afternoon) and NO Lunch
(Registrations will be acknow
ledged by letter. Please call 708-474-2170 if you do not receive an acknow
ledgement.)
Join us as we retreat in nature w
ith our Lord while providing God’s W
ord in South Am
erica.
RETREAT OPTIONSDeadline for registration is Septem
ber 8, 2015.
NO CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS after this date!
MAKE YOUR
RESERVATION EARLY!
9:30 a.m. Registration and Coffee
10:00 a.m. Morning Session
Noon Lunch
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Session
3:30 p.m. Mini-Concert
4:15 p.m. Closing
1. Please fill out registration form completely.
2. If this is your first Bible League International retreat, please put an X in the box by your name.
3. PRINT your name as you want it to appear on the name tag you’ll receive when you arrive.
4. Full payment for registration and lunch must be sent in with this form. Everyone must pay the registration fee to cover retreat expenses.
5. Make checks payable to Bible League International and put Illiana Retreat in the memo line.
6. Send checks and registration to: JAN BRINK 18835 Green Bay Lansing, IL 60438 708-474-2170 or 708-259-6150 (cell and text)
Additional Contacts: LINDA BALKEMA
219-924-0930 [email protected]
CONNIE REITSMA 708-367-8595 [email protected]
Deadline for registration is September 8, 2015.NO CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS after this date!Make your reservation early!
“I have had the privilege to work alongside program coordinators and ministry volunteers overseas. Last year’s retreats opened my eyes to a whole new meaning of “Volunteer.” I was blessed and humbled beyond measure to meet the support and foundation that promotes and provides God’s Word—without which people would not be able to receive the precious Book that allows God to speak to them personally. People are coming to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ because of the generous hearts of Bible League Volunteers! Retreat with a reason? I’ll say! An eternal one!”
—Deanna Van Swol, First-time Retreat Attender
Program Featured Guests Registration Procedures Guest Information
Location
Thursday, September 24, 2015
“The Bible League Volunteers play a significant role in Bible League International. The support of this group goes a long way in providing support to Bible League ministry around the world. It was a privilege to have been part of the retreats and to have the opportunity to interact with so many dedicated folks. I encourage this group to keep up the great work and look forward to seeing the results of their dedication and energy this year! God bless!”
—Rob Frank, President & CEO of Bible League International
Worldwide Scriptures Placed in 2014: 3,373,518 Scriptures
Illiana 2014 Retreat Contributions: $7,716.50 or more than 1,543 Bibles for South America
YOU are making a difference!
13701 Lauerman Street • Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Cedar LakeConference Grounds
Use south entrance.
Please fill out name exactly as it should appear on name tag. If this is your first Bible League International retreat, please check the box by your name. If your husband or friend is attending, please complete registration for them as well.
Name ________________________________________________
Spouse’s First Name (clarification only) ___________________
Address ________________________________________________
City ____________________ State ________Zip ______________
Phone __________________________________________________
E-mail __________________________________________________
Name ________________________________________________
Spouse’s First Name (clarification only) ___________________
Address ________________________________________________
City ____________________ State ________Zip ______________
Phone __________________________________________________
E-mail __________________________________________________
Name ________________________________________________
Spouse’s First Name (clarification only) ___________________
Address ________________________________________________
City ____________________ State ________Zip ______________
Phone __________________________________________________
E-mail __________________________________________________
LodgingIf you’d like to stay on Cedar Lake Conference Grounds overnight, please make your own reservation by calling 219-374-5941.
Return this portionCheck appropriate box on other side!
Additional forms can be obtained at: bibleleague.org/retreat151 Bible League Plaza • Crete, IL 60417 866-825-4636, ext. 8595 (toll free)
Gracia Burnhamis the widow of Martin Burnham and the mother of Jeff, Mindy, and Zach. For 17 years, she and Martin served with New Tribes Mission in the Philippines where Martin was a jungle pilot delivering mail, supplies, and encouragement to other missionaries, and transporting sick and injured patients to medical facilities. Gracia served in various roles supporting the aviation program and also home-schooled their children—all of which were born in the Philippines.
While celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary at Dos Palmas Resort off Palawan Island, the Burnhams were kidnapped on May 27, 2001 by the Abu Sayyaf Group, a militant group of Muslims. They seized several more guests and took them to Basilan Island, an ASG stronghold. In the ensuing months some of the hostages were killed, but most were set free. From November 2001, only the Burnhams and one other hostage remained in captivity. During their 376 days of captivity, they faced near starvation, constant exhaustion, frequent gun battles, coldhearted murder, and intense soul-searching about a God Who sometimes seemed to have forgotten them. On June 7, 2002, in a firefight between the Philippine military and the Abu Sayyaf Group, Martin was killed. Gracia was wounded, but was freed.
Since that time Gracia has authored two books, In The Presence Of My Enemies, and To Fly Again. Her oldest son, Jeff, and his wife, Sarah, have accepted an assignment with Flying Mission Services in Botswana, Africa. Mindy is now married to Andy Hedvall, a “missionary kid” from South America. Mindy has completed her course of study at New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, Wisconsin and Andy continues his training there. Zachary is now attending Calvary Bible College in Kansas City. Gracia resides in Rose Hill, Kansas. Because of her unique story, Gracia is a popular speaker for churches, conferences, and schools.
Katie Kapteyn De Graffgrew up in the south Chicago area and has been a worship leader/songwriter since the age of 15. She first got her feet wet in helping lead worship in her youth group, and went on to further her experience and education at Greenville College. After graduating in 2007 and recording several independent albums in local garages and home and school studios, Katie was given the opportunity to record her debut album, My Highest Joy, in Nashville with producer Brian Oaks and engineer Brent King. The album was released in March of 2012. Since then, Katie and her husband, Curt, have welcomed their daughter, Gracyn and son, Silas. Enjoying the busy season of being a mother of two littles, songwriting comes when it can and much of her remaining time is spent working as a worship leader at Faith Church in Dyer, Indiana, where she’s been on staff since 2007. Katie has a deep desire to see the Church rise up in passionate and surrendered worship.
All Cordially InvitedInvite your friends and family. Due to the historical nature of our speaker this year, men are especially encouraged to join us for the day.