18 to 22 April 2019
Presented by Chris & Cecilia Eden

Come and celebrate Easter 2019 at Carmel! The weekend will begin on the morning of Good Friday with a Communion Service, followed in the evening, by a traditional Passover Meal that will be accompanied by inspirational teaching from Chris. On Saturday morning, our guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with an optional hike and after dinner, Chris will continue with a fascinating series of teachings on the Biblical Feasts and how they relate prophetically to the Christian experience. Resurrection Sunday will start as the sun rises with a Celebration Service, led by the Reverend Peter Veysie, after which Hot Cross Buns will be served with Tea and Coffee. After breakfast, Chris will provide a short morning teaching, followed up by a final evening session after dinner. The focus of this programme will be to provide you with deep and liberating revelation in relation to what Jesus has done for us from the perspective of the Feasts.

Chris Eden has served as the National Director of Bridges for Peace since 1997. In this capacity, he travels extensively to Israel and throughout South Africa to educate Christians about Israel with a strong emphasis on Church Leaders. Chris, his wife Cecilia and their team seek to see a change in hearts and perceptions in South Africa towards Israel.

1 to 4 July 2019
Presented by Chris & Cecilia Eden

This content-rich and highly relevant course with 9 key modules will give you a deeper perception of the importance of Israel as it exists in the world and why it is of vital importance to all Christians. You will also gain clearer insight into the wonder of Israel’s modern re-emergence as a nation and learn about and understand why Israel is often a controversial topic, in the Middle East, in the community of nations and even inside the Church.

A highlight of the course will be a field trip, to “Little Jerusalem,” (Oudtshoorn) and one of South Africa oldest synagogues, hosted by a rabbi who will share the rich Jewish history of this area and provide valuable insights into the Jewish contribution to South Africa.

Chris Eden has served as the National Director of Bridges for Peace since 1997. In this capacity, he travels extensively to Israel and throughout South Africa to educate Christians about Israel with a strong emphasis on Church Leaders. Chris, his wife Cecilia and their team seek to see a change in hearts and perceptions in South Africa towards Israel.

14 to 16 June 2019
Presented by Sharon Drake

Divorce is one of the most painful and stressful experiences that anyone can go through. Addressing issues such as anger, loss and forgiveness, this Retreat will provide divorced people with support and help to face these challenges and move towards rebuilding a new life. The programme will include videos, teaching and times of sharing to provide assistance on the path to healing.

After arriving in George twenty six years ago, Sharon Drake joined the Methodist Church where she studied to become a Lay Preacher. Nine years ago, she started the Divorce Care Ministry and DC4K which is a Ministry to single parents. She is now involved in training leaders to minister to divorced people and their children.

18 to 22 November 2019
Presented by Harry & Margie Munnings with Heather Davies

Designed for retired people, this programme will focus on different aspects of fruitfulness in order to help you to get the most out of your life in the years after work. Apart from receiving spiritual input, you will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of creative workshops and fun activities. There will also be times of relaxation and fellowship with lots of good food!

Dr Margie Munnings worked for many years with Hospice and as a Family Doctor. She also ran her own clinic and Christian Ministry called ACTS in Mpumalanga, where HIV patients were treated and cared for. Although retired, she continues to work part time with the Department of Health.

Harry Munnings is a retired Electrical Engineer and Presbyterian Minister. For the past five years, he has served on the Carmel Board of Trustees where he has primarily been responsible for overseeing the ministry at Carmel.
With his background in electrical engineering, Harry also provides valuable assistance to the Carmel Maintenance Department.

18 to 23 August 2019
Presented by the Reverend Rob Penrith

In this week we will look at what the Celtic Saints teach us about our journey with God. We will explore the Celtic lifestyle & spirituality and look at how it can be expressed today through words, music and daily living.

Reverend Robert Penrith has led many retreats in South Africa and other countries on the Celtic Christian way of life. After serving for eighteen years as Rector at St John’s Church in Port Elizabeth, he became the Chaplain at the Diocesan School for Girls in Grahamstown.

17 to 19 May 2019

Presented by Katherine Marsden and Suzanne Mackay

This women’s weekend retreat is an opportunity to create a sacred space in your life, to wait upon the Lord in the beauty of his creation and be refreshed, renewed and strengthened.

“God is the God of surprises who, in the darkness and the tears of things, breaks down our false images and securities. He is no longer remote and out there…we meet him smiling at us in our bewilderment, beckoning to us in our confusion and revealing himself in our failure and disillusion as our only rock, refuge and strength.” – Gerard Hughes

Over the course of the weekend we will be exploring God’s narrative in our lives as we ‘re-remember’ our lives in the context of a loving God who knows us in our inmost being. We will be using contemplative practices including prayer walks, meditation and periods of silent reflection to allow God to work his unforced rhythms of grace in us.

Katharine Marsden is blessed to be part of a family which has sought to take God seriously through six generations of missionaries and priests. Katharine has lived in many different places within Southern Africa and abroad. She has served in many areas of ministry and brings to the retreat a wide understanding of what people from many different denominations and walks of life are seeking in their desire to grow in the knowledge and love of God. Katharine is happily married and has recently relocated to Kimberley with her husband and three daughters.

Suzanne Mackay has been happily married to Bruce for almost six years and they have two beautiful daughters. She has volunteered and worked in ministry for many years and is passionate about women’s identities and faith. It was the topic of her Masters in Theology’s thesis, which she completed in 2010. In between being a full-time mom, she also runs “Keeping Compassion Alive”, which provides workshops and focus groups for the support and training of helping professionals.