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A PLACE TO REST. A SPACE TO RECEIVE<\/h3>\n
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OCTOBER 9-11, 2026 RESERVE YOUR PLACE<\/a><\/p>\n

Are you feeling spiritually dry, overwhelmed by life\u2019s demands, or simply in need of a sacred pause? The Olive Leaf Retreat is your invitation to step away from the noise and rediscover the peace and purpose God has for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rest.<\/h3>\n

\"Rest\"<\/p>\n

Come away and experience the gift of slowing down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Connect.<\/h3>\n

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Share meals, moments and laughter with women who know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Receive.<\/h3>\n

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Anchored in worship and renewed in His presence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Meet Your Hosts<\/h2>\n

Jenn and Teresa knew God was calling them to create sacred space for women to step away from the noise and hear again the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n

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Teresa Janzen<\/h3>\n

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Jenn Dafoe-Turner<\/h3>\n

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Meet This Year\u2019s Speakers<\/h2>\n
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\n \"Karen<\/p>\n

Karen Dittman<\/h3>\n

Thriving on the Hamster Wheel<\/p>\n

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As a mom, Karen has supported her kids through Five Big A\u2019s: Adoption, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism and Addiction\u2026<\/p>\n

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Karen Dittman is a speaker and writer who is passionate about helping women find God\u2019s grace in the middle of life\u2019s most chaotic seasons. Her 25+ years of parenting has been bookended by infertility and conceiving a bio child at 46. She has seen it all and thrives because of it, sharing her journey with honesty and humor.<\/p>\n

Talk Title:<\/strong> Thriving on the Hamster Wheel: Finding Peace in the Chaos<\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Life can feel like a never-ending cycle of demands, but God offers us a different rhythm. In this session, Karen helps women encounter God\u2019s presence in the midst of chaos through \u201cThe Grace Cycle\u201d and a simple daily rhythm that moves us from surviving to thriving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sarah Schwerin<\/h3>\n

From Setback to Setup<\/p>\n

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Sarah is an author and Bible teacher who encourages audiences to discover God\u2019s faithfulness in every season of life\u2026<\/p>\n

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Sarah Schwerin is an author, Bible teacher, and speaker with Stonecroft Ministries and Enlightened Bible Studies. Through her engaging presentations, she encourages audiences to discover God\u2019s faithfulness, find hope in every season, and deepen their walk with Christ. Her writing has appeared in Mature Living, Bible Advocate, and The Upper Room. She is also the author of the historical novel The Willow Still Sings<\/em><\/a>, a story that weaves together themes of resilience, redemption, and enduring hope. Sarah delights in sharing biblical truth through both teaching and storytelling, inspiring others to trust God in every chapter of life.<\/p>\n

Talk Title:<\/strong> From Setback to Setup: Climbing Out of What Holds You Back<\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong> Have you ever been stuck in a pit of hopelessness? Has something been done to you, or have you made decisions that left you feeling that there was no way out? God wants to heal us from the shame and trauma we carry. He wants us to live lives full of joy and peace. Using biblical examples and life stories, Sarah gives listeners a plan to find hope and healing amid circumstances that threaten to drag them under.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ginger Sanders<\/h3>\n

He Goes Before Us<\/p>\n

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Ginger Sanders shares faith-filled messages through writing and speaking, encouraging women and families with biblical truth, heartfelt storytelling, and Christ-centered hope.<\/p>\n

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Ginger Sanders is known for delivering powerful, faith-based messages through both her writing and speaking. With a unique blend of heartfelt storytelling and biblical truth, she connects with audiences of all ages, encouraging, equipping, and inspiring them to see God\u2019s hand at work in every season of life. Whether through compelling personal testimonies or meaningful books, Ginger\u2019s work reflects a deep commitment to sharing the hope, love, and guidance found in Christ. With warmth and wisdom, Ginger speaks to all ages, pointing back to the simple truth that God is always near, and He goes before us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Testimonials<\/h2>\n
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\u201cWhat a wonderful time of relaxation, faith-filled encouragement, and connection with other women! I went home refreshed and ready to face the everyday stuff of life again.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Lora Avery<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Worship Leader Sarah Steele<\/h2>\n
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Sarah Steele is a poet, songwriter, and performer known for blending vulnerability and hope with rich vocal harmonies. Through poems and original music, she has shared the story of her poetry memoir, An Ocean Without<\/a>, with churches and communities across the Midwest, inviting others into conversations about boundaries, people-pleasing, and the faithfulness of God. Sarah serves as Senior Editor for The Way Back to Ourselves<\/a> and especially loves helping others use their gifts within their local communities. She lives in Michigan with her family of six redheads and finds joy in living as The Village Poet<\/a>. You can find her poems and music on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Location & Details<\/h2>\n

October 9th-11th, 2026
\nGull Lake Ministries
\nHickory Corners, MI<\/p>\n

Email for more information: info@oliveleafretreat.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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