Potter's Inn Schedule Spring, Summer and Fall 2006

While our ministry is always "morphing" and developing, here are the things that are set and in process. For more information, please contact us.

One Day Soul Care Retreat

We will offer a new one day, Soul Care Day for market place and ministry leaders in May 2006 and June 2007 as there is interest. Please email about your interest in this one day, 9-5pm retreat at Potter's Inn at Aspen Ridge. Exploring and practicing some of the life changing spiritual disciplines; time for a God-walk, time for teaching on the life-style of Jesus, lunch together and more are all a part of this unique experience. Can be scheduled mid-week or a weekend day.

• April 25-27, Soul Care Intensive
• April Beginning of Spiritual Formation Group for Ministry Leaders
• May, Soul Care Retreat for Christian Counselors at Aspen Ridge (If you are a counselor/spiritual director and are interested, let us know).
• May 6 Work Day at Potter's Inn to work on the Prayer Trail. We'll feed you lunch, if you can come and help! Bring the family! (time 9am-5pm).
• July 18, Soul Care for Missionaries serving in Europe with GEM.
• July 23-28 Soul Care Retreat with missionaries with MTI in Monument, CO
• August 27-September 1, Soul Care Retreat with missionaries serving abroad with MTI.
• September 29-October 1: The Transformation of a Man's Heart retreat with Craig Glass at Horn Creek, CO (for 50 men. Space is limited, email for information).
• October 6, Soul Care for Missionaries at MTI.
• October 22-25, Pastor and Spouse Retreat at Glen Eyrie, CO (email for informiaton. Open to pastors/staff of churches, ministries.
• October 29-November 3, Elmbrook Church Soul Care for leaders in Wisconsin.
• November 5-10, Soul Care for Missionaries at MTI in CO.
• December 3-8, Soul Care for Missionaries at MTI, in CO

2007

March 9-11, The Return of the Prodigal Retreat at Glen Eyrie, CO. Open for all the Potter's Inn family. EMail for reservations now! Limited space.

April 22-25, Pastor and Spouse Retreat at Glen Eyrie, CO (email for information)

June 2007: Legacy Weekend for Fathers and Sons. Men of three generations coming together at beautiful Glen Eyrie. Steve and Dr. Ross Campbell, author of How to Really Love your Child will lead the retreat. Email for dates. Space is limited. Fun, adventure, story-telling and a time of blessing the generations!

UpComing Retreats Offered by Potter's Inn

Practing Soul Care: A New One Day Retreat

Caring for the Soul is how we grow deep, not busy; intentional not random; and healthy not bankrupt inside! The Chinese word for busyness is made up of two characters: one means "heart" and the other means "annihilation." We intend for this retreat to be of great help for you on the journey! This one day retreat can offer you the experience to reconnect with your heart, rest, reflect and be revived! Please join us for a day that you've been longing for... we hope you'll join us!

Steve and Gwen Smith

Here's some of what you'll expereince on the Practicing Soul Care One Day Retreat:

• Experience God through the ancient practice of reading the Scriptures.
• Practice Silence: Quiet a noisy heart to hear God's voice
• Explore the rhythm of a balanced life.
• Learn to 'trickle charge' your soul for the journey ahead!
• Experience God in the stillness of walking with God in nature.
• Be curious and reflective about what God is up to in your life.
• For couples, singles, small groups, Teams...all pilgrims.

Cost: $55 per person and includes lunch.

You need to register in advance. Mail payment to: Potter's Inn, 6660 Delmonico Drive, Suite D-180, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Phone 719.264.8837 Email: steve@pottersinn.com

Choose different dates and different venues that will work for you! Indicate your preferred date and venue on your registration and check.

To Schedule a one day retreat called: Practicing Soul Care, please contact Steve and Gwen Smith at the Potter's Inn office or email

Beautiful and Reflective Fine Art Prints from Potter's Inn!

The Potter's Inn is excited to announce the release of a series of Fine Art prints showing the work of the potter in dramatic black and white images with timeless quotes from Oswald Chambers and Scripture quotations. Potter's Inn, Carpentree, Inc. and Rick Alberston have joined together to create these unique gifts. Perfect for home, office, conference rooms and waiting rooms. These fine art prints are sure to begin wonderful discussions and attract the eyes and hearts of all who see them! Available now at your local Christian bookstore, Gallery or Potter's Inn.

Soul Shaping: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Transformation

We are excited to release a new resource for individuals and small groups! The new eight session workbook is a guided journey to explore your spiritual formation. Available now through the Potter's Inn. Please contact us for more information.

8 Sessions for Your Spiritual Transformation

· Soul Journey: Choosing the path of spiritual transformation
· You are the Beloved: Embracing your eternal value to the Potter
· Trusting the Potter’s Hands: Falling into the safe and tender hands of God
· Your Fearful and Wonderful Form: Examining the clay that shapes your uniqueness
· The Need to Re-Form: Letting the Potter reshape failures and disappointments
· The Heart of Transformation: Saying ‘yes’ to the Potter and his change process
· The Potter’s Tools: Recognizing the things God uses to transform you
· The Freedom to Conform: Entering a life that reflects the image of Christ

Distinctives:
* Designed for individuals and small groups!

* Each session has creative exercises and a Bible study for personal growth and exploring your soul!
* Uses the rich metaphor of clay and the potter to help you experience soul change on the Potter’s wheel.
* Simple, yet rich!
*A guided journey to explore you’re the shaping of you’re your soul and the heart of God!

* Work at your own pace.

*Spiritual disciplines are embraced throughout the guide.

Details:

160 pages, spiral bound, $15 plus $2 s/h.

Please email us for credit card invoice through PayPal to be emailed to you. Or you can use PayPal and steve@pottersinn.com for name to submit payment. 20% Discounts available for purchase on 5 more more copies to the same address. For paypal information use www.paypal.com

The Forming Hands Pendant. Sterling Silver. Handcrafted by our goldsmith. Individually made. Allow 2 weeks to receive.

The Beloved Ring with script font. Available in men's and women's sizes.

The Beloved Ring with raised letters and antique background. Available in men's and women's sizes.

Giving and Support The Potter's Inn

The Potter's Inn receives support and funding by a host of people around the world. To suppor this unique ministry, please mail your checks to: Potter's Inn, 6660 Delmonico Drive, Suite D-180, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. All Gifts are Tax Deductible and you will be receipted to acknowledge your gift.

The Potter's Inn is a Christian ministry devoted to the work of spiritual formation. We do three things:

1. provide guided retreats for churches and organizations
2. give Soul Care to leaders of business and ministry communities
3. develop resources on the themes of spiritual transformation.

Thank you for your support and your gifts. We stand on the shoulders of many to provide this ministry!

The 50 Hands That Shape US

The Potter's Inn is presenting the award, "The 50 Hands that Shape US" to 50 outstanding Christian leaders. Leaders who have made signficiant contributions in their respective fields of service are being recognized by Potter's Inn and Lawson Falle. The receipients are presented with the award of the sculpture, "Forming Hands" and a plaque which tells the story of their significant contribution.  Thus far, reciepients include:

1. Dennis Rainey, Author and Speaker
2. Beth Moore, Author and Speaker
3. Dallas Willard, Author and Spiritual Director
4. Lyman Coleman, Founder of Serendiptiy
5. Stacey and Paula Rinehart, authors
6. Dr. David Benner, Author and Spiritual Director
7. Fern Nichols, Moms in Touch

Potter's Inn is proud to recoginze Christian leaders for their shaping and forming influences!

 

For more informaiton, please contact the Potter's Inn.

The Potter's Inn Jewelry Collection

Potter's Inn is excited to announce a new and distinct series of jewelry. A pendant has been designed based on "Forming Hands." The pendant is made of Sterling Silver and is handcrafted by the Potter's Inn goldsmith in North Carolina and is individually made. The Forming Hands pendant is suitable for a woman's necklace or bracelet. The pendant measures 3/4" in height and 3/8" diameter. The unique design shows the two distinct hands of the potter working on the clay. One hand is seen digging into the clay bringing deep change. The other hand is loving and tender giving assurance to the clay that is being formed. The cost of the pendant is $49.95 and $5 s/h. Orders can be filled now with a two week window for the individual pendants to be crafted.

The Beloved Ring is now available. Being the Beloved is one of the core messages of the Potter's Inn ministry. Knowing that we are God's beloved children gives us a sense of security and identity in a world changing around us. The Beloved Ring comes in two different styles. One version has raised block letters "Beloved" with an antique background. This is a stunning ring and is worn by men and women. You must indicate ring size when you order. The Beloved Ring is made of Sterling Silver and is individually crafted by the Potter's Inn Goldsmith in North Carolina. A second style is a scripted font. This is a beautiful ring appropriate for a significant gift.The Beloved Ring is Trademarked and Registered. The cost of The Beloved Ring is $49.95 and $5 shipping.

Your purchase of the pendant or ring helps support the ministry of the Potter's Inn. Please email us and we'll send you a complete descritpion with details, pictures and information on ordering using a Credit Card or by check.

Soul Care

The Potter's Inn offers Soul Care Intensives for individuals and couples. A Soul Care Intensive is a journey and guided experience where the retreatants do a 360 degree walk around your life in 5 days. Questions, exercises and conversations are a part of the experience. Morning times are spent in sessions. Afternoons are free to hike, read, think, pray and pause. There are many options for housing and locations of Soul Care Intensives. Please contact us for a Prospectus of a Soul CAre Intensive which includes price and details.