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“One of my favorite aspects of the Katie Retreat is having the opportunity to connect with women who are pastors’ wives like me. It is refreshing for me to interact with women who can relate to my experiences and offer me advice, support and prayer.” -Jovita Nack
September 2019
Dear Sisters in Christ:
We’re excited to announce the theme for this coming year’s retreat for the wives and widows of
Indiana District pastors is “FED, FILLED, AND FOCUSED: Fed by the Word, Filled by the
Spirit, Focused on Serving.” It’s scheduled for February 7-9, 2020, featuring Deb Burma as
our keynote speaker and Bible study leader. Deb is an author for Concordia Publishing House
and a sought-after speaker for women’s conferences, retreats, and ministry events. Read her
full bio, page 3.
Our theme is based on Romans 15:13 “…May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in
believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope...” In these
challenging days, it’s so easy to fill our days with the things of this world that don’t last or satisfy.
But our Lord offers us guidance and Deb Burma will help us “Sip, Savor, and Drink Deeply.”
There also will be time for contemplation, for connecting with sister pastors’ wives, and for
relaxing! We are returning to the wonderful Inn at DePauw in Greencastle, IN. If you joined us
before, you know what an ideal place it is for a retreat. We hope you will join us in February for a
restful and inspiring weekend of coming together as Christian women.
Prayerfully consider setting aside some time for yourself and your spiritual growth. It’s not selfish
for you to take some time for yourself as a woman of God. We hope to see you!
Your 2020 Katie Retreat Committee
P.S. You’d like to save money, wouldn’t you? Please take advantage of early registration and register before Dec. 31st!
Partial scholarships are available. We hope you do not let financial difficulties keep you from attending! Contact Harriet Armstrong ([email protected]).
The Inn at DePauw University in Greencastle makes for a relaxing weekend away for our retreat.
WHY A ‘KATIE’ RETREAT? It is in honor of the remarkable wife of Martin Luther -- Katie. We are all Katies as we serve together with our husbands in our own unique ways. Come join us at the Inn at DePauw University (www.innatdepauw.com) for a time of spiritual and emotional growth as we retreat. Our goal is to renew, refresh, relax, rest, and develop relationships with other women in the district who are or have been in that special role of being married to a pastor.
Scenes from previous years’ retreats
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Deb Burma
“Sip, Savor, and Drink Deeply:
Receive God’s Overflowing Gifts” Description: The idea of a coffee break is enticing, isn’t it? Whether you prefer to sip a strong cup of Joe, slurp a steamy cup of cocoa, or savor an espresso, prepare to take a break from the daily grind for a real pick-me-up! And even if coffee isn’t your beverage of choice, you look forward to downtime, especially if it’s spent with a friend who wants your company. Jesus is such a friend. The Lord wants your company. He invites you to meet with Him. You will be filled-to-the-brim as you get away to be grounded in God's Word. Just imagine what He has in store for you as you meet Him with your “cup” – your self – a vessel created
and chosen by God, redeemed in Christ, and ready to be filled for His purpose. Sip, savor, and drink deeply from His Word. Receive the outpouring of His grace, His joy, and His peace! “The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound [overflow] in hope.” Romans 15:13 (1) "My Cup" - Stained no longer, we are Cleaned Out. (2) "My Portion & My Cup" - Filled-to-the-brim, we examine our circumstances in light of God's grace in Christ; (3) "My Overflowing Cup!" - We rejoice, learning that our cups truly do overflow in Christ!
BIO: With infectious warmth and wit, Deb Burma writes as she speaks: with authenticity and passion. Faithful to God‘s Word, she relates Scripture to everyday life. Deb will encourage you personally as she speaks truth into your life. She has a passion for sharing God’s Extravagant Grace in Christ. Visit Deb at her website, Extravagant Grace:www.debburma.com Deb is an author for Concordia Publishing House and a sought-after speaker for women’s conferences, retreats, and ministry events. Her assortment of Christian-living books, Bible studies, and devotionals include the best-selling Bible study, Living a Chocolate Life, along with Stepping Out, Beautiful Feet, and her newest work, JOY: A Study of Philippians. Deb earned a degree in Economics and Finance, then followed the Lord’s lead to direct women’s and family ministries while raising a family and pursuing additional training in writing, speaking, and theology through Concordia Publishing House (CPH), Concordia Seminary, and the Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI), under the direction of noted authors, editors, and theologians. Deb has spoken for Lutheran Hour Ministries at both national and regional conferences and for the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) as keynote speaker for National Convention, in addition to, several district conventions. She has led workshops and sectionals for Best Practices for Ministry (BPM) Conferences, Concordia University System’s Beautiful Feet Conference, the Nebraska District LEA Conference, and WLI’s National Conferences. Deb’s ministry travels have taken her to 26 states and Canada, and continue to lead her down the street to her home church. Raised on a ranch in South Dakota, Deb and her family shared adventures residing in five different states before calling Nebraska home. Deb is a follower of Jesus, a pastor's wife, and the proud mother of three amazing young adults. She's a blogger, a women's ministry leader, and a self-proclaimed coffee/chocolate connoisseur. Above all, Deb is a grace-filled woman of God.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: 1:00 PM
SESSION: YELLOW - “Breathing out AND in: Balancing Family and Ministry”
Emily Cook
Description: This presentation will focus on the unique challenges we have as pastors’ wives and mothers. How do we draw healthy boundaries around church work? Is that even OK? What if your husband is giving too much? How do you handle expectations of a congregation? What kinds of pressures do our children experience and how can we help? Emily Cook will discuss several unhealthy coping strategies (most of them personally attempted) and lead a conversation on this topic: What is a healthy relationship between a congregation and the pastor’s family? “The Christian life is like breathing in (pulling into our souls the life-sustaining power of the Spirit) and breathing out (expending that life-giving power to others). The Christian life cannot function without both actions.” --Robert Benne
BIO: Emily Cook is a writer, teacher, mama, and wife. She has been married for 18 years, and her husband has been a pastor for ten of them. They have six children ages 8 to 16. They have lived in Michigan and Indiana, and they now serve at Our Savior Lutheran in Kentucky. She is the author of three books including Tend to Me: Devotions for Mothers (Available on Amazon.)
SESSION: GREEN – “Visual Prayer”
Linda Voelker
Description: Linda will share about visual prayer and how it has transformed her prayer life. This breakout will include time to practice visual prayer, ideas on different ways to utilize visual prayer in your daily life, and a resource list to take home. BIO: Linda Voelker lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is a pastor’s wife, mother to three grown children, and grandmother to six grandchildren. She was introduced to visual faith at a pastors’ wives retreat in Michigan. Since then she has loved joining her passion for all things creative with her faith walk and enjoys sharing this creative faith with others.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: 2:00 PM
SESSION: BLUE– “Four Major Threats to the Wellbeing of Church Workers”
Dick Koehneke
Description: The four major threats and their causes will be described along with strategies to prevent and treat them. Obviously the wellbeing of a pastor affects, and is affected by, the wellbeing of his wife.
BIO: Dick Koehneke was born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1945 and was baptized into God's kingdom of grace at the age of 19 days. He is a product of the LCMS school system from kindergarten through seminary, attending college in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, and seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. From 1971-1993 he served as a parish pastor in North Carolina,
Maryland, and New Jersey. He was the first vice president of the New Jersey District prior to coming to Fort Wayne. From 1993 until retirement in 2009 he was senior pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. He served for nine years on the LCMS Commission on Ministerial Growth and Support and for eight years as a mentor pastor in the Pastoral Leadership Institute, in addition to being in the first group of PALS (Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support) facilitators from 1998-2001. During his ministry he supervised ten vicars and two DCE interns. While at Holy Cross he supervised 30 seminarians in their field education. He served for 15 years as one of the regular preaching pastors on the television program “Worship for Shut-Ins,” now called “Worship Anew.” After retiring in 2009 he served part-time for over three years (2010-2013) at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne in church relations and the Specific Ministry Pastor program. For two years (2013-2015) he coordinated a new wellness initiative at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. In 2014 he began serving part-time as ministerial health consultant for the Indiana District, coordinating the new “Caring for the Called” project. He is a member of the Indiana District Ministerial Health Committee and the LCMS Ministerial Care Coalition. A composer of numerous worship songs and hymns and several orders of service, as well as two published stage productions, he is a member of the Board of Directors of Lutheran Music Program. Dick and his wife Mary have two adult sons, Steven (married to Caitlin) and Brian (married to Jessica).
SESSION: RED – “Cooking Under Pressure:
Insta Pot & Air Fryer Cooking”
Abbi Sampson
Description: If you would like to learn more about the features, the benefits, how to safely operate, and sources of recipes…because you are considering a purchase OR you have one but haven’t taken it out of the box – then this class is for you! The small kitchen appliance is a versatile multi-cooker that can do the job of a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, and more, and also saves you counter space and money. How can one appliance be a rice cooker and cake maker at the same time, you ask? Let’s learn more…
BIO: Abbi Sampson is the Health and Human Sciences Educator in Putnam County. She is a Registered Dietitian and licensed for the state of Indiana. Abbi also holds a ServSafe license with the National Restaurant Association. Abbi has passions for food insecurity, food and nutrition education, food safety, and lifestyle wellness. Abbi has extensive practice with nutrition education for various chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, heart, liver,
and kidney disease. Previously, Abbi worked for Parke and Vigo County WIC were she provided nutrition education for women, infants and children. During graduate school Abbi worked for a free health clinic and provided basic nutrition education to clients in the Delaware County community. Abbi has enjoyed bringing her passions to Putnam County. Although born and raised a Boilermaker fan, Abbi completed both her bachelor and master’s degrees at Ball State University. Abbi grew up in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and relocated to Greencastle in April. When not out in the community educating about healthier diets and lifestyles, Abbi enjoys spending time with her family, especially her dog Boiler. She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, camping, and hunting. Recently she completed her first marathon. Abbi and her family enjoy playing pickleball. She currently writes a personal blog called Venison and Veggies, where she shows others how to prepare simple and healthy meals.
SERVICE PROJECTS: 3:00 PM
In keeping with our theme, FED, FILLED, AND FOCUSED, we are offering two service project opportunities this year.
SESSION: CRAFT SERVICE PROJECT - Patrice Wagner/Sherry Shadday
Description: This year in place of a regular craft, we will offer two different service projects. Cozy Sock “Cupcake” What do you give a shut-in to help share the love of Jesus? They don't really need more "things". They do, however, usually have cold feet. And who doesn't like a new pair of socks? Come make a Cozy Sock "Cupcake" to bring some cheer and warm the feet of a resident of The Lutheran Home in Seymour, Indiana. Saturday afternoon we will be rolling up pairs of socks and putting them into holders to make them look like cupcakes with a cherry on top. We will package them up with a ribbon and tag. You can take this service project idea back to your congregation to share the warmth of Jesus' love with them too. Service Project: Physical/Spiritual Give-Away Bag
Street corners have become a popular place for people to beg for money while vehicles wait at a stop light. Though we may be annoyed by this danger, it is an expression of need. Here is an opportunity to nourish the body and soul. Saturday afternoon, you may fill a bag with items, take it home, and add a church brochure. Keep it in your car and hand it out the window when you see someone begging at a stop light.
If you wish to participate in either of these service projects, please indicate on the registration form to help us plan appropriately.
PLUS…
AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE WITH ONE ANOTHER THE WAYS GOD IS
USING YOU OR OTHERS TO SERVE HIM: A “Katie” Booth will be provided to display
pictures or examples of your service projects from home. Ideas may include “Project or
Community Service” such as raking leaves for elderly; free oil change Saturday; Care and Share
meals; Baptism Banners. Each of you are gifted women with servant hearts. Bring your product
or pictures with a description of any servant activity you or your congregation provides.
Consider also submitting a one-minute video highlighting your community service to Tricia
Foster at [email protected]
NEW? If you’re attending the Katie Retreat for the first time in 2020, regardless of whether or
not you’re new to the Indiana District, please check the box on the registration form to tell us.
We’d like to help you get the most out of the retreat by greeting you when you arrive.
WANT TO CARPOOL? Are you on Facebook? “Like” the Katie Retreat page and keep up
with the news! It’s a great way to find out who from your area is attending, wants to carpool, etc.!
ALSO AT THIS YEAR’S RETREAT:
Express Yourself with Music: Like to sing? Once again this year we want to include
special music by a choir and instrumentalists. See the brochure for the schedule and to indicate
which part you sing or let us know what instrument you play.
Our prayer warrior: Laura Currier will once again join us. She’s been praying for us all
year long, will pray throughout the retreat, and is delighted to make time to meet with you
individually and pray with you and your concerns. What a blessing!
Sunday Morning Worship: As always, our Sunday morning worship service is sponsored
by an area LCMS congregation.
Are you on Facebook? “Like” the Katie Retreat page and keep up with the news! It’s a great way to find out who from your area is attending, wants to carpool, etc.!
