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Dec. 2-5, 2010:
6th Annual Retreat for Single Believers
(postponed from August 2010)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What: A Retreat targeting singles Muslims

Why: The purpose of this retreat will be to; a) facilitate a nurturing environment where single Believers can fellowship and meet other singles, b) to learn courtship principles, c) to help singles understand the factors that go into mate selection

Expected Outcomes:

  • participants will gain a greater awareness of their values and internal impediments towards attaining a healthy relationship.
  • participants will learn about courtship principles
  • participants will gain useful information on mate selection and criterion for marriage
  • participants will meet other single Believers in a fun and nurturing environment


    Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010 –6pm, dinner begins.  Retreat ends at 11:30am on Sunday.

    Site: Prescott, AZ, Friendly Pines Camp

    Airport: Sky Harbor International Airport


    GENERAL INFORMATION

     

    What are the fees?

    Lodging, activities, facility use, registration fee and meals: $160 total per person

    There is an activity fee ($5 for Wall Climb)

               

    Where are fees sent?

    Register online: www.HealthyRelationships.noi.org OR

    Send application and registration fees snail mail to:

    Healthy Relationships Initiative

    PO Box 2394

    Pflugerville, TX 78691

     

    Registration fees are to be made out to “Healthy Relationships” Only cash, money orders and cashiers checks will be accepted—no exceptions. If outside of the USA, please send via Western Union. If you send a check, it will be sent back, thus delaying your registration.

     

    When are fees due?  Register with $75 by June 30th to guarantee your spot. All registration fees are due by August 5th.

     

    Who can I contact for more information?

    Hopefully all of your questions will be covered here. If not, you can write to; singlesretreat@noi.org.


    Who is this Conference for?

    If you are single and unattached and your intentions are to get married
    If you are single due to divorce or death of a spouse and want to re-marry
    If you are single and in courtship or engaged and want to learn more to prepare yourself for marriage
    If you are single and not ready to marry but want more information to prepare yourself
    *You must be registered in the FOI/MGT. If you are currently processing, you must have your X by the time of the Retreat.

    Who should not attend?

    If you are currently separated or in the midst of a divorce, or
    If you are married (unless you are invited as part of the program or volunteer)
    If you are under 18/children

    Will there be a cap on participants?

    Yes, our cap is 180. In addition, every effort is being made to ensure 1) as much as possible that there are an equal number of brothers and sisters 2) that participants are in an environment conducive to meeting other singles.

    What should I bring with me?
    Temperatures during August are typically in the high 80s, dropping to upper 50s/low 40s at night. A jacket or sweater may be needed for evenings.

    Sleeping bag or linen for your bedding

    A Towel or prayer rug for prayer

    Yoga mat

    Appropriate attire

    Friendly Pines is a Camp in the Bradshaw Mountain Range--a wooded area.  The elevation is about 6300 feet. The climate is usually dry with low humidity and cool evenings.

    Outdoorsy clothes are suitable for this environment. Consider that you may be involved in sports activities/physical exercise (tennis, volleyball, hiking, team building activity, etc.). Also, if you plan to work out in the morning, be sure to bring appropriate attire.

    Recommendations are:

  • Long pants (suggest something like khakis, jeans, chinos), shirts, tunics (must be below hips sisters)
  • No one wearing revealing, tight clothes/pants will be able to participate in any activities or workshops
  • Preferably wear cottons/natural fibers
  • Hats/visors for outdoor activities
  • Tennis shoes, hiking boots, comfortable walking shoes; Sisters, heels are a very, very bad idea—in fact, do not bring---this is mountain country
  • PJs/Robe
  • Light jacket for evenings

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    Contact us if you have questions!

    What should I not bring with me?

    Radios, stereo systems or anything that may disturb the peace

    What items pertaining to the seminars should I bring?

    Your Questionnaire, Courtship manual as a reference, Note pad, pens

    Will there be child care provided?

    There will be no childcare provided at the retreat. This is to ensure that participants are able to fully participate in all activities.

    Can I participate in workshops as a presenter?

    We are seeking FOI and MGT who are licensed in counseling/therapy, psychology and/or can provide best practices in the areas of communication, budgeting, merging blended families and long-distance relationships. You must demonstrate a level of expertise and complete a call for presenters form. If you are experienced in facilitating meditation or yoga, please email us.

    Hopefully all of your questions have been answered. If not, please feel free to contact us at SinglesRetreat@noi.org

  • See you this August!