Plan Now For Refresh! in the French Alps

Arrive Monday June 16 - Leave Thursday June 26, 2008

A Vacation With A Purpose

If you minister across cultures, unique stresses and complexities permeate your life. The changes of language, value systems, climate, geography, social systems, role definitions, and other life elements make a radical impact on you and your family. No wonder so many cross-cultural workers become discouraged and experience burnout!

Refresh! is a ten-day retreat designed for the renewal, enrichment, and refreshment of singles, couples, and families who minister across cultures. Several professional services are offered to you and your family, including medical consultation, counseling, and massage therapy.

Educational and recreational activities for all ages are aimed at spiritual and emotional restoration. Refresh! was created by Drs. Larry and Lois Dodds, founders of Heartstream Resources. Since 1992, Heartstream has served the needs of cross-cultural workers worldwide, by offering programs of restoration, renewal, education and prevention. Refresh! is designed to help missionaries not only survive for the long haul, but to thrive in their relationships and ministries.

Rest For Your Body, Counsel For Your Soul

Under the guidance of professionals with years of experience in ministry and missions, you'll have the opportunity to focus on issues affecting you and your family. A wide variety of classes, learning experiences, and activities are available for you to choose from including spiritual formation, personality type, marriage, parenting, stress management, conflict resolution and establishing healthy boundaries.

Children and teens take part in programs designed for the unique needs of TCKs (third culture kids). A dynamic team leads them in stories, drama, crafts, music, dance, and games. Children are cared for all day, giving you and your spouse time together. Evening family times include games, movies, singing, and a cookout. Teens also join in worship, devotions, and discussions about TCK issues. They will enjoy hiking, playing crazy games, and hanging out together.

Additional Classes & Activities

· Inspiring Worship

· Hiking, Sports & Recreation

· Movies

· Manicures & Pedicures

· Massage Therapy

· Watercolor & Cooking Classes

Refresh! will be directed by Dr. Daniel and Lori Hahn of Catalyst Int'l. Accommodations at Camp des Cimes (operated by Greater Europe Mission) feature a beautiful lodge, group dining area with spacious balconies, and chalets dating back 200 years. You'll enjoy the peaceful setting at camp, as well as the nearby village of Bourg d'Oisan and the spectacular French Alps. Delicious meals are prepared by skilled cooks.

Program includes individual and family counseling, medical consultations, camp activities, childcare, meals, and lodging. Camp des Cimes is accessible by public transportation.

Flights can be booked into Lyon, Grenoble or Geneva. You may choose to rent a car for local excursions to the surrounding alps and charming villages.

Costs for ten days:

Adults and Teens: 475€

Children ages 2 to 12: 200€

Infants: 50€

Spaces are limited.

Register online at

www.catalystintl.org or

Download registration form

For additional member care programs, contact

www.heartstreamresources.org

Refresh! is sponsored by: