Single Moms Retreat
Single Moms Retreat
Gather with single moms from across Minnesota for a weekend of biblical teaching and a time to relax, refresh, and have some fun.
Our mission is to show attendees extravagant love and encourage each woman to dream BIG dreams with God.
Join Us:
- May 31-June 1, 2024
- Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
- Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts & Lots of Giveaways, including Car Care, a Spa, Boutique, Library, Girls Night Out, and much more!
- Attend, Volunteer, Invite, or Donate
- Register (Please note: tickets are non-refundable but are transferrable.)
Volunteer
VOLUNTEER WITH US
- See volunteer guidelines and area descriptions.
- Register by May 15, and a team member will follow up with you.
CAR CARE VOLUNTEERS
- Volunteer with the Car Care Team
- Learn more or promote:
HAIR STYLIST VOLUNTEERS
- Licensed hair stylists are invited to volunteer with the SMR Salon & Spa on Friday. Email info@mnbtg.org with interest in being part next year, in 2023.
MASSAGE THERAPIST VOLUNTEERS
- Licensed Massage Therapists are invited to volunteer with the SMR Spa on Friday or join the event as an exhibitor. Email info@mnbtg.org with interest.
Donate
BOOKS
- Donate new/like-new (only!) Bibles and children’s books to be given away in the Kids Library. Email info@mnbtg.org with interest.
- Print receipt for donated merchandise.
CAR CARE
- Learn More
- Donate (Enter your donation amount. On the next screen, click on “Donation Message,” and enter “SMR24” to designate your tax deductible donation for the retreat.)
DIVA BOUTIQUE
- Donate new/like-new (ONLY!) clothing, shoes/boots, jewelry, accessories, and SUB Project items (SUB Project items MUST be new and with tags on). See donation guidelines and drop off locations.
- Print receipt for donated merchandise.
DOLLARS
- Donate finances toward event costs and scholarships.
- This event would not be possible without the generosity of individual and corporate sponsors and donors. Email info@mnbtg.org for details on sponsorship opportunities and benefits!
GIVEAWAYS
- Donate a gift or gift basket for one recipient, or donate a session gift for all attendees. See our wishlist, and RSVP with what you would like to give. Donations are being accepted through May 14.
- Print receipt for donated merchandise.
SUB PROJECT
- Our hope is to offer every attendee a new SUB set (socks, undies, & bra) as part of the Diva Boutique.
- Invite your friends and church groups to host a collection! Learn more and see promo tools & video.
- See donation guidelines and drop off locations.
- Print receipt for donated merchandise.
SUB Project
Socks, undies, bras
Partnering with the Single Moms Retreat, the SUB Project distributes brand new Socks, Undies, and Bras to single moms. You’re invited to donate new undergarments that will be distributed to those attending the retreat and to other women in need. We wish for each recipient to take home a new SUB set.
- Our hope is to offer every attendee a new SUB set (socks, undies, & bra) as part of the Diva Boutique.
- Invite your friends and church groups to host a collection! Learn more and see promo tools & video.
- See donation guidelines and drop off locations.
- Print receipt for donated merchandise.
2024 Featured Guests
Lois Breit - Speaker
Lois Breit is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and works as a U.S. Missionary to Single Moms. She raised five children as a single mom and uses her life experiences to bring a message of hope and life to all women. She writes books and articles for single moms, hosts podcasts on her website singlemamas.org, helps single mom groups get started, and trains church leadership on ways to better reach their single parent community.
Learn more at loisbreit.com.
Pastor Dave Simerson
Pastor David Simerson has lived and served the Cornerstone Church community of Austin MN, for over twenty five years. He began his journey after graduating from North Central University, as the youth pastor of Cornerstone Church. Shortly after he was voted on by the church to take on the role of Lead Pastor in 1995. Since then his passion has been to see one more person come to live a life fully alive in Jesus Christ. He is married to his wife Sarah who currently serves as the Early Childhood Director. Together they have have one girl and three boys: Rebekah, Samuel, Caleb, and Elisha.
Tabatha Perry - Emcee
Raised in Alaska by a single mother, Tabatha Perry is dedicated to encouraging and equipping women on their personal development journey. With a Master’s in Social Work and over 15 years experience of working in the Criminal Justice System, she brings expertise in helping individuals discover their strengths and find order in their lives. As the Community and Corrections Outreach Director at Five Stone Media, Tabatha Perry dedicates herself to advocating for the incarcerated with compassion and understanding. She cherishes her role in teaching a faith-based, Life Skills program at the Shakopee Women’s Prison, where she aims to instill hope and facilitate healing. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, and traveling the world with her husband and two daughters!
Follow @tabathaperrylifecoach on social media.
Mykelti Blum - Emcee
Kali Alonzo - Worship
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Submit a question HERE.
Friday Schedule
- 1:00 pm – Registration + Car Care Check-in (Gym)
- 1:00 pm – Free Time: Diva Boutique/Spa/Haircuts/Exhibitors/The Bridge Shop/Geneva Java
- 5:30 pm – Dinner
- 7:00 pm – Opening Celebration
- 9:30 pm – After Party
Saturday Schedule
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- 7:00 am – 5K Fun Run/Rollerblade/Bike & 1 Mile Walk
- 7:00 am – Lakeside Bonfire Devotions (Lake front)
- 7:00 am – Breakfast
- 8:15 am – Car Care Breakout
- 9:00 am – Morning Celebration
- 10:30 am – Coffee Break
- 11:00 am – Breakout Sessions 1
- 12:00 pm – Lunch & Free Time: Diva Boutique/Exhibitors/The Bridge Shop/Geneva Java
- 1:30 pm – Breakout Sessions 2
- 2:30 pm – Closing Celebration
- 4:30 pm – Car Pickup
Activities
Car Care
The Car Care team will be offering free safety inspections, along with fluid and bulb checks. The team will work hard to service as many vehicles as they can for those cars that are checked in by 5:00 pm on Friday, June 1.
- Each driver must provide proof of insurance in her own name upon checking in her car.
- Please take all necessities out of your vehicle when dropping it off.
- You will be sent a text message or receive a phone call when your vehicle checkup is completed.
- PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee that we will get to everyone in the time that is allotted.
GET INVOLVED:
- Volunteer with the Car Care Team
- Learn More or promote.
- Donate (Enter your donation amount. On the next screen, click on “Donation Message,” and enter “SMR24” to designate your tax deductible donation for the retreat.)
Diva Boutique
The Diva Boutique is an SMR store with thousands of pieces of new and gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. Each attendee will have the opportunity to shop for free and take home a select number of items! Also stop by the SUB Shop for a free set of undergarments.
Geneva Java
Specialty coffees, smoothies, & more will be available for sale at the Geneva Java!
Girls Night Out!
Don’t miss the Girls Night Out party with music, Bingo, bonfires, pizza, rock climbing, Diva Boutique shopping, the Spa, and more!
The Bridge Shop
The Bridge Shop is a boutique store and located at Lake Geneva Christian Center. Operated by BTG volunteers, its purpose is to donate proceeds to one MN or international humanitarian-project annually!
We offer beautiful and unique gifts, home décor, jewelry, accessories, and more!
Stop by between 10:00 am-5:00 pm or 9:30-11:00 pm on Friday and 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Saturday.
1 Mile Walk or 5K Run/Rollerblade/Bike
Join us bright and early on Saturday to exercise with new friends!
Spa
The SMR Spa–offered by Willmar AG–includes free nail painting, foot soaks, hand massages, and more! We know you’re going to love this area!
Connect
- Download Bridging the Gap App
- Follow @MNBTG on FB and IG
- Join the Single Moms Facebook Group