Work Retreats for Families

     It is our desire at Good Works to enable families to serve together. We believe that this is an important form of modeling to children, teaching them kingdom values and the importance of offering themselves in service to others. It is also a time of nurturing the relationships that make up the family. It is disconcerting how often the family is driven apart because of their age. We want to do something that will enable the family to do something together. As you are focusing on another who is in need, you are doing it together and thus forming a significant memory.
     We will plan to do projects that are appropriate for the skill level of your family, but are still tasks that need to be done. The project will be one that everyone in the family can do together and hopefully enjoy one another in the process. You may be involved in one of our Neighbors Helping Neighbors projects that assist low-income elderly and disabled people in the area. Our goal is to create a context in which the family can be together while helping in this ministry.
     How can you make this happen? Read the information below about Family Work Retreats, which will provide some general information to help with your planning. You may do either a One-Day Work Retreat, a Weekend Work Retreat or up to a Weeklong Work Retreat. You can also do any of these during our Summer Service Program.

We have created the following schedule as options for a one-day Family Work Retreat:

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a lunch break

     It may be necessary for you to review the materials for these types of Work Retreats, depending on what you decide to do. Then discuss this with one another and decide on a possible date.  You can then contact Paul Richard at 740.594.3336 or email him. We will discuss the particulars of your family coming to Good Works and then set a date for you at that time.
     We do not schedule Work Retreats for the period after Thanksgiving through the end of January. If you would like to do a family project in January, please consider our Walk for the Homeless.

Reflections from other families who have come to serve at a Family Work Retreat: Becky McCanna, Tina Hubbard

Documents you will need to plan for your Family Work Retreat:

Forms you will need for your Work Retreat: