What is the purpose of this retreat
and the Above Rubies Ministry?
Above Rubies is a ministry to encourage women in their high calling
as wives, mothers, and homemakers. Its purpose is to uphold and
strengthen family life and to raise the standard of God's truth in
the nation. The name has been chosen from Proverbs 31:10 "Who
can find a virtuous woman for her price is far above rubies."
Who is Nancy Campbell?
Please
see the Campbell's bio on www.aboverubies.org
At this time we are doing a mail-in
registration only. You will find a PDF registration form under the
“Registration” tab at the top of the website. Click on it, print
the PDF, fill it out, and mail with full payment to:
Tammy Sutton
3363 Silkwood Lane
Pace, FL. 32571
For local drop off you may
hand deliver or slip registration under door:
Hartman Photography
4373 5th Ave.
Pace, FL. 32571
(Next to Oops Alley on Hwy
90)
- December 15, 2012 is the deadline for early bird registration.
- January 15, 2013 is the final date for registration.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We will accept checks and money orders
made payable to Tammy Sutton for registrations to the 2013
retreat.
There are three choices when
registering for this year’s retreat. All retreat options will
include use of the conference hall, airfare for Nancy and the girls,
transportation for them, and fees associated with putting the retreat
together.
If you choose the full weekend
option(1), your conference fee will also cover 2 nights
sleeping accommodations in the lodge and 6 meals (Friday dinner
through Sunday lunch).
If you choose the commuter option(2),
your conference fee will cover 4 meals (Friday dinner, lunch and
dinner on Saturday, and Sunday lunch) as well as the day use fee the
camp charges for persons not staying on campus.
The conference fee for those who prefer
to come on Saturday only(3) will include the day use fee
and 2 meals on Saturday (lunch and dinner)
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OptionsAdultTeenEntire Weekend “Early Bird”$150.00$120.00Entire Weekend “Full Price”$175.00$120.00Saturday Only$60.00$60.00Commuter$100.00$75.00
What do I do if I registered and
have not received an email within 7 days?
Check your spam folder for anything
from Aboverubies2013@gmail.com. You can also send an Email to the
finance coordinator on the contact form of this website.
In order to reduce the amount of spam
email we are not listing email addresses on this site. Please use the
contact form and the appropriate committee member will contact you.
The schedule for the 2013 retreat has
not been finalized. This will be posted and emailed to all registered
attendees as soon as possible. Currently, the plan is to begin
registration at 3:30PM on Friday and to disperse after lunch on
Sunday.
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Refund DatesRefund Amounts
Prior to January 15, 2013
Refund on all but $50 deposit
After January 15
No refund
Many come to the retreat with
expectations of free time, fellowship, and learning new things. All
of the sessions are optional. There will be some free time in which
many women choose to nap, take a walk, pray, or fellowship with
friends. When completed, the schedule will reflect all of the events
at the retreat. There will not be any other demonstrations or
performances, so look forward to a wonderful Simply Above Rubies
Retreat!
No,
the only things on display or for sale will be the book table for
Above Rubies. However, we will have a silent auction where you can
bid on various items; 100% of the money collected will be given to
Nancy to help publish another issue of her magazine. See the link
here for more information on our SilentAuction!
I am interested in purchasing a few of the Above Rubies Bible study courses. Will I be able to purchase them there?
There are usually a variety of written
books and studies, DVDs, and CDs available. Because Colin is not
speaking, all of the materials he has written for men may not be
available. You may order any of their products that are not at the
book table and pay no shipping. So stock up and give CD's, books,
etc. for Mother's day and Father's day coming up!
Of course! We ask that each lady
remember that this is a ladies retreat to encourage women in their
high calling as wives, mothers, and homemakers. Nurslings are always
welcome, as are teen daughters. We provide an option for daughters 10
and up who are able to sit still and listen, help mom with a younger
sibling, etc. We also understand that some ladies would not be able
to attend without bringing a child(ren) that are not capable of
staying home with dad or another caregiver.
One option, which we strongly recommend
considering, is to bring an older daughter, niece, or trusted teen as
a mother's helper. Full payment for her registration will be
required, but this may be the best option for some ladies.
If you bring your children, they will
remain your responsibility at all times! Children under the age of 12
will not be allowed to roam the camp unsupervised. They must be
quietly seated with you during the sessions in the conference hall.
We understand toddlers need to stretch their legs; we just ask that
consideration be given of others in the back of the room and keep
them as quiet as possible. Please prayerfully consider if your child
is able to do this. Some of the sessions run a little long and,
although totally appropriate, some of Mrs. Nancy's subject matter is
more adult-related. There may be some topics as abortion, the birth
control pill, sex within marriage, etc. Some of the content may not
be suitable for young girls that have not had "the talk" so
please be prepared for any questions your daughter may have
concerning the material presented at the retreat.
There are no accommodations available
for husbands at the retreat since all women staying on-site will be
in the lodges. There are no activities planned for the weekend. We
will have approximately 2 hours of unscheduled free time on Saturday.
The rest of the weekend is filled with Nancy’s speaking sessions
and possibly a scheduled fellowship time.
Colin Campbell will not be attending
nor leading men's sessions. Neither will we have a separate
children's program of any sort. Children attending the retreat and
sessions with Mom will be expected to sit quietly with Mom. Children
under 12 are not allowed to be anywhere without an adult.
There is a “day use” fee the camp
charges for people who are not staying on site, but are using some of
the facilities. If there is a need for them to be onsite longer than
two hours, they will need to register as an attendee.
Many mothers will let their babies
sleep in their lap or sling. You may also bring your stroller, port a
crib, or something else that he/she is comfortable in, but you will
not be allowed to leave your child unattended.
I would like to
attend the retreat, but do not have the funds available to pay the
full registration amount. Is there a way that I can still attend?
It is our sincere desire that everyone
desiring to come will be able to do so. Please make this a matter of
prayer and we trust that the Lord will provide. A non-refundable $50
deposit will hold your spot until January 15, 2013 when the full
amount is due. If you cancel after January 15, 2013 we will not be
able to refund any money. If a friend, relative, pastor, or anyone
else is paying for your registration, then each attendee must
collect the checks or money orders (made payable to Tammy Sutton) and
mail them all together to finalize your registration. Only full
payments will be reserve your space after January 15, 2013. It is the
responsibility of each registrant to complete her registration and
pay her bill.
Rooms hold 4 ladies and are assigned on
a first come, first served basis. All of you should indicate on your
registration form that you would like the same lodge. We suggest if
you would like to save beds for your friend, you bring along paper to
write their name on and place it on the bed.
If I bring someone to help me care
for my children, what is the cost?
Many ladies have attended and brought
grandma, niece, neighbor, friend’s daughter, etc. to help care for
the children at the retreat. The cost to bring anyone is the same
whether their intent is to babysit or listen at the sessions.
May
I bring my own food?
If you have requested a lodge with a
kitchen, because of legitimate dietary restrictions, we will do our
best to accommodate you. Please note that the 2 lodges with kitchens
will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, based on paid
registrations. However, every attendee will pay the same amount for
all the meals whether you choose to eat them or not. There will be a
salad bar at lunch and dinner and drinks. Even when attendees did
bring their own food in prior years, they missed the fellowship
during meals, so we hope you understand and will enjoy meal time for
a weekend.
We are excited when ladies want to
bless others by paying their way! In order to ease the paper burden,
we ask that you register that person and send in the full payment or
they can register and you give them the full payment amount to mail
in. We cannot accept partial payments from multiple people or any
other sort of arrangements. If you want to be anonymous, then you may
want to register them and send in the full payment and state the
circumstances. Thereafter, tell them to contact us in order to make
any changes in contact info or other areas of the registration form
you may not have been able to answer correctly.
Item for Silent Auction: This
can be anything you have around the house that you are willing to
sell as a fundraiser for Above Rubies. Please bring 1 item to donate.
Personal Items: You will need
typical personal things such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, etc.
Note taking supplies: Bible,
pen, highlighters, paper, and anything else to take notes. A few
pages for notes will be provided in your folder.
Baby equipment: For those
bringing little ones don't forget items such as your sling, blanket
for the floor, port-a-crib, exersaucer, side rail for bed (for
co-sleeping, if needed), highchair, booster seat (these can be left
in the dining hall for ease), Boppy, Bumbo, and QUIET toys for baby /
toddler play area in the auditorium.
Miscellaneous items: flashlight,
hiking boots/shoes, umbrella, mosquito repellent, camera, scrapbooks
to show others, sweater in case it is too cool for you in the
auditorium, etc. and ANYTHING you might need for free time.
Extra money in order to purchase
any books, study manuals, cassettes, etc. offered on the Above Rubies
book table. Pay no shipping, so stock up now and buy gifts for
Mother's Day and Father's Day coming up! We will also have a love
offering (see question about love offering to plan accordingly).
Snacks:
To ensure your dietary needs are met, you should bring easy
snacks for you and those attending with you. However, since we have
many pregnant women and small children,we are asking everyone to
bring a healthy finger food/snack to share. Some suggestions are:
bread, cubed meat and cheese, cut up veggies, hardbolied eggs,
crackers, nuts, fruit, chips, pretzels, granola, muffins, etc. Of
course we all like baked goods and chocolate, but we ask that moms
limit the sugary snacks they allow their children to eat in order to
avoid behavioral problems during the sessions when everyone is trying
to listen. Please keep in mind we have to keep the auditorium clean
to avoid ants and additional cleaning fees so please supervise your
children eating and clean up after yourselves. We will provide cups,
plates, and napkins, but no utensils so please bring a finger food
that is easy to eat and does not require any utensils to eat or cut
up.
There
will be water in igloos in the back of the conference center. If you
prefer bottled water, please bring your own as we will not provide
bottled water.
What is the directory or database?
Many ladies enjoy having contact
information, interests, etc. so they can contact other ladies in the
group. Please use the registration form to indicate if you would not
like to have your info shared. The
database is for fellowship purposes ONLY and NOT to be used for
soliciting funds.
The purpose of the Above Rubies
ministry is to encourage women in their high calling as wives,
mothers, and homemakers. Therefore, it is our prayer that the women
attending would desire to honor our Lord Jesus with their attire. We
are blessed to be able to use the facilities at Camp Baldwin, but we
must remember that there may be other groups on-site as well. There
might be other ladies, men, or youth groups. Please be considerate
when choosing which clothing items to bring. Avoid bringing tank
tops, low cut blouses, blouses that show midriff or bra straps,
low-waisted pants, short shorts or short skirts, etc. Health codes
require shoes at all times.
Yes, on Saturday, we will be taking up
an offering for Nancy Campbell and her daughters. Nancy does not
charge any speaking fees and collects no salary through Above Rubies.
Her ministry is funded through donations. Please pray with and talk
to your husband and consider what the Lord might have your family
give. The book table volunteers can also accept donations for them at
any time. Please be prepared to write separate checks for the three
ministries represented.
- Donations for Colin and Nancy Campbell for their living expenses are to be made payable to: Nancy Campbell.
- Donations for the publishing of Above Rubies magazines are to be made payable to: Above Rubies.
What is the Above Rubies free
magazine and how do I subscribe?
The vital role of this amazing
publication and ministry is in the encouragement and support of
marriage, motherhood and family life in America and throughout the
world. For 30 years Nancy Campbell has been publishing the Above
Rubies Magazine, as an unpaid labor of love, supported by a very
small band of dedicated volunteers. The Campbell family has worked
tirelessly in strengthening families and motherhood in these
tumultuous and uncertain times. Above Rubies is definitely a
major international ministry, reaching and playing a crucial role in
over 100 countries of the world. The magazine currently circulates
over 128,000 copies worldwide - and if 128,000 are being distributed,
readership is more like half a million!
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization,
the Above Rubies Ministry is more than just a magazine. Nancy
Campbell answers literally thousands of letters that pour in each
year, as well as speaking at family camps, women’s retreats, and
preparing teaching materials and manuals.
To
subscribe, go to
http://rubies.articledirectoree.com/subscribe-to-magazine.html
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