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azing day!

Serving the under-resourced C

hurch globally through the provision of Bibles, biblical resources, and training to

transform lives w

orldwide.

Praying, educating, and raising funds

Refresh your spirit while transform

ing lives through G

od’s Word in...SOUTH AM

ERICA

Registrar:

Jan Brink 18835 Green Bay Lansing, Illinois 60438 708-474-2170 • 708-259-6150 (cell and text)

Additional C

ontacts: Linda Balkem

a 219-924-0930 • henryb1269@

att.net Connie Reitsm

a 708-367-8595 • creitsm

a@bibleleague.org

Featured speaker: Gracia Burnham

Retreat with a Reason

in ILLIANA

Draw

near to God, and he w

ill draw near to you. Jam

es 4:8a ESV

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Cedar Lake Conference Grounds13701 Lauerm

an St. • Cedar Lake, IN

46303

Musical leader: Katie Kapteyn De Graff

Please register by September 8, 2015.

$40.00 — Registration, M

orning and Afternoon Sessions, Lunch, and Mini-Concert

$25.00 — One Session (either M

orning OR Afternoon) with Lunch Included

$15.00 — One Session (either M

orning OR Afternoon) and NO Lunch

(Registrations will be acknow

ledged by letter. Please call 708-474-2170 if you do not receive an acknow

ledgement.)

Join us as we retreat in nature w

ith our Lord while providing God’s W

ord in South Am

erica.

RETREAT OPTIONSDeadline for registration is Septem

ber 8, 2015.

NO CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS after this date!

MAKE YOUR

RESERVATION EARLY!

9:30 a.m. Registration and Coffee

10:00 a.m. Morning Session

Noon Lunch

1:30 p.m. Afternoon Session

3:30 p.m. Mini-Concert

4:15 p.m. Closing

1. Please fill out registration form completely.

2. If this is your first Bible League International retreat, please put an X in the box by your name.

3. PRINT your name as you want it to appear on the name tag you’ll receive when you arrive.

4. Full payment for registration and lunch must be sent in with this form. Everyone must pay the registration fee to cover retreat expenses.

5. Make checks payable to Bible League International and put Illiana Retreat in the memo line.

6. Send checks and registration to: JAN BRINK 18835 Green Bay Lansing, IL 60438 708-474-2170 or 708-259-6150 (cell and text)

Additional Contacts: LINDA BALKEMA

219-924-0930 henryb1269@att.net

CONNIE REITSMA 708-367-8595 creitsma@bibleleague.org

Deadline for registration is September 8, 2015.NO CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS after this date!Make your reservation early!

“I have had the privilege to work alongside program coordinators and ministry volunteers overseas. Last year’s retreats opened my eyes to a whole new meaning of “Volunteer.” I was blessed and humbled beyond measure to meet the support and foundation that promotes and provides God’s Word—without which people would not be able to receive the precious Book that allows God to speak to them personally. People are coming to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ because of the generous hearts of Bible League Volunteers! Retreat with a reason? I’ll say! An eternal one!”

—Deanna Van Swol, First-time Retreat Attender

Program Featured Guests Registration Procedures Guest Information

Location

Thursday, September 24, 2015

“The Bible League Volunteers play a significant role in Bible League International. The support of this group goes a long way in providing support to Bible League ministry around the world. It was a privilege to have been part of the retreats and to have the opportunity to interact with so many dedicated folks. I encourage this group to keep up the great work and look forward to seeing the results of their dedication and energy this year! God bless!”

—Rob Frank, President & CEO of Bible League International

Worldwide Scriptures Placed in 2014: 3,373,518 Scriptures

Illiana 2014 Retreat Contributions: $7,716.50 or more than 1,543 Bibles for South America

YOU are making a difference!

13701 Lauerman Street • Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Cedar LakeConference Grounds

Use south entrance.

Please fill out name exactly as it should appear on name tag. If this is your first Bible League International retreat, please check the box by your name. If your husband or friend is attending, please complete registration for them as well.

Name ________________________________________________

Spouse’s First Name (clarification only) ___________________

Address ________________________________________________

City ____________________ State ________Zip ______________

Phone __________________________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________

Name ________________________________________________

Spouse’s First Name (clarification only) ___________________

Address ________________________________________________

City ____________________ State ________Zip ______________

Phone __________________________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________

Name ________________________________________________

Spouse’s First Name (clarification only) ___________________

Address ________________________________________________

City ____________________ State ________Zip ______________

Phone __________________________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________

LodgingIf you’d like to stay on Cedar Lake Conference Grounds overnight, please make your own reservation by calling 219-374-5941.

Return this portionCheck appropriate box on other side!

Additional forms can be obtained at: bibleleague.org/retreat151 Bible League Plaza • Crete, IL 60417 866-825-4636, ext. 8595 (toll free)

Gracia Burnhamis the widow of Martin Burnham and the mother of Jeff, Mindy, and Zach. For 17 years, she and Martin served with New Tribes Mission in the Philippines where Martin was a jungle pilot delivering mail, supplies, and encouragement to other missionaries, and transporting sick and injured patients to medical facilities. Gracia served in various roles supporting the aviation program and also home-schooled their children—all of which were born in the Philippines.

While celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary at Dos Palmas Resort off Palawan Island, the Burnhams were kidnapped on May 27, 2001 by the Abu Sayyaf Group, a militant group of Muslims. They seized several more guests and took them to Basilan Island, an ASG stronghold. In the ensuing months some of the hostages were killed, but most were set free. From November 2001, only the Burnhams and one other hostage remained in captivity. During their 376 days of captivity, they faced near starvation, constant exhaustion, frequent gun battles, coldhearted murder, and intense soul-searching about a God Who sometimes seemed to have forgotten them. On June 7, 2002, in a firefight between the Philippine military and the Abu Sayyaf Group, Martin was killed. Gracia was wounded, but was freed.

Since that time Gracia has authored two books, In The Presence Of My Enemies, and To Fly Again. Her oldest son, Jeff, and his wife, Sarah, have accepted an assignment with Flying Mission Services in Botswana, Africa. Mindy is now married to Andy Hedvall, a “missionary kid” from South America. Mindy has completed her course of study at New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, Wisconsin and Andy continues his training there. Zachary is now attending Calvary Bible College in Kansas City. Gracia resides in Rose Hill, Kansas. Because of her unique story, Gracia is a popular speaker for churches, conferences, and schools.

Katie Kapteyn De Graffgrew up in the south Chicago area and has been a worship leader/songwriter since the age of 15. She first got her feet wet in helping lead worship in her youth group, and went on to further her experience and education at Greenville College. After graduating in 2007 and recording several independent albums in local garages and home and school studios, Katie was given the opportunity to record her debut album, My Highest Joy, in Nashville with producer Brian Oaks and engineer Brent King. The album was released in March of 2012. Since then, Katie and her husband, Curt, have welcomed their daughter, Gracyn and son, Silas. Enjoying the busy season of being a mother of two littles, songwriting comes when it can and much of her remaining time is spent working as a worship leader at Faith Church in Dyer, Indiana, where she’s been on staff since 2007. Katie has a deep desire to see the Church rise up in passionate and surrendered worship.

All Cordially InvitedInvite your friends and family. Due to the historical nature of our speaker this year, men are especially encouraged to join us for the day.