Speaker: CH(MAJ) Mark Smith, USA

Topic: “Pray, and Pray, and Pray Consistently”

About the Topic: Prayer- most of us profess a belief in prayer and a need to pray. Yet, for a plethora of reasons, we often struggle to pray and to pray consistently. Join Chaplain (MAJ) Mark Smith (USA) in this retreat and be encouraged to embrace both a spontaneous and systematic prayer life in 2023. By revisiting the prayer of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 you will be encouraged and helped to cultivate a life of prayer. Topics include: (1) Cultivating a Prayer Life: A method is better than no method! (2) Pursuing an Honorable Life: Your Past does not determine your future! (2) Pursuing God’s Blessing: Reframing and expanding our understanding and pursuit of God’s blessing. (3) Pursuing God’s Power: Living in the strength of Christ. (4) Pursuing God’s Protection: Reframing and expanding our understanding and pursuit of God’s protection upon our lives. What a great way to prepare for the new year by enhancing your prayer life!

About the Speaker: Mark is an active duty Army Chaplain currently serving at Ft. Meade, MD. He holds Masters Degrees in Divinity, Religion, and Marriage & Family Counseling. Prior to the Army, he served in pastoral ministry for 16 years. He and his wife, Christy, have enjoyed 31 years of marriage and they have five children.

About Winter Retreat at WSS: The Christmas season is special anywhere, but we take great joy in hosting guests during Christmas and New Year’s at White Sulphur Springs. The stunning mountains covered with snow, the tables laden with warm food, the hotels decorated in the spirit of the holiday season, and the meaningful connections made between families and friends make Winter Retreats unlike any other season throughout the year. Many guests who live the ever-transient military lifestyle join us year after year, and we’re honored to be a place families have made part of their holiday tradition. Click here to learn more about what to expect at Winter Retreat.