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Easter blessings to you and yours!  I had almost forgotten how green and lush the world looks this time of year - truly “all creation is shouting for joy!”

 Come this fall you will see a new face around the halls of TYME OUT.  Becca Rauworth joined the retreat team this week and is eagerly anticipating her first retreats as a full fledged member of the TYME OUT Community.

Becca is no stranger to TYME OUT or retreats, however.  In fact, she’s been out to TYME OUT on retreats with St. Joe’s parish in Big Bend, as well as worked in multiple other youth ministry settings as well.  Becca says that all of her experiences seem to have led perfectly to this new role and truly sees her coming to TYME OUT as a calling.  “I had a strong calling from a young age that God was going to use my life, my experiences, and the things I’ve learned to help God impact the lives of other teenagers. I hope to finally get to share the love and depth of God with people on a daily basis. I also hope to help others see God in their everyday lives no matter how little (whisper in the wind) or major (burning bush) he is present.”

Imagine spending a full twenty-four hours with your grandson or granddaughter playing games, praying together, eating delicious kid-friendly meals, and enjoying the company of other grandparents and their grandchildren.  Last week, we had the delight of doing just this with 6 families on our annual Grandparents and Grandkids Overnight and our theme was the goodness of creation!

As we came together Sunday night, we experienced the timeless reading from Genesis, remembering the awe and wonder that accompanies creation.  Grandparents spent time with their grandchildren talking about favorite memories and hopes for the future.  We walked the outdoor labyrinth together the next morning and did an art project in line with our theme.  The overnight included so much more, but we can’t give away all the secrets!  The pictures will give you a taste!As the event drew to a close, we ended with a prayer service where I heard the following comment: “Now when I look at a sunset or a beautiful summer day, I’ll remember who to thank!”  I am confident that God looked at our simple gathering of faith, fun and fellowship and saw that it was very good!                                                                                                                                                                        We have one more Grandparents and Grandkids Overnight this year on August 9-10.  Grandparents with their 10-12 year old grandchildren are welcome to join us.  Space is still available and this program is accessible to all Christian denominations.  I hope you can join us in the future!  Please call us at 262-966-1800 for more information.

        Video     Though it originally aired on TV back on March 7th, the conversation between Archbishop Timothy Dolan and TYME OUT’s own Ben Brzeski is still accessible online at the Living Our Faith web page.  Click on the icon above to check it out!    

We kicked off the year right here at TYME OUT, hosting the confirmation retreat for St. Dominic Parish in Brookfield.  Seventy confirmants along with a dynamic team of twenty-five leaders descended upon our holy grounds from January 2-4 for a weekend of prayer, song, laughter and conversion. 

Executive Director