Baking Retreats


There’s something special about creating a place and space to experience the rest of God and encounter His Presence.

As we gather for teaching, fellowship, breaking (and making) of bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42) this day is designed for each participant to be hands-on and heart-in! The day is ordered around the bread making and rising. And there is intentional teaching on sabbath, rest, and your life of prayer. 

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Aprons on and all hands in … we laugh, pray, knead, bake, and taste the delicious challah. A special time is reserved for each to inquire of the Lord what the keeping-the-Sabbath-holy looks like in your blessed busy lives! And then journal! We end our time together lighting candles, taking communion, and declaring God’s blessing on the day and each other. Selah. What a blessed time is had by all.  

Testimonies

We have been immensely blessed!

We got to spend the afternoon with Pastor Mary Jo. Learning how to make Challah, learning to rest in God’s presence, and living a life of prayer. Her joy, her sensitivity to the Spirit, and her ability to host a place where you experience God’s peace and rest is so inspiring. We have been immensely blessed! Thank you! 
Phillip, Hunter
Pastor of Gateway Ministry Experience
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Welcome to this unique and prayerfully planned retreat, tailored for your ministry, group, or organization.

Together, we will experience the true essence of Shabbat rest – a peaceful and unhurried time spent in God’s presence. As our time draws to a close, we will gather around the Shabbat Table to take communion and practice the four core elements of a Shabbat dinner: worship, pray, bless, and enjoy!!

HERE IS A GLIMPSE OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT.

  • For groups 1 to 25
  • Allotted time 4 hours 
  • Baking Challah Bread
  • Teaching Prayer | Sabbath
  • Intentional time to inquire of the Lord and journal
  • Communion around Shabbat Table
A peak into our retreats
Teaching | fellowship | making & baking of bread | prayer

Discover God’s gift of living prayer, baking bread, and sabbath rest! 

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