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04/13/2026

YouTube Videos of the General Sessions from the 2026 Ladies' Retreat are available on the AIBCI website at https://www.aibci.org/conference-speakers-and-workshops.html.

The individual sessions are available on First Baptist Church of LaSalle YouTube page at the following links.

4/10/2026 - General Session 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/hECp7jWboIk?feature=shared

4/11/2026 - General Session 2: https://www.youtube.com/live/3hyQztvyWJc?feature=shared

4/11/2026 - General Session 3: https://www.youtube.com/live/osFSF6JJrbs?feature=shared

Thank you, ladies, for attending the 2026 AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat. It was such a joy to spend this time together.We give a...
04/12/2026

Thank you, ladies, for attending the 2026 AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat. It was such a joy to spend this time together.

We give all the praise to the Lord for what He has done—every decision, every moment, every quiet work in hearts.

May we continue to live in the sweet reminder: “Thou God seest me.”

Sweet fellowship. Sweet friends. Sweet speakers bringing God’s Word. Sweet host church. God is good! 🌷
04/11/2026

Sweet fellowship. Sweet friends. Sweet speakers bringing God’s Word. Sweet host church. God is good! 🌷

2026 AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat is off to a great start.
04/10/2026

2026 AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat is off to a great start.

Dear Ladies,We are so looking forward to welcoming you tomorrow and Saturday for the 2026 AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat! We have...
04/10/2026

Dear Ladies,

We are so looking forward to welcoming you tomorrow and Saturday for the 2026 AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat! We have been praying for each of you and are anticipating all that the Lord will do as we gather together around the theme, “Thou God Seest Me” (Genesis 16:13).

📍 Location:
First Baptist Church
200 24th Street
LaSalle, Illinois

🕐 Check-In:
Registration/Check-In will begin at 1:00 PM on Friday and 8:30 AM on Saturday. When you arrive, please look for the welcome area—we’ll be ready for you!

To help things move smoothly, we will have two check-in lines:
• Line 1: Those paying by (or who already paid online) by card
• Line 2: Those paying by cash or check

📅 Schedule:
I’ve attached a copy of the retreat schedule so you can get a glimpse of what to expect over our time together. (We’ll also have printed copies available when you arrive.)

💛 Love Offering:
There will be a love offering received for our guest speaker during General Session 1 and General Session 3.

A few helpful reminders:
• Feel free to come for as much of the retreat as you are able
• Bring your Bible and something to take notes with
• If you’re staying at a hotel, be sure your reservation is confirmed

For fun, we also have some giveaways. Giving may or may not be our love language. 🌷

We are truly excited to spend this time together and trust the Lord will meet each of us in a special way.

In Christ,
Barb Rohde, AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat Planning Committee

✨ Registration is Open – AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat 2026 ✨Ladies, we would love for you to join us for this year’s AIBCI Ladi...
03/21/2026

✨ Registration is Open – AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat 2026 ✨

Ladies, we would love for you to join us for this year’s AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat!

📍 Location: First Baptist Church, LaSalle, IL
📅 Dates: April 10–11, 2026
🌿 Theme: My God Sees Me (Genesis 16:13)
🎤 Guest Speaker: Lori Loftis (Red Cliff Bible Camp)

This retreat is always a special time of encouragement, connection, and growing in the Lord—and we are prayerfully preparing for all that God has in store this year.

⏰ Schedule Highlights:
• Registration begins Friday at 1:00 PM
• First General Session, 7pm on Friday evening (after dinner)
• Concludes Saturday by 2:30 PM
(Come for as much as you’re able!)

💐 This year will also include a special session for senior pastors’ wives—we would love for you to be part of it!

🛎 Planning Note:
We are in the final stages of preparation and will soon be confirming numbers for meals and workshop supplies. If you’re planning to attend but haven’t registered yet, now is the perfect time!

🏨 Hotel Deadlines:
• Hampton Inn – March 10
• Holiday Inn Express – March 13
• LaQuinta Inn – March 27

🔗 Register here:
https://www.aibci.org/ladies-retreat.html

📣 Feel free to share this post and invite a friend from your church to come with you!

If you have questions or need help registering, feel free to reach out:
📞 (864) 915-9808

We can’t wait to gather together and be reminded of this beautiful truth: He sees you. 💛

🎉✨ Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat! ✨🎉

Ladies, we invite you to join us for an encouraging weekend on April 10–11 as we gather at First Baptist Church in LaSalle, Illinois.

🌸 Theme: My God Sees Me
📖 “And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me.” — Genesis 16:13 (KJV)

This year’s retreat centers on the powerful truth declared by Hagar when she named the LORD El Roi — the God who sees me. In a world where women often feel overlooked, overwhelmed, or unseen, we come together to be reminded that our God sees us fully, personally, and lovingly.

Through encouraging workshops, general teaching sessions, and Christ-centered fellowship, we will explore:
✨ How God sees us in quiet moments at His feet
✨ How He meets us in loneliness, suffering, and grief
✨ How our walk with Him shapes how others see Christ through us

🎤 Guest Speaker: Lori Loftis from Red Cliff Bible Camp

No matter your stage of life or the season you’re walking through, this retreat is designed to encourage your heart, strengthen your faith, and deepen your walk with the God who sees you.

📍 Location: 200 24th Street, LaSalle, IL 61301
📝 Early Registration Ends: March 13, 2026
💻 https://www.aibci.org/ladies-retreat.html

✨ A quick note as you register:
We are in the process of updating workshop details on the website. Registration is open now, and this year includes an optional craft workshop for an additional $7, limited to the first 20 registrants.

👉 If you plan to attend the craft workshop or participate in the volunteer choir, please be sure to select those options on the registration form.

We would love for you to join us. Please begin praying with us for a weekend of deep fellowship, encouragement, and the power of God’s Word. 💖🙏

Audio files of the sermons from the 2026 Men's Retreat are now available on the AIBCI website at
03/15/2026

Audio files of the sermons from the 2026 Men's Retreat are now available on the AIBCI website at

2026 Men's Retreat Speaker: Pastor Steve Rebert

02/25/2026

Registration is fixed! 🎉 If you had trouble signing up for the Ladies’ Retreat, please try again and reach out if you need help. 😊

🎉✨ Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat! ✨🎉Ladies, we invite you to join us for an encouraging we...
02/19/2026

🎉✨ Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 AIBCI Ladies’ Retreat! ✨🎉

Ladies, we invite you to join us for an encouraging weekend on April 10–11 as we gather at First Baptist Church in LaSalle, Illinois.

🌸 Theme: My God Sees Me
📖 “And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me.” — Genesis 16:13 (KJV)

This year’s retreat centers on the powerful truth declared by Hagar when she named the LORD El Roi — the God who sees me. In a world where women often feel overlooked, overwhelmed, or unseen, we come together to be reminded that our God sees us fully, personally, and lovingly.

Through encouraging workshops, general teaching sessions, and Christ-centered fellowship, we will explore:
✨ How God sees us in quiet moments at His feet
✨ How He meets us in loneliness, suffering, and grief
✨ How our walk with Him shapes how others see Christ through us

🎤 Guest Speaker: Lori Loftis from Red Cliff Bible Camp

No matter your stage of life or the season you’re walking through, this retreat is designed to encourage your heart, strengthen your faith, and deepen your walk with the God who sees you.

📍 Location: 200 24th Street, LaSalle, IL 61301
📝 Early Registration Ends: March 13, 2026
💻 https://www.aibci.org/ladies-retreat.html

✨ A quick note as you register:
We are in the process of updating workshop details on the website. Registration is open now, and this year includes an optional craft workshop for an additional $7, limited to the first 20 registrants.

👉 If you plan to attend the craft workshop or participate in the volunteer choir, please be sure to select those options on the registration form.

We would love for you to join us. Please begin praying with us for a weekend of deep fellowship, encouragement, and the power of God’s Word. 💖🙏

The AIBCI Men's Retreat will be here soon!  This year the event is March 13-14 at East Park Baptist Church of Decatur, I...
01/30/2026

The AIBCI Men's Retreat will be here soon! This year the event is March 13-14 at East Park Baptist Church of Decatur, IL and Pastor Steve Rebert is the speaker. See our event page at https://www.aibci.org/upcoming-events.html to download a PDF of the event brochure.

We are praying that the Lord will use this retreat in the lives of your men. Please let Dr. Myers know as soon as possible how many men you are bringing!

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