Friday
22th of May
We made the last preparation for our extended weekend in Ffald-y-Brenin – SO VERY EXCITED to get to this place I heard so much of!
Ffald-y-Brenin
is a beautiful award winning Christian Retreat Centre in the hills by
the sea in North Pembrokeshire, Southwest Wales. Situated
on a site of remarkable beauty within the Pembrokeshire Coast
National Park, there is an abundance of wildlife, birds and flowers.
Woods and waterfalls are on the doorstop. Many beautiful walks are
available within the grounds and beyond, through fields, woods and
moorland. The Coastal Path leads to secluded bays and coves, whilst
spectacular views open up from our hilltop.
We
left the house around 1 pm and had a long trip ahead of us! I was
excited about the trip but not as much about driving (even though
driving is a big hobby of mine but not driving on the wrong side of
the road!) On the way to the Retreat Centre we stopped to see the
Sea! We drove to St. David Sea Cost- the road there was crazy narrow,
and I was glad twice, when we reached the final destination – and
YES it was all worth it!! Couldn't speak much (and those that know
me, know this is a first!) but I was very grateful to God for
allowing me to be there!About
7:30 pm we made it to the Christian Center, Ffald-y-Brenin high in
the Welsh Hills! We were part of a team of 16 people!! Shortly
after we arrived we had dinner (Lasagne and apple/pear crumble) and
was looking forward to spending time drawing closer to God!
Saturday 23th of May
Started the day with a lovely view from my bedroom ...words are too poor! After a delicious breakfast it was time for the morning service in the Chapel! Later we went to the sea on Newport Beach! We were in there for a couple of hours - while I got to paddle in the sea, climb on a cliff, collect some shells and have a great lunch surrounded by great people! Upon our return, I helped Irene prepared dinner for our team – we served chicken with sauce, mash potatoes, broccoli, and bread pudding with sultanas! This day we got to meet H, a 25 year old homeless man :( He was camping at this place, and we got to hear his life testimony – we give thanks that God saved Him and here he was ...spending time with us! Tried to encourage him in his walk with God - was very touched by his life story ...and so were the others! But Irene took action and offered to help him and give him a room and board with us! We are waiting to see what the future holds now for him!Had an AWESOME day!
Sunday 24th of May– The Pentacost!
Started this lovely day with a great breakfast, and then off we went for the service in the chapel! As it should, the time spent in there, in reading, singing and praying was uplifting! After the service was over we all had a cup of tea and a cake while we fellowshiped with each other! At 2 pm we met in the prayer room for a teaching time with Pastor Jonathan – oh what he has spoken to all of us! After the teaching time – I took some time alone with God in the prayer room, and from there I went for a two hour walk in the beautiful area we were, while singing and praising God for the beauty He has created for me/us!Dinner was prepared by Pastor Jonathan and was a real authentic Welsh meal – roast beef, mash potatoes, gravy, chesses cauliflower and broccoli, steamed carrots, peas, Yorkshire and pudding - yummy! In the evening we attended the evening service in the Chapel! Just another great day, full of God's presence!
Monday 25th of May
After
some amazing time spent in the prayer room, 9:30 am morning service
at the Chapel – finished our time in there with one of my favourite
songs - 'bind us together'! From there I walked to the cross that was
on top of a hill! Stayed there for some time enjoying Gods presence!
Around noon we prepared to leave Ffald-y-Brenin – and that was not
an easy thing to do! I had a hard time leaving this beautiful place
behind me...and I was thinking to myself that if God has made so much
beauty for us here on the earth, cannot stop wondering how is heaven
gonna look like!? We left the retreat around noon, and had a lovely
drive back! We took a different route back and I was able to enjoy
other scenery as well! God has been so good to me and I am so very
grateful for the blessing of this retreat!On our
way back we stopped at Wayne's parents – lovely people, and from
there I drove to Brecon to see Irene's mother, Connie!
We made the last preparation for our extended weekend in Ffald-y-Brenin – SO VERY EXCITED to get to this place I heard so much of!
Ffald-y-Brenin
is a beautiful award winning Christian Retreat Centre in the hills by
the sea in North Pembrokeshire, Southwest Wales. Situated
on a site of remarkable beauty within the Pembrokeshire Coast
National Park, there is an abundance of wildlife, birds and flowers.
Woods and waterfalls are on the doorstop. Many beautiful walks are
available within the grounds and beyond, through fields, woods and
moorland. The Coastal Path leads to secluded bays and coves, whilst
spectacular views open up from our hilltop.
We
left the house around 1 pm and had a long trip ahead of us! I was
excited about the trip but not as much about driving (even though
driving is a big hobby of mine but not driving on the wrong side of
the road!) On the way to the Retreat Centre we stopped to see the
Sea! We drove to St. David Sea Cost- the road there was crazy narrow,
and I was glad twice, when we reached the final destination – and
YES it was all worth it!! Couldn't speak much (and those that know
me, know this is a first!) but I was very grateful to God for
allowing me to be there!About
7:30 pm we made it to the Christian Center, Ffald-y-Brenin high in
the Welsh Hills! We were part of a team of 16 people!! Shortly
after we arrived we had dinner (Lasagne and apple/pear crumble) and
was looking forward to spending time drawing closer to God!Saturday 23th of May
Started the day with a lovely view from my bedroom ...words are too poor! After a delicious breakfast it was time for the morning service in the Chapel! Later we went to the sea on Newport Beach! We were in there for a couple of hours - while I got to paddle in the sea, climb on a cliff, collect some shells and have a great lunch surrounded by great people! Upon our return, I helped Irene prepared dinner for our team – we served chicken with sauce, mash potatoes, broccoli, and bread pudding with sultanas! This day we got to meet H, a 25 year old homeless man :( He was camping at this place, and we got to hear his life testimony – we give thanks that God saved Him and here he was ...spending time with us! Tried to encourage him in his walk with God - was very touched by his life story ...and so were the others! But Irene took action and offered to help him and give him a room and board with us! We are waiting to see what the future holds now for him!Had an AWESOME day!
Sunday 24th of May– The Pentacost!
Started this lovely day with a great breakfast, and then off we went for the service in the chapel! As it should, the time spent in there, in reading, singing and praying was uplifting! After the service was over we all had a cup of tea and a cake while we fellowshiped with each other! At 2 pm we met in the prayer room for a teaching time with Pastor Jonathan – oh what he has spoken to all of us! After the teaching time – I took some time alone with God in the prayer room, and from there I went for a two hour walk in the beautiful area we were, while singing and praising God for the beauty He has created for me/us!Dinner was prepared by Pastor Jonathan and was a real authentic Welsh meal – roast beef, mash potatoes, gravy, chesses cauliflower and broccoli, steamed carrots, peas, Yorkshire and pudding - yummy! In the evening we attended the evening service in the Chapel! Just another great day, full of God's presence!
Monday 25th of May
After
some amazing time spent in the prayer room, 9:30 am morning service
at the Chapel – finished our time in there with one of my favourite
songs - 'bind us together'! From there I walked to the cross that was
on top of a hill! Stayed there for some time enjoying Gods presence!
Around noon we prepared to leave Ffald-y-Brenin – and that was not
an easy thing to do! I had a hard time leaving this beautiful place
behind me...and I was thinking to myself that if God has made so much
beauty for us here on the earth, cannot stop wondering how is heaven
gonna look like!? We left the retreat around noon, and had a lovely
drive back! We took a different route back and I was able to enjoy
other scenery as well! God has been so good to me and I am so very
grateful for the blessing of this retreat!On our
way back we stopped at Wayne's parents – lovely people, and from
there I drove to Brecon to see Irene's mother, Connie! 
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