http://theland.org.uk A place to retreat in Cornwall Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:39:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Aims To build a retreat centre providing an accepting and comfortable environment for rest and refreshment, where people are free to enjoy the setting and local area for themselves. Rest and Refreshment Purpose built lodges will provide accommodation for groups seeking to gain rest and refreshment. We will target various groups of people ... http://theland.org.uk/2007/07/vision-statement/ Difficult to penetrate. Incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge. Inscrutable, mysterious, mystifying of an obscure nature. A deep dark secret. http://theland.org.uk/2007/07/deep/ In an increasingly fragmented society, young people are desperately seeking a place where they can experience and participate in real community. God has placed within every human being the need to belong. Our society emphasises the role of the individual, God's focus is on us becoming more self-less and more ... http://theland.org.uk/2007/07/building-healthy-community/ We believe we have been called by God to set-up and run pockets of youth ministry in Cornwall. We also believe we have been called by God to develop a retreat centre. And finally we believe we have been called by God to build a church. Why As you will be aware, ... http://theland.org.uk/2005/12/the-vision/ "Delight yourself also in the Lord and he shall give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37 v 4 "Is this not the fast I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? ... http://theland.org.uk/2005/10/littlebigfoot-quotes/ Recently the vision has stuttered a bit. We always felt that on our return to Lostwithiel, that the retreat centre would be built. We rented some land and expected things to happen. Nothing…. And in the meantime we were given notice to quit the land and the house we are renting! So ... http://theland.org.uk/2005/08/stuttering/ We have a three fold vision: 1. To build a home. 2. To build a place of retreat. 3. To build a business. http://theland.org.uk/2005/08/vision/