"Jesus, He meets you where you are."  So the song goes.  Well, mid-retreat, Jesus' love through a sister in Christ - IN THE JACUZZI!  Jesus of the Jacuzzi.  Queen Camp!  My intent during our afternoon break on Saturday was to soothe my body - yet Jesus also soothed my soul and spirit as well.

A young Christian mom and I shared the jacuzzi.  She spoke of the trip to Queen Camp from Bridgeport, on the other side of Yosemite.  My beloved son, Kurt,  who passed away last January, worked for several years at a bed and breakfast in Bridgeport.  When I asked if she had known my son, she shared he worked for their family.  Her mother-in-law owned the place and she had cared deeply for him, and that the little town of Bridgeport was devastated when they heard of his death.

So Jesus brought her here and God's love surrounded us in the Jacuzzi.  I felt God's love and love abounded for my late son through my little sister in Christ.
Sharon G.

I was invited by friends to attend.  I came as a newcomer to a retreat, other than a Catholic retreat.  After only two days I feel like I am leaving with much more than I came with.  Presently my journey has hit some ruts in the road.  Queen Camp allowed me to recall positive events in my life rather than all the trials I've been through.  I met new friends, basked in the sharing of fellowship, and laid down the bondage of pain I've been experiencing.  Thank you Sandi and Queen Camp sisters.
Ginny J.

The Lord is so awesome and I am appreciative to the depths of my soul for this time at Queen Camp.  Last year He changed my life forever - this year He showed me what it is to surrender.  God is wonderful and I thank you for all the effort put into this weekend.
Name withheld by request

This is my first retreat with Abba's Heart Ministries.  My bondage chains were of doubt, and always questioning and not knowing the exact path.  I learned that it's OK to question - but I must accept, but most of all truly, I learned to trust in his control.  I may question - but it's my nature, but I know and love him - so Lord, do as YOU WILL and not mine.  Thanks to my Lord - for all.
Jovita M.

This was my first retreat with Abba's Heart Ministries.  I've enjoyed every moment from prayer to meeting new friends.  I've recently become a member of my church, but this weekend has inspired me to serve God even more.  Jesus Christ is my Savior and I do entrust God with my life.  I let go of all in my life and had a dramatic experience releasing my anger, my self-pity. and whatever I kept inside for so long.  I know now I'm closer to my God and if I were to die today I woudl be at peace because I have forgiven all that help me back from having God in my life.  I'm graeful for Abba's Heart Ministries and I shall return next year.  I plan to apply everything I've learned into my marriage, work, and home life.  Thank you.
Olivia E.

I was broken from my childhood past.  I was molested, abused, and several other bondages.  I thank God for breaking them.  I am extremely glad I made it to Queen Camp again this year.  I highly recommend Queen Camp to all the women out there.
Pam A.

I had a beautiful weekend in the rest of the Lord.  It is increasingly more difficult to find moments to be still with a quiet mind.  What a blessing it was to abide in that place.  I love and care so deeply for you all, it truly is the Lord's heart that grows in me.  Thank you all for your willingness to be broken before the Lord.
Kristin W.

Wow!  It still amazes me how God always brings exactly the message I need for the year.  I was in bondage and now I'm free in Christ!  Queen Camp is a MUST for me it is not optional.  GOD BLESS this ministry and Sandi.
Ruby B.

I just love meeting with God.  In all the healing, encouragement, and challenging times God is God.  I will tell you, I received the last of my healing and deliverance to go be who God desires me to be for my family and those God chooses to be in my life.

I asked God why on earth I was Queen and this is what He told me:
1.  He needed to show me my place next to his side as Queen and he is my King.
2.  Someone needed my crown more than I did and I had the pleasure of being able to give it to someone else who deserved it just as much as I did.
Queen Jackie

Being able to come back to Queen Camp after a couple of years away.   It is so beautiful here, and the hotel is very nice!  I love being with Rev. Sandi!  Her love of the Lord and us - God's daughters is so awesome!  Another highlight for me has been being able to room with my daughter.

I feel I was able to get rid of some bondage and I will continue to study on the scriptures from Saturday night's session.  I was encouraged with Rev. Sandi's prayer words over me.
Diana Z.

Thank you Lord for holding me in your hand protecting me.  And for guiding me these past 17 months.  This has been the most difficult time in my life, not only for me, but also for my family.  It has been a stressful learning for me to submit and surrender to God.  I'm close to surrender after this weekend at Queen Camp.  I pray that my declaration to completely surrender fills my Spirit.  The prayer from God through Sandi is an affirmation that the Great I AM is holding me in his hand.  I am loved.
Malorie
P.S. I love the spa and sauna experience!

I am so very thankful for broken bondages and the reconciliation that can come only through Christ.  My highest highlight was just before she fell asleep last night, my daughter said, "I love you."  Thank you Jesus for that.  Thank you for showing me what my bonds are from and that my identity is in you only.
Terry C.

I am in a difficult marriage where my husband claims to be a Christian but years ago stopped attending church or praying with me.  He has a violent temper (has never hurt me physically) but whenever I disagree with him on anything, he calls me hurtful names or talks to me as if I am a child.  I am afraid to go home because of I don't know what will happen.  Bottom line, I am afraid of him.  This weekend the Lord took away my bondage of fear.   He said he will protect me so I should not be afraid.  When I got rid of my chains, I felt God's peace in my heart and soul that I have not had in a long time.  I do not know what awaits me when I get home, but I do know God said I do not have to be afraid because he is my protector.
Name withheld by request

UPDATE DECEMBER 2007:
I was the person who wrote that I was in a difficult marriage and was afraid to go home because my husband treated me so badly. At the retreat, I felt a peace from the Lord that I haven’t had in a long time and the Lord said I no longer had to be afraid to go home. When I arrived home after Queen Camp, my husband was not the same person I had left to attend the camp. He actually asked me how the camp was (he never has shown an interest in the events I attend) and the next Sunday he said he was going to go to church with me. What an answer to my prayer because he hasn’t attended church in almost three years. He has been going to church with me every Sunday. Two other “out of character” events also occurred. He called me one day to ask that I pray for him and a few days later he said he would pray for me when I had a difficult task to do. In 14 years of marriage he has never asked me to pray for him or offered to pray for me. I praise the Lord for His work in me and my husband and with our marriage.  

I have already signed up for next year! I wanted you to know the continuing story of my testimony and the wonderful work the Lord is doing in my life. Thank you for helping me to surrender to the Lord!!
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