Sharing the Sandy Cove Story

Over and over again, we're hearing folks tell their stories of how when they pause long enough to hear God at Sandy Cove and talk about what He is saying with others in their lives, renewed strength and hope to go on is found.

Keep in mind, we don't think Sandy Cove is a magic pill for all of life's woes. What we have found though is that when folks disconnect from the pressures in life that are causing us all to get overloaded and connect with God and each other in a place like Sandy Cove - folks re-discover joy, peace and encouragement to go on.

Acts 19:20 Read below to see what guests just like you have to say about their time spent at Sandy Cove...

Moving Forward

I lost my husband Bob to cancer on 12-27-2008(my birthday). My daughter Lori,
invited me to attend the women's retreat held November 13 to November 15,2009 with speakers, Bonnie Keen, Frances Drost and Carol Kent. Could have not been at a more blessed retreat than that weekend, it was completely awesome, and what an awesome God we have, what a God Wink, to have me attend when these speakers were giving their own testomonies. My friend, daughter Lori and I, had times of tears, sorrow, fun and prayer. I felt like I could move forward with my life,

There is Hope

Coming to Sandy cove has made us realize that there is HOPE and that we are not the only couple that has problems. It was encouraging to meet other couples that have been married for a long time. Sandy Cove helped us prioritize our lives through the Word of God – just by spending time with Him. Being here makes it easy to think about what’s important. We thank you and we pray that we can continue to come back time and time again.

A Turbulent Year

Thank you for the scholarship. Without that, we would not have been able to attend. This weekend was a much needed time for my husband and myself to re-new our closeness and oneness with God. It’s been a turbulent year and at times we tend to forget what each other needs while we deal with the daily issues of surviving. Again, thank you. You have made a positive difference in our lives.

Another Chance

Through this retreat the Lord has given us another chance, new mercies and helped us to start a new beginning in our marriage and we have been able to reflect back from where God has brought us and wants to take us. We thank the Lord for the Blessings and for Sandy Cove.

Couples Getaway

My husband & I needed to reconnect our relationship. What a wonderful, relaxing experience…the staff was great! Sandy Cove Ministries had a great way of bringing us to see what’s lacking in our relationship to God and others. No stress!!!

Married 8 Months

Thank you for for enabling us to come for the Couple’s Weekend retreat. We are amazed by how beautiful Sandy Cove is! We also fell fortunate to have heard Steve and Annie Chapman. God really spoke through them to us! We have only been married eight months and are struggling, but this time has been good to talk, pray, meet new people, and eat wonderful food. Thank you for all you do here at Sandy Cove!

A Time For Refreshing and Restoring

My daughter Vicki and I come to the women's conferences at least once a year. My life has always been hard and full of struggles. We have recently lost my dad and my brother, both named Louis. My neighbors and friends for whom I knew for at least 25 years or more passed away,too. Financial hardships have plagued me forever and my youngest daughter and her three young children came to live with us because of financial hardship. My elderly mom also lives with us for she no longer can take care of herself. Everyday is filled with stress.

PURPLEDOOR

Thank You So much for the time and effort you put in to make Purple Door a much better experience for the youth leaders that were there and were touched by your ministry. I am 46 years old and I love to Rock out with my son and the youth of our church but as time flys by I am getting older and the bones need some rest and they got it this weekend at your facilities. I can truly say that the chance that I got to sit and meet some of the bands and rest also made my Purple Door encounter a much better one.

Thank You for all you do.
Look forward to seeing you next year!
Purple Door 2010!!!!

Operation Oasis

We first would like to thank Sandy Cove for giving our family such a great gift. Our stay at Sandy Cove has been one our greatest vacation weeks our family ever had. We were able to reconnect as a family and with God in many ways. We learned about each other and grew closer together. Our time with you and many other families has been a blessing to us all. We have now made it our spot and have already made our reservation to return next year. We have been sharing our experience with everyone we speak to and encourge them to take a vacation to Sandy Cove.

Always a sanctuary

Hello Mark and staff at Sandy Cove,

We just wanted to let you know that we are home refreshed - physically and spiritually. It happens every year and that is why we come back year after year (10 years). Our kids call it 'our home away from home' and peace washes over us when we enter the driveway and leave the world behind. Park the car and just BE. Be with God, Be with each other, Be with other believers.