No two participants’ Sabbath experiences are identical, and every day is different, but here’s a sample of what a day at Sabbath by the Sea might look like for you …
6:30 am: Rise early before the rest of the crowd and begin your day with a fresh piece of fruit, a good cup of coffee, and some quiet conversation with the Lord.
7:45 am: Gather with the 12 members of the Sabbath by the Sea community for pre-breakfast Scripture and prayers.
8:30am: For breakfast, enjoy a scone and a bowl of oatmeal topped with dried cranberries and walnuts. Stay afterward for a turn helping wash dishes.
9:30 am: Sitting in an overstuffed chair next to a magnificent fireplace, hear and practice some spiritual disciplines that can help bring about spiritual growth.
10:15 am: Begin some extended time alone with the Lord. Walk on the beach, collect seashells, and talk with God. Return to your room for some Bible reading and journaling.
12:30 pm: Grab some lunch and continue time with God. Walk to a local coffee shop and read a few chapters from a spiritual classic. Journal about the book. Return to your room and take a nap. Or pick up some watercolors and paint the scenery. Or compose a song on your guitar. Relax. Build a fire in the fireplace. Take another stroll on the beach and thank the Lord for his care and compassion.
4:00 pm: Meet one-on-one with a spiritual guide (these sessions are entirely optional). Share about your faith journey and dialogue together about ways to nurture your relationship with God.
5:30 pm: Enjoy leisurely fellowship together around the dinner table.
6:45 pm: Join the Sabbath by the Sea community to sing songs of worship, reflect with the group (if you so desire) about the highlights of your day, and pray together.
8:00 pm: Put together a jigsaw puzzle as you chat with friends. Or grab a cookie from the kitchen and retire to your room to read some more from your book. Or simply listen to an Oregon Coast winter rainstorm beating on your bedroom window as you drift off to sleep.