Spring retreat
From 4 to 6 April, in a cozy mountain hotel near Plovdiv, we held our Spring Retreat with the participation of international students from Sofia and Varna. The weekend brought together young people from different countries, cultures and religions.
The retreat program included a variety of activities from fun games and getting to know each other, to more in-depth discussions on Bible stories such as Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well and the parable of the prodigal son, and everyone had the opportunity to share their perspective and understanding.
Amidst the natural beauty of the Rhodope Mountains, participants enjoyed refreshing walks and a hike that brought the group even closer together. One of the most memorable moments was the cultural evening, during which the participants presented their native traditions, clothing, activities - a true celebration of diversity.
Here's what some of the participants said:
"iConnect brings foreign students together from different places to connect their experiences living in a foreign country. Embracing cultures, learning about Christianity in a safe environment and meeting like minded people - I’m so grateful to have found such a group. A family away from home - Priya
"It was a great experience ,I loved it so much .The welcome night was absolutely lovely ,seeing new faces and meeting old ones was definitely a highlight . Getting to spend so much time with so many lovely people was a blessing The bible discussions were very interactive and thought provoking. I throughly enjoyed the worship session and prayer time we had on Sunday morning . The food was amazing ,the hotel was clean and it was a great stay !! And of coursee,the pool,steam bath and sauna were definitely a highlight and so much funnn!! Thank you for organizing such a fun weekend guys." - Annet
This spring weekend left behind not only memories, but also new friendships and surprised us with spring snow.
