All Nature Teaches God s Love to Man... Mary Baker Eddy S&H 326:8. Rock Metaphors: Firm Foundations or Hiding in Caves?

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1 All Nature Teaches God s Love to Man... Mary Baker Eddy S&H 326:8 InspireSight Bible Workshops in the Yosemite Area Choose from Two Different Programs Yosemite s Wawona Resort Area Spring Weekend May 12-14, 2006 Fall Weekend Nov , 2006 Translating the Symbols of Nature: Metaphors in the Bible and Mrs. Eddy s Writings Topics Include: Rock Metaphors: Firm Foundations or Hiding in Caves? Solidity of Spirit displaces stubborn resistance: Elijah, David, & Jesus Water Metaphors: Progress or Obstruction Biblical Water Themes The flow of Divine ideas unfolding, not the waters of mortal mind Plant Metaphors: Spiritual Growth & the Tree of Life, Rooted in Spirit Jesus & the Prophets: Successful, productive, & fruitful lives. Animal Metaphors: Explore Non-competitive Relationships The Nature and Quality of Thought and Dominion over Terror For more information contact Cindy Bladen Martin Ph: inspiresight@sti.net See our website ad at

2 Choose from 2 Different Programs An Inspiring Spring Weekend in Yosemite National Park May 12-14, 2006 (Friday eve through Sunday noon) Yosemite s Wawona Resort Area Enjoy all the comforts of home and the majesty of Yosemite National Park. After a delightful day of strolling along riverside trails, standing in awe of the Giant Sequoia trees and spring dogwoods by a rushing stream... relax by a crackling fire, stargaze at the night sky, and breathe in the refreshing quiet spiritual sense of God s presence reflected in nature. The community of Wawona, with it s resort amenities, is located between Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Giant Sequoia Grove on Hwy 41. The picturesque valley includes Chilnualna Falls, the Pioneer History Center, the Historic Wawona Hotel and Restaurant, golf course, campground, and a residential area of 130 mountain homes. We have reserved 5 homes, each with a fireplace, complete kitchen, and beautiful picture windows. Your private room is in a shared home with two to three other couples or single adults. For those desiring your own hotel room or a spot at the campground, make your own reservations, and choose the Workshops Only or Day Package Prices. May 2006 Rates* Workshops Only Early bird rate $50 each* *Add $10.00 ea. if received after Feb 28 Registration form has package prices including meals Lodging Prices (2 nights min.) Rates per person per night* Triple Room $ 45 - $ 58* Double Room $ 60 - $ 88* Single Room $115 - $140* *Range of prices due to variation in room amenities May Weekend Itinerary Friday Evening 4:30-5:30 pm Check-in and Accommodation Orientation 5:30-6:45 pm Light Dinner: Welcome, Program Introduction, and sign-ups 7:00-9:00 pm Workshop 1: Rocks, Foundations, and Caves Majestic Mountains and Firm Footing or Hiding in Caves? (See break-out sessions on the next page) Saturday 7:00-7:45 am Continental Breakfast 8:00-10:00 am Workshop 2: Water: The Buoyancy of Spirit vs. Mortal Undertows The flow of Divine ideas unfolding, not the waters of mortal mind (See break-out sessions on the next page) 10:00 am Pick-up Box Lunches 10:15-5:00 pm Choice of Activities:... rich in signs and symbols, sermons in stones, refuge in mountains, and good universal. MBE 1. All day Exploration of Natural Metaphors in Yosemite Valley 2. All day hike to Chilnualna Falls exploring Rock and Water 3. Morning Exploration of Water - Merced River in Wawona 4. Afternoon visit to the Pioneer History Center in Wawona 5. Afternoon Exploring Plants in Mariposa Giant Sequoia Grove 6. Rest and Study by the river or in your scenic accommodations 5:45-6:30 pm Catered Bar-B-Que dinner 7:00-9:00 pm Workshop 3: Plant Metaphors: Trees, roots, and spiritual growth Do plants lean or are they propelled toward the light? (See break-out sessions on the next page) Sunday 8:00-8:45 am Continental Breakfast 9:00-10:00 am Christian Science Bible Lesson Service 10:00-10:30 am Break and Check-out of Lodging 10:30-12:00 am Workshop 4: Animal Metaphors: Non-competitive Relationships and the Dominion over Terror 12:00-12:30 Closure and Good-byes. Take a look at the accommodations at For more information contact Cindy Martin Ph: inspiresight@sti.net

3 These interactive small group discovery sessions provide an opportunity to explore in greater depth themes introduced during the Workshops. They last 30 minutes. Rock Break-out Sessions: * 1. Jesus & Elijah: Rolling away the stone, coming out of the cave - Explore the enlightening forward steps made for mankind in overcoming the limitation and darkness of life entombed in materialism. 2. Moses & Joshua: The dry land appearing, solidity of Spirit demonstrated - See how the Red Sea and Jordan River crossings point to the practicality of a secure sense of spiritual substance. 3. David in the Wilderness: Masculine and Feminine qualities never at war - Examine the masculine and feminine attributes exhibited by various characters while David was in the wilderness, and how an uplifted sense of these qualities conjoin naturally to protect and support each of us in our lives. Water Break-out sessions:* 1. Jesus & Peter: Dominion of the Mind of Christ - Investigate the events surrounding Jesus calming of the storm and Peter s walking on the water. How did they illustrate the ability of the Mind of Christ to overcome discouragement, grief, terrorism, and violent personal tendencies? 2. Moses & Joshua: The dry land appearing, unobstructed progress - Explore together how the Red Sea and Jordan River crossings indicate passage through the wilderness of change, fear, loneliness, or lack. 3. Pison and Gihon Rivers: Examine these metaphors for the healing effects of Truth in the world and in life. 4. Hiddekel and Euphrates Rivers: Discover what the experiences of Daniel and the prophesies of Revelation may uncover about the protected and undepleted sources of strength, health, and capability in man. Plant Break-out Sessions:* 1. Jeremiah s vision: Being rooted in Spirit withstands drought. 2. Biblical bark, branch, leaves, and fruit: Jesus, Ezekiel, and Revelation all provide inspirational metaphors referring to how we can have sustainable, fruitful, satisfying, productive lives and relationships. 3. The seed within itself: our true origin and heritage - What determines identity and relationships? 4. The soil of an honest and good heart: sustainable giving - How do we cultivate receptive hearts from hard soil and keep it fertile?, How do we pray the Lord of the harvest for willing gardeners? *# of Break out sessions dependent on interest and # of participants Young Adult Option Christian Scientists age Workshops alone for this age group are free. See the Young Adult Registration and Permission forms for the Itinerary, as well as meal, lodging, and activity prices Most will want to camp at the Wawona Campground with their peers where a riverside Sunday Morning Service will take place. Make your own Wawona Camping reservations at or call Young Adult Program Activities vary on Sunday including additional fun outings! Who are the Founders of Inspiresight? An Inspiring 3-Day Fall Weekend In Yosemite National Park Nov , 2006 (Friday noon through Sunday noon) Yosemite s Wawona Resort Area Gorgeous fall colors against a deep blue sky and invigorating crisp days make this Veteran's Day Weekend a holiday to remember. The itinerary for this long weekend will be similar to May but we will begin Friday at 1 pm and include a Friday afternoon easy hike along the south fork of the Merced River exploring the Biblical concepts of wilderness and the attributes of rock and water. * Please see Workshop Descriptions on the previous page. Contact Cindy for rates and details. Cindy and Dave Martin are lifelong Bible students, class-taught Christian Scientists, naturalists, mountain guides, and landscape architects. Dave and Cindy have a long history of involvement in the Christian Science community, working as Christian Science Chaplains in Institutional Work, at the Adventure Unlimited Ranches, at Camp Bow-Isle in Canada, and more recently presenting workshops and programs at Cedars Camp in Missouri. A life-long lover of nature, Cindy has lived in the Yosemite Area for 33 years. She has been a contributor to the Radio Edition of the Christian Science Sentinel, a workshop and panel speaker at Regional Youth Meetings and Healing Goals Forums, a Resident Advisor at Asher House, and an environmental educator, school counselor, and licensed landscape architect. Dave has been a speaker at youth meetings, a long-time Sunday School teacher, and a chaplain in prison ministry. He has taught mountaineering, cross-country skiing, and landscape design. He is an engaging storyteller, a talent he picked up from his father, Don, who with his wife Marion, were loved Ranch Managers at the Adventure Unlimited Ranches for many years. He has a degree in Ornamental Horticulture, is a licensed landscape architect, and has lived in the Yosemite Area for 17 years. Facilitators for the break-out sessions are class-taught Christian Scientists with substantial teaching or seminar facilitation experience. For more information contact Cindy Martin Ph: inspiresight@sti.net See our web ad at

4 Dave & Cindy Bladen-Martin Pahuma Lane North Fork, CA Phone: Gift Certificates Available. A great Mother s Day Gift! InspireSight s Bible Workshops in the Yosemite Area The motivation for these workshops comes from a love of sharing the quiet and inspiration of nature and the light the Bible and Mrs. Eddy s Writings shed on their substance. Mrs. Eddy loved nature in the degree it reflected Divine Truth and Love. In writing to a church in New England, she spoke of the inhabitants of the Granite State as... rich in signs and symbols, sermons in stones, refuge in mountains, and good universal. The rocks, rills, mountains, meadows, fountains, and forests of our native State should be prophetic of the finger divine that writes in living characters their lessons on our lives. Jesus often used natural metaphors to teach spiritual facts, as did Mrs. Eddy. Inspiresight Workshops facilitate the exploration of these hieroglyphs of Deity and the lessons they illustrate. The workshops provide for sharing among participants while exploring the natural metaphors in the Scriptures. These workshops are designed for those already familiar with the Science of Christ. It is important to note in this context, that the workshop sessions are not intended to teach or to introduce Christian Science. These roles are fulfilled within the Christian Science movement by the Boards of Education and Lectureship. Mrs. Eddy writes In sacred solitude divine Science evolved nature as thought and thought as things. As mortals awake from their dream of material sensation, this adorable, all-inclusive God, and all earth's hieroglyphics of Love, are understood; and infinite Mind is seen kindling the stars, rolling the worlds, reflecting all space and Life, but not life in matter. Wisely governing, informing the universe, this Mind is Truth, not laws of matter. from Voices of Spring, Miscellaneous Writings, 329 See our web ad at csdirectory.com/marketplace/seminars

5 May 2006 Bible Workshops in the Yosemite Area For additional forms go to and scroll down May Package prices include workshops and materials, activities and guides, and meals for that day. The Friday package includes a light soup, salad, bread and cookies supper, one workshop and materials. The Saturday Package includes a continental breakfast, box lunch, and a Bar-b-que dinner, 2 workshops, materials, day activities, and guides. The Sunday Package includes a continental breakfast, church service, and one workshop and materials. Lodging is an additional fee. Registration must be received in writing accompanied by a $100 deposit per person in order to be processed. Registrations received by Feb. 28th will receive the early-bird discount if the balance is paid in full by March 31st. Regular rate fees need to be paid in full by April. 12th. Deposits are refundable less a $30 administrative fee through March 31st if we have a waiting list. Please complete and send the registration form with your check to: Inspiresight Cindy & Dave Martin, Pahuma Lane, North Fork, CA Phone: Sign-up four friends and receive an additional $160 off After processing your registration, we will send you a confirmation with additional information about the program. We have reserved 5 homes in the Wawona area for lodging. All homes have fireplaces or woodstoves, complete kitchens, linens, and house phones. Premium rooms have nicer amenities and either a full or half private bath. Standard rooms share a bath with another room. To qualify for the $160 discount for signing up four friends, you must all attend the four workshops. Please send the five registration forms together and you will be credited when they are all paid in full. Please call or inspiresight@ sti.net with questions about lodging or program costs and options. May Wawona Program Registration Form An Early Bird Discount of $40.00 off is included in the prices below for those who register by Feb. 28th and pay the balance by Mar. 31st. There is limited space available for all programs so register early in order to guarantee a place in the program. The variation in housing price is due to differences in room and house amenities. After receiving your registration, we will contact you about lodging availability and specific room prices. Please indicate your preference for a standard or premium room. Name(s) Address City State Zip Home phone WORKSHOPS ONLY: early full Choose all that apply bird rate Friday Evening $50 $60 Rock Metaphors Workshop Only Saturday Morn $50 $60 Water Metaphors Workshop Only Signature Other phone May 2006 early full bird rate Saturday Eve $50 $60 Plant Metaphors Wrkshp Sunday Morn $50 $60 Animal Metaphors Wrkshp WORKSHOPS, MEALS, & DAY ACTIVITIES Friday Package: Includes Snacks, $ 60 $ 70 Light supper, & 1 workshop w/ materials Saturday Package: Includes cont. breakfast, $155 $175 Lunch, dinner, 2 workshops, & day activities Sunday Package: Includes cont. breakfast, $ 60 $ 70 Church service and 1 workshop w/ materials ROOM TYPE PREFERENCE: (Price includes 2 nights) Triple Room $ 90 -$116 Premium Rm (Private bath) Per person Double Room $116 -$176 Standard Rm (Shared bath) Per person Single Room $230 -$280 Variation in cost is due to differing amenities. For more precise info on room types and costs inspiresight@sti.net or call (559) Please choose all that apply Name Address City Zip I request meatless meals # of people I require a ground floor room I have other special needs Please list: Please assign a roommate: (doubles and triples only) I have a roommate: Amount enclosed Phone Date State Please make check payable to Inspiresight I'm planning to drive to Wawona ACTIVITY PREFERENCE: Saturday All day exploration of Yosemite Valley (Mod. Vigorous Hike) # of people All day hike to Chilnualna Falls in Wawona (Vigorous Hike)# of people Morning Exploring Water - Merced River in Wawona (Easy Hike) # of people Afternoon visit to Pioneer History Center in Wawona (Easy Stroll) # people Afternoon exploration of Mariposa Giant Sequoias (Mod. Vigorous Hike) # Rest and Study # of people So that we are better able to be responsive to our participants needs, it would be helpful to know the following information. Please choose the ones that best apply. I am acquainted with the Bible and Mrs. Eddy s Writings. # of people I read the Bible and Mrs. Eddy s Writings regularly # of people I teach in the Christian Science Sunday School. Age of pupils I study and actively practice the Science of Christ # of people I have had class instruction in Christian Science # of people I am planning to fly to the following airport

6 Wawona Travel Information Wawona is located in the southern area of Yosemite National Park off Highway 41 about a 45 min. drive south of Yosemite Valley and 2 hours north of Fresno. By Air The closest International airport to Yosemite National Park is the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FYI) in California. Wawona is approximately a 2 hour drive from Fresno. Van pick-up and return may be available from Fresno for a fee if you arrive before 2 pm on Friday and depart after 4:30 pm on Sunday. Cindy at inspiresight@sti.net or call at for more information. Alternative Airports are: San Jose, CA; San Francisco, CA; Sacramento, CA; Oakland, CA; Merced, CA. Flying into these airports will necessitate renting a car. By Auto The Redwoods Residential Area office in Wawona is located at 8038 Chilnualna Falls Rd., Wawona Station, Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Consult your California Road map or for driving directions from your point of origin. Additional information is available from their website at Approximate Driving Time: San Francisco Bay Area 5 1/2 hours via Oakhurst Sacramento 4 1/2 hours via Oakhurst Los Angeles 5-6 hours Merced 2 1/2 hours via Oakhurst Fresno 2 hours Tioga Pass 3 hours from entrance (This is a seasonal route only Closed in Winter, check road info at (209) )

7 May 12-14, 2006 Young Adult Bible Workshop Option in Yosemite For additional info The Young Adult Inspiresight option for Christian Scientists, ages 20-29, includes attending Inspiresight Bible Workshops Saturday morning and evening, field trip activities during the day on Saturday, and an outdoor Sunday Service next to the river Sunday morning. Participants need to have their own camping gear and reserve their own campsites in Wawona Campground in the southern part of Yosemite National Park. Go to or call to reserve a family type campsite in Wawona. An alternate campground is Summerdale Campground in the Sierra National Forest which is about 5 miles from Wawona outside the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park on Hwy 41. Reservations for Summerdale family campsites can be made at or by calling The prices below do NOT include your camping reservation fee or the $20.00 Yosemite National Park entrance fee. Submit the Registration & Permission form by April 15th and send it with full payment to: Inspiresight Cindy & Dave Martin, Pahuma Lane, North Fork, CA Phone: After processing, we will send you a confirmation with additional information about the program. Please call or inspiresight@ sti.net with questions about the workshops, activities, camping, program costs, or registration. Cancellation policy: Should you need to cancel we will refund 25% of program fees & 100% of Saturday meal costs if cancellation is before April 25th. May Young Adult Inspiresight Bible Workshop Registration & Permission Form For Christian Scientists age The program is from Saturday, May 13th, 7am till Sunday, May 14th at noon. There is an option for attending the Friday night Bible Workshop. If you have a scheduling problem and need to arrive late or leave early, please let us know. There is limited space available for all programs so register early. You are responsible for reserving your own campsite. Name(s) Yr. of High School Grad. Address City State Zip Home phone Signature Other phone Male Female WORKSHOPS, MEALS, & DAY ACTIVITIES PACKAGES Friday Package: Includes Rock Metaphors Workshop $ 15 & Light supper Saturday Package: 2 workshops, & day activities $ 25 Optional Sat. meals: cont. breakfast, lunch, BBQ dinner $ 30 CAMPING AND LODGING I ve made my own camping reservation I am willing to share my campsite I d prefer lodging if it is available ROOM TYPE PREFERENCE: (Price includes 2 nights) Triple Room $ 90 -$116 Premium Rm (Private bath) Per person Double Room $116 -$176 Standard Rm (Shared bath) Per person Single Room $230 -$280 Variation in cost is due to differing amenities. For more precise info on room types and costs inspiresight@sti.net or call (559) Please choose all that apply I request meatless meals # of people I d like to volunteer to help out I can help set up Friday Please assign a roommate: (doubles and triples only) I have a roommate: Name Address City Zip I can serve as reader or lead an activity. If I ve chosen the lodging option & it is available: Amount enclosed Phone Date State Please make check payable to Inspiresights I'm planning to drive to Wawona ACTIVITY PREFERENCE: All day exploration of Yosemite Valley (Mod. Vigorous Hike) # of people Morning Exploring Water - Merced River in Wawona (Easy Hike) # of people Afternoon visit to Pioneer History Center in Wawona (Easy Stroll) # people Afternoon exploration of Mariposa Giant Sequoias (Mod. Vigorous Hike) # Rest and Study Saturday All day hike to Chilnualna Falls-Wawona ( Vigorous Hike) # of people # of people So that we are better able to be responsive to our participants needs, it would be helpful to know the following information. Please choose the ones that best apply. I am acquainted with the Bible and Mrs. Eddy s Writings. # of people I read the Bible and Mrs. Eddy s Writings regularly # of people I teach in the Christian Science Sunday School. Age of pupils I study and actively practice the Science of Christ # of people I have had class instruction in Christian Science # of people I am planning to fly to the following airport (Please fill out next page)

8 PROGRAM ITINERARY: Young Adult Option Friday Option: Claim your campsite and set up anytime after 2:00 pm 4:30-5:30 pm Registration at Wawona Community Hall or at Redwoods Meeting Hall, 8038 Chilnualna Falls Rd., Wawona, in the southern part of Yosemite National Park off Hwy :30-6:45 pm Welcome, Program Introduction, and sign-ups (Dinner for those who purchased this option) 7:00-9:00 pm Bible Workshop 1: Rocks, Foundations, and Caves: Majestic Mountains or hiding in caves? Saturday 7:00-7:45 am Registration & Orientation at Wawona Community Hall, Chilnualna Falls Rd.(Cont. Breakfast if purchased) 8:00-10:00 am Bible Workshop 2: Water: The flow of Divine ideas unfolding, not the" waters of mortal mind 10:15-5:00 pm Choice of Activities 1. Hike to Chilnualna Falls in Wawona, Exploring Rock and Water 2. All day Exploration of Natural Metaphors in Yosemite Valley 3. Morning Exploration of Water - Merced River in Wawona 4. Afternoon visit to the Pioneer History Center in Wawona 5. Afternoon Exploring Plants in Mariposa Giant Sequoia Grove 6. Rest and Study by the river 5:45-6:30 pm Catered Bar-B-Que dinner (for those who have purchased this option) 7:00-9:00 pm Workshop 3: Plant Metaphors: Trees, roots, and spiritual growth Sunday 7:45-8:45 am Provide your own breakfast or go to store in Wawona or restaurant at Wawona Hotel 9:00-10:00 am Christian Science Bible Lesson Service along the river 10:00-10:30 am Closure and sharing testimonies or feedback. 10:30-12:00 Organize our own outing activities (mountain biking?) or pack-up and leave for home. INSPIRESIGHT PERMISSION FORM (Please fill out one for each participant) Participant Agreement: Inspiresight Standards: I (participant)),, agree to refrain from the use or possession of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages and drugs of any kind. Also, I shall not engage in any inappropriate sexual behavior. Finally, I shall refrain from using profanity and telling inappropriate jokes and/or stories. I understand that if I do not follow these standards, I will be asked to leave the activity. SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT: In the event of an emergency, I hereby direct the Inspiresight staff or its volunteers to: Seek Christian Science Treatment from a Christian Science Practitioner listed in the Christian Science Journal. Name of CS Practitioner Phone No. Seek Appropriate Medical Assistance. (This may require medical airlift from Yosemite Park to nearby services. I agree to pay for all medical costs). Emergency Contacts: Name Phone # Mobile # Relationship Name Phone # Mobile # Relationship I agree to release, indemnity and hold harmless Inspiresight, its staff and volunteer workers from any and all claims of liability or any injury or damage to any person or property whatsoever occurring in connection with Inspiresight programs. Finally, if I do not adhere to the Inspiresight standards above, I agree to leave the event at the request of Inspiresight staff. PARTICIPANTS SIGNATURE: Date