In their own words: What Pilgrimage has meant...
...Shared the joy that God intends:
"Pilgrimage for me was a chance to experience God’s love in a very real, almost tangible way. Pilgrimage allowed me to connect with others to share the joy that God intends for us to have as members of His family."
... Linda Hanson, Little Rock
...from "Head" to "Heart":
"Pilgrimage took me from 'head knowledge' to 'heart knowledge.' It changed how I live in my daily life. I now have a joy in my heart that was lacking before."
... Mollie Litton, Plano
...The presence of the Lord:
"When I think about my Pilgrimage experience, the song 'Surely the Presence of the Lord is in this Place' always comes to mind. Very few times in my life have I felt God's presence as powerfully as I did throughout my entire Weekend, and that was exactly where I needed to be at that time in my life - in the presence of the Lord."
... Sandra Phillips, McGehee
...Life-changing:
I'm taking more responsibility for my spiritual growth, due to my experience at Pilgrimage. I met so many wonderful people, who, like me, are on their own spiritual journeys. Discussion groups helped me a lot. I was overwhelmed by the love that surrounded me that weekend, shown in various ways. I laughed, cried, sang, and generally soaked in all of the activities, talks, music, and enjoyed the excellent food! Enough, because I don't want to give away all of the surprises...and there were many! Your life will be changed for the better if you attend Pilgrimage!
... Nadine Runsick, Jonesboro
...Big spiritual lift:
"Pilgrimage is a short retreat where you can get away from the world and its problems and feel closer to God and His creation. It will give you a better appreciation for what God has done for us through Jesus Christ, and a better appreciation and feeling of love for others. It will be a big spiritual lift and can energize you to live your life more for Christ in all you do."
... John Mac Leod, North Little Rock
... Renewed My Faith:
"Pilgrimage has renewed my faith and has strengthened my belief in all the glory & grace from our Holy Father."
... Peggy Leonhard, Hot Springs
... A "re-awakening" :
"My Pilgrimage Weekend was a reawakening. In the months before my Weekend, I got spiritually tired dealing with the "stuff" of life - grief, family issues, work and grad school. The Weekend reminded me that I belong to God and that my life should be a clear reflection of Him and a positive reflection on Him. No matter what might be going on in my life, He is my reason for living, and every day is sweet because of Him." ... Jen Stiles, Siloam Springs