Bible Study Evangelista presents a weekend event

Standing In The Word

October 23 – 25, 2020

Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL

REGISTRATION

SPEAKERS

VIP RECEPTION

THE SHRINE

A glorious, holy setting; four penetrating talks by Sonja and a choice of six other speakers for breakouts; daily Mass, Adoration, and Confession; hot, sit-down meals; magnifying praise and worship; soaring classical liturgical choir; powerful prayer meeting; VIP social time with Sonja and the team; and an eye-popping gift shop; all to equip you to STAND more firmly in the Word in our perilous times.
Ticket availability is limited to Covid restrictions and the capacity of the Shrine, so do not wait. Register now!

Retreat Itinerary

Friday, October 23, 2020

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Lobby of St. Gabriel Hall: Registration, Explore the Shrine

5:00 – 6:30 PM

St. Raphael Hall: Dinner Served

6:45 – 7:45 PM

St. Gabriel Hall: Conference Opening – Praise and Worship, Geneva Tigue; Speaker, Sonja Corbitt

8:00 – 9:00 PM

St. Michael Conference Room: Cocktail Hour (ticketed attendees only)

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament open to all in main church until 9:00 PM

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Breakfast on your own

7:00 – 8:00 AM

Main Church: Mass

8:00 – 8:30 AM

St. Raphael Hall: Coffee and Tea Available

8:45 – 9:45 AM

St. Gabriel Hall: Geneva Tigue, Sonja Corbitt

10:00 – 10:45 AM

St. Gabriel Hall & St. Michael Conference Room: Breakout Session 1*

11:30 – 12:45 PM

St. Raphael Hall: Lunch Served

1:00 – 1:45 PM

St. Gabriel Hall: Sonja Corbitt

2:00 – 2:45 PM

St. Gabriel Hall & St. Michael Conference Room: Breakout Session 2*

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Main Church: Adoration & Confession, or St. Gabriel Hall & St. Michael Conference Room: Breakout Session 3*

5:30 – 7:00 PM

St. Raphael Hall: Dinner Served

7:15 – 8:00 PM

St. Gabriel Hall: Prayer Meeting

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament open to all in main church until 9:00 PM

Saturday, October 25, 2020

Breakfast on your own

8:30 – 8:45 AM

St. Raphael Hall: Coffee and Tea Available

9:00 – 9:45 AM

St. Gabriel Hall: Sonja Corbitt

10:00 – 11:15 AM

Main Church: Mass with Special Classical Choral Quartet and Closing Remarks

*See breakout speakers and talks here.

Area Accommodations

All retreat attendees are responsible for procuring their own accommodations.

There are no accommodations within walking distance of the Shrine, so you will need to rent a car or arrange for transportation if you are not driving in. Information on transportation is below.

Some accommodations available in the area:

Home rentals are available through the Shrine website athttps://www.olamshrine.com/visit/lodging/

Quality Inn, 810 Main Street NE, Hanceville, AL, 35077 | (256) 352-0151 | Click HERE for website

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2052 Hayes Dr NW, Cullman, AL 35058 | (256) 736-1906 | Click HERE for website

Comfort Suites, 2048 St Joseph Dr NW, Cullman, AL 35055 | (256) 255-5999 | Click HERE for website

La Quinta Inn & Suites, 2054 St Joseph Dr NW, Cullman, AL 35055 | (256) 775-9500 | Click HERE for website

Sleep Inn & Suites, 2050 Old Hwy 157, Cullman, AL 35057 | (256) 734-6166 | Click HERE for website

St. Bernard Abbey, 1600 St. Bernard Drive S.E., Cullman, AL 35055-3057 | (256) 734-3946 | Click HERE for website

Transportation Options

Car Rentals and Ground Transportation can be found on the airport websites:

  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport – HERE
  • Huntsville International Airport – HERE

Yellow Cab

American Cab Company

Birmingham Door to Door – Birmingham International Airport

Uber