Nancy Lynch - May 2008

You modeled for me what its like to experience God's grace... I can never thank you enough for the wonderful hospitality and food, and most of all the opportunity you gave me to truly get my life back - not the old one, but a new one, firmly grounded in Christ.

Richard and Kelli Gotthardt - April 2008

This retreat far exceeded our expectations. Its' a model of Sabbath rest and the quiet we so desperately needed. we were treated with such high respect and grace. I return feeling honored by this group and loved by God.

Lynne Miller - January 2008

You provided gentle guidance nd marvelous resources to promote a productive retreat experience. The Practicing Sabbath booklet is a great guide.

Beth Benda – September 2007

If we are to rest and find peace in God's lap, Cedarly is the chair the Lord sits in.

Janet Loughry – May 2007

I did not think I needed this place – Cedarly – as much as I now realize I did. What a blessing! What a gift to be blessed – to be loved by our very big God!

Michael Brown – January 2007

The table time discussions "primed the pump" for my personal devotional time. You provided an atmosphere with just the right balance of space and spiritual prompting; asking the right questions without giving advice.

Larry and Jessica Saunders – March 2006
You facilitated a process of decompressing over several days from the accumulated pressures of pastoral ministry.  The blocks of unstructured time allowed me to focus and connect with God.  The fellowship with others was an encouragement to my spirit.

Jim and Marsha Levitt – October 2005
I must admit that as a doer and a servant I found being served so well difficult. But your kindness helped me reconnect with receiving from the Lord and allowing him to care for my soul. The atmosphere you created both forces and enables me to decide how I’m going to be more intimate with Jesus. God worked in my heart just the way I needed Him to work. We loved our time here!

James and Rebecca Shrieves – September 2005
Everything about Cedarly creates an atmosphere to feel God’s presence, to know God’s will and to follow God’s leading. We leave from here refreshed in His Spirit, empowered by His love to offer His grace. God has begun a new work within us and we are excited to embark on that new mission.

Melvin and Marie Hargrove – April 2005
Andy and Nancy created an environment of benevolence as they truly shared their hearts in conversation and conduct. This is my third visit to Cedarly which speaks to what Cedarly has to offer an inner city urban pastor who used to think that time away from the church was wasted. This environment helped me to shed the superman image and learn total dependence.

Brian and Cindy Metke – May 2005
Cedarly is one of God’s best ideas! We experienced a wonderful balance of solitude and fellowship and had the freedom to use the time at Cedarly in whatever way we needed to be able to commune with God.

Tony and Nancy Yingst – June 2004
Thank you for serving us in a way that honors me as a pastor and exalts our Lord. The reality of “Kingdom” economics often means that we store up treasures in heaven rather than here and now. I believe this week I received a dividend check on that heavenly account that encouraged me and fed my soul.