Quiet Day | The Gift at Bethany | Joe and Cathy Silmon | 3 Jul 2026

The Gift at Bethany

“She has done a beautiful thing to Me.” — Mark 14:6

Join Cathy and Joe at The Wellspring for a quiet day centred on the powerful story of the woman who anointed Jesus at Bethany. In a moment others misunderstood, Jesus recognised a beautiful act of extravagant love.

Through Scripture, reflection, and creative response, we will explore what it means to truly see Jesus, to offer Him our wholehearted devotion, and to become a people whose worship carries a lasting fragrance.

This day offers space to draw near, to listen, and to respond—perhaps in ways that go beyond words—as we learn to pour out our lives before Him.

Retreat areas will be available both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Numbers are limited to 15 to ensure a peaceful atmosphere, allowing personal space for reflection.

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Programme

10:00am – 10:30am: Start – Welcome/Registration/Hot drinks

10:30am – 11:20am: Session 1 – Seeing Jesus. Recognition before response. An imaginative contemplation on the story from Mark 14. What did Mary see? What did the others miss?

11:20am – 11:30am: Comfort Break.

11:30am – 12:30pm: Session 2 – Extravagant Devotion. Pouring it all out. Teaching/reflection time on cost, sacrifice, misunderstanding; waste vs worship

12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch.

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Session 3 – Fragrance that fills the House. Worship that affects the atmosphere. A time of sung/prophetic worship.

2:30pm – 2:40pm: Comfort Break.

2:40pm – 3:30pm: Session 4 – A Beautiful Thing. What we offer matters. A short reflection on ‘It will be told…’ and the eternal significance of our devotion to Jesus. Followed by a time of gentle sharing and encouragement from the day.

3:30pm – 4:00pm: End – Coffee/Cake.

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About Your Quiet Day Leaders

Cathy and Joe Silmon are passionate about creating spaces for people to seek and encounter God. With years of ministry experience between them (in teaching, worship, evangelism, discipleship and prayer) they aim to help others discover God’s presence in the stillness, while providing a warm welcome and hospitality. They have been married for 30 years and have two grown-up children.

About The Wellspring Ledbury

The Wellspring was founded by wardens, Joe and Cathy Silmon, in early 2023 as a non-denominational Christian retreat and events centre. Established to serve, support, and resource the Body of Christ primarily in the Malvern Hills and surrounding three counties areas, we organise and host public and private events, provide venue hire, plus rental of a residential, self-catering, retreat cottage.

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Venue Info

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