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Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing.
WHY RACHEL?
The name “Rachel” refers to an old testament figure who was written about in the book of Jeremiah.
WHY A VINEYARD ?
There are many images and symbolisms attached to a vineyard. It is a place where grapes are grown, pruned, lifted up and cleansed so they can bear a more bountiful harvest. A vineyard is a place of labor for the making of sweet wine. Perhaps the most significant association with vine comes from the powerful and moving words of Jesus found in the Gospel of John.
Thus says the Lord: In Ramah is heard the sound of moaning, of bitter weeping! Rachel mourns her children, she refuses to be consoled because her children are no more.
Thus says the Lord: Cease your cries of mourning, wipe the tears from your eyes. The sorrow you have shown shall have its reward, says the Lord. There is hope for your future! Jeremiah 31:15-15
I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me. Remain united in me, and I will remain united to you. A branch cannot bear fruit by itself; it In the same way, you cannot bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches
Whoever remains in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me. John 15:5-7
Rachel's Vineyard of Sarasota 