You’ve planned the speakers, meals, and worship, but there’s still a 30–60 minute opening in your women’s retreat schedule.
You want the women to do something together during that time.
Another talk feels like too much sitting, but you also don’t want to lead a loud game or put anyone on the spot with an icebreaker.
The Case of the Hidden Blessing gives your group a shared challenge that fits the retreat. In the story, the blessing meant to close the weekend has gone missing. Women work in small teams to solve nine puzzles and uncover it before the final gathering.
Give each team its printed materials and let them work through the clues together. Women can notice different details, share ideas, and help each other when they get stuck.
The game gives everyone a reason to join in, including guests who might be quieter during an open group discussion.
You can set aside 30–60 minutes for the activity and use the final blessing as a natural lead-in to your closing session.
The download includes a setup guide, a recording sheet, and an answer key, so you have everything you need to lead it without inventing puzzles or gathering props.
If that open spot on your schedule is still bothering you, get the Women’s Ministry Retreat Escape Room.
Print it for your teams, follow the guide, and give the women an activity they can experience together.