A Life-Changing Retreat in Cyprus
Dear friends,
Would you like to experience a life-changing few weeks in Cyprus this year?
Cyprus is steeped in Christian history—Paul and Barnabas travelled there, and tradition holds that Lazarus is buried in Larnaca. Just outside Larnaca, in the village of Kiti, is the Living Stones House of Prayer, led by our dear friends Martin and Heike Dolan.
I had the privilege of being involved in the early days of Living Stones, and it has been a joy to return over the years to support their work and speak at their annual autumn retreat: CLOSER. Today, I’m sharing their invitation with you—and I warmly encourage you to consider it.
From Living Stones House of Prayer, Kiti, Cyprus:
“Come close to God, and He will come close to you.” – James 4:8
CLOSER will run from 29 September to 31 October 2025.
We invite you to spend five weeks immersed in God’s presence in beautiful Cyprus — to encounter His love, grow in intimacy with Him, and deepen your walk of prayer and worship.
This journey includes:
- Inspiring Bible teaching by local and international speakers
- Workshops and teachings on topics such as:
o Intimacy with God
o The love of the Father
o Jesus and the Cross
o Restoring the heart of worship
o The ministry of blessing
o Scripture meditation
o Creative worship through art and dance
o Introduction to different models of prayer
o And more - Corporate worship and intercession
- Times of personal devotion in the prayer room
- Prayer trips across Cyprus
- Personal ministry and prayer
Each year, participants describe profound encounters with God. Here are just two testimonies:
“CLOSER 2024 completely changed my life and my relationship with my heavenly Father! I had never experienced a father’s love until this retreat. God met me deeply, and now I live in His peace.”
— Estelle, Cameroon
“CLOSER was the best course I’ve taken in my life! I’m 73 years old and have been a believer for 33 years. I can truly say I’m no longer the same person. It was incredibly enriching.”
— Dalia, Israel
If you’d like to apply or have any questions, please write to: livingstonescyprus@proton.me
May God bless you richly,
Martin and Heike Dolan
Living Stones House of Prayer, Kiti, Cyprus
www.hopcyprus.org