The first item of business at Saturday’s retreat was a light breakfast of muffins, rolls, coffee and juice. The men were there promptly to serve us our caffeine!
We had three different workshops for the ladies to choose from. Here’s the group of ladies that gathered to seek help in organizing their time in the workshop I held, entitled, “Multi-tasking my Minutes.”
Lord willing, I’ll share some of my tips on a blog in the near future. One thought was that there is always time to do what God calls us to do.
“Help! I’m homeschooling!” was the name of this workshop (pictured below) led by a veteran home schooling mom, Rene. She did a super job giving ideas, resources and helpful tips for these young moms just entering the years of teaching their children at home. I know they came away with good ideas and encouragement!
The third workshop was entitled, “Making the Most of your Senior Years.” Reva shared creative ideas to spend their senior years in fruitful, productive activities.
The ladies also received help in financial matters and taking care of themselves.
After the workshop time we had our second service in the auditorium that began with special music from two teen girls – Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us. What a blessing!
Following a drama that a group performed a mother/daughter duo sang, The Lighthouse. We do indeed, owe our life to Him, for Jesus is the Lighthouse that cast away the darkness and brought us to Himself.
The second testimony was given by Kathy Barker, a member of our church that has been dealing with cancer for 1 1/2 years. She has been a real trophy of God’s grace as she’s gone through a stem cell transplant, steroids, and chemo. Her testimony is “Whatever God wants is what I want.”
Some quotes by Kathy that I jotted down are:
God will do for us what He has chosen.
God can take care of that! – (Her mom said that about Kathy’s cancer.)
When someone asked why God would allow Kathy to get cancer she answered with, “Why not? Wouldn’t it be better for this to happen to me than someone who’s not saved?”
It’s just the crossing to heaven that we fear. We know heaven is waiting for us.
You look at your priorities differently when you have cancer.
A card is a little thing, but to a person who’s hurting, it’s love.
If God can take care of our greatest need (salvation) He can take care of the little things.
The retreat ended with lunch catered by Atlanta Bread Company.
The retreat ended with lunch catered by Atlanta Bread Company.
The ladies were asked to sign a “Blessing and Memories Book” so we could remember the highlights of the weekend.
The reason you don’t see any plates on the table is because the men were SO prompt at picking up our trash when we were finished! Bless their hearts, they worked hard!
The weekend was indeed significant in my life. The Lord taught me so much. He has given me the opportunity to work beside some sweet servants. I did not pull this off alone – there were sooooo many that helped. I thank each of them for all that was done! I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you! I am so blessed to call Boones Creek Bible Church my home church!
The weekend was indeed significant in my life. The Lord taught me so much. He has given me the opportunity to work beside some sweet servants. I did not pull this off alone – there were sooooo many that helped. I thank each of them for all that was done! I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you! I am so blessed to call Boones Creek Bible Church my home church! 
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