The theme for our first ever ladies retreat seemed very poignent to our ladies as we received a phone call about Belen Mengen's brain tumor. Certainly beginning a retreat with this theme in prayer for a family who had just been handed a bushel of lemons was quite difficult. It was heartwrending to say the least for us. God was working in their hearts as they were trying to figure out how to help turn the Mengen's lemons into blessings...aka lemonade. One thing they knew they could do was pray.
Elizabeth Sanders spoke on how God worked in her heart as they had to leave their beloved mission field of Venezuela. She reminded us of the examples in Scripture of people who were able to take trials or difficulties in their lives and turn them into blessings and those that did not.
I taught the ladies how to make double layer fleece lap throws. They all loved that they were being a blessing to our shut-ins who will be the receipients of the throws.
Throughout the retreat we gave out gifts to each of the ladies. The gifts ranging from Bath and Body Works to ladies Christian growth books, and Sacred Music Cd's were wrapped and sat at the front table. The deep appreciation for their gifts was a highlight of my weekend.
The men were a tremendous blessing as they made and served us all the meals. They also cleaned up after each meal. The ladies loved being able to relax and not worry about anything.
Thank you again for your prayers. God really blessed the weekend and made it a huge success.
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