I began to pray that God would direct me to the right people to serve on a planning team! God had placed a passion inside me to connect women of old and young alike in the body of our church. I think that is probably because I am so missing those connections in my own life. I made six phone calls last October to various women asking them to serve on a planning team. (I made those phone calls sitting in a waiting room at Mayo Health Clinic in Rochester, MN.) Out of the six ladies that I called, 5 of them said yes! And not only did they say yes, they were ladies who had gifts and felt called to lead in the exact areas that I needed. So our little team began to pray and plan!
When God began to bring in registrations and I begin to see the names of those who were going to attend, I could not believe it was actually coming to fruition. Why would I have ever doubted that if God had prompted me and given me a passion for something, that He would not bring that about? To be real honest, I did doubt. But I am so thankful that despite my doubts, God still worked.
Today, I just finished cleaning up my many bags of supplies from a weekend away with a wonderful group of ladies. Ladies of all ages worshiped together! We had a speaker that talked about giving our issues to God. We had a speaker that reminded us how much we were loved and cherished by God. We had a speaker who asked us to make our "perfect friend." There's no human that can be our perfect friend! But our God is a perfect friend and He cares about me. There really couldn't have been a better message for me personally.
Women connected in small groups. Women connected over dessert and various meals throughout the weekend. Women connected as we made activity bags to deliver to the hospital for preschoolers who need something to keep them busy when they are stuck in bed. Women of all ages connected. And not only was it a passion that God had put in my heart, but it was a need in each individual there. As I read the evaluations last night, there were many, many responses that said how much they needed to connect with other women.
Thank you Jesus that you gave me the vision, the passion, the gift of organization, and that you prompted my heart to obey your calling!
3 comments:
So very grateful that you obeyed. I, for one, was very blessed to not only be a part of the weekend, but to be a part of the planning team. I heard so many positive comments this morning at church. I think that ladies of all ages enjoyed our time together. It was such a blessing to see women from age 21 up to some, I believe in their 80's, fellowshiping together and truly enjoying each other.
I've had several that have said they would love for this to be an annual event. Thanks, Karen, for all your effort. It was a blessing to many!
I'm glad it went well! I doubt too and am always blessed that He is faithful to do His part, even in the midst of my doubt!
~Jennifer
It was a great weekend. I truly think the ladies all loved it and it is a still in really connection relationships within our church. I enjoyed serving on the team. Thanks for letting me be a part.
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