Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Gift of Joy Retreat- Advent Lutheran - Chapel Hill, NC


An Attitude of Gratitude

Presented by the Abundant Joy Center for
Women's Ministries

As we gathered on a beautiful Saturday morning
At Advent Lutheran in Chapel Hill, NC
To begin with worship.

 Thank you to Rev. John Benham 
and the worship team!

As we explored the word - Eucharisteo
Joy Thanksgiving Grace

With a wonderful soups
 and salads luncheon


A beautiful Fall Gatherings  

Then presented with a lovely gift package
including an Ann Voskamp gift book of
One Thousand Gifts
Then time to make our own journal

Preparing to GIVE THANKS

Working the plan

A few laughs here and there

Careful concentration

Thinking about being intentional

Always good to hang out with friends

And choosing the details

With multiple generations

And hearing about friend connections

And making a new friend

A hearing a God-blessed 
testimony of His faithfulness

With some stamps to add a Bible verse or two

Dedicated time to CREATE
because we are made in the image of our
CREATOR GOD

Time to Count blessings
and see God's faithfulness

To be reminded when we forget-
of who HE is

A Soul Care Day

Because it is ALWAYS
 about our response to His CALL
The Lord initiates.

And ALL IS GRACE.


This one day women's retreat 
was led by Connie Denninger.
A Very special thank you to Beth Benham
and her team 
 to bring this 
event to Advent Lutheran Church.

Maybe YOU would like to bring
 the Gift of Joy
to YOUR church?

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