Leeds First United Methodist Church's first ever Women's Spiritual Conference was a huge success. The inspiration of our WOW leader, Veronica, this weekend event drew participants, speakers, and musicians from churches all over Leeds and throughout North Alabama. We all came away filled with amazing love provided by......
Inspirational messages....
Praise music and song...
Even interpretive dance.
And certainly no gathering in a Methodist Church would be complete without tons of good food, including a plethora of desserts--and we had all that too. (See Greg's homemade chocolate chip cookies near the front of this photo? Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum!)
We owe the success of this valuable worship and learning experience to dozens of people, including our BICs (brothers in Christ) who provided invaluable service as humble servants (i.e., movers and lifters). I served as official photographer. I used one of Vann's lenses that I'm not experienced with (so I could get closer shots), but much of what I got was fuzzy shots. I hope Veronica isn't too disappointed.
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The pink chairs are sitting in my basement, waiting to take up residence in my newly redecorated office, which of course isn't quite newly redecorated yet.
On Friday, when I had finally decided to make them mine, I loaded Sophie into our little old green pickup truck, and off we went to Pelham.
Encore Resales is quite a charming consignment shop for home furnishings. They even have an area in back that they call their thrift store where one can find yard-sale type stuff.
I took my camera along to take pictures, but I completely forgot about it when I got in the vicinity of those pink chairs and never took the camera out of the truck.
I'm hoping everyone has a wonderful sabbath. I'm going to church again. I briefly thought about staying home today and reading or knitting or doing something calm and soothing. After all the praising, singing, hand clapping, and eating of this weekend, I'm pooped! But then I remembered that Lori told me the choir is singing a rousing hymn this morning (the type she knows I love), so I'm going. Happy Sunday, everyone.
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On 03/07/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
What a wonderful and spirit-filled day to fill the hearts and souls of all there. Thanks be to God! And then there were those amazing desserts! How did anyone ever choose just one plate?
If I ever come to visit you, please take me the these amazing shops you know of. The wares are too delicious!
Cold with heavenly sunshine here but it may get into the high 60s*F!!!!
Hugs!
On 03/07/2010, Lisa said ...
It looks like you all had a great time! Good fun, good fellowship and GOOD food! Oh my. All those cakes!YumYum!!
On 03/07/2010, Diva Kreszl said ...
I just love a good Women's Retreat! Our's is coming up in May and I can't wait. There is nothing like the energy of a group of Christian Women gathering to praise God!
On 03/07/2010, Denise said ...
Sounds wonderful.
On 03/07/2010, Kerrie said ...
Lovely! Kerrie
On 03/07/2010, Pam said ...
What did the speakers talk about:? what was the theme?
On 03/07/2010, Susan Ramey Cleveland said ...
The theme for the weekend was Psalm 3:3--"But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head." Each speaker's talk dealt with how God shields us from the bad things of life, how we can trust him more, how we can not live a life of fear but one of confidence in our God.
On 03/07/2010, KAI said ...
I'm so glad you had a good time! And I WANT the dress that dancer is wearing. Only trouble IS, I couldn't fit INTO it because, in my lifetime, I've had FAR too many of the kinds of goodies in the following photo. Sigh ...!
On 03/07/2010, Clif said ...
I enjoyed reading about your wonderful day. As a pastor for over 47 years I enjoyed many days like this. Yes, I spent many days worshiping with women on days like this. If I didn't participate directly in the worship or study they were having I helped them have their day.
On 03/07/2010, Whidbey Woman said ...
:) Glad you had such a wonderful time!
On 03/07/2010, Renee said ...
Sounds like you had a great time! Wonderful fellowship...God bless.
On 03/07/2010, Charlotte said ...
Sounds like a wonderful weekend. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Blessings,
Charlotte
On 03/08/2010, Ginger said ...
This is great news! I'm so glad it was a wonderful turn out.
God Bless,
Ginger
On 03/08/2010, Loribelle said ...
I'm SO glad you felt up to coming to the retreat - both days! I'm equally as glad you decided to come to church yesterday. Did you love our anthem or WHAT? Not to mention the wonderful company at lunch :-) I saw many leftover desserts Saturday afternoon but funny, Greg's cookies were nowhere to be found. I wonder if they all got eaten or if you had the rest stashed in your bag. That would explain your quick getaway!! (tee hee) Your buddy, LBJ
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