Another fabulous weekend retreat at Canby Grove Conference Center April 18-20, 2008 is now history. Our speaker, Sharon Anderson, blessed us with relevant messages from God's word, her sense of humor, and anointed ministry.  

"Good to Go as We Engage Our World" was our retreat theme this year. All of us experienced God's phenomenal love in a new way as we connected with "girlfriends," heard stories of faith in action, and renewed spiritually, physically and emotionally. We especially enjoyed our missionaries, Stef May, Lois Theissen, Judy Johns, Ann Grinnell, Joy Newburn, Janet Kronbach and Kathaleen McClary as they shared what God is doing in their lives and ministries. Opportunities were provided for prayer and sharing, worship, Bible study, workshops, free time, recreation, relaxation, shopping, solitude, activities, and crafts. Add five fantastic meals, an awesome setting and comfortable rooms and you know you missed out if you were not there.

    Mark your calendars now for retreat 2009 on April 17-19. Bette Nordberg, author and speaker who attends Lighthouse Christian Center in Puyallup, will be our featured speaker. You will be blessed, encouraged and strengthened in your faith if you attend. It would be great if each church could appoint a retreat co-ordinator now for next year. Let's fill up Canby Grove with women next April.