We are FREE!!! We have VICTORY!!!
Ask the ladies who went there for their testimonies!
Written by Chairperson of DWR Cindy Dively
There were 69 ladies from ten states at the 21st Deaf Women's Retreat (DWR) in Wisconsin! The 10 states were: Colorado, Florida,Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The committee members are thankful for the Deafblind interpreters and a Special Service Provider to meet the needs of a Deafblind lady.
Sister Karla Babin, from Missouri, was the speaker with the theme topic: "Need the Lord's Favor". The verses related to testimonies are Isaiah 61:1 – 3.
1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,[a] 2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD
She brought a group of three ladies from her church to share their stories by using their Cardboard Testimonies. Here are two of them:
Proclaim good news to the poor. Bind up the brokenhearted
The oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
Each lady shared their experiences on how they were in bond, abused, and addicted until they found Christ who set them free. They also led beautiful worship on Saturday evening as well as one meaningful song on Sunday morning after the communion.
During Communion service, Sister Hedy Miller shared an interesting history of the Passover bread called "Matzo," a flat, unleavened bread. She showed how the unleavened bread represented the crucifixion of our Risen Lord.
There were four special talent shows presenting a "Onward Christian Soldiers" song in Korean Sign Language, a song in Russian Sign Language, a Russian dance, and a gospel magic entertainment.
On Saturday morning, we had a time of silence to remember our beloved DWR committee Barbara Reu's mother, who passed away recently. Barb Reu wasn't able to be at the retreat. Three DWR committee members received an award for their service on the committee a number of years: 10 years - Bridget Timmers of Minnesota; 10 years - Diana Kinder of Wisconsin (Kim Durrah received the award in Diana's absence due to a family obligation); and 15 years - Barbara Reu of Illinois. BIG congratulations to three of them for their faithfulness on the DWR committee all these years! On a side note: Barbara Reu has stepped down from DWR committee. She will be missed, but she plans to continue attending the retreat!
Fun activities included: Bonfire with S'mores, Bible Trivia game, Crafts, and trip to the Red Mill.
Some of the ladies were slain in the spirit and one new believer received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Glory to God!
Our next DWR will be from October 21 - 24, 2011 at the same place, Spencer Lake Christian Center, in Wisconsin, and our speaker will be Charmaine Koppinger, a CODA, from Minnesota.
Hope to see you there!
Ask the ladies who went there for their testimonies!
Written by Chairperson of DWR Cindy Dively
There were 69 ladies from ten states at the 21st Deaf Women's Retreat (DWR) in Wisconsin! The 10 states were: Colorado, Florida,Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The committee members are thankful for the Deafblind interpreters and a Special Service Provider to meet the needs of a Deafblind lady.
Sister Karla Babin, from Missouri, was the speaker with the theme topic: "Need the Lord's Favor". The verses related to testimonies are Isaiah 61:1 – 3.
1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,[a] 2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD
She brought a group of three ladies from her church to share their stories by using their Cardboard Testimonies. Here are two of them:
Proclaim good news to the poor. Bind up the brokenhearted
The oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
Each lady shared their experiences on how they were in bond, abused, and addicted until they found Christ who set them free. They also led beautiful worship on Saturday evening as well as one meaningful song on Sunday morning after the communion.
During Communion service, Sister Hedy Miller shared an interesting history of the Passover bread called "Matzo," a flat, unleavened bread. She showed how the unleavened bread represented the crucifixion of our Risen Lord.
There were four special talent shows presenting a "Onward Christian Soldiers" song in Korean Sign Language, a song in Russian Sign Language, a Russian dance, and a gospel magic entertainment.
On Saturday morning, we had a time of silence to remember our beloved DWR committee Barbara Reu's mother, who passed away recently. Barb Reu wasn't able to be at the retreat. Three DWR committee members received an award for their service on the committee a number of years: 10 years - Bridget Timmers of Minnesota; 10 years - Diana Kinder of Wisconsin (Kim Durrah received the award in Diana's absence due to a family obligation); and 15 years - Barbara Reu of Illinois. BIG congratulations to three of them for their faithfulness on the DWR committee all these years! On a side note: Barbara Reu has stepped down from DWR committee. She will be missed, but she plans to continue attending the retreat!
Fun activities included: Bonfire with S'mores, Bible Trivia game, Crafts, and trip to the Red Mill.
Some of the ladies were slain in the spirit and one new believer received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Glory to God!
Our next DWR will be from October 21 - 24, 2011 at the same place, Spencer Lake Christian Center, in Wisconsin, and our speaker will be Charmaine Koppinger, a CODA, from Minnesota.
Hope to see you there!
