Here are a few pictures from the weekend.
Jennifer Shaw- Songwriter, Vocal Performer and Speaker. Tremendous woman of God- because she was REAL and her message was straight from God's word and not of her. It was amazing ministering with her in music this weekend and being apart of her vision for the weekend. She came with laryngitis and wasn't able to sing until Sunday morning. But she did speak every session and God used her mightily!
My favorite picture from the weekend- my sister and me
On top of Little Sable Lighthouse with Elissa Green, Gina and Kendra Battig
Here is the gang who came with us to Grace Adventures. We loved bunking together and spent a few hours Saturday at Little Sable lighthouse and lake Michigan enjoying the sun and view. Gina and me even ran up one of the sand dunes. :)
Gina and me had to take a foot picture
Very happy me
I am actually terrified of heights but the view was breathtaking and I was glad that I overame my fear and went up on the balcony at the top of Little Sable Lighthouse.
And the older I get, the more I like my stubby little nose that God gave me. :) Thanks God!!
BELOW IS AN EMAIL I SENT TO FRIENDS REGARDING THE WEEKEND:
We're back from an awesome weekend at Grace Adventures! The speaker and song writer/vocal artist was Jennifer Shaw. Wonderful woman and we totally enjoyed ministering with her in music this weekend. We left feeling more encouraged in our gifts and the call on our lives to use music to touch women and bring them closer to God. I’m excited to see where God will take us this coming year with our music. And they booked us for next year again and both Grace Adventures and the Musical artist are writing a letter of recommendation on our behalf!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT!! They mean so much. Keep praying for Gina. It’s a long road and I still see her wanting go back to Freddy-Only God knows what the outcome of their seperation will bring. She so badly wants to honor God with her marriage and love Freddy. But the emotional/mental abuse was strong and so evident in her behavior, patterns and actions. I hope she remains steadfast with her decision but time will tell. I keep remembering that verse that says “He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.”
Anyways, I am learning every day what it is to trust God with family and to see God work in a tangible way in Gina’s life as she works through and deals with her trials. She continues to amaze me with her simple “child like” heart and faith. Gina is such a loving/merciful person and I want that quality too.
Cherri
P.S. HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEKEND-We met a girl who survived abuse (the last day of the retreat at breakfast) All I asked her was “Do you mind me asking how you became a single parent?” And she started in with her story. By the end, Gina and I were both a mess. Anyway, I call it one of those “divine appointments” and Gina feels that her meeting this girl was totally why she was supposed to go this weekend. Gina got her phone number and info and she recommended some programs for Gina. It was good for Gina to see and meet with another girl who has survived, thrived and overcame.
Sounds like a powerful weekend. Grace Adventures has an incredible campus. I've done some facilitation training there and absolutely loved the facilities.
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