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Christian Life

9/22/2021

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by LaVada Terrell, VP Christian Life

LWML CNH RETREAT – August 27-29, 2021

105 of us enjoyed a fun weekend retreat at the Episcopal Conference Center Oakhurst (ECCO). Attendees came from throughout California. We had 3 RVs, 4 Saturday only, 23 from the Hmong communities of Merced and Fresno, and we ranged from 16 to over 80 years of age and 46 were first timers.

The theme was Plan Everything In His Time … based on Proverbs 19:2: "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails."

The Bible Study Leader, Judy Huber, led us through an inter-active study based on the theme and Scripture with fun projects (pantomimes, skits, song composition) that everyone participated in. We shared a lot about the interruptions in our lives and what we can learn from them. Our lives don’t always go as expected, as the last year had proven. We learned that when there are changes, interruptions, and detours in our plans (sometimes even interventions from the Lord). We at first panic, then accept them, adjust by asking God for help, and/or just leave it all in God’s capable hands to lead and guide us.

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Christian Life

5/23/2021

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by LaVada Terrell, VP Christian Life

I’m here to tell you more about the resources you can find on our LWML website (lwml.org). This time, I’ll share with you what is under the tab labeled The Word, e.g., program resources, group and personal meditations.

BIBLE STUDIES
  • A synopsis of the latest and most popular Bible study. At this time, a highlight of a two-session study by Linda Koch called Steps of Faith, searching the Scriptures and spending time reflecting on individual and collective experiences and the journey ahead.
  • LWML continues to support missions and missionaries in Europe with a series of Bible studies translated into Russian and Ukrainian. The Bible studies, written by well-known author Donna Snow, were originally published by the LWML in English. With grants from several districts, and in cooperation with the WORDrus Mission Society, eight multi-session Bible studies are now available to missionaries and individuals as free downloads.
  • There is a link to the LWML/CPH store where Bible study books can be purchased.
  • Lutheran Women’s Quarterly Bible studies can be downloaded, some with leader guides, some in Spanish, and archived from the present back to 1998.
  • The following can all be downloaded:
    • Long/Multi-session Bible studies
    • Short/Single session Bible studies on numerous topics and themes, church year, and seasons.
    • Sketches/dramatizations, creative crafts, litanies, responsive readings, and short programs.
MUSTARD SEED DEVOTIONS
  • Individual Mustard Seed devotions may be read and downloaded.
  • Compilation booklets and packets of Mustard Seed devotions may be purchased.
  • History of Mustard Seed devotions
  • Uses of Mustard Seed devotions
PROGRAM RESOURCES
  • Program examples to include icebreakers, devotions, Bible studies, service projects
  • Links to Bible studies, dramatizations, sketches, craft projects, litanies, short programs
  • Retreat packages on different topics
  • Tab for seasonal themes
COLORING SCRIPTURES
  • Themed bookmarks, notecards, and pages, to download and color
  • Some in Spanish​ 
ALL SPIRITUAL GROWTH RESOURCES
  • All of the above in shortened form
  • Also specific devotions for Gospel Outreach, Mission Grants, Podcast, Mite Box
  • LWML league pledge and songs
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