Going Deeper

In this picture are 41 women from my church. Our church is pretty tiny considering churches we've been a part of in the past- and 41 women on a retreat is pretty amazing! I'm a part of the leadership team for our women's ministry and helped plan this year's retreat. Our church is super diverse- the youngest woman that came was 18 and the oldest was 78, I believe. I've never been a part of a church like Horizons. Horizons is made up of so many different people, that truly work together, and fellowship with one another despite age, race, past, and stage of life. I could not be more proud to be a part of the team that leads them. Our theme was Going Deeper. Our speaker did a great job teaching us about the next steps that we need to take in our relationship with God. It was a time where I was just able to take in the teaching and mull over it. I still need to go back through my notes and really think about what things I need to change in my life.
Retreats are so needed, and are a great time to get away! Us young mom's really appreciate this time! But most of all, this retreat was fun! Other than being their "Pastor's Wife," I'm also known as the one that makes them play crazy games! Oh my- I've never laughed so hard. My favorite game this year was when they were all blindfolded into 2 long lines, and they had to pass a raw biscuit from the front of the line to the back. Talk about hilarious! We had so much fun- they are such good sports!
Our time in Texas has had it's ups and downs. I could not have come back from this weekend more proud of our women. I'm so grateful to be a part of a church where I've been stretched to be friends with those I normally wouldn't have approached. I'm grateful to see racial barriers being broken. I'm grateful for women older than me who have loved on me and taken me under their wing. I'm grateful for goofy friends that I can laugh with. I'm grateful for the spirit of worship that is crafted when 41 women seek God in one accord. I'm thankful for God meeting us where we're at, and always waiting for us to come to him. I'm thankful for a husband who encourages times like this in my life. I'm excited for the future- for the plans God has for our little church, and for the plans he has for me and the woman he's shaping me to become.