Saturday, August 8, 2009

Summer Season

The WILD Retreat summer season is coming to a close. We had a great summer. The Salt Lake Area retreat was a success despite the occasional rain. It was an amazing weekend filled with extraordinary feats of courage, persistence and discovery. Even playing some crazy games in the lodge while God showered the earth with rain resulted in new friendships, laughs and gave us rest before we experienced a deep worship time around the fire.
I will remember you women always and hope we keep in touch occassionally to know what you are up to.
I got to go to Peoria , IL for a retreat in July. It was a blast! Literally. We shot shot guns, rifles, pistols and even an AK-47. Wow. Admist all the action: ATV's water polo, ulitmate frisbee women met Christ in new ways; some for the 1st time and some allowed him to work in their life in a new way. The women there are an amazing community and it was a blessing to spend the weekend with them.
Lastly, in Aug. it was back up to Big Canyon for the SMCC WILD Retreat. Many new women came, connected and made new friends. Old fears were conquered and dreams were reclaimed. We added a luau to saturday nights festivities and all I can say is: ALOHA! Thanks to all the gals for being good sports. In the end the campfire worship and committment time allowed women to turn their life over to God and encouraged them to embark on a new journey with Him at the helm.
Thanks to Sheri and Karen and Tracy for their dedication and committment to WILD Quest.
And thanks to all the team leaders, worship leaders and especially the women for allowing God into their hearts.