Love these little notes that appear on my desk or dresser from time to time... Especially before a busy weekend!
I had the privilege of leading two breakout sessions at North Carolina Embrace's Women's Prayer and Evangelism Conference at Ridgecrest Conference Center Friday and Saturday....
Though I made some great contacts and met new friends, one of the greatest blessings was spending time with new friend, Leslie Hildreth (pictured far right below while on a missions panel discussion)...
As well as spending time with one of my closest friends, Shauna Sigmon.
Meanwhile, back at home, Shauna's husband, Matt along with Tony got all our kids together for pizza, baseball, ice cream and fun...
While the boys went to Joshua's game, my sweet friend, Karen took all our girls out for ice cream...
Let's go Yellow Jackets!
Friday night's game he was 2 for 2...
A glimpse the women's conference main session...
Tony left Joshua's game (and our kiddos in others' care) to speak at a conference in Raleigh...
Saturday morning in the mountains... beautiful retreat...
Me and Shauna...
We finished our second breakout session by noon and decided to hit the road early beginning with a quick drive up the mountain... Absolutely gorgeous...
We went out for German food in downtown Black Mountain... delicious!
Had smooth travels until just east of Greensboro... yikes!
People were driving the wrong way and everything! Seriously?!.
Despite this madness, we had interesting conversations in our ride, ha...
The downpour, however, did add a bit more strain for me the driver BUT in God's grace we made it home safely just after 8PM...
My sweet girl enjoying a birthday party (thanks Melissa for sending this picture while I was away!)
Sunday morning we celebrated with our Imago Dei family ONE YEAR birthday party over at Falls Lake/Beaverdam... Awesome!
"In Christ Alone my hope is found..."
Tony preaching from Mark 8, "Jesus said, 'Who do you say that I am?'"
We celebrated together with 6 testimonies and baptisms... sweet time...
"Celebrate His death and rising, lift your eyes, proclaim His coming!"
Afterwards, we gathered at one of the pavilions for the Lord's supper and lunch... A great time of fellowship...
Then it was time for the recipient of the pie in the face contest. The girls growth group hosted a canned food collection for a local food bank. Those who donated gave in honor of one of the elders. The elder with the most (Nate Akin) had the great honor of receiving a pie in the face...poor guy...
Then, the growth group leader whose group gave the most cans also got a pie in his face... and from his lovely wife as well?!... Ha...
True love...
But then, the other two elders decided to take a complimentary pie in the face as well... First, Tony...
Then, Matt...
Who then proceeded to give a few announcements, ha ha...
After lunch swim...
Beautiful and blessed day...
Happy 1st Birthday, Imago Dei Church!
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