2009 Women's Fall Retreat

Dear Ladies of the Region:

Yes, Virginia (or Ginny) there is a Fall Retreat! While we had initially discussed at the Spring One Day events having a hands on mission type weekend of work at Laurelview on October 9-11 there were some objections. Therefore, YES, we are having a retreat.

The event topic is Women to Women and is designed for you to be spiritually “fed” and challenged. We are including a chance for you to participate in the “Women’s Conversation Café” a unique conversation process that Wanda and I were introduced to at the IDWF (national) Cabinet meeting and that was also carried out at General Assembly.

We will also be blessed with two presentations from our Regional Co-Moderator, Pastor Janet Hellner-Burris. The first topic will be about women in the Bible who have been transformed and the second topic will be concerning the Regional Transformation now underway.

A presentation will also be made on the women to women journey to Palestine and Israel.

There will also be our special “quiet time”, singing, games, fellowship, food, laughter, worship and meditation opportunities.

A Blessing Box dedication will be included in the weekend so bring your church’s offering or your own personal.

Instead of a basket auction we are asking each woman to bring an enticingly wrapped item (new or gently used) to be “auctioned” during our Saturday evening festivities. These monies will be used to promote further our regional DWM needs.

Please pray over, around and through this event. Register now and spread the word. We look forward to having meaningful, spiritual and transformational conversations with you, woman to woman!

Please find two PDF attachments for download. Any questions, please contact Lisa Buday at 724-344-0544 or the Regional Office at 724-925-1350.

Retreat Flyer 1

Retreat Flyer 2

Blessings – Lisa Buday & Wanda McMahon

Just for Women - DWM One Day Retreats

Ladies of the PA Region...

Two opportunities to find out what's new with Disciple Women's Ministries and share what's new with your ministry! Mark your calendar for:

Saturday, April 18, 2009
Perryopolis Christian Church
307 Independence St.
Perryopolis, PA 15473
724-736-8311

or

Saturday, May 2, 2009
Fellowship Christian Church
6101 Oxford St.
Philadelphia, PA 19151
215-877-4024

Registration is only $10.00 and includes a great lunch. Pick a day to renew friendships and your spirit. For more info, contact Lisa Buday at 724-938-3231. Remit reservations and checks payable to: Christian Church in PA, PO Box 900, New Stanton, PA 15672.

Download registration form here: http://www.yudu.com/item/details/33751/Just-for-Women---DWM-One-Day-Retreat-Registration

Seasons of the Soul - 2008 DWM Fall Retreat Pictures Here!

Be sure to check out the latest pictures from the 2008 DWM Fall Retreat at Antiochian Village, using the link below:

http://secure.smilebox.com/ecom/openTheBox?sendevent=4e4467794d6a45784d6e77354e4451784d4451790d0a&sb=1

Sharon Watkins to speak at Regional Assembly Women's Luncheon

The Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will be the featured speaker at the 2008 Pennsylvania Regional Assembly Women's Luncheon at California University of PA.

The luncheon will be held at noon on Saturday, June 21, in Gallagher Hall. Cost per person is $6.00, which is in addition to the $30 per person visitor's registration fee (if you're only coming on Saturday). In order to attend, please register for Regional Assembly by using our secure online registration site https://www.padisciples.org/regform/regform.asp. You may also download a PDF version of the registration form here: https://www.padisciples.org/regform/.

Please make sure you register by May 31, so that we may have an accurate headcount.

You may download a copy of the campus map here: http://www.cup.edu/visitorscenter/index.jsp?pageId=1580830010421132094103342.

Any questions, please contact Christine at the Regional Office at 724-925-1350 or via email at cjohns@padisciples.org.

Whose Voice Is It?

As a New Year has just begun, most of us are still in the midst of making resolutions and changes in our lives. We wonder what will 2008 bring. Some of us may be excited because of the possibilities and the promises anticipated in 2008. Others may be dreading it--the year has arrived and there will be many choices for us to make. When you are making these choices, whose voice are you listening to? Is it your own, your partner’s, your friend’s? Perhaps it is your parent’s or your child’s? Someone else? Or do you take the time to listen to God’s voice?

This year, the cabinet of the Disciple Women’s Ministries in Pennsylvania is planning two spring events centered on the theme “Whose Voice Is It? Learning to Listen for God.” While all of the details are still be planned, the dates are set.

• April 19, 2007 at Fairhill Manor Christian Church in Washington, PA
• April 26, 2007 at Marple Christian Church in Broomall, PA

The spring events provide opportunities for ALL disciple women to come together to learn, to fellowship, to laugh, and to sing. Through the fellowship we will also be learning how to listen to God’s voice through worship, through study, and through mission opportunities.

As part of the spring event, a brief presentation on the Disciple Women’s Ministries study material for 2008-2009 will be provided. With the presidential election, the lingering war, and the injustice in the world, it is important to listen and to hear God’s voice in the midst of all of the changes. The study material focuses on learning how to listen for God's voice through the following methods:

• Personal testimonies of how the Bible has shaped individual lives
• A look at Bible stories where people literally heard the voice of God
• Some hints on using Bible Study tools to “turn up the volume” on God’s voice
• Stories of God’s power told in the voices of our sisters far and wide
• Ideas for praying with scripture to amplify God’s voice in our souls
  

As you can see, the study material centers around listening for God’s voice through studying the Bible and meditating on God’s words.

I hope to see you at one of the Spring Events! I pray God blesses you throughout 2008!