Deaf Ladies' Retreat

From these wonderful pictures the ladies' took over the weekend for the 2nd Annual Deaf Ladies' Retreat looks like they had a B-L-A-S-T time together!

The ladies are in the dining hall, at Graves Mountain, overlooking the beautiful Shenandoah Mountain valley!! And the food looks delicious!






They had all sorts of events that took place over the weekend. Several great classes taught by Yvonne Butler from the suburban Houston, Texas, games, time of prayer, horseback riding, hayrides, revealing the Secret Sisters and on the final day, together worshipped God with Yvonne giving the final message to be bold in Christ regardless of all the circumstances in life.





OOPS!!

My wife, Michelle, shared with me all the highlights of the DLR (Deaf Ladies' Retreat) last weekend! In this picture, you'll notice their guest speaker, Yvonne Butler, whom have slipped into the creek. And, remember, we haven't had a normal high temperature in Virginia (still below 70 since March) and the water, per Yvonne, was frigid! :)

The DLR participants watches on as, Co-coordinator, Bev Young, makes a comment during class with Yvonne (guest speaker) on the left.





Yvonne teaches to the ladies during the DLR moment. The theme for this year's DLR was "Moments In Time". Yvonne shared her experience as a Christian, a mother of two (especially when they were teenagers), and a wife.

I had the privilege to meet Yvonne on Friday for lunch before the ladies departed for Graves Mountain. She shared with me her struggles but because of the struggles she grew from a wavering faith to becoming a person God wanted her to be. Though, she was confused and very much afraid, overcoming periods of "blind faith", she knew she was being tested.



Brenda and Tammy raised their hands during the "Bible Trivia Game"!






And, alas, all25 ladies participated in one of the most eventful (per the ladies) DLR in the two year span!

"Lord, thank You for allowing these ladies to escape from the restlessness and busy-ness of DC to breathe your air and observe your awesome creation and experience the Christian atmosphere and love each one of them had for each other. Thank You for being with them and allowing them to carefully seek Your Word. May God help them remember their "Moments In Time"! In Jesus' Name, Amen!"