LAUNCH LANCASTER
April 29, 2008 by stonecroftministries
Reflections from Lancaster, Pennsylvania:
How did God speak to you most clearly at this event?
- To bring a widow I’ve been mentoring to Chazown.
- My prayer life needs to become more vibrant! (And I learned how to do it today.)
- The Great Commission is for today! It is worked out in our lives as we “go and be” the hands and feet of Jesus.
- I was convicted to reach out more to the lost people in my life and to the younger women I come in contact with.
- That God is going to do great and mighty things in the next generation if we humble ourselves to do things His way and not just the old way because it is comfortable. Let’s give our girls the same mentoring and sharing of truth that was given to us. They are our next generation of leaders.
- To trust that if I serve Him, then He will take care of the details I am anxious about.
- To be more aware of people around me that I can mentor in many different ways.
- I was enlightened during Launch to realize how Stonecroft is encouraging us to branch out and “think outside the box,” finding ways to reach the women in our areas.
After being on the waiting list, my new friend Pam and I were called a few days before the Lancaster Launch. We were told that there was room! The Friday speaker segment was inspiring. We learned fresh new ways of reaching the young women where they are. The idea of the “interview” , as well as speaking among the ladies at their tables in place of the podium presentation sounded fun and more effective.
Gails presentatins on Hoisting our Prayer Sails plus Kathys facilitating group feedback on beingFishers of men-Keepers of the Acquarium were most challenging. The food and fellowship at the tables were fabulous. God truly has and is blessing this organization with a new vision reaching beyond the Outreach luncheons and dinners into the world of lost women. We thank all of Stonecroft officials for the vision and the blessing we have received. Sandy Barton, Clarksburg, W.Va.
My experience in Lancaster was awesome.Having the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and taking part in the weekend was wonderful. I was inspired to be more aware of the women around me, to seek out someone I could mentor to, to be open to the Lord’s leading and to strenghten my relationship with Him. The exchanges at the tables were inspiring, and the opportunity to meet other women working for a common cause outstanding. God certainly blessed this gathering and I left with wonderful memories and fired up to come home and do more for Him through Stonecroft.
Judy Pazdzierski, Kirkville, N.Y.
I was very inspired by the speakers and how we can relate to people outside our outreach meetings.
The statement I have shared is “life is not permanent, so change.” I have been with Stonescoft ministries meetings for a long time, but have continued to appreciate the changes that have been made and are continuing. This statement it very important in many situations in our lives!