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Shelley Antuna
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Eastern Region 2021 Report

What an unusual year it has been!! None of it took our Heavenly Father by surprise and by His  Grace, our ERWM has not missed a beat. 
The end of Mark 6:31 states, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” 

“Resting in God, in a Restless World” was the (very appropriate) theme for our 2020 fall  retreat. Following a lot of checking state Covid restrictions (on a daily basis) and numerous  conversations about… should she come…. should she not come…. should we do virtual….  if/how/when should she have Covid testing..?, our speaker, Rebecca Meidinger, of Fargo ND,  did arrive at Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center and taught us from God’s Word! She shared  encounters various women had with Jesus, and how these encounters changed their lives. She focused on how Jesus gives us rest from unmet expectations, weighty reputation, and crippling  condemnation. It was delightful, refreshing and so very good to be reminded of God’s grace in our daily lives! 
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In spite of fewer women at the retreat than we are used to, our annual Silent Auction did not  disappoint. We were once again so blessed to be able to give the proceeds to our CLB  International Missionaries as well as an offering for our CLB National Women’s Ministry. 

Rachel Roy led us in meaningful times of worship and invited guests to join her each  session! Prayer gatherings, morning exercises, and afternoon axe throwing all contributed to a  fun and encouraging weekend. Saturday electives included: “Oh, MY ANXIETY… where do I  go?” with Janet Spencer; “Struggling in Prayer?” with Catie Couch; “Choose Wisely” (healthy  eating) with Shelley Antuna; “Surviving the Holidays” (grief group) with Susan Arthur and Diane  DeMarzo; and a fun Winter Wonderland Candle Craft with the Bethel, Huntington Station ladies. 
Our 2021 Retreat plans are underway with plans for our speaker, Sue Duffield, to focus on the  theme, “New Beginnings”: Galatians 1:15 (NLT) “But even before I was born, God chose me and  called me by his marvelous grace.” 

At our annual business meeting, we were unable to identify candidates for Vice President and Treasurer. As a result, we have formed a Retreat Planning Group to plan and prepare for the  2021 Fall Retreat. Thank you, Catie Couch, Mary Anderson and Jenny Viksnes for joining us in this endeavor! Also, a big thank you to Lindsay Natale for accepting our executive board  appointment to continue to handle the treasurer responsibilities. We are grateful. 

Finding joy in His service, 
Cindy Geraghty Shelley Antuna 
WM Eastern Region President Secretary 

PAST EVENT: Fall 2018 Eastern Region Women's Retreat "The King and I"

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​When:    November 2-4, 2018
Where:   Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center,
​              Mt Bethel, PA
Speaker: Ruth Vallevik, Director of Women's Ministries


Find audio recordings and notes on the Retreat's Sessions here. 
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Purpose Statement:

Women Together…
Studying the Bible, individually and in groups, thereby growing in faith;
Supporting the Mission of the CLB in North America and internationally, in prayer, participation, and giving;
Serving Our Neighbors where we live and work, and pointing them to Christ;
​Sharing Our Lives, as sisters in Christ, with each other and with those who don’t know him.

The WMCLB is committed to seeking God’s direction, and trusts that He will establish our path.

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  • REGIONS
  • CONNECT
    • TEAM
  • EVENTS
    • 2022 Women's Convention
  • PROJECTS
    • Focus Project: House of Hope Playground Project
    • Airstrip in Chad
    • SWEET Retreat
    • Crisis Care Fund
    • HELP for Missionaries
  • GIVING
  • RESOURCES