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President
Amy Bourque |
Secretary
Shelley Antuna |
Treasurer
Lisa Scelza |
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Eastern Region 2022 Report
Lamentations 3:22-23 says, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” We are experiencing the Lord’s compassion and faithfulness in the Eastern Region, and we are thankful.
Our annual retreat resumed – mostly back to normal - in November of 2021 at Tuscarora Inn, a place of beauty and rest for us to come together as women of God and be blessed. Sue Duffield spoke on the very appropriate theme, “New Beginnings” focusing on Galatians 1:15, which says, “But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace.” Sonja Narvesen, missionary to Chad, Africa, joined us and shared how God is working in her community of Doh. Mary Anderson shared progress and prayer requests for the upcoming church plant in Boston and led us in worship each session. Our Silent Auction proceeds and offering were given to support CLB International and NAM missions.
We had some breakout sessions led by Karen Stenberg (finding God through grief) and Ruth Christensen (sharing your family traditions and stories to bring honor to God), which both pointed their participants to look to Christ in all circumstances. Debra Stensrud led a popular class on hospitality, and there were other activities including painting, ax throwing, hiking, morning stretches, and coffee and scones (everyone’s favorite!). In the evenings we enjoyed opportunities to play games (or just drink tea and hang out), watch movies, or visit the snack shop and gift store. It was so good to be together again!
Although at the annual business meeting we were unable to fill the positions of President, Vice-President, or Treasurer, Shelley Antuna remained as Secretary. In the months that followed the meeting, those offices were filled by appointment and will be voted on at the next meeting. Jennie Fairchild will serve as Vice-President, and Lisa Scelza has taken over as Treasurer. Our sincere thanks to Cindy Geraghty, who served as President for many years, and to Lindsay Natale who served in the role of Treasurer. Our new executive board has been joined by Ellie Bourque and Melanie Antuna to form the planning committee for the 2022 Retreat.
We are working to rebuild Women’s Ministries which are coming to life after Covid in the churches in the Eastern region. Pray for inspiration and leadership in each of the churches, as we seek to support women and bring them together in the Word, in life, and in mission.
In His Service,
Amy Bourque
WM Eastern Region President
Our annual retreat resumed – mostly back to normal - in November of 2021 at Tuscarora Inn, a place of beauty and rest for us to come together as women of God and be blessed. Sue Duffield spoke on the very appropriate theme, “New Beginnings” focusing on Galatians 1:15, which says, “But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace.” Sonja Narvesen, missionary to Chad, Africa, joined us and shared how God is working in her community of Doh. Mary Anderson shared progress and prayer requests for the upcoming church plant in Boston and led us in worship each session. Our Silent Auction proceeds and offering were given to support CLB International and NAM missions.
We had some breakout sessions led by Karen Stenberg (finding God through grief) and Ruth Christensen (sharing your family traditions and stories to bring honor to God), which both pointed their participants to look to Christ in all circumstances. Debra Stensrud led a popular class on hospitality, and there were other activities including painting, ax throwing, hiking, morning stretches, and coffee and scones (everyone’s favorite!). In the evenings we enjoyed opportunities to play games (or just drink tea and hang out), watch movies, or visit the snack shop and gift store. It was so good to be together again!
Although at the annual business meeting we were unable to fill the positions of President, Vice-President, or Treasurer, Shelley Antuna remained as Secretary. In the months that followed the meeting, those offices were filled by appointment and will be voted on at the next meeting. Jennie Fairchild will serve as Vice-President, and Lisa Scelza has taken over as Treasurer. Our sincere thanks to Cindy Geraghty, who served as President for many years, and to Lindsay Natale who served in the role of Treasurer. Our new executive board has been joined by Ellie Bourque and Melanie Antuna to form the planning committee for the 2022 Retreat.
We are working to rebuild Women’s Ministries which are coming to life after Covid in the churches in the Eastern region. Pray for inspiration and leadership in each of the churches, as we seek to support women and bring them together in the Word, in life, and in mission.
In His Service,
Amy Bourque
WM Eastern Region President
PAST EVENT: Fall 2021 Eastern Region Women's Retreat
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When: November 2-4, 2021
Where: Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center, Mt Bethel, PA |
