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President
Renae Paulson |
Secretary
Mariann Vetrhus |
Pacific South Region 2019 Report
The annual fundraiser for National Women’s Ministry takes place in February every year. This year a mailing went out to the Churches emphasizing the National Projects and needs. For the month of February, the churches put out the “Cup of Blessings” and a bulletin insert was provided encouraging congregational participation.
The ladies in many of the churches in the PRS are very involved in special programs such as bible studies and women’s night out. I continue to see how God is using the women in our region as relationships develop deeply as we study God’s Word together. Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena has seen growth in our monthly Bible Studies. We are doing a Beth Moore Bible study called Living Beyond YOURSELF; exploring the Fruit of the Spirit. The group is comprised of women who attend Immanuel church and those who are associated with other churches. Great discussions have led to greater understanding of the human condition and what God has planned for our lives.
The annual Ladies’ Retreat for the Pacific Region took place in Murrieta, CA on March 30th rough April 1st. Our theme was from Psalm 51:10 Spring Cleaning for the Heart & Soul. Jackie Land was the keynote speaker for the weekend. She is a school counselor and mom who loves the Lord. She opened the session with the story of David who was pleading to God for mercy. “The Heart of the problem, is the problem of the Heart”. She talked about the value of having a forgiving heart. On Saturday we learned about ‘guarding our heart’ and spending time with Jesus as the means to protecting our hearts and having a ‘clean heart’. Don’t follow friends or a culture that aren’t led by God. We are to be transformed. ‘Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it is moral’. All weekend we were blessed by the pearls of scripture and godly advice.
Another highlight of the weekend was our prayer circle around a firepit on the beach. Singing and praying for each other. What a blessed privilege to pray for one another.
Our retreat is often when we can best rally for our National Women’s Ministry. Our sales and offering during the weekend is given to the WMCLB. We are thankful for God’s provision to our region.
The annual business meeting for PRSWM was held on March 30, 2019. Mary Vojiko retired and moved to FF, MN. The following officers were elected; Cindy Whalen from Fullerton is now the Vice President and Mariann Vethrus agreed to another term as Secretary.
Respectfully submitted,
Renae Paulson
Regional President, PRSWM (2018-2020)
The ladies in many of the churches in the PRS are very involved in special programs such as bible studies and women’s night out. I continue to see how God is using the women in our region as relationships develop deeply as we study God’s Word together. Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena has seen growth in our monthly Bible Studies. We are doing a Beth Moore Bible study called Living Beyond YOURSELF; exploring the Fruit of the Spirit. The group is comprised of women who attend Immanuel church and those who are associated with other churches. Great discussions have led to greater understanding of the human condition and what God has planned for our lives.
The annual Ladies’ Retreat for the Pacific Region took place in Murrieta, CA on March 30th rough April 1st. Our theme was from Psalm 51:10 Spring Cleaning for the Heart & Soul. Jackie Land was the keynote speaker for the weekend. She is a school counselor and mom who loves the Lord. She opened the session with the story of David who was pleading to God for mercy. “The Heart of the problem, is the problem of the Heart”. She talked about the value of having a forgiving heart. On Saturday we learned about ‘guarding our heart’ and spending time with Jesus as the means to protecting our hearts and having a ‘clean heart’. Don’t follow friends or a culture that aren’t led by God. We are to be transformed. ‘Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it is moral’. All weekend we were blessed by the pearls of scripture and godly advice.
Another highlight of the weekend was our prayer circle around a firepit on the beach. Singing and praying for each other. What a blessed privilege to pray for one another.
Our retreat is often when we can best rally for our National Women’s Ministry. Our sales and offering during the weekend is given to the WMCLB. We are thankful for God’s provision to our region.
The annual business meeting for PRSWM was held on March 30, 2019. Mary Vojiko retired and moved to FF, MN. The following officers were elected; Cindy Whalen from Fullerton is now the Vice President and Mariann Vethrus agreed to another term as Secretary.
Respectfully submitted,
Renae Paulson
Regional President, PRSWM (2018-2020)
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PAST EVENT: Pacific South Region Women's RetreatMarch 29-31, 2019
Murrieta Hot Springs Christian Conference Center |