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2023 Ladies Lectureship Retreat
Virtual Event via Zoom
January 28, 2023 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

​Theme - "Celebrating the Seasons of Life"
Scripture:  Eccl 3:1-8

What is the Sister to Sister Lectureship Retreat?

Sister to Sister Lectureship Retreat is an annual event designed to bring local sisters of the Churches of Christ together to form close knit relationships and to strive to support each other during times of distress, build up and admonish each other on key topics in a non-threatening environment.  Sisters from all congregations participate in the decision-making and planning.  That exemplifies the unity Jesus talks about.

​What to expect at the Sister to Sister Lectureship Retreat?
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It's a dynamic weekend of bonding, sharing, laughter, plenty of spiritual and physical food.  Time flies when you are having fun.  Sisters from all congregations coming together as one.  You will hear local sisters bring God's word to life.




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Topics

SPRING
Parenting with a Purpose!
Whether we're welcoming a new baby into the household or learning how to navigate communication with our adult children, this speaker will address how to parent with a purpose from a Godly perspective.
Speaker: Linda James  

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​SUMMER
How to Deal with Toxic People
It's HOT-HOT-HOT and as Godly women we need spiritual guidance to deal with Toxic people in the heat of the moment.
Speaker: Rhonda Campbell 

FALL
Grace and Forgiveness
Fall is a time when leaves are falling and making way for re-birth, renewal and regeneration.
Speaker: Erin McDonald

WINTER
Caregiving
The harshness of Winter evokes the stark reality of our "sandwich generation" raising children and caring for our aging parents and family.  Godly counsel on how to traverse this very challenging time in our lives.
Speaker: Dr. Karin Small Wurapa

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Breakout Sessions

Financial Advising: 
Starting from an early age Christian women need to learn how to be good stewards
of their money and resources. (Proverbs 31)
Facilitator:  Cora Fulmore
 
Grief Counseling:
Providing resources and tools for Christian women who are helping their families
and themselves through the various stages of grief (2 Cor 1:3-5)
 Facilitator:  Cheryl Kinson
 
Life Coaching:
   After the effects of COVID many Christian saw changes in employment, lost their jobs, 
Starting new businesses, this session will assist these sisters in this new season of their life (Psalm 37:23-24)
 Facilitator:  Glenda Sullivan

Godly Dating:
Transparent, godly counsel for Christian sisters who are single and stressing the importance of their dependence on God as they wait for their BOAZ.  (Ruth)
Facilitator:  Kierstin Beaumont