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In the mean time, I'm writing today to share some prayer requests with you. Some changes are taking place this year. Changes that won't change the quality of Rise & Shine Women's Retreat. No, you can still count on a day full of blessings which includes a terrific women's speaker, great worship, fabulous food and some nice little details to pamper you throughout the day. But, things are changing a bit behind the scenes. We thought Rise & Shine's faithful fans would be interested in knowing. And we're hoping that you will be willing to pray with us as well.
Jill Beran from the Rise & Shine leadership team has prayerfully chosen to step down from her position for this year. Those of you who attended the first Rise & Shine Women's Retreat in 2009 had the privilege of hearing Jill Beran and Leanne Anderson share "The Story Behind Rise & Shine". And from that you know that the idea of a women's conference in this area was one God originally put on Jill's heart. She was instrumental in getting this whole thing started and for that we are all very, very thankful!
Jill felt the Lord prompting her heart again recently. This time to "cut back". Although she wrestled with the decision, after a lot of prayer and consideration she felt this was the right thing to do. Read more about Jill's decision in her own words here.
Although we're going to really miss Jill on this team, we're thankful that she is being obedient to what God is placing on her heart. We know God has great plans for her life and that following His lead is the best thing she can do. We also know that she will continue to take a great interest in Rise & Shine. She will be a cherished advisor and prayer partner. We love you, Jill!
Our prayer requests ~ please pray for us, Leanne, Judy and Rachel (the remaining members of the R&S leadership team), for wisdom as we move forward. Please pray that God will guide us as we choose new leadership team members. Please pray also that He will guide us as we try something new this year, filling some new positions...various committees who will work along with the planning team. Please pray with us that new leaders will rise up to fill all of these very important roles!
To plan an event like this it takes a lot of time and dedicated people. We're so thankful how the Lord has answered our prayers at every turn throughout the past two years. We have no doubt that He will do the same again this year!
Check back here in the days to come and become a fan on facebook to keep up with the latest details on Rise & Shine Women's Retreat 2011. It's going to be a BLESSED day...and you're not going to want to miss it!!
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.I will advise you and watch over you." Psalm 32:8
Love you all and I'm praying for each of you today. Praying for Rise & Shine 2011 and for God to do an amazing work in building your team and revealing His heart to you as you seek and serve HIM so faithfully!! I was so honored to speak at the first R&S event and was blown away by how much it felt like you all had been doing this for years. He is among you!!! Hugs and blessings from my heart to yours!!
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