A note from the K-112 Assistant Layleader

Just a note to all about the K-112 experience and looking forward to K-113… I can sum up the experience in short by just saying K-112 was such a blessing! There were times where I wasn’t sure how this Fall’s retreat was going to happen but thanks to all the prayers and a gracious God the weekend retreat was beyond all my expectations. I should know to never doubt our great God! Scott’s theme was praise and that is what we did all through the preparations and on through the weekend. The talks began Friday night as did the tears which went on through the next two days. There were tears of pain and vulnerability that turned into tears of healing as the weekend went on. The verse Scott used was from Hebrews and talked about the sacrifice of praise and I felt that on K-112. We were worshipping and praising Him through all the tears and hurt and I believe God was there holding on to each one of us! 

As I look forward I am excited about K-113. My personality is to question and fret over things such as this, so I ask for your prayers that I will remember who is truly in charge as the planning begins. As I prayerfully consider the upcoming team, I pray that you will also prayerfully consider your part in the upcoming retreat. God is a great God and I believe that His strength is made great in my weakness. Believe it or not the Lord has already provided me a theme for the weekend, which is just another example that He is in control. There is a whole story behind it that I may share with you someday but in short, I want to be “grounded in his love” that I may experience the breadth and length and height and depth of his love to which it surpasses knowledge (Ephesians 3:17-19 ). Wow, it boggles my mind! I hope you will come along with me on this journey to discover His love in a new and exciting way.

Blessings to you all,
Christina Ward (K-93)
K-112 Assistant LayLeader