Women’s Retreats Recap

Did you know that the GLC Women Ministries holds annual retreats?

Attendees identify speakers, small group discussion and fellowship with other believers as the best things about the retreats. If you have never experienced a GLC Women’s Retreat, please consider attending the GLC Women’s Retreat South November 8-10, 2019. Please visit GLC Women’s Retreat South to register, or contact Phyllis Van at [email protected] for more information.

Fall 2019 Mission Meadows Women’s Retreat in Review

The Fall Retreat at Mission Meadows took place in September with Ruth Hill and Pastor Rebeca Worl (mother/daughter team) retelling the entire story of the Bible in four sessions — all in the style of an epic story. There were 77 women in attendance! — Thank you to all who attended and experienced deeper relationship with the Lord through intentional rest.

Fall 2019 Portage Lake Women’s Retreat in Review

The Fall Retreat at Portage Lake took place in October with Kelli Worrall, Professor of Communications at Moody Bible and author of Pierced and Embraced, stories of Jesus’ interactions with women in the New Testament. There were 140 women in attendance.

Women at the Portage Lake Women’s Retreat extended hands and prayed blessings over female pastors in attendance. This photo is a beautiful reminder of the power of prayer on behalf of our brothers and sisters in ministry. Pictured from left to right:

Phyllis Van, Chair of GLC Women Ministries; from Faith Covenant Church in Westerville, OH
Ginny Ahrens, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at First Covenant Church in Rockford, IL
Karen Ingebretson, Pastor of Community Life at Thornapple Covenant in Grand Rapids, MI
Pam Pangborn, Executive Pastor at Hope Community Church in Detroit, MI
Rita Beale, Associate Pastor at Hope Community Church in Detroit, MI
Karen Brown, minister at City Covenant Church in Detroit, MI
Lesli Russo-Walker, minister at City Covenant Church in Detroit, MI