ROADTRIP!!! What could be better than a 6 hour roadtrip to Denver? That was the beginning of 'the incredible adventure' also known as the 2010 REfresh conference at Calvary Chapel Aurora. After having had the blessing of hanging out with each other in the same vehicle for that glorious length of time (in completely harmonious fellowship of course) we arrived at Calvary Chapel Aurora, Denver. Due to the extreme blessing and servant hearted willingness of our dear Kellian's parents (also known as Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury) our meals were enjoyed in comfort of a home (rather than the traditional, but definitely 'last resort' choice, GagDonalds...) It was such a blessing to be welcomed in as family by Mr and Mrs. Woodbury; there was an ease of fellowship and a sense of serving being a delight in the Lord/ giving being so much more of a blessing then receiving, that it was just a Joy to be present and enjoy fellowship with people who are all following the same Lord.
Opening with true worship our first day involved a session with Pastor Ed Taylor, testimonies of the Lord working through different people/ministries, a time of fellowship with Pastors and church members from several different states, another session with Pastor Jimmy Humphries, a quick run to the Woodbury's for an all too short time of food and fellowship, in order to return to the last session of the day from Pastor Eric Cartier.
Both nights we were blessed by the joyful hospitality of Pastor Dave Love and family. What a blessing to see them graciously use all the Lord has given them to be able to serve others. (The extent of their willingness is made apparent as I clarify that they allowed 11 of us to crash all over their house for two nights in a row... their family going about their normal school/house routines while trying to work around 11 semi-strangers...) It was an absolute joy to be with them and their whole family, getting to hang out and know them a little bit more, and see their daily, real relationship with God.
The remaining two days of the Refresh conference were a sweet time of fellowship, blessed by seeing the Lord in one another, and being molded by Him through all the times spent hearing His Word taught by men who are walking truly desiring to follow Him, praying together amongst our CCBC family, and just being able to rest awhile, sitting back and listening to the Lord.
As different men of the Lord, Pastors with true shepherds hearts, stood up to speak forth what the Lord had been laying on their hearts and teaching them personally, it was such a blessing to see them be transparent and vulnerable about their own faith, failures, and followings after the Lord.
“Personal blessing, by a REfresh attendee...”
We ladies were given the chance to see some of the hearts of those ladies supporting these men of the Lord; more commonly known as 'Pastor's wives'. During a special Lord led session for and by the women, the Word was opened to 1 Samuel 14; Jonathon and his armor bearer. The Lord brought to life a beautiful picture of Jonathon's heart to just go and follow the Lord. Removing all of the limitations we normally put on the Lord Jonathon realized that the Lord could do what the lord wanted to do, whether it meant there were two men to defeat the enemy, or a whole army. Telling his heart to his armor bearer his armor bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Do all that you wish. I am with you heart and soul.” This role of an armor bearer, aware of the weaknesses of their leader, knowing him well enough to know the exact armor he will need, is the role God designed us, as women, to fill. In varying degrees, depending on our role as daughter, wife, mother, or part of a ministry team, the Lord has molded us to help come alongside and support those who He has set in place as leaders. We were also blessed as several women who have faithfully walked after the Lord for some time spent time answering questions about ministry, situations, and anything else the Lord had been laying on hearts.
Opening with true worship our first day involved a session with Pastor Ed Taylor, testimonies of the Lord working through different people/ministries, a time of fellowship with Pastors and church members from several different states, another session with Pastor Jimmy Humphries, a quick run to the Woodbury's for an all too short time of food and fellowship, in order to return to the last session of the day from Pastor Eric Cartier.
Both nights we were blessed by the joyful hospitality of Pastor Dave Love and family. What a blessing to see them graciously use all the Lord has given them to be able to serve others. (The extent of their willingness is made apparent as I clarify that they allowed 11 of us to crash all over their house for two nights in a row... their family going about their normal school/house routines while trying to work around 11 semi-strangers...) It was an absolute joy to be with them and their whole family, getting to hang out and know them a little bit more, and see their daily, real relationship with God.
The remaining two days of the Refresh conference were a sweet time of fellowship, blessed by seeing the Lord in one another, and being molded by Him through all the times spent hearing His Word taught by men who are walking truly desiring to follow Him, praying together amongst our CCBC family, and just being able to rest awhile, sitting back and listening to the Lord.
As different men of the Lord, Pastors with true shepherds hearts, stood up to speak forth what the Lord had been laying on their hearts and teaching them personally, it was such a blessing to see them be transparent and vulnerable about their own faith, failures, and followings after the Lord.
“Personal blessing, by a REfresh attendee...”
We ladies were given the chance to see some of the hearts of those ladies supporting these men of the Lord; more commonly known as 'Pastor's wives'. During a special Lord led session for and by the women, the Word was opened to 1 Samuel 14; Jonathon and his armor bearer. The Lord brought to life a beautiful picture of Jonathon's heart to just go and follow the Lord. Removing all of the limitations we normally put on the Lord Jonathon realized that the Lord could do what the lord wanted to do, whether it meant there were two men to defeat the enemy, or a whole army. Telling his heart to his armor bearer his armor bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Do all that you wish. I am with you heart and soul.” This role of an armor bearer, aware of the weaknesses of their leader, knowing him well enough to know the exact armor he will need, is the role God designed us, as women, to fill. In varying degrees, depending on our role as daughter, wife, mother, or part of a ministry team, the Lord has molded us to help come alongside and support those who He has set in place as leaders. We were also blessed as several women who have faithfully walked after the Lord for some time spent time answering questions about ministry, situations, and anything else the Lord had been laying on hearts.
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