Schedule

By: Marita Lawrence
A dandelion is one of the toughest plants around; it can survive almost anything. Overtime dandelions have come to represent overcoming hardship, happiness and totalfaithfulness. What would it look like if we lived a dandelion life for God? We will explorethe uniqueness of a dan-delion, and how we can apply its simple cycle to our Christianwalk. We will also create a dandelion art piece to take home.

By: Cheryl Woods
Do you need more hours in your day? Are you weighed down by life’s worries? Do youwant to accomplish more? Do you feel like you don’t have time or know how to relax?Learning to rely on God’s strength helps to press through life’s hardships andaccomplish your goals. Learning to breathe and rest in God’s presence helps to not feeloverwhelmed. In this workshop we will explore His Word together to answer thesequestions and discover behavior changes that will help along the way. Cheryl will includetips from her 38 years of experience as a Physical Therapist for keeping your body strongand learning the skill of physiological quieting (diaphragmatic breathing).

By: Debbie Rothrock
Have life’s worries, concerns and busyness got you feeling disconnected from God andmaybe feeling a little frazzled? This workshop will let you learn and experience hands-on the calming benefits of sitting at your table with your Bible and journal wide open.Bible art journaling is a great way to document your faith moments and prayers whilequieting your soul.

By: Christine Fairchild
Taking time to rest between hardships is an important task that many overlook. Whenlife’s storms are cast your way and finally pass, how do you spend time in the calm?Learn how to rest yourself and recover emotionally between storms with discipline.

By: Laura Inglis, LICSW
Approximately 1 in 5 adults in America live with a mental illness, with women and youngadults experiencing the most symptoms (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Do weblame the person for not praying enough? “If only they’d had more faith, prayed a littleharder or longer”; “if only they weren’t being punished then they wouldn’t be suffering.”Let’s learn more about what we can do to walk with those who are being stigmatizedand ignored.

By: Nancy Waner
My name is Nancy and yes, I’m a book-aholic! But I’ve discovered, given the right choiceof books, we can learn so much about ourselves and our relationship with God and thepeople around us. Come check out some of my favorite books and authors and comeprepared to share some of your favorites too!

By: Karla McElroy
That sounds good but HOW can we live this way? Be in the Word! Rest in the Lord. EnjoyHis creation. Be purposeful with kindness. Be OK with “David moments” of grumbling aslong as you end those times the same way he did, with praise. Together, we’ll spendtime “breathing” in the Word.

By: Trish Johnston
Coming to believe and live in our God-given identity is a game changer for how we liveour lives, in the right here and now, in God’s kingdom. Come and discover why this is soimportant and foundational to our faith, and what it means for your life.

By: Tammy Adams
The rhythm of our breathing – inhale… exhale – is so natural, so automatic. Theexperience of listening to God can be as natural as our breathing. Let’s explore thistogether. You’ll be glad you came – it will be a breath of fresh air!

By: Sherry Thacker
When we are out of what we need to be joyful, we should look again. There is joy in thebottom of that seemingly empty barrel. We will be looking at Scriptures to help us raiseour head to the top of that barrel, and take a much needed breath to carry on for Jesus.

By: Donna Oiland
Prayer is not an emotional or aesthetic sideline that we, as followers of Jesus, indulge inafter our “real” walk is done; it is the connective tissue of our existence. Come andexplore with us.