FUGE Summer Camp - Convergence, Part 1

I am in Mobile, Alabama, as I type this...

• as Tropical Storm Cindy makes landfall
• as I spend the week with five young ladies
• as I am being blessed (even though I am a bit stressed at times with five girls)
• as I attend my second FUGE camp.

Just wanted to write a quick note, for we are off to Worship in just a few minutes to jot down a few reflections about this week.

1. One should always bring two chaperones, or one will be constantly pulled in too many directions.  Next year, I just want to be the van driver.  I like that job.  Now, if the Lord would just see fit to work that out so that other chaperones will attend?  :)
2. My daughter wanted to do MFUGE...instead of Centrifuge, so I got her and another girl and myself switched.  Now, we go off campus each day and spend time with some group around Mobile this week just enjoying our time together.  So far, we have spent time at a community center, a home for physically/mentally challenged people, and a homeless shelter.  Oh, my.  Many mixed emotions the last two days.  Sadness.  Appreciation.  I.  Am.  Just. So. Blessed.
3. My group of girls...the Fantastic FUGEttes...need just a touch this week.  All five of them have needs.  Such huge needs.  What a group.  I look forward to being able to write about them...hopefully, in Part 2.
4. For the first time in my life, I have had a Tropical Storm Warning pop up on my phone.  That just does not happen in Arkansas.  No,  Not ever.  Just for the sake of memories, I screenshot the image!  We are safe...but often wet...for it is raining...and raining...and raining!  With an occasional tornado warning here and there.
5. Our church group staff member is amazing...and gifted...in the area of missions.  I do pray the Lord blesses her abundantly for her efforts.

Off to Worship...

Oh, HUGE thanks to Sulphur Rock Baptist for funding this trip for the girls.  Not sure they realize how blessed they are.  I hope they do.

Women's Conference: Part 2

How has this event come and gone already?  Such a blessing was the third annual SRBC Women's Conference, hosted on June 2-3.

I would change little about the conference...only to wish that more had chosen to attend, for it was such a blessing, from the fellowship, to the sessions, to the food, to the decorations, to those who chose to attend, to the music.  Absolutely fun!  Indeed!

Our guest speaker was Andrea Lennon of True Vine Ministries.  Andrea also serves as director of women's ministries for the Arkansas Southern Baptist Convention.  A role model, a disciple, always working for the Lord.

She led four sessions centered on the topic of freedom, of which may we ever have more of for Jesus.  The ladies absolutely loved her.  Yes, without a doubt, we would recommend her.

Our word for next year is growth...but for now, may we marinate in the freedom to do...or for the freedom from...as we ever seek to learn about Him and do for Him, for as Paul so well said in 2 Corinthians 3:17:  "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."

Blessings!