GROWING AS WOMEN OF GOD

Over 100 Resurrection Women Gather To Be Encouraged In Faith And To Grow In Fellowship

In December of 2022, at our Advent Women’s Retreat, Debbie Herbeck of Renewal Ministries and Be Love Revolution, spoke to around 125 women on the themes of staying steady in the storm, and entering into the battle for our families.

Debbie’s first talk focused on the life of Mary, the Mother of God. When Mary was addressed by a terrifying angel, she still had the courage to question how the things he was telling her might come true. Debbie pointed out that it’s okay to ask God questions. Similarly, despite the impact of her own pregnancy, the first thing Mary does is to travel to her kinswoman, Elizabeth, to help her in her time of need. Debbie encouraged us to support others even if we feel overwhelmed by our own lives.

Here are some of the things that the women who attended said about the retreat:

“It was a lovely blessing to open the season of advent in fellowship and prayer with the women of the parish. Debbie was such a powerhouse speaker! She brought insight and encouragement to the morning.” – Anna

“The retreat was a perfect opportunity to set the tone for Advent! I was blessed to share the experience with all my girls in attendance! […] Debbie inspires me to keep growing in faith with the women in my life; sharing our faith journey.” – Kristie

“At my table we had some inspiring conversations and I could feel the love of God all around us.” – Brenda

“Most striking to me is the way Resurrection women really want to be together. All ages of women coming together to just BE Christian women. I always meet new people and re-connect with old friends.” – Lynn

For the second talk, Debbie acknowledged that these are dark times, and that many people are feeling tempted to despair or anxiety over what they are seeing. She spoke about interceding for our families and friends, and about staying steady through a faithful prayer life. Debbie suggested to us that as women we are a secret weapon in God’s fight against the forces of evil.

“Debbie was very vulnerable about how she is still in the battle and gave great points about the battle. I personally had been struggling with a particular memory that was causing me a lot of pain. After the retreat, the pain was gone and continues to be!” – Sr.

Mary Lawrence

Our event was blessed by the fact that so many women took time out of their busy lives on a Saturday morning in December, to put God first. The result was a wonderful event which left us renewed in faith and warmed by fellowship.