First Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Paulding OH is hosting its 39th Annual Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 9 am until 2:30 pm. Doors open at 8:30 am. The church is located at the corner of Caroline and Cherry Streets in Paulding, one block from the courthouse square.
This year, guest speaker Kim Snyder will explore the topic: “An Invitation to Intimacy” as we look at our personal relationship with Christ.
“We were so looking forward to welcoming Kim in 2020, but then Covid came along and changed all those plans”, shared long-time retreat participant Barb Searing. “It is a blessing that she is able to speak to us this year.”
Kim (Weaver) Snyder was born and raised in Paulding, the daughter of Dr Charles and Martha Weaver, For those Paulding-area readers who recognize the Weaver name, we are thrilled that Kim will not only speak at this year’s retreat, but will also be joined by her sisters, Julie (Weaver) Callow and Loralee (Weaver) Lichtensteiger for some vocal and piano music through the day.
Kim is passionate about spiritual transformation in her own life, and about coming alongside others in their spiritual journeys. She brings a wealth of experience and energy to this retreat. She became a believer at age 5 and grew spiritually in the Paulding First Presbyterian Church and the Campus Life Ministry. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance in 1982. While at OSU, Kim continued her spiritual formation through the discipleship ministry of the Navigators, and also met her husband, Jeff.
Together, Kim and Jeff enjoyed the adventures and challenges of Jeff’s service in the US Air Force, including eight different assignments while raising their four children. Kim served in each new church location as the pianist and music coordinator until their last duty station in California. There, Kim served the the youth ministry, the homeless ministry, and then as co-founder and co-leader with her husband of the Military Ministry in their church. The Snyders now live in Sunbury, Ohio, where they actively serve their church and spend as much time as possible with their six grandchildren.
Local Paulding author Susan Paulus will be in attendance, and a complimentary copy of her recently- published devotional book, Come Walk With Me, will be yours to take home. It is a perfect ‘fit’ with the day’s topic, “An Invitation to Intimacy”.
Retreat participants will enjoy thought-provoking teaching, marvelous music from pianist Susan Kayser, a lunch from Grant’s Catering, and rich fellowship with other Christian women. While the retreat ends at 2:30 pm, ladies are welcome and encouraged to linger and visit as long as they wish.
Nursery care is available for infants through age 3 or 4. Be sure to mention this need when you register so we are adequately staffed. You are asked to bring a sack lunch for your child(ren).
After being canceled in 2020 due to pandemic concerns, the church is looking forward to a rewarding, uplifting day. At this writing, masks are not required. The church will be following the current guidelines from the Paulding County Health Department.
