First Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Paulding OH is hosting its 40th Annual Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 9 am until 12:30 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, our featured guest Darlene Briskey will speak about trusting God with your whole heart. The core verse of her message is Proverbs 3: 5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Darlene Briskey is a local artist who has been a follower of Jesus for many years. She has done women’s Biblical ministry and children’s programs in many places in the world. She is a wife, mother and grandmother and loves her family very much. She has felt called to be a missionary and share the gospel wherever God sends her.
Lately, the Lord seems to be opening doors for Darlene to share Jesus through her art, and she is exploring how art can be used in worship and for the kingdom of God. She is waiting to see where and how God uses this as she yields to the Holy Spirit. She recently displayed her work at the Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival in Paulding, and is often at the Paulding Farmer’s Market by Grounded Coffee. Some of her pieces will be on display at the retreat.
“Darlene and I connected through a series of ‘God incidents’ this spring and summer,” shared retreat co-planner Barb Searing. “It’s quite a story. We are delighted that God brought us into each others’ paths, and that she is willing to share her experiences with us all.”
Retreat participants will enjoy thought-provoking teaching, and marvelous music from pianist Susan Kayser. Susan Crossland will share her talents on the church’s fabulous pipe organ. A scrumptious brunch will be served by the gentlemen from the Presbyterian Church, and there will be rich fellowship with other Christian women. While the retreat ends at 12:30 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).
To register online, visit www.firstpresbyterianpaulding.com/womens-retreat. Pre-registration is requested by Friday, Oct.14.
Registrations can also be made by mail to the church office (PO Box 366, Paulding OH 45879), or by calling 419-399-2438 (church office) or texting retreat coordinators Barb (419-769-0327), Becky C (419-786-0021) or Becky R (260-385-0505)
