We had a great time together even though (as usual) quite a few people arrived late. Those who were unable to come due to sickness really missed a great time of fellowship, fun and food!
Since it's almost Valentine's Day we had a few holiday related games that were greeted with more enthusiasm than I had expected. I thought that I was going to have to separate some of the ladies. LOL It was particularly interesting to watch them during the matching game where they had to see who could find heart puzzle pieces that fit together to make two hearts first. (chuckle) They were practically ripping the pieces from one another's hands, but it was all in good fun.
This year we are going to be doing a series of Bible studies about women whose lives have been used by God even though they have been broken. For example, February's study was about Naomi (I wasn't trying to be narcissistic by choosing the personality with the same name as myself; I actually had three different studies ready but my husband said that that study would be the best). In the study we discussed how her bad decisions led her to a place where she lost her family and was left destitute with thwo daughter-in-laws in tow; however, through the mercy of God she was restored to her homeland and had another family in her daughter-in-law Ruth. I was surprised at how well it was received considering that I did not pull any punches while I was writing it. The study was not written "at" anyone, but while it was being given it easily applied to everyone's situation in some way or another.
Anyway, it was good to see all of the ladies so involved in the meeting. There are usually a few who hang back from the group, but everyone took part this time. It was very encouraging! Hopefully next month will be as successful.
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