Per un Tempo Come Questo

The women's retreat this weekend was an incredible time of fellowship and study! About sixty ladies from around Italy attended, and I loved reconnecting with friends whom I had not seen in months and meeting new people as well. We delved into the book of Esther, with the theme "Per un Tempo Come Questo," or "For Such a Time as This." Our time together included four keynote speakers; worship times with beautiful singing; various games and activities, including a re-enactment of the whole book of Esther, in which we all participated; and small group sessions to discuss the concepts of beauty, joy, faith, courage, obedience, and patience. We made wonderful memories and all left encouraged and refreshed!

The retreat was held up in the mountains outside Florence, and on Sunday we all journeyed into town for a worship service at the Florence church, followed by a potluck. While I was in town, I was also able to pick up my permesso di soggiorno card!

I cannot believe I have been back in Italy for two months already! Especially since it has been snowing all day, it's hard to believe it's the middle of March. I am really looking forward to the other retreats, camps, and events in upcoming months!

If you would like to see more pictures of the women's retreat, Verona, or Vicenza and the children I'm teaching, I have now uploaded albums on facebook! If you do not have facebook and would like to see the photos, let me know, and I can send you the links where you may view them. Thank you for your continued prayers for the work here!

"But encourage one another daily,

as long as it is called Today..."

Hebrews 3:13