38th Annual SCCA Women’s Retreat

September 19 & 20

“Life is Like a Patchwork Quilt” with speaker Linda Mirante

Linda brings her own infectious brand of humor, motivation, and encouragement to her passion for sharing God’s love and promises with audiences all over America. Calling her ministry “Celebrating Changed Hearts,” she encourages women to believe God’s promises and His ability to change hearts through His love. Her teachings feature stories and lessons drawn from her life and ministry that are laced with scripture, humility, and humor. In the past 25 years, Linda’s speaking ministry has taken her to college campuses, churches, and businesses all across the United States and Canada. She has faithfully served in vocational ministry for over 20 years as the Director of Women’s Ministry. Linda and her husband of 41 years, Paul, have 3 grown children and are proud grandparents to 11 grandchildren. She strives to practice her life-verse, Micah 6:8 in all that she does to, “be kind, be fair, and walk humbly with God.”

Schedule:

Friday, September 19th:

  • 5:30P Registration and book display open

  • 5:30-7:00P Supper Served

  • 7:00P Main Session in Chapel: “Every Quilt Pattern is Unique” (1 Cor 12:15)

  • Campfire in the chapel

  • After Glow in the Cafeteria - Bring a snack and/or game to share!

Saturday, September 20th

  • 7:30-9:00A Breakfast and Personal Devotions

  • 8:30A Book Display Opens

  • 9:00A Main Session in Chapel: “The Challenge of Light and Dark-Glorify the Father” (ECCL 3)

  • 10:30A Personal Reflection/Small Groups

  • 11:30A Mission Outreach

  • 12:30P Lunch

What to Bring

  • Bible

  • Money for Love Offering

  • Money for CCCB Bookstore purchases

  • Own drinks if desired (Water, coffee, and hot chocolate will be provided)

  • Mission outreach items (see below)

  • Bedding, comfy camp attire, flashlight, bug spray, ear plugs, etc.

  • Snacks and/or games to share for the After Glow party

  • Favorite jammies and slippers for the After Glow party

Mission Outreach Opportunities

Please join us in supporting these vetted ministries as we look to make an impact, both locally and globally, with our time together this weekend. To God be the glory!

Local Missions: Ray of Hope Pregnancy Care Ministries (serving Macon & Shelby Co.)

Please bring $$ for Baby Bottle campaign. This year they do NOT need diapers but will use $$ to buy gas cards and larger size diapers as the needs arise.

Global Missions: The Ryans with Pioneer Bible Translators

Michael and Brett Ryan are representatives of Pioneer Bible Translators. Brett is a Shelby county native, a mother of 4, and currently resides in Novelty, Mo doing ministry locally with her husband, Michael. The Ryans have a heart to Bible Translators go to the unreached and are currently in the training and preparation stage to be able to do just that providing access to God's Word through Bible Translation and discipleship. If you feel led to help with this ministry, you will have opportunity to do so during the Women's Retreat. We will also take time to pray for Brett, her family and their ministry.