A Note from Cheryl

Wow ladies! The PWOC International Conference 2008 in Grapevine is now part of history and were we ever blessed!! What an awesome privilege it was to join with over a thousand other women from all over the United States, the Pacific and Europe at our Redeemer’s feet.

The teaching and worship ministries of Lisa Harper and Kathleen Carnali were uplifting and life-changing. I know the workshops I attended on marriage, parenting, and leadership development challenged me to better serve God in these areas, but also equipped me to do just that.

During our Central region bonding time I was proud to share that Sheppard brought 25 ladies to conference, including 4 chaplain’s wives as well as our supportive and brave Chaplain advisor. We also recognized our Ft. Sill sisters whom we desire to partner with as we grow in unity and love.

Finally, my heart was encouraged as I spent time connecting with our wonderful women from Sheppard and reconnecting with many special women in my life that I haven’t seen in awhile – my first grade teacher whom I met up with a few years ago through PWOC, a sweet Chaplain’s wife who I served with in Mothers of Preschoolers and a number of very special mentors who have touched my life and helped me be where I am today. A number of times I overheard someone say “This is just a little taste of what heaven must be like!”

God is good and Regional Conference 2009 is just a year away ladies so mark your calendars now for 5-8 Nov at the Windermere Conference Center in Lake of the Ozarks ,MO and be prepared for a little heaven on earth!

Blessings,

Cheryl

Letter from Sheppard PWOC President

Dear PWOC Ladies,

God is good and I can’t thank Him enough for all He is doing among us and for us! Over the summer we have enjoyed three very successful “Stay Connected” events that allowed us to fellowship and develop our relationships with one another. The daytime Bible study Simply Relevant led by Casey was a true blessing of spiritual refreshment as we learned to rest in Jesus, reflect, rejoice and be renewed in God’s love. And finally we experienced a very inspirational and powerful day of training that laid a firm foundation for what God wants to accomplish this year! To Him be the glory!

As this summer comes to a close and we prepare for a change in seasons, I encourage each of us to let “the Lord make us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image “ (2 Cor 3:18, NLT) Thank you Lord that I am not who I used to be – I am redeemed! To be conformed to His image, we must be conformed to His word, spending time with Him and his people. Our first monthly fellowship is just days away as we kickoff another great PWOC year! Women can find a Bible study that meets their needs and schedule as well as receive encouragement to live a life that pleases and honors God! I sincerely hope you will come out to be a part of what God is doing and invite that sister you know needs to be there. You won’t be disappointed!

I’m expecting great things from God this year and from each of you my sisters as you strive to be an absolute reflection of the Christ who saved you and brought you into His kingdom for His divine purpose at this time and in this place! So join me…..

At His feet,

Cheryl