On December 5, our Women Ministries’ annual tradition of an Advent Brunch was welcomed by 175 women in attendance. The Family Life Center was adorned with old fashioned Christmas attire of evergreen garland and the tables were dressed in traditional Christmas reds and greens. This year we encouraged the women of our church to bring their friends by offering discounted tickets. Our best count told us that over 60 women in attendance were from outside our church! With our speaker, Linda Evans Shepherd, this event was truly a front door opportunity to connect women in our neighborhoods in relationship with each other and point them towards a relationship with Christ. Linda Shepherd beautifully retold the Christmas story from Mary’s view point and encouraged our hearts to remain unguarded towards God as He calls us to serve Him. Amy blessed us with a special Christmas song that reminded us all of being home with our families. We ended with meaningful worship led by Sara Bieri of Life Spring Covenant Church. Her worship experience was just a taste of what the Spring Retreat will be like in March. Our national cause “Break the Chains” was featured in a small fundraising effort and we were able to gift over $300 to furthering the ministry of freeing enslaved women in North America. All in all, the Advent Brunch once again caused many women to set aside time to come before the King of Kings and remember what a great gift was given to us all on that first Christmas night. Take a look at our pictures from this event!
Lynn providing wonderful music from the hammered dulcimer as people arrive:
We appreciate the men who willingly volunteer to serve us during the meals:
Ladies before the brunch:
Linda Evans Shepherd:
Sara Bieri:
It was such a blessing to see all of you at Advent Brunch. What a great way to start the holiday season. 
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