This past week we had a 5 day retreat at the Social Work site. It was wonderful!! Three amazing women from Indiana and Chicago came down to lead it. It was based on Beth Moore's Bible study "Breaking Free." We talked about being trapped in a prison of lies and how to break out victoriously with Christ on our side. We also did some fun activities each day such as manicures, pedicures, massages, haircuts, and jewelry making. Several of the women shared how blessed they had been by the study and how much they had learned. I have learned from working in the community that people are pretty inconsistent with attendance and committments. But this week a consistent 25 women came every single day! On the last day we took all the women to a waterfall (which most of them had never been to!) where they were able to relax and have fun. We also used the time to show them that just like water is everywhere and unending, God's love is more than enough for everyone in the world to have without it ever running out.
Debi sharing about Step 1: Recognizing our captor
Lori grew up in Mexico, so she was able to be our translator for the week....a huge blessing/break for me!
Looking up Bible verses
Karen giving a haircut
Debi giving pedicures
Some of the women making beaded cross pins.
Salto Biguate. If you look closely you can see Ramona all the way at the top!
The whole group
