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PROGRAM D-8040
We’ve been exploring the importance of hope, and how essential it is to our spiritual health. We read in Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Another translation says, “so that your whole life and outlook may be radiant with hope” (J.B. Phillips New Testament). I love that thought, don’t you? I would love for my life and my attitude to be radiant with hope—to glow with hope!
How do we overflow with hope? The world is full of hopeless people, isn’t it? I once saw a bumper sticker that said, “Now that I’ve given up hope, I feel much better.” I chuckled at first, but then I thought of how dead wrong that bumper sticker was. When we lose hope, life becomes very hard. Have you been losing hope lately? Maybe it’s a relationship problem and you’re ready to give up hope that it will ever be right. Could it be a financial crisis that looks hopeless to you, or a health issue? There are many things in this world that can rob us of hope.
But God’s Word is full of hope for you if you’re a Christ-follower, and you can overflow with hope even in the midst of difficult circumstances! That’s what we’re going to talk about at our upcoming 30th annual weekend getaway, where our theme is Overflowing Hope. May I suggest that a weekend away from your normal routine, in a lovely setting, with like-minded women, and inspiring messages and music, could be just what you need to restore your hope!
The dates are April 20-22 at a lovely hotel here in the Chicago area. You’ll love the fellowship and you’ll leave with not only a respite from your regular hectic schedule, but also a new understanding of—and a renewed commitment to—overflow with the hope you have in Christ. Furthermore, if you register by March 1st, you’ll enjoy the early bird special which saves you money!
All the details are at www.christianworkingwoman.org, or we can mail brochures to you. You can always call us with your questions or to register by phone at 630.462.0552. After last year’s getaway, one person wrote, “Speakers and presenters were awesome. What a blessing! I felt God’s presence, love and peace. He was glorified.” I think you’ll have the same experience, so join us April 20-22. I look forward to meeting you in person.