The first weekend in August our family attended a mini conference hosted by
the Wilkes and Staddon
families. The purpose of the conference was to encourage and challenge
each family to develop a vision. It is very important to have a vision as Proverbs 29:18a
says: "Where there is no vision, the people perish."
On Friday night the Staddons encouraged the men to be spiritual leaders in
the home, and to have specific family visions. One the things that seemed
important to me was the fact that good things are often the enemy of the best
things we do. We need to make sure we spend our time doing the best
things we can.
Saturday morning the Staddons gave testimonies of practical ways to
work out
our Christian lives. We had a break at noon - the dads prayed together,
the
moms prepared lunch, and the children released all their excess energy
by
playing outside. After lunch we split into men and ladies sessions for
more teaching. To close the day we gathered together for
testimonies, singing, and special music.
A few of the families from FEW worshiped with us at the Wilkes house
on Sunday. Highlights of the day were: the morning service, lunch
& fellowship, testimonies & singing, discipleship soccer, and
supper.
We were encouraged and uplifted by the whole weekend, and hope there
will be an opportunity of another FEW in future. My family has a
vision, and through this weekend we've been encouraged to re-evaluate,
and revise it. Thank you Staddons and Wilkes for uplifting and edifying the Body of Christ!