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!