Merry Christmas and Happy Advent!

What a precious time spent together last 

night at the Women's Christmas party!

Time to gather, connect and take a break from the crazy holidays.

Time to remember our Christmas past when Jesus came to earth as a baby in the manger....time to stop and enjoy our Christmas present because that is where God is....and time to hope for our Christmas future and anticipate the second coming of our Lord Jesus!

Blessed Emmanuel.....May you practice waiting well and may God be with you all this Advent season like you have never experienced Him before!

We have a new winter newsletter available both digitally and at the connection centers. Excited about the January game night, new study groups starting and of course....the IF:Gathering in February.

Welcome to winter....

Last weekend, 63 women drove up to Lake Beauty Bible Camp 

to enjoy time away....connecting with God and each other.

Time away to be still and know God....

Time to be filled...

Time to be released.....

A huge thank you goes out to all the women that helped organize this wonderful retreat weekend event.  You made a big difference in God's kingdom and we thank you for using the gift you have received to serve others for His glory!

As we wrap up the year, there are a few other events 

that we would love to invite you to attend!

There is a women's book club that meets on Monday evenings once a month in Waconia. The next meeting is at 7pm on November 27th and they will be discussing the book "Orphan Train" by Christine Baker Kline. Click HERE for more information.

We also have a monthly crafting evening that meets in New Germany. 

The next gathering is tonight, Nov 4th starting at 6pm. It is a come-and-go evening and you may bring your own craft project or do the option available. 

This month they will be offering free DIY leather jewerly. Click HERE for more info.

   

The next date is scheduled for Dec 2nd and they will be offering 

free holiday centerpieces with live greens.

Our final event of the year is a Christmas party! 

Save the date for Wednesday, Dec 6th at the St Boni campus! More details to come soon!

Fall study groups...

Fall is in the air and it is time to pick a study group to join! 

There are so many amazing options that it might be hard to pick just one!

Click HERE to visit the groups registration page.

One choice is on Saturday mornings with a powerful study of breaking free from the power of shame and walking in freedom by God's power. 

Childcare options are available.

There also is a new women's book club starting in October!

Wednesday mornings has an life-changing study of God's unfailing love.

Thursday evening has a great study of the book of Titus.

We also have a monthly craft group that meets at Vanessa's home in New Germany on Friday or Saturday evenings. Sept 2nd, Oct 6th and Nov 4th are the next set of dates.

Or maybe online Bible studies work better for your schedules....

Proverbs31 has a study about finding purpose, direction and true satisfaction.

Lifeway has a beautiful study about leaving the old behind and 

becoming the new you that Jesus desires you to be!

We also have two amazing women's events this fall that you can attend. The Beth Moore Simulcast is coming up in just a few weeks.

Click HERE to register.

The relaxing, fall retreat getaway weekend is in late October (10/27 - 10/29). Come join other Christian women to connect with God and each other!

Clink HERE to register. 

If cost is an issue, please contact the retreat team 

for scholarships at freshwaterwomensretreat@gmail.com.

The dog days of summer....

We hope your summer is going along well. Can you believe it is August already?

Lifeway has a new online bible study starting this week called "We Saved You A Seat" which is all about friendship and finding the courage to connect with others. They will have FREE weekly videos to watch every Thursday for 7-weeks thru September. 

Follow this link to watch the promo video....We Saved You A Seat video

If you would like to gather with other women as you go through this study, there is a new group starting on Tues, August 8th at Krista Karlson's home from 7:00-8:30pm. Contact her at kristakarlson@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining.

We had the first crafting group meeting last week (July 28th) at Vanessa's and it was a big hit! The next one is planned for Sept 2nd and then Oct 6th.

Please come for a free night of crafting and connect with others! 

Bring your own project or try the free one that will be provided!

Early-bird registration for the Beth Moore Simulcast event at the Freshwater St Boni campus is open until August 14th for just $40. This includes the full-day of teaching, worship sessions, a light breakfast, box lunch and an afternoon snack.

 Click HERE to register.

Enjoy these warm days and the rest of your summer! Hope you are able to make time connecting with God and other women this month!

Happy July....

God Bless America!

We hope your summer is going well and you have been able to find 
some time to connect with others and with God perhaps beside some still waters!

We had a wonderful evening together at our summer women's event last weekend! 

Over 50 women stopped over to Vanessa's beautiful new home and enjoyed time to talk, connect, eat and craft together! 

Thank you all for your generous donations of $500 that evening which will help many ladies be able to attend the retreat this fall on partial scholarships! 

Here are some pictures from the event:

We also are excited to announce that registration is 

NOW OPEN for two women events coming this fall!

Freshwater will be a host site for the Living Proof simulcast 

with Beth Moore on Sat, Sept 16th at the St Boni campus. 

Click HERE to register!

We also have the link available to sign up for the retreat coming this fall in late October. 

Click HERE for more information!

We hope you have a wonderful 4th of July weekend and 

remember to keep your eye out for Jesus!

He loves to sneak little reminders that He cares for you within your day.