Encouragement to fan the flame....

What an encouraging weekend at the 2018 IF:Gathering event.  Many local women came to the Waconia campus this past weekend as we dug into the book of 2 Timothy with the IF ladies down in Austin, Texas.

So many great words to fill us back up and spill out into the lives of the people around us.

Go be flamethrowers for Jesus friends!

There are a number of new bible studies going on this month that we want to share with you!

There is a new group starting on Tuesday, Feb 27th called "Dance, Stand, Run - The God inspired moves of a woman on Holy Ground" by Jess Connolly. They will be meeting at the St Boni campus on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30pm for 6 weeks. Click HERE for more information and to signup for this small group.

There is also another Tuesday evening group meeting in Waverly at Lisa Pauna's home. Click HERE for more information and to join that group.

Happy Valentine's Day this week ladies....remember that God loves you MORE!

Winter events....

Are you looking for some fun ways to connect with other women this winter?

Well then you don't want to miss our women's game night on 

Friday, January 19th at the Waconia campus from 7-9pm.

There is also a new cooking club starting up and they are meeting on Monday, 1/22 at 7pm to kick off the planning for the year. For more information to join this group, click HERE

We are also excited about the IF:Gathering 2018 event that is being held at the Waconia campus on Feb 9-10. The registration includes the live stream teaching from Texas, Saturday lunch, water/coffee and snacks all weekend....PLUS it is a buy one ticket, get one FREE! Bring a friend and be encouraged as we all remember it is difficult but very rewarding to share the gospel!

Click HERE to register for this amazing global gathering of women!

We also have a number of bible studies and other small groups this winter....

please visit HERE to see all the options!

God loves you SO MUCH! Never forget that!

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.