West Coast District Women’s Ministries hosted a women’s retreat May 17-19 at a private retreat center in Oakhurst, California. More than 100 women attended. This year’s theme was “Experiencing God — Knowing and Doing the Will of God,” with featured speakers Aracely Robles, Jennifer Stucker, and their daughters, Genesis Robles and Nicole Stucker. Jamin Teran, General Conference Communications director, also gave a wonderful presentation.
Worship services were led by SWORD members from the Coachella Valley Church in Riverside, California. Session themes focused on seven realities of God that included God pursuing a personal love relationship with us; God inviting us to become involved with Him in His work; and God speaking to us to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His ways. We come to know God as we obey Him, and He accomplishes His work through us.
Attendees prayed for each other concerning our struggles and spiritual growth. During an evening bonfire service, women shared powerful testimonies of how God is working in their lives. We received biblical instruction and enjoyed the sweet fellowship as part of the body of Christ. We also experienced spiritual refreshment and encouragement to continue serving God according to His good purpose.
Women donated Spanish study Bibles that will be distributed to pastors’ wives in the Dominican Republic. As part of women’s ministries, these church leaders will use the Bibles to disciple and teach other women in their communities about God’s Word.
— Jennifer Stucker
Women’s Ministry Director
Comments from participants
“What an experience — so grateful to God for this amazing WCD women’s retreat! Every part of it was so beautiful and spiritually enriching.”
“Enjoyed seeing so many young girls giving their hearts to our Lord Jesus. It was a beautiful retreat!”
“It was a wonderful time to connect with God and our sisters in Christ. Thank you to everyone who helped this weekend to be a blessing.”
“Thank you to the whole team, whom the Lord used, to bless our socks off this past weekend at WCD Retreat. God is good!”
