Come Escape the Daily Grind! You are warmly invited to attend the SSEFC 2010 Women's Winter Retreat in nearby Farmington, MN Sat. & Sun. Feb. 20-21. Come for one day or both! Visit the previous blog post regarding this event for more info. Registration continues at church this Sunday the 31st and next Sunday, Feb. 7th (deadline). Inspirational speaking by Vicki Tiedi, meaningful worship, tasty food, fun games, laughs, hikes, hot tub, and more! Hope you can make it to retreat!

Let's Have Coffee! Tuesday, Jan. 26 @ 7 pm

It's time for another Let's Have Coffee! Please come to the Apple Valley Panera Bread Tuesday, January 26 at 7 pm for a fun and relaxed time to connect with other ladies from South Suburban EFC. We didn't meet in December due to the busy time of year so we are sure you are ready for some quality time to get away with other ladies! Look for a sign on a table indicating our group. No children please. Let's Have Coffee! meets the last Tuesday of each month from 7 pm to when you need to leave. Mark your calendars now for the February meeting date: February 23. This monthly event has been a success with a good turnout of ladies. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and make connections so please come....and be sure to invite other ladies to join you. Thank you and hope to see you there!

P.S. Don't forget about the next Women's Ministries BIG EVENT! Come to the Women's Winter Retreat in Farmington, MN Sat. & Sun. Feb. 20-21. Visit the previous blog post regarding this event for more info. Registration begins at church this Sunday the 24th and the next 2 Sundays as well. Hope you can make it to retreat!

Women's Winter Retreat coming Feb. 20-21st!

Are you feeling like you need a jolt of caffeine in your life and in your daily walk with the Lord? Then you don't want to miss the SSEFC 2010 Women's Winter Retreat - Escape the Daily Grind! This fun and rejuvenating weekend is coming Saturday & Sunday, February 20-21st. Good food, warm fellowship, fun games, hikes, swimming, hot tub and more! You are invited to come for one or both days to the beautiful Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center in Farmington, MN. Come and be encouraged by speaker Vicki Tiede as she shares how to deal with obstacles in our life journey and how to reignite our faith with holy enthusiasm (remember Vicki from the Spring Brunch '09?). Through laughter and inspiration, she will bless and challenge us with topics such as: One Holy Latte to Go, He Brews Fresh Faith and Plug Me In and Let Me Charge Overnight. Please check the Welcome Desk and bulletin boards at SSEFC for registration and cost information. You can also visit the SSEFC website and download a brochure and registration form. Watch for sign-ups at church in the coming weeks. Plan ahead and register early! Registration deadline is February 7th. Be sure to take a look at photos from last year's retreat. You will get just a glimpse at the fun we had and the beauty of the retreat center. Come relax, come laugh, come connect, come have fun! Hope to see you at retreat!

Set Apart Conference coming March 5 & 6th!

You're invited to the 2010 Set Apart Conference! Friday and Saturday, March 5 and 6 at Northwestern College in Roseville, MN. Set Apart offers a time for women to listen, learn, connect and be encouraged in their faith. A dynamic array of speakers, workshops, worship and conversation will refresh your faith and your heart. The conference theme for Set Apart in 2010 is John 15:4: Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

Conference Speakers and Special Concert
Alicia Williamson Garcia and Sheila Walsh will grace the Set Apart stage with their life stories and messages of hope and encouragement. In addition to inspiring keynote speakers, Set Apart offers the opportunity to choose from an array of workshops on topics that will help you on your life journey. For those who want to make it a complete weekend event, you can enjoy the inspiring and heart-felt music of Mark Schultz at a special concert on Friday, March 5. Don't miss it! Come alone for personal refreshment and renewal, or bring some friends for a great girlfriend getaway! Online registration is now available. Special discounts are available for Northwestern College alumnae. Visit nwc.edu/setapart for more information.