Rooted and Built up in Christ

“First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world”
Romans 1: 8

Did you get a chance to go to your district’s fall rally? I did, and we had a great time together in Dickinson ND with Our Savior’s hosting us.  They enticed us to come for the day with a homemade invitation with our theme on it Rooted and Grounded in Christ.  When we arrived, they had a registration table with theme name tags.  From registration, we went to the bulletin board with the theme verse around a tree showing its roots and branches then added our name to a leaf to put on the tree. You could hear ladies’ voices enjoying each other over coffee. Usually, we have North Dakota & Montana ladies in our District but some from Minnesota and more special guests from Reva SD who drove north to join us, that made 4 states enjoying fellowship and teaching on Rooted and Built up in Christ!

We sang familiar songs and learned new songs that are so fun to go home singing to. We sat under the teaching of the Word taught by Pastor Earl Korhonen from our theme “Rooted and Built up in Christ” from Colossians 2:6 & 7. In the afternoon Joan shared using the sunflower showing us how sharing the Gospel with one person can multiply to thousands like the one sunflower seed producing 1000 sunflower seeds. When we are faithful to tell others about Jesus, God does the work producing hearts ready for salvation.  That’s missions in action!

Like Paul wrote in Romans that he was thankful to God for all of you, me too! Your faith is being reported all over as we hear of rallies of women who gathered for a day of fellowship and sitting under the teaching of God’s Word.  In Philippians 1:3, “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you I always pray with JOY because of your partnership in the Gospel.”   You are partners with us in the mission of WMF and I’m so thankful to work with you all and we pray for you and your local WMF in your ministry of ladies in your church and community.  Keep sending in your photos of your gatherings and your activities.

Serving Jesus,
Karen Pederson

 WMF President