GHANA WOMEN'S RETREAT 2003

By Monica Sogbo (Co-ordinator of Womens’ Ministry in Ghana)

An Easter week-end Retreat themed "Be ready for Christ" took place at our camp site in Kutunse located 20 km north of Accra from Friday 18th through Monday 21st April 2003.

The 68 participants were from Lome in neighbouring Togo and from the Ghana congregations of Ho, Hohoe, Kumasi, Kutunse and Accra. We were blessed with favourable weather. Each day started on a high note with group morning devotions during which members made prayer requests. Worship songs were sung, and group and individual prayers were said. A vibrant praise and worship session was held twice each day to keep those attending on their feet, dancing and waving handkerchiefs to the glory of God.

Our guest speaker, Mrs Shirley Henderson, spoke on "Living a Worthy Life - The Servant Principle."  She addressed the problem of serving without being acknowledged or given recognition - a situation in which most people cannot thrive. She encouraged us to realize that the recognition given by Jesus Christ is the best. Jesus will never overlook our service.

During one afternoon session we were treated to a worship dance in which we were encouraged to make gestures that would communicate spiritual messages to God. The steps and movements were carried into the praise session the next day, and it was interesting to watch how each person communicated ideas in a song through gestures. The use of flags, ribbons and a combination of drama and movement was spectacular.

Mrs Henderson closed the Retreat by sharing her personal experiences on meditation. She taught us how to read the Scriptures out loud and to meditate on them word by word by closing our eyes and concentrating on the each word or idea. She also shared some moments from her life in a large family of eight children.

Ghana Women's Ministry Retreat 2003 was a great opportunity for renewing old friendships. Regularly, groups of women sat under the many shade trees sharing ideas. There was much laughter and good Christian fellowship

It was indeed a time for connecting and bonding as we prepare for Christ.

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