SYRACUSE, New York--The Syracuse Women of GIFTS (Growing in Faith Through Service) Ministry sponsored their first seminar May 22 with a theme of Cultivating Godly Relationships.
In attendance were 51 women from seven upstate New York WCG congregations and Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and women from five other denominations.
The guest
presenter, Sue Ellen Harris, is a counselor with Crossway Life Center and is host for a
weekday Christian radio program, "Crossway Connection." She spoke on the
relationship triangle and the women's part with God in supporting others who are in pain,
by using empathy, warmth and respect.
After lunch, the second session began with musical presentations by Angelsong, an area women's vocal trio.
The afternoon's subject was active listening, which included a workshop. A prayer circle followed with each table participating in intercessory prayer for others. After an invitation, several women rededicated themselves to Christ, and one woman accepted Christ as her Savior.
The seminar ended with everyone joining hands and singing, "Bind Us Together."
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