2011 Faith@Work Testimonies

Testimonies from June 2011 luncheon: "A Legacy of Work"

Just wanted to say thank you! The luncheon was terrific! My daughter really enjoyed the speaker and the whole experience. Funny, she knew someone sitting at our table. It was her 4th grade teacher's wife! ...hoping to make the next one in July.  Gina Swift

Thank you so much for yesterday. I really enjoyed the speaker and her message. Realizing that work is a life long privilege opened my eyes to a lot. I figured out that I am living the life that God wants me to live. When you asked the question, "Who in your life is inspiring to you," your mom was at my table and one of the other ladies said, "Barbara" and proceeded to tell us how she felt about her. Wow! It was kind of teary at our table...  Judy Wilson

Testimonies from March 2011 luncheon: "How to be Great at Being Least"
I just wanted to thank you again for today's talk on pride.  This is the biggy for me, something I struggle with daily.  I'm aware of my pride and I hear our Pastor's word when he speaks of it, but your talk really helped me put it into perspective in regards to my life.  Faith@work has become a helpful partner in my journey with God.  You did awesome and I just know that I'm not the only woman attending today that left with a new outlook on their personal walk of faith.  I learned to pray for increase of faith and my servant hood and to lessen the ME in all that I think, do, and act.
 
I really enjoyed our discussion on our personal journals because it is daily becoming a part of me and a way to express myself to God when words just won't come.  Sometimes even to put into words just a notion or thought that has entered the outer realm of my mind but hasn't yet manifested itself.  Your mom introduced me to the journal so it should have been no surprise to see that you keep one (well several). --Kettie Robinson

I really need to get back on the path with attending the Faith @ Work luncheons.  I missed last month again, but I read the overview of your message.  Thank you for your honesty.  I appreciate the principles and practices list.  Great challenge!  You mentioned a quote that got my attention as well: “we never discover truth.  Truth is always revealed.”    I wonder what sins would be revealed to me if I would prayerfully ponder the truth! --Ginger Thompson

Testimonies from January 2011 luncheon: "Win or Lose, It's How You Run the Race"
Last months challenge was to pray that God would help me to delight myself in Him alone.  I've been praying it every day.  I feel different.  I can't explain it.  - Judy Wilson

The conversation at our table started with someone saying that it is fear that keeps her from stepping out of her comfort zone.  Each of us could relate to that and began talking about our fears.  I stated that I am called upon to speak in front of groups and that I always fear doing that, but I have found that instead of self-confidence, I have turned to God confidence--that has been a big step for me.  It requires faith and as I lay my fear before the Lord, He speaks to my heart with the reassuring words, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" and I know that He is with me.  I have also found in my life's walk with the Lord that if I fail, I am drawn closer to Him and if I succeed, I know that it is because of Him.  So, either way, I win.  You do such a great job reaching the young women, which is so important and not an easy task--the format, time, place, message is "right on"--I love the connection with those still in the work force--I made entry when women in management was a rarity--it is gratifying to see young women relying upon the Lord and making their mark. - Barbara Severson

When I came to the January luncheon I was feeling drained, weary and downtrodden. I've had so many burdens lately with my work so I just wanted to enjoy a nice lunch and a little time away from my work. Boy was I in for a surprise when Antoinette took the mic and started sharing her journey;  her race for our Lord! As she shared her story I felt as if the Lord were speaking right to my heart, telling me that He not only that knows what I am going through, but that He is there with me in the midst of the trials and challenges, that this IS His purpose for my life. I don't think my eyes ever cleared of their tears of joy until Antoinette finished speaking. I'm so grateful for her obedience to the Lord in stepping out of her comfort zone to avail herself of Him in so many ways; not the least being sharing her time with us at the luncheon. I have been so encouraged and inspired since this luncheon that in spite of my ongoing challenges work has been fun again! I am also very grateful to Karen for the work she and the volunteers do to allow us a place to relax, enjoy fellowship and food with my sisters in Christ, all while bringing us special, encouraging messages from the Lord through the speakers. Antoinette inspired me so much, and if she were running for office in my area she'd have my vote! Thank you Antoinette and Karen for being such faithful servants of our Lord! – Kim Bloomer