Randi Walle

Here is the latest report from GBIM board member Miriam Pacheco, who is currently in the Central African Republic assisting GBIM missionary Barb Wooler in ministry with orphans and Pygmies. For a more complete report and photos from the Women of Charis website, click here: We’re getting into the orphan part of the ministry time […]

A panel of pastors closed the South Focus Retreat on Wednesday morning with a discussion of “How to Run and Not Lose Heart.” Participating (from left) were Denny Brown, Sebring, FL; John Nelson, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Jesus Munoz, Brandon, FL; and Roland Maust, Millersburg, OH. 

Gathered on the dock of the FFA Training Center in Haines City, Florida, are attendees of the South Focus Retreat. Organized and conducted by FGBC Conference Coordinator Tom Avey, the retreat is the final of four scheduled around the US this year. The retreat concludes at noon tomorrow. 

A blindfolded Wayne Hannah takes direction from the group as they try to steer him through an obstacle course which included balls, obstacles, and set mousetraps. The game focused on trust and group dynamics as the afternoon session of the South Focus Retreat began today in Haines City, Florida. 

Pastor Ron Smals from the Ocala, FL, Grace Brethren Church, led the early afternoon Tuesday session of the South Focus Retreat on the subject “Others and My Heart…Friends and Family.” Other speakers today included Dan Allan and Kurt Miller. 

Early afternoon–just after lunch–can be tough without a few exercises and “action songs” to get the body moving and the mind engaged again. 

Spending some “alone time” with God is built into the schedule of each Focus Retreat. Here FGBC moderator Dan Allan (center, red shirt) enjoys some solitude on the dock during the Tuesday afternoon quiet session. (double-click on photo to enlarge for viewing)