June 2022 — TOGETHER AGAIN '22
a letter from Liz —
Hi AP Girlfriend,
Greetings from Springfield! I pray you are doing well and thriving in every way. My prayer for you this month is for wisdom and discernment in accordance with Proverbs 2.
"My son [daughter], if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul." (vv. 1–10, NIV, emphasis added)
I always like to give you a glimpse into my world, and today we are in the thick of training new workers. It is exciting to see a full room. We are reuniting with our area directors and some Tier 4 leaders. Asia Pacific is growing and thriving despite the battles of COVID and closed borders. It’s been a wonderful gathering, yet we are only halfway through. MR will be underway by the time you receive this, and we will have more fun reuniting with those on furlough. It’s been three years since our last in-person gathering.
We have wonderful news for you. For those of you who will be on the field in Asia Pacific this November, we are offering you the opportunity to get away for a ladies’ retreat with the theme “Together Again.” Please note the following as you consider coming:
The retreat is a (00) expense. AP region is subsidizing some of the expenses to alleviate some of the costs.
Registration is open and limited to 50. (Don’t delay!)
Thanks for reading this short update. I look forward to hearing from you.
Liz
Together Again 2022
Together Again—wow, it’s exciting just to type it! Pull out your calendars and save the date, because it’s going to happen.
WHEN: Wednesday–Saturday, November 16–19, 2022 (Registration Deadline: September 1)
November 16: Check-in, opening dinner, and devotion with guest speaker Donna James, ministry network superintendent from Wyckoff, New Jersey
November 17: Morning and evening sessions (free afternoon to rest and connect).
November 18: Morning and evening sessions (afternoon outing and high tea in Penang)
November 19: Checkout
WHERE: PARKROYAL Resort, Penang, Malaysia
WHO: AGWM women currently serving in Asia Pacific, including MAs who’ve served for at least six months.
This event is first-come, first-served for the first 50 ladies who register. It’s important to claim your spot as soon as you receive the official registration form, which should come out any day.
WHAT: The cost is $200/double occupancy and $400/single occupancy. Funds will be deducted directly from your (00). You should also plan to cover and arrange your own travel and approximately two lunches and two dinners.
The AP regional office has underwritten this event (thanks, Jeff and Liz!), which includes an opening buffet and high tea at the historic E&O Hotel.
WHY: We want you to be complete in your calling, and we’re convinced that we’re all better together!
“Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind” (Philippians 2:2, NIV).
If you have questions, feel free to contact me or Liz. We can’t wait to see you there!
Shellie Bowdoin