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Women's Ministries camp in Hawaii? Here is what Major Jonnette Mulch said about it:

To Live

2007 women’s Ministry Camp

To live… what do we think of when we think of living? April 20-22^nd the women of Hawaii had lessons in living, lessons that have changed lives for many.

To live - At the Feet of God- Our base camp experience. We were challenged by Major Jean Harris to consider having the courage to begin our accent into the mountains. Using references from “Hinds Feet on High Places” by Hannah Hurnard Major Jean allowed us to think of Much Afraid and how she had to leave her family and life in the valley to begin her accent to the High Places with the Shepherd. We also heard from the Book of John chapter 12 where Mary sits at Jesus’ feet anointing them with expensive perfume, while Martha served them. We were challenged to decide if we are more like Mary or Martha, are we willing to sit at the feet of Jesus? We were invited to pour out perfumed oil into a bowl as a symbol that we were ready for the weekend. Can you think of a better place to begin than at the feet of Jesus? This was followed by a time of getting to know your hiking buddies! A fun game time where the ladies were served specialty coffee latte drinks, Italian sodas, and their choice of brownies, warm apple pie, or sugar cookies! Yummy!

To Live - in the Palm of His Hand! This time segment gave us prayer opportunities and was offered both Saturday and Sunday mornings! We had everything from beach walk and foot washing to small group prayer, sealed orders, praying the scriptures, meditation through praise music, and prayers of healing.

To live - in His shadow! This was an eye opening time of getting a better picture of the Territorial Project of Human Trafficking. A short video was put together by Janniese Mulch using pictures and testimonials of this issue. It was placed to the song by Chris Rice, “Come to Jesus” What a moving video with encouraged many to give even more for this project through the sales of the baskets.

To live - in His strength! We were inspired by different leaders in workshops of our choosing to find our strength in God and God alone!

To live in - His Joy! A time to sell our wares, learn a new craft and enjoy the old-time music of the jamboree band. Many of us raised money from our sales to benefit the territorial project.

To live - in celebration! What a fun time to listen and celebrate our women from watching past photos and hearing about all the different events happening in our corps across Hawaii and Pacific Islands. How exciting to know that one of the newest countries added to our number is in our own Division and we can help them through our divisional project to buy supplies for them in Saipan! We followed this with a time of birthday celebration and picture taking! Cake and ice cream sundaes and specials from different wm groups.

To live - in His Glory! Again we were challenged by Major Jean Harris to live with courage and faith as she gave reference again to Much Afraid and how her name was changed to “Grace and Glory” once she reached the top of the mountain. 2 Corinthians 4 speaks of having our purpose be for Him alone, God is the one Who makes us who we are and we have a job to do as Christians – for His glory!

To live - with a new purpose is what was received by many from this wonderful weekend. We so enjoyed the Visiting Leaders, Majors Ian and Jean Harris, as well as all the extras that were provided, entertainment and workshops, prayer walks, and encouragement between friends – the whole weekend has taught us how to live again!