The auditorium was jam-packed with women ready to worship, learn, and laugh. It was a big crowd in such a little town … but, oh, did they have a HUGE heart!

These women sang so beautifully as Shaun Groves led them in worship, and I could just feel them on the edge of their seats as Laura Story and I taught Scripture. I could hear their sniffles and tears as Laura sang, and I could feel their warmth as they connected with their sisters in Christ.

But I suppose it’s no surprise this event reflected such huge hearts because it was spearheaded by Cheryl Raulerson and Lynn Thomas, our incredible Local Conference Coordinators who led with fervency and grace! This dynamic duo did a great job rallying 14 co-host churches and over 130 volunteers! Amazing, right?

I just love it when local churches work together for the Kingdom!

One of my favorite parts of the weekend was getting to see my mom and dad’s pastor from Dade City, Florida. Pastor Russell brought several women from the Family of God Baptist Church, and it was such a sweet reunion!

As we’re nearing the end of the season and are approaching the retirement of Fresh Grounded Faith weekends, my heart is so tender with gratefulness and affection toward Terrie Bitter, our FGF National Conference Director, and her husband Jimmy, our Production Coordinator, who have led so beautifully for so many years. Those two work incredibly hard, and nothing is too big or little for them to tackle with complete joy and faith!

Praise the Lord for their faithfulness, and for the faithfulness of Laura, Shaun, and many others who have worked alongside FGF to see women transformed through grace and truth. It has been an honor partnering with them in ministry for all these years!

But the best part has always been seeing God’s faithfulness on display…

Just this weekend, we celebrated 5 new sisters in Christ, 40 women who chose to renew their commitment to the Lord, and 38 children sponsored through Compassion International. Praise the Lord!

When I consider the big things God did in the little town of Callahan, I’m reminded that there’s nothing too small for our Father in Heaven! As Zechariah says, we should not “despise the day of small things” (Zechariah 4:10), because with God, everything is a BIG blessing!

Thanks for letting us be part of your beautiful, fresh-grounded family in Callahan! Our hearts are definitely blessed!

Blessings,

Jennifer and the FGF Team!

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