Activities Schedule
Friday, February 17, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 18, 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Legacy of Love is a ministry outreach program focused on nurturing, loving, and supporting single moms. The 2012 retreat starts Friday, February 17, at 5:30 p.m. The event kicks off with dinner prepared by the Women’s Ministry of First Baptist Canton. Michael Bridges will give a brief concert, followed by a brief talk about "The Real Thing" by Elsa Kok Colopy.
On Saturday, February 18, the retreat will start at 8:30 a.m. The day will be full of workshops, lunch, music, fellowship, and dinner. The retreat will wrap up around 9 p.m. Attendees are welcome to return on Sunday for church services, which start at 10:30 a.m., or at 9:15 a.m. for those interested in Sunday School.
We have a variety of workshops planned for Legacy of Love. You can choose up to six sessions to attend. A detailed agenda will be provided when you sign in at the retreat.
Following is a brief overview of each session and the workshop leaders.
Jesus and Money: Charting a New Course – Louise Travis will teach us simple Biblical guidelines for managing our money. She'll teach us how to prepare a monthly budget and share tips on how to avoid the trap of "budget busters."
Anti-bullying tips for parents – Learn practical and concrete knowledge about children’s bullying behavior. Gain a better understanding of what bullying is and how you can work with your children to prevent and respond to bullying situations. Kathy Day, a veteran educator, will lead this session. She taught second grade for 10 years and has served as an elementary school counselor for 10 years.
Car Maintenance – In this workshop you’ll learn everything you need to know to keep your vehicle running. Topics include “Why won’t my car start?” “Can I use canola to change the oil?” “Rotate my tires? I do that every time I drive!” and “I didn’t know my brake light was out, officer!” This session will be led by Trey Holmes, a student minister, horse enthusiast, and husband to Kara and father of Kate.
A Week of Meals in a Day – Connie Putnam will share how to plan meals, make shopping lists, and prepare a week of meals in a single day. Connie is a retired Home Economics teacher and a presenter for workshops in child development, nutrition and food preparation.
Divorce Recovery – Presented by Cathy Calfy
I Want to See More – The only way to see more is to allow God to lift us into His loving arms and show us all He has for us. Join Christi Bullard as she walks us through the true meaning of the prayer of Jabez. Christi has a strong love for God as He has carried her through some difficult times. As a former single mom she has a great love and appreciation for single mothers.
Healthy Relationships – Sessions with our keynote speaker, Elsa Colopy, will include small groups addressing "Authentic Faith," "Genuine Relationship," and "Pure Romance."
Hidden Treasures: Home Decorating on a Dime – Deb O’Neal will show us how to be examples of the Proverbs 31 virtuous woman by using our hands and creativity to repurpose items, transforming them into items of usefulness and beauty. This break-out session will enlighten and empower us to use our God-given creativity and passion for decorating our homes, even if it has to be on a "shoe-string" budget.
Hidden Treasures II – A hands-on decorating project to inspire your inner creativity.
Legal Advice – Presented by board certified family lawyer, Roxie Cluck. This session will give attendees an opportunity to ask legal questions in a Q&A format. Cluck has been practicing law since 1986. Prior to receiving her law degree she was a secondary education teacher for seven years.
Making Memories Money Can’t Buy – Join Ann Goade as she teaches you how to make memorable celebrations for birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions without going into debt.
Daily Parenting with Grace and Strength – Elizabeth Baker, Ph. D., will combine her wisdom and wit to provide practical solutions to real-life situations in a down-home style. A widow since her mid-30's, she raised four children on her own. She now has, fifteen grandchildren, and five great-grandkids that help keep her writing biblically sound yet sparkling with abundant hope. Elizabeth is a professional counselor with the State of Texas and holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling and a Doctor of Philosophy in Religion and Society from Oxford Graduate School.
Women’s Health – Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Nixon will lead a discussion on women’s health. She’ll address everything from a woman’s need for rest to other health-related issues that women experience. Come prepared with questions and let Cynthia show you how to improve your health. Cynthia will also perform routine health screenings (blood pressure, heart rate, etc.) during the session.
Our guest speaker, Elsa Colopy will also give several talks throughout the retreat focusing on “The Real Thing” – living an authentic relationship with God and others. Breakout sessions will include small groups addressing “Authentic Faith,” “Genuine Relationship,” and “Pure Romance.” There will also be plenty of time to visit and make new friends throughout the weekend.
