September 2010 GLEANINGS
Newsletter
From Virginia's Desk
By Virginia King, WWCCR Executive Director
Our theme for this month’s GLEANINGS is spiritual growth.
We thought this was appropriate for September, because whether we go back
to school or not, it’s a good time of year to recommit ourselves to “continuing
education” in the ways of the Lord.
Pope John Paul II used to talk about the need for “schools of prayer” and
“schools of communion”. One of the
key indicators that a person is mature is that they continue to be “teachable”,
that is, they realize that there’s still a lot to learn, no matter how old or
educated you become.
Both Anna Pouchet’s testimony, and
Robert King’s reflection, remind us that God is more
than ready to help us in the process of spiritual growth – all we need do is
surrender to His loving guidance, and be faithful to seeking His will in prayer
each day.
There are lots of opportunities for “continuing education” in the coming
months. I highly recommend the
Conference to be held in
Vancouver, BC on September 24-25.
One of the speakers is Fr. George Montague, who is a good friend to
WWCCR. He exudes the joy of the
Lord and is a living witness to a fruitful life committed to on-going spiritual
growth. The other speaker will be
Maria Vadia, who was here in
Seattle
for our Pentecost Celebration in 2009.
She is well known and loved for her dynamic preaching and healing
ministry.
I encourage you to attend and invite others to the
Come Holy Spirit Series that will begin at St.
Anthony’s in Renton
on Sept. 17 – or any of the other Holy Spirit
Seminars that will be offered this Fall.
Keep an eye on our website for new listings as they become available.
Finally, please review our
financial report. We are in
need of your help. Please use click
on yellow envelope below to make a donation today.
I promise we will use all these resources wisely to help “renew the face
of the earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit.”
God bless
you!
