Although our fellowship, as a “gathering together”, closed with the lockdown in March, our ladies kept in touch in various ways. The catch cry throughout COVID-19 was “You are not Alone”. Our members made sure each other felt they were not alone. Keeping in touch through phone calls, visiting where possible and distributing the Bible Studies titled “Women of the Bible”: Eve, Ruth, Esther, Hannah, Mary, Deborah. They would have been prepared for the Qld …
Theme: F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely on God) So we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16 Gladstone Ladies Fellowship was the host for the Rally/Retreat held on 14,15 March 2020 and we were blessed to have the company of ladies (and some menfolk) who came from far and wide. Thank you to all the 41 ladies …
LWQ Brisbane North and Sunshine Coast Zone ladies met at the beautiful Glasshouse Mountains on a very warm spring day 6 September 2019. Calvary Glasshouse Fellowship ladies, being the hosts, chose the theme Shackled – Set Free based on John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Morning tea, prepared by the hosts and a time of fellowship, was enjoyed before beginning the program. President of the zone, …
Did you know that you are a very special person for a very special purpose? This is because of God’s various gifts to each of us through the same Spirit. Pastor Raymond Pace, from Good Shepherd, Toowoomba, reiterated this message theme through his Bible study from 1 Corinthians 12:1–11. Fifty-eight persons gathered for the Darling Downs Zone Fellowship Day, on 5 September, hosted by Good Shepherd ladies. We are all special in God’s sight, not …
On Saturday 6 April, Gladstone Ladies Fellowship gathered together at Carol Hartwig’s home for a High Tea luncheon to celebrate 50 years since the group formed.
It was wonderful that one of the founding members, Felicity Bradford from Maleny, as well as Eunice Raymond, from Ashmore (Gold Coast) who had joined the fellowship group a couple of years later, were able to join in the celebrations. A couple members from Rockhampton fellowship also attended and enjoyed the festivities.
Theme: Life is Like a Box of Chocolates – Hosts: Bethania A beautiful day – plenty of sunshine – much fellowship. (The floral displays incorporated chocolates in amongst the flowers.) After morning tea in the foyer of Bethania Lutheran Church, we moved into the church with seating around tables. President of Bethania Ladies Fellowship, Chris McDermott, welcomed everyone. Fifty ladies from the BS&GC Zone and ladies from LWQ plus 4 gentlemen gathered. Zone President, Naomi …
9 April, 2019 Hosts for the day, Immanuel Buderim, welcomed ladies and gentlemen with morning tea on Fellowship Terrace. A fitting start to the day, enjoying the beautiful sunshine after much needed rain. Zone President, Judith Smyth welcomed 60 members and friends with our Theme: We are God’s Show and Tell. Hebrews 10:24-25 … and let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up …
Hosts: Ropeley Guild The 51st annual Fellowship Day was attended by 34 people, including three pastors, and hosted by Ropeley Immanuel Lutheran Church Guild. What a joy it was for me to visit this beautiful church, where 80 years ago I was baptised into the family of God. After a lovely morning tea, we gathered under the theme God shines his light on the world. Zone President, Shirley Klinge welcomed all present, especially the Pastors, …
Theme: A Whale of a Time Hosts: Wide Bay Burnett Zone Fireworks closed the 26th Biennial LWQ Convention! Well, we were fortunate enough to share the dinner venue with the “Blessing of the Fleet” festivities which commenced the whale watching season at Hervey Bay, and enjoyed their closing firework display. One hundred and sixteen attendees, and husbands, had just enjoyed a yummy meal together and heard a very engaging and encouraging talk from our Guest …
21-22 April 2018 Theme: Teapots with CharacterHosts: Biloela Parish Please won’t you join me for a cup of tea, as we journey through our rally weekend topic Teapots with Character. On Saturday morning all were welcomed to Biloela, with a cup of tea (or coffee) before we started our formal proceedings. Pastor Graham Pfeffer welcomed all and began his devotion with a video which showed us how to make a ‘pot of tea with character’. …