retreat |rəˈtrēt| verb [no object] (of an army) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat: Retreat, relax, restore. 

 

There are no words to express how amazing our first-ever EBF Summer Lake House Retreat was last weekend! God moved powerfully through the worship and Judy Brooks’ encouraging testimony. Many girls walked away delivered from unforgiveness, set free from bondage, healed emotionally and physically—and I was even blessed to be able to baptize several of our girls in the pool with Judy.

Field Christian was watching by the side of the pool as the girls were being baptized. He has been asking Field and me about baptism for a while, so when he took his shirt off and asked us if he could be next–I couldn’t think of a better moment. Field came into the water with us and we were able to baptize him as a family. It’s a moment I will never forget!

Judy spoke about the power that unforgiveness and fear have over us. She reminded us that the battle we fight is in our minds and encouraged us to stand on the truth of God’s Words. This is why we send out Bible Reading Plans each week—because we know the power God’s truth has in our lives!

We worshipped, took communion together, and Judy spent time ministering to many women individually—including members of our EBF core team. I know God moved in some incredible ways that day and I’m so grateful for the heart God gave Judy for His daughters!

We had so much fun that afternoon playing sand volleyball, taking boat and jet ski rides, and laying out by the pool. Thank you to all of the EBF volunteers who made this event happen, to Gabe with House of Biel for the incredibly creative balloon displays, and to Priscilla Trevino at Perfectly Timed Events for planning every last detail perfectly—including the thoughtful entryway gift bags to the fantastic raffle ticket prizes.

Thank you to all of our EBF girls for coming to our first ever EBF Summer Lake House Retreat. Tag yourself, your friends, and us with the hashtag #EBFRETREAT on your Instagram and our Equipped by Faith Facebook page!

I can’t wait to see all of our EBF girls again on Wednesday, August 7th for our next EBF gathering with Cheryl “Action” Jackson—a powerful keynote speaker, author, and the Founder of Minnie’s Food Pantry! Save the date and plan to bring a friend!

 

XO-

Sabrina