Click for more information about the Quiet Places Worship Conference ~ WOW secretary Linda Herget at slherget@msn.com

The Vision of WOW-Women of Worship
"In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps." -Prov 16:9

This vision page is written with the knowledge that God guides and controls every step we take and every plan we make. As women seeking deeply after God’s own heart, we plan and envision for our organization through prayer, meditation and godly discussion.

Though we plan, we are flexible as God leads us forward.

“A vision is not a dream but a reality that has yet to come into existence.”

Simply put: vision inspires! It is the picture of an all-encompassing goal placed ahead that drives us forward and fuels our passions. A clear vision encourages us to think beyond what is, into what could be.

With this being said, the vision for Women of Worship summed into one statement is:

We desire to gather as one body of Christian women from churches all over our region for the purpose of strengthening our relationships with each other while seeking deeper intimacy with Christ.

Awakening to vision requires faith and an unwavering trust in the Giver of Vision. The vision of Women of Worship is vast and better understood when broken down into segments.

The corporate vision of WOW is to…
… promote and provide affordable, fun, relevant and life-changing women’s conferences and worship events that support Biblical truth and personal intimacy with Christ. Our goal is to promote 2-3 smaller events and one large event annually.

…be a local incubator for women speakers and worship leaders.

… meet regularly for corporate prayer for our families, organization, churches, government, city, state and nation.

… be a safe place where women can be transparent and get the encouragement and support they need to grow in their Christian walk. We desire to develop into wiser, more compassionate and patient wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, co-workers, ministry leaders and friends.

… be servant leaders in our organization, churches and community.

The Individual Vision of WOW is to…

…promote deep, individual spiritual growth through Bible study, prayer, conferences and the fostering of heart to heart relationships with other women.

…pray individually for our families, organization, churches, government, city, state and nation.

…broaden the horizons of women, allowing them to think God-sized thoughts, knowing they can make a difference for Christ. Changing a city, state and nation for Christ starts with change in individual hearts.

The City-wide Vision of Wow is to…

…have a heart for our city and an overwhelming desire to see the Lord sweep across our community and quench Her with his Spirit. Jesus weeps over our city (Lk 19:41) and we join with Him in prayer to bring revival and salvation to Her people.

…be an extension of women’s ministry within our city.

…work under the authority of, and along side, the leadership of our churches.

…use the proceeds from conferences and other fundraising events to fund future events, sustain the ministry of WOW and pour back financially into our city to support other non-profit, helping organizations.

…be the hands and feet of Christ in our community and pool our skills and spiritual gifts to network with other organizations providing help to those in need.

The long-range vision of WOW is to…

...create a sustainable model for other moderately-sized cities to begin their own chapter of Women of Worship. Cities of 30-75,000 people generally do not have a mega-church to bring in conferences and Christian events. However, if we combine the Christian churches of cities, we become one mega-church able to accomplish much more together than on our own. We desire for the women of cities around the United States and the world to see this vision and have their hearts stirred by God to begin a Women of Worship ministry in their own community.

…create a network of conference speakers and worship leaders willing to trade services between ministries to provide more opportunities for affordable women’s conferences and retreats.

Though our vision is diverse, lofty and far-reaching, the purpose of Women of Worship is simple: to glorify the Lord as one voice.

“May our dependably steady and warmly personal God develop maturity in you so that you get along with each other as well as Jesus gets along with us all. Then we'll be a choir—not our voices only, but our very lives singing in harmony in a stunning anthem to the God and Father of our Master Jesus! So reach out and welcome one another to God's glory.” (Rom 15:5-7 MSG)

The ladies of Women of Worship desire to be a choir, searching our own hearts as we grow in intimacy with Christ and sing of the glory of God with our lives. Carl Jung said, “Your vision will only become clear when you look into your own heart. Who looks outside themselves dreams; who looks inside, awakens.” Carl Jung’s views are often worldly but as Christians we know if we are looking to Christ inside us, we will awaken indeed! We will awaken to abundance, to life as Christ designed it. In our city, we are awakening to abundance on all levels and revival is happening! It is exciting to be part of such a vision.

The Quiet Places Retreat will be held at one of the most gorgeous venues on earth: The YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park Colorado. Women will stay in the brand new Emerald Mountain Lodge, complete with moss-rock fireplaces, spacious bedrooms, meeting areas, conference area and the most incredible views God ever created.



Cost will depend on how many women you wish to room with. Please note the prices below are based on rooming structure and are per person:

Single - $300
2 to a room - $200
3 to a room - $175
4 to a room - $150

Retreat prices include two nights lodging in the brand new Emerald Mountain Lodge, 3 meals, snacks and all conference activities.


WOW is now taking $25 non-refundable deposits which will insure your spot for Quiet Places. Payments can be made through the summer and final payment is due by October 1st, 2010. We will only be able to accommodate about 200 women and we do expect the retreat to fill quickly. Please contact WOW secretary Linda Herget at slherget@msn.com for more information and to save your place. Click here for a downloadable Quiet Places registration form.


We hope you can join us for this intimate time away to fellowship, worship, learn and quiet your heart before the Lord.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” ~Jesus

He beckons,
Kathy




Tentative Schedule for Quiet Places
(sessions and events are subject to some change but the times are pretty set)

Friday, Nov 5th
Dinner on your own Friday night. Snacks available in the lodge after the session.

5:30-7:00 pm - Registration, room check in and fellowship
7:00-9:00 pm - Opening session of Quiet Places
Worship with Shannon Wexelberg
Kathy Cordell and Lorraine Pintus speak for opening session
9:00 pm - on - Snacks in the lodge and fellowship time

Saturday, Nov. 6th
7:30-8:30am - Breakfast, YMCA cafeteria (provided)
8:45am - Worship - Shannon
9:00 am-10:30 am - Lorraine’s session ‘ Hearing The Voice of God’, Part I
10:30-10:45 - Morning Break
10:45-Noon - ‘ Hearing The Voice of God’, Part II
Session is very interactive and will include breaking into small groups

Noon-3:30 - Lunch on your own and free time
3:30-5:00 pm - Afternoon session – ‘Sanctuary Time’
Shannon will provide worship for entire time
Session may include worship dance, prayer, testimonies, etc.
This will be a very reflective time, honoring quiet and solace
5:00-7:00 pm - Dinner, YMCA cafeteria (provided) and free time
7:00 -9:00ish - Worship - Shannon
Kathy’s session ‘The Other Side of the Cross. Going to the Place of Further Still.’ break into small groups again for a more intimate time of prayer discussion
9:00 pm on - Time of prayer and fellowship

Sunday, Nov. 7th
7:30-9:30am - Breakfast, YMCA cafeteria (provided), packing and room checkout
9:30-11:00 am - Final session – ‘Finding Quiet Out There’
Worship - Shannon
Kathy and Lorraine speaking
Communion and prayer with small groups
11:00 am-Noon - Final cleanup, must be out of lodge by noon.
Drive home refreshed and renewed to share the Word of God!
Women in Cheyenne should easily be home by 3pm even if they stop for lunch.