Ministry Wives Retreat
September 23-25, 2011
Speakers (mother/daughter): Debbie Dreger and Tamara Dreger Shelton
St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Michigan
Beauty in the Vessels
20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay,some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. 21 Therefore,if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable,he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house,ready for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:20-21 (English Standard Version)
Debbie Dreger
Debbie moved to Anderson, IN several years ago from "Music City, USA" Nashville, Tennessee. Having served with her husband, Paul for over thirty years in ministry, Debbie brings an abundance of experience to her service to the church. Debbie has ministered alongside Paul in pastoring six congregations and in his previous position as state minister for the Church of God in Tennessee. Currently Paul works at Church of God ministries as the Director for S.H.A.P.E. (Sustaining Health and Pastoral Excellence)
Debbie brings a wealth of delightful experiences to share with women seeking a deeper relationship with the Lord and practical insight into being a Christ follower in a secularized world. Her compassion and passion for women is evident in all that she does.
One of Debbie's greatest blessings is being "Nana" to grandchildren, Emma, Elliott, Jackson, Keira, Judah, and Eve. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, laughing, cooking, and talking on the phone.
Tamara Dreger Shelton
Tamara Dreger Shelton has experience speaking and singingfor all kinds of people at many different venues including women's events and retreats, youth gatherings and rallies, college events, and Sunday morning worship.
She enjoys using storytelling, music, and sometimes humorous songs to capture her audience and challenges and encourages her lis teners through bringing the word of God to life. Her desire is to edify the Church and offer all of her life and giftedness as a love offering to her Savior and give glory to Him.
Typical Schedule
Friday Evening
6-8:00 p.m. Registration Soup and Home Baked Bread Get Acquainted Pamper Yourself (hair, nails, massage) Settle In (linens provided)
8:00 p.m. Welcome
8:30 p.m. Meet our speaker
Saturday
9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Devotions
10:30 a.m. Session #2
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Free Time – Shop, Rest, Walk, Talk, Craft
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Praise/Worship and Session #3
9:00 p.m. Movie and Snack Time Espresso Shop
Sunday
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Session #4
Noon Departure-Lunch on your own