Trip Itinerary

Empowered by His Presence
February 2008
Schedule of Events
New Orleans, Church of the Annunciation

Thursday, February 7
9 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Drive to New Orleans; unpack and settle in.
Pray for traveling grace and mercy.

Friday, February 8
Prepare for retreat, organize materials, might have a chance to tour damaged areas or help Jean with distribution center in lower ninth ward.
Pray for wisdom and patience for the workers, and that all effort comes together smoothly for the glory of God with the women who attend and facilitate this retreat.
Retreat begins:
4:00 – 6:00 Registration
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 - 8:00 Praise and Worship
8:00 - 8:45 Session One w/ Cheri Fuller
8:45 – 9:45 Fellowship & Praise Event

Saturday, February 9
Final day of retreat; evening debrief dinner with staff.
Pray that the women and staff will truly experience being empowered by the Spirit, and will be able to take the depth of the lessons and new relationships with them as they leave the retreat.
7:45 - 8:45 Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 Praise and Worship
9:00 - 10:15 Session Two w/ Cheri Fuller
10:15 - 10:30 Breakout Directions and Praise Song
10:30 - 11:30 Breakout Session One
11:30 - 12:00 Book Signing
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 Breakout Session Two
2:00 - 2:15 Praise and Worship
2:15 - 3:00 Session Three w/ Cheri Fuller
3:00 - 3:30 Final Blessing

Sunday, February 10
Worship with Church of the Annunciation.
12 noon – 10 p.m. – Drive back from New Orleans to Plano
Pray for traveling grace and mercy.

Prayers

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in New Orleans, led by Father Jerry Kramer, is a shining example of how we are empowered by God's presence. As David Virtue wrote recently, the church has come a long way since the flooding of the church, brought on by hurricane Katrina. There is still much to be done - hands on work, as well as laboring for the harvest, in the hearts and minds of the people of New Orleans.

As we start on this venture, we can see that God has put together a great team. Each of us will need prayer to accomplish our roles in this mission.

Ways you can begin praying
...Debi Newman rented a 15 passenger van for 10 women plus luggage plus supplies. Pray that the van will come through.
...Pray for our teacher, Cheri's preparation time and wisdom of what she should share and her big conference with 6 teachings the weekend before.
...Pray for the space we need for workshops, worship, room for all women.
...Pray that God will draw women to come so they will receive a special blessing and to provide the childcare they need or whatever else may be an obstacle to them.
...Pray that we will all be prepared to help in whatever way comes up, able to pray with and for others, to share each of our testimonies in a way that is meaningful to whomever we meet with, and that all of us are able to fill our responsibilities in a way that makes the trip safe, smooth, and especially meets the needs of the women we are reaching out to for Jesus.

Team Leader—Debi Newman
Retreat Speaker—Cheri Fuller
Spiritual Director/Prayer Stations—Leslie Stewart
Prayer Team—Laura Self and team
Forms Coordinator—Lianne Flynn
Food Coordinator—Linda McBee
First Aid Coordinator and Entertainment—Paula Watson
Party Night Coordinator—Gaye Ganter
Photographer/Technical—Jackie Barnett
Childcare Coordinator—Pam Fernando
Drivers—Debi Newman, Gaye Ganter

Worship Leader—Christina Moore

Additional prayer needs can be added by members of the team and prayer partners as "comments" to this prayer posting as we move toward this trip.

Future posts will include the agenda we will be following, and some pictures and news when we get back after February 10. If I can get to a computer with internet access during the trip, I will post from New Orleans on Friday and Saturday also.