The WM Spring Retreat Team is excited to see what God is going to do during our 4th annual weekend retreat, April 25-27, 2008 at Grand Summit Resort Hotel in Mount Snow, Vermont. Wait until you experience this classy casual setting (www.mountsnow.com). God is the Master of giving good gifts to His girls of NNEC and this weekend, we believe, will be no exception.

We can hardly wait to hear the inspirational insights of Sylvia Matiko, a dynamic woman who lives what she shares. Like one writer said, "her passion shows through her presentations."

"Audience of One" will invite us to praise God through music. Worshiping God as we sing will soothe our soul, connect us with the Comforter and maximize our moments to glorify God.

Limited scholarships are available in collaboration with your church. We can match a church donation up to $30.00. Please contact your WM leader, Pastor and have them or your church treasurer contact Cheryl at 207.797.3760, ext. 27. Your request will then be processed.

Remember, each person is to fill out a registration. No phone reservations will be honored. If you are rooming together, please put all reservations in one envelope, if possible.

Please note, to keep the cost reasonable, Friday evening supper is not provided. Please plan accordingly before you arrive.

We have a hunch that you will be glad you traveled to Vermont to spend this weekend with us. You are in for a great treat at the retreat. We've prayed that God will be there-we hope you'll be there, too!

Sylvia wants only to be known as a servant of the Lord. After holding many positions of leadership with the world famous company "Ripley's Believe It Or Not!" Sylvia realized that climbing the corporate ladder wasn't all that it was cracked up to be. Now she shares with others what she has learned - in order to be a truly great leader one must become a humble servant by following the leadership model of Jesus.

Sylvia now is co-founder and co-owner of "A Different View", an international management consultancy. She is actively involved in "Gracepoint" a church plant in Franklin, Tennessee. Her husband, Warren, and she enjoy traveling, playing tennis, and visiting with family and friends. We are blessed to have her with us this weekend. Welcome Sylvia!

Debi, Winnie, and Patti formed this tuneful group out of a desire to share with others the truth that God is so faithful! He treats us as if we were His only audience and in His presence is fullness of joy.

• Spa services - Offered by Grand Summit Resort. Check prices on line and make your own Reservation. Cost not included in registration fee.
• ABC Store
• Games
• Leisure, Fellowship
• Heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi

Thought for Today

"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice very day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past…we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude…I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you…we are in charge of our attitudes."