In the Women of Faith’s book Cultivating Contentment the author, Christa Kinde writes, “Life can be so hard. Life can be so frustrating. Life can be so...so...daily!

Women everywhere face disappointments, disarray, downfalls, delays, drawbacks, and doldrums. It’s unavoidable. That’s life! The trick is to face life’s twists and turns with grace. We yearn to be the kind of women who exude contentment—that quality of serene calmness, unflappable cheerfulness, and peaceful acceptance. We want to be content. But that’s so hard to do!”

Contentment doesn’t come naturally, and isn’t always learned quickly. But it can be learned. You can, like Paul, say, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content” (Phil. 4:11). There are pitfalls along the way, bad habits have been formed, thoughtless attitudes have taken hold. Would you like to be able to find satisfaction in daily living that cannot be ruffled by circumstances! Would you like to break old habits and learn a new way of looking around you?”

Can you identify with these words? If so, the Westside Ladies’ Retreat is where you want to be during the weekend of April 18-20. Take a break from your everyday routine and spend some time reflecting about contentment and how we can all learn to gracefully handle our challenges and cultivate a heart of contentment, full of peace and joy.

Registration forms are available in the foyer. We need to know of you are going ASAP. If you have any questions contact the church office.