A sweet and enthusiastic group of moms, dads, and daughters gathered here in Bemidji, MN for a Radiant Purity Conference Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday.
Pictured above are: Merideth Hicks, Julie Hunter and Annika Sahlstrom. Merideth and Annika lead a Bright Lights group together in Tracy, Minnesota.
Here is my discussion group. We had some very good talks about parental relationships, dealing with crushes and thought life, and many other topics. One girl told us how she planned to go home and really work on improving her relationship with her dad. It’s so exciting to see people make decisions like that!
Ben and Mindy Caron, who hosted the conference, agreed to share their courtship story with everyone. It was such a sweet story and Ben’s jokes kept all the girls roaring with laughter. 🙂 We just wish we could bring them with us to every conference….
Many of our normal “Bright Lights staff” girls weren’t able to come, making it difficult for us to arrange the special number we normally sing. But the Lord knows our needs and provided a great alternative! Mindy (who hosted the conference) and her sister Melanie, who are professional vocalists and have made many Bluegrass CDs, sang a special number for everyone. It was perfect–the words of their song fit so well with the message of the conference. Very touching!
Please keep us in prayer as we have another conference (a Strong in the Lord conference) beginning this evening.
You all are in my prayers!!! I am so excited for what the Lord is doing in your time in Bemidji and for what He has still in store! As you abide in Him, may He continue to flow through you to bring lasting and eternal fruit! What an amazing God we know and serve!
With love in the One we love,
Amy Vest
I just wanted to thank you guys…the Mally family and Bright Lights staff… for such a wonderful conference! I had a very good time!
Wow, Grace, I wish we could have been there! It sure looks and sounds like a whole lot of fun!
We think of and pray for you often–I hope things are improving there in Iowa.
Love and blessings,
Rebekah
I wish I could have been there! Sometimes growing up is hard. I love serving here, but I really do miss helping with the conferences! I’ve been praying for you all and look forward to hearing reports when you get home. 🙂 Thanks for posting an update here Grace! Tell everyone hi for me! Praying for you all!
<3 Laura
How neat! I will be praying for you guys!
~Melanie~
Grace, you are always in my prayers!!! I hope the rest of your Bright Lights meetings go well!!! I will be praying.
Haley
Hi Grace, thanks for posting an update. It’s always so encouraging to read what is going on and see pictures. You all are continually in my prayers… :o)
Hi Grace, you are a real encouragement to me. I have read your book twice and am amazed at the way the Lord leads you to witness.
Henry, Thank you so much for your encouragement, praise the Lord!