"There is a restlessness among the next generation of women, who fear more than anything – wasting their lives. We want to harness their hunger and passion by providing space to be equipped to pursue their God-given dreams.
The "IF:Gathering is a fresh, deep, honest space for a new generation of women to wrestle with the essential question: IF God is real… THEN what? This 2-day gathering will bring women together to wrestle out how to live out the calling God has placed on our lives." (From http://ifgathering.com)
Hello women of Brevard Community Church! Are you hungry to live a life rooted in purpose? A life driven by God's purposes for you and His kingdom plan in the world? Come join us on February 7-8th as we gather via simulcast with women around the nation who are seeking and wrestling with the question "IF God is real, then what?"
The IF:Gathering is happening LIVE in Austin, TX hosted by Jennie Allen (http://www.jennieallen.com). Jennie Allen is the visionary and founder, but many other women from various church backgrounds will be speaking as well, such as Lauren Chandler, Ann Voskamp, Jen Hatmaker, Rebekah Lyons, Angie Smith, and Bianca Olthoff, to name a few (http://ifgathering.com/who-we-are/).
Heather Schlender and Martha Kimball are hosting a local gathering of women who want to join in on this via simulcast. We are so excited to see what God might do at Brevard Community Church and throughout our community if women would come together, crossing denominational and cultural lines, to gather, to worship, and to seek the Lord together. We don't have much time! This event is less than a month away! Here's what you need to know:
IF:LOCAL in Brevard
Where:
The "blue room" @ Brevard Community Church
When:
Friday, Feb. 7th - Saturday, Feb. 8th 2014
The Schedule: Friday 3:30 pm Doors open
4 - 6 pm Session 1
-- Break for Dinner --
7 - 9:30 pm Session 2
Saturday 8:30 am Doors open
9 am - 12 pm Session 3
-- Break for Lunch --
2 pm - 6 pm Session 4
Who can come:
Anyone who is interested! Please invite friends from surrounding churches!
Cost:
Whatever you can generously afford. You donate the amount of your choosing when you register.
How to register:
Each participant must register individually at the IF:Gathering website! Follow the steps below to sign up. If you are still confused about registering but you want to come, contact Heather Schlender (see email below).
Step 2: Click on the second tab, "Register"
Step 3: Click on the button for IF:Local
Step 4: Fill out personal info but be sure to select our local gathering under the appropriate tab. Search for "28712 - Heather Schlender". This will let us know you are coming to our event.
Step 5: Pay donation amount at bottom of page and you are officially registered!
Childcare:
At this time we will not be offering childcare. If, however, that is an obstacle to your attending, please let us know and we will do what we can to help!
Food & Meals:
We will be asking participants to help us with dinner on Friday night (potluck style - more details to come). Lunch Saturday will be on your own, and you can either bring food or grab lunch out. Drinks will be available both days.
Contact us:
Contact Heather Schlender (hstonearch@gmail.com) or Martha Kimball (2andagoo@gmail.com) with any other questions.
More Info:
Video: The IF:Gathering Vision. http://ifgathering.tumblr.com/post/67375380809/the-if-gathering-vision
