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Our biggest mistakes and failures can become what God uses most. The devil gets in our minds and often tells us we are worthless, and no longer useful for God’s kingdom. God is using our brokenness to create something more beautiful than we could ever imagine. At the Freedom Church Women’s Retreat we will have time to escape from the craziness of life and be encouraged by precious women of God who have a message specifically for each one of us.
Retreat Location
The retreat location in Bonifay, FL, spans 12 acres providing access to Wright’s Creek —a natural spring-fed private swimming hole—a private frisbee golf course, a fire pit, and much more. We will sleep in the hotel and gather for ministry and fun at the separate retreat location.
Cost
$25 for the Retreat AND $20-$25 for a T-shirt.
Hotel
Bonifay, FL Holiday Inn Express; and a block of rooms are reserved for the “Freedom Women’s Retreat.”
YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATION FOR A HOTEL ROOM.
For a single person in a room $138/ for 2 people per room $69/for 3 people $46/for 4 people per room $34.50. If you are booking with more than 1 in a room, be sure to book at the same time.
All retreat and hotel reservations should to be confirmed no later than October 13.
Speakers
Broken Vessels & New Wine
Renee Lunsford graduated from the Brownsville Revival School of Ministry in Pensacola, Florida, with a degree in practical ministry. Her ministry experience includes six years as a full-time children’s pastor and 20 years ministering in various volunteer ministry roles: kids’ evangelism, leading small groups, kids’ special events, nursery, Vacation Bible School, and Junior Bible Quiz. Renee loves to speak to adults and children and has enjoyed finding ways to incorporate art into the worship experience.
Renée Lunsford
Humpty Dumpty Had a Great Fall
Marla O’Neill is an ordained minister, wife, mother of four sons, grandmother of eleven (with one on the way), and great-grandmother. In January 2024, Marla reached the promised age of 70 years. She lived in northern Alabama; Tampa, Florida; and Lake Worth, Florida, before moving to Tallahassee in 2013. Her husband, Bob O’Neill, has been in business for over 50 years and is currently a partner with their company, OR TRAX. Bob and Marla serve on the prayer team at Freedom Church in Tallahassee, and they co-lead a life group called The Fearless Group. Marla found her passion for writing in 2014 and has self-published several inspirational books, poems, and a children’s book. Visit her blog at becourageousbebold.com.
Marla O’Neill
38 Minutes…
Bonnie Kirchgessner is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her husband, Billy Kirchgessner, is a store manager for Edwin Watts and volunteers in their home church of Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensacola, Florida. Bonnie is active and passionate about God’s redeeming and healing power, prayer, discipleship, art, and family. She is a Certified Divine Healing Technician with John G. Lake Ministries. Bonnie is also an artist; she enjoys painting birth month watercolor botanicals that she titles, “Bloom and Grow With Christ.” Bonnie has two favorite Bible verses: 2 Chronicles 7:14, because we have a responsibility to God and country; and John 14:12, because we have a responsibility to Jesus and His works on earth, and we must humbly serve mankind and the Kingdom of God, in love and unity, as He Did.
Bonnie Kirchgessner
Jesus Dropped the Charges
Betty Weller-White married Wade White in 2011. She is the mother of 3 adult children (one son from her first marriage and two stepchildren). Betty was born in upstate New York to a family of educators. She attended public schools, a community college, and then a small Catholic college, completing a B.S. degree. She was raised in the Catholic church, but as she sought what more the Lord had for her in her faith journey, she found the Pentecostal church. Betty knew this was her home in the Lord. The infilling of the Holy Spirit had “set this captive free” and provided the power only He could provide. Betty now volunteers in the women’s ministry at Freedom Church and is employed full time with the State of Florida. She desires to see people saved by the mighty gift of God’s salvation and the plan He has for every believer!
Betty Weller-White