IT'S TIME for Luncheon Relaunch!

"It's a mini retreat each month..."

"Words of encouragement are always shared..."

"I can take away a Biblical truth even if the topic is not for my stage in life..."

Last spring, we pulled together women in all seasons of life and asked them what they wanted...  What was important to them...

The statements above were phrases our Focus Group used to describe the luncheons.  

After listening to their feedback...  With much prayer and planning - We are super excited to unveil:

In an effort to describe the new direction, we've given answers to possible questions.

How is the new luncheon different and what does the Luncheon include?

The Luncheon now includes:  

• Lunch from Huge Soup and Salad Bar;
• Dessert;
• An anointed Speaker who shares her testimony and practical Biblical suggestions for everyday life as it relates to the given topic;
• Fellowship with like-minded women and
• At least 2 workshops to choose from each month!

Where is the Luncheon located?

MacGregor Downs Country Club

430 St. Andrews Lane

Cary, NC

What time does it start?

We want to be very careful with the time so that YOUR time is respected.

The doors will open at 11:00.  The General Session program will begin at 11:30 and end at 1:00pm.  We are opening the doors early for fellowship and so you do not feel rushed finding a seat or extra time for eating. 

The workshops will begin at 1:15 and end promptly at 2:00pm.

How often will the Luncheon Event take place?

Mark your calendars NOW for:

• September 19th
• October 17th
• November 21st
• December 12th

It's the 3rd Friday of every month EXCEPT December.   

How much does it cost and what's included?

The event cost is $24.  Remember it's not just lunch!

You do not pay extra for the workshop options.  The price is the same if you stay for a workshop or not.  

Why the price increase from last season?

The cost of goods have increased.  In the past, the ministry absorbed the increase without passing it along.

In addition to the raw cost of goods for food, we have to pay taxes and a 20%+ gratuity.  There is a room usage fee.  We pay the speakers.  We also have to pay for outline copies that go with the General Session or workshop (which we keep to a minimum).  Table decorations are often generously donated.

What if the price of the Event exceeds my budget?

Each month, we will offer a certain numer of partial scholarships.  If you are in need of a scholarship, there will be a place to indicate this in the registration process.  

How do I register?

Although we will accept walk-in registration, it will be much more cost efficient for you to register online during the Early Bird registration.  Are you on our invitation list???  If not, click HERE to be added.

Will I feel awkward walking in if I'm coming by myself?

Absolutely NOT!  We learned from the Focus Group that we needed to be more intentional with people who are attending for the first time.   Taking their advice, we have made adjustments so that women coming alone - for the first time - will feel expected and welcomed!

Why is it hosted at a Country Club and not a church?

One of our goals is to reach ALL women - regardless of denomination.  We are concerned that if we have it in a denominational location - it will become a denominational event.

The focus group told us they LIKED coming to this location each month.  They did not feel like it was a threatening environment, but enjoyed treating themselves. 

What should I wear?

Anything but denim.  This is a private club and we want to be good stewards by adhereing to their dress code.

Who is speaking in August?

Proverbs 31 Speaker,

Amy Carroll!

More details to come in the invitation, Wednesday, August 6th.    Be looking for it!

Are you on our invitation list???  If not, click HERE to be added.

Did we answer YOUR questions???  If not, send us your question in an email.  We'll answer it in a future blog post.  Surely if you have a question - others may have the same one too!

Hope to see you NEXT FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th at the new and improved and face-lifted Luncheon Event!

Blog Readers:  Be the FIRST to Register!  

Register here

Ahhhmazing Day!

2 Chronicles 30:27

"... and God heard their prayer from His holy dwelling in heaven."

I cannot begin to tell you what an amazing day God gave us Monday for our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament.  It was an over the moon, awesome, God ordained day!!!

For starters, remember I asked you to pray for the weather???

Despite the forecast of 93 degrees, sunny and humid -  it was a sunny, breezy, low humidity, comfortable weather day that felt more like late spring rather than mid summer!




The Lord heard our prayers from His Throne room.  The breezes kept the summer temperatures feeling VERY COMFORTABLE.   Thank you for praying!





And thanks to so many people, our golf tournament fundraiser was a huge success!  Many of you provided donations, beverages for our players, goodies for the Goody Bag, prizes for the raffle, and Tee sponsorships.

Therefore, since you were not able to be there, I'll give you a glimpse through Fuller's lens.  (To see all the pics, click HERE)



Huge thanks to my Dad, Charles Early who does a tremendous amount to help us.  It's become an annual project that we really enjoy working on together.

Not only my Dad, but this tournament becomes a family effort as not only immediate family being involved, but extended as well.  I have aunts, uncles, in laws, my sister and sister in law - coming together to help.

I also have a Board Member, whose husband is a HUGE help.  Shout out to the Hester family!  Thank you for the privilege of doing ministry with you.



This was registration - a busy, busy time from 7:30-9:00am.  I call this GO TIME.



Look at the beverages that were donated.  (This isn't even all of it.)   ALL but ~10 Cokes were consumed.  Had you not donated these drinks - we would have spent a fortune on beverages.
Thank you.  Such answered prayer.




These were the Goody Bags.  We made 76 of them.

In these goody bags were a sleeve of golf balls, snacks, pen/pad of paper, golf tees, Outback Coupon for free Appetizer, Golden Corral Coupon for a free buffet and drink.  (Donated by the Fuquay Varina restaurant.)

We also placed a salvation card in each bag that gave, "Steps for Being Right with God?" 


This was taken after the morning welcome and prayer.  So happy Phase 1 of 3 was complete!





A few missing team members - but it was a TEAM EFFORT.  We could not have done it without the selfless volunteers that serve Jesus in this ministry.



The Beaver Creek Chick-fil-A, in Apex is our favorite CFA.  They partner with us not only for golf, but for our Women's Conference as well.  I'll often go out of my way to go to THAT CFA.   Bless them by doing the same!



We had 19 teams this year.  This was our only all women's team!  So awesome!  They are big luncheon supporters - so grateful for their willingness to come out and play.

Then comes lunch and the awards ceremony...



The food was fantastic!



These are the prizes YOU donated.  THANK YOU!  (Not all prizes seen.)



The luncheon is always the most nerve wracking time for me.

This year, I shared my testimony; I shared the gospel message and I shared what KGM is doing - all within 8 minutes.  Whew!



These guys are looking attentive - actually they were!  However, there are some tables looking at you like you have 3 heads; others ignoring you; yet others very engaged.

I've learned that I'm not responsible for what happens to the seed, HOWEVER, I am responsible to my Employer, Jesus, to sow the seed.

Can I tell you, between the morning prayer and this segment - it takes EVERY MICRO OUNCE OF COURAGE that I can summon.  I'm often so nervous, I'm almost sick.





Yet I often find great strength in the knowledge that these women have prayed.  (Ellen and Melody (picture above at the Putting Contest)  in specific - find a quiet spot in the dining room while all are golfing and spend no less than hour in prayer for the luncheon segment.)

KNOWING they have prayed, makes a big difference.



Then comes the raffle - which is lots of fun!  MANY complimented us on the quality of the prizes and the money that was given for 1st and 2nd place.  THIS IS BECAUSE OF MANY OF YOU!!!

Some of you may ask, why is this important?  Well, it'll hopefully bring them back each year to grow God's work in this corner of the world.  Secondly, it brings credibility to Kingdom Work and therefore to our amazing God.  (Often Kingdom Work is often portrayed by the world as being cheap or second rate.)

I want everything we do to be a reflection of how GREAT our God is - even down to giving HIM CREDIT for the weather.

My prayer is for us to always represent Jesus in such a way - that others will want to know Him personally because of our walk with Him.



And because we want things of eternal significance happening at our golf tournament, my team prayed for months.

Two weeks prior, Fuller, our photographer, spear headed prayer conference calls at 6:30 am each Monday.  I would send my list to Fuller, she sent it out and lead the calls.  They lasted no longer than an hour.

What a DIFFERENCE PRAYER MAKES when doing any kind of ministry - in the church or on the golf course.

I know that I know  - God heard our prayers from His heavenly throne room.  He heard and He answered.  He made it an over the top awesome day.   Thank you for helping us.

May the Lord be glorified in and through it.

Do you Underestimate God's Power?

Isaiah 40:25-27 NLT

"To whom will you come me?  Who is my equal?" asks the Holy One.
Look up into the heavens.  Who created all the stars?  He brings them out like an army, one after another, calling each by its name.

Because of His great power and incomparable strength, not a single one is missing.

O Jacob, how can you say the Lord does not see your troubles?

A few weeks ago, my Mom and I took Caroline and my nieces to the Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill, NC for a show.  Although it was an elementary age show, I loved it.  I learned so much about the solar system!


We went to lunch on Franklin Street afterwards 
and did some shopping!  Fun day with my girls.

Did you know...

• The naked eye on a dark night can MAYBE see 2000 stars?
• But in reality - scientists believe there are 2 Billion?

2 Billion stars...   Now comprehend what the Word says about those 2 billion + stars:

God created every single star...  But not only did He create them, He CALLS EACH BY NAME.  The Word tells us that because of His great strength, not one of them is missing.  Think about that:  Not one of the 2 billion stars are missing!  (I do well just to keep up with my one pair of sunglasses.)

Therefore, how could we ever think that:

• God has forgotten us?
• Or that He's unaware of our circumstances?
• Or that He's unable to fix our circumstances?
• Or sustain our finances?  
• Or think He's too busy to help or listen to us when we pray?

The same God Who counts the stars and knows them by name - KNOWS YOU TOO.  And if you are in one of life's storms - be encouraged as you look at the stars each night.   May they remind you of how personal God is and His incomparable power to sustain or fix the circumstances that shake us to the core.

Is your Soul Thirsty?


We're excited to partner with Encouragement Cafe and to offer you an online Bible study!   I've never done an online Bible study!

Intimacy with God just began!  This study is changing people's lives as they are awakened afresh from religion to the relationship we can all have with our God.  Join us!

Click this link to get started!  

Will you Pray for us?     

We are in the final stages of preparation for our golf tournament next Monday, July 28th.
A big thank you to all of you how have so generously helped us.  I can't wait to share the praise report!

But will you join us in praying for the weather next Monday?  I'm asking the Lord for a beautiful, sunny, (no rain) unseasonably comfortable summer day.

Nothing is impossible with the Lord:)