Plan to Getaway

As you read this, I will be in the second day of recording the large group sessions of our women’s Bible study, Miss Perfect: Discovering God’s Purpose without the Pressure. With God’s grace, it will become a DVD curriculum in 2015. As I’ve been reviewing the material, I’ve been reminded of something that I already feel in my life on a consistent basis: there’s so much pressure in our culture! Sometimes the pressure comes from those around us; sometimes the pressure comes from within. Whatever the source… we need relief!As a church, Highpoint is preparing to offer the women of our community an opportunity for a break from the pressure and I couldn’t be more excited about how our women’s weekend, Getaway 2015, is shaping up! I want to urge you to prioritize the weekend of February 27-28 on your calendar. It has been over four years since Highpoint has provided this type of environment for our women and I have constantly been asked, “When is our next women’s weekend?” I am thrilled to say that it is finally here!Your tendency might be to think that you don’t have the time or the money to do something like this. Let me encourage you: you can’t afford not to! As women, we always work around and prioritize the needs of those we love. If, however, we don’t learn to take care of ourselves, we are hurting ourselves and everyone we love. Every time I get away, I know I come back a better mom, a better wife, and a better woman.We have planned this weekend to give you an opportunity to slow down. There will be inspirational teaching, engaging worship, lots of laughter, and opportunities for conversations that we are frequently too busy to enjoy. The main event will be Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. However, for those with the flexibility to have an extended getaway, we are also offering the Thursday (Feb 26). With the exception of a Thursday night paint party and an optional prayer time, the bonus day will truly be a day to just relax with friends.A weekend away will rejuvenate you, but I’m also praying that, throughout this particular weekend, God will meet you exactly where you are and fill you with the hope and courage that you need to embrace all that 2015 has in store for you.I urge you to check out highpointmemphis.com/getaway2015 right now for all the details. Do it before the “holiday brain” sets in next week. We have intentionally opened registration early and have made it possible for you to pay in installments if that’s preferred. We want every woman to be able to go, and this hopefully helps with the budgeting part.It will be an incredible bright spot in the midst of a cold February… so I hope you will Getaway! twitter | facebook