Ministry wives gather online

WEST REGION – From September 24-25, 2021, eighteen pastors’ wives gathered online for a fall retreat, with four women from Alberta and fourteen from British Columbia attending. The group studied the fifth chapter of Matthew and talked about being salt and light in the world.

Lynn Gergens (Langley, B.C.) and Michelle Gamble (Grace, Drumheller, Alberta) led the Bible studies, and Rev. Norm Miller (emeritus, Abbotsford, B.C.) encouraged the group with a message from the book of Esther.

At in-person retreats there is typically a time of blessing. To facilitate this for an online retreat, everyone was paired up to prepare a blessing for their partner, and to have an opportunity to share from the heart.

Janice Kraemer (All Saints, Edmonton, Alberta) and Donna Tufts (St. John’s, Vernon, B.C.) hosted some fun online games, and there were breakout rooms for visiting and for praying.

It was good to be together, even if virtually, and the committee prays that 2022 will see the group meeting in person.

Deanna Hautz, Chair of the West Region Ministry Wives Committee

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The life of a pastor’s wife is filled with tremendous joys as well as some serious challenges. We long for a confidante and friend outside of the congregation who understands ministry life and the stress it can place on a marriage and family. We’re a group of pastors’ wives and advisors who strive to support each other in our efforts to balance ministry life and family life.