This past weekend, 100+ women of New Hope gathered at the beautiful Makaha Resort in West Oahu for a time of spiritual refreshing and renewal. The presence of the Holy Spirit was so strong and tangible as women's voices soared in praise and worship, led by anointed worship leader Deanna Ramsay and large women's worship team. Special guest speaker, Carol Rischer, spoke on God's original plan in the Garden of Eden, how much we've lost through sin, and how we can be restored through His love. Women laughed and cried at the same time as touching stories, moving testimonies, drama and dance, brought home the truth of God's amazing love for us. Saturday afternoon, they enjoyed workshops where they did crafts, learned sign-dance and learned how to make their daily devotions and journaling more meaningful.

Next weekend, the women of New Hope will serve "Mandoo Express" in the food court to raise funds to help defray retreat and other expenses. Please stop by for some "onolicious" Korean barbeque and support women's ministries!