At the Well: Sisters in Christ

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Sisters in Christ

I attended the very first Ministers' Wives Prayer Breakfast many years ago in Kankakee, Ill., where I grew up in the small Midwestern town, about 60 miles south of Chicago. Since then, I have attended many. The Ministers' wives group started as a way to support each other. But through the breakfasts they sponsor each year, their spirt of fellowship has overflowed into the community. It's an event that women look forward to every year, not just for the breaking of bread, but for the power of fellowship and sisters praying together. The presentation below captures some of the sights and sounds of the event this past Saturday.

Scenes from the 21st Annual Prayer Breakfast in Kankakee County, Ill.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: This looks like a great time was had by all. The presentation you put together was GREAT!; November 12, 2008 at 9:08 AM
Anonymous said...: Monica,

Thanks for this video. I always appreciate a taste of home.

Lisa; November 12, 2008 at 6:19 PM

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Sunday, November 9, 2008

Sisters in Christ

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