The Extraordinary Spirit of Normal – FGF Highlights, Bloomington, IL

Fresh Grounded Faith Bloomington is a wrap! Bloomington and Normal, Illinois are right next to each other, so I was never quite sure which city I was in.

Fresh Grounded Faith Bloomington Illinois Jennifer Rothschild Margaret Feinberg Michael O'Brien

Thank you to Gloria Jameson for the beautiful photos. To see the entire Facebook photo album, click here. For those of you who joined the photo booth fun, you can view your photos here.

But what a joy it was to gather in Bloomington-Normal where, despite what the name suggests, nothing was ordinary at our Fresh Grounded Faith event! Held at Second Presbyterian Church, this was a weekend full of extraordinary moments, and I can’t wait to share some highlights with you…

First off, a huge shoutout to our fabulous Local Conference Coordinators, Ellen Wylie and Martha Miller. These two women were phenomenal! Their hard work and dedication set the stage for a truly unforgettable experience.

From the moment we walked in, it was clear that the Spirit was moving. The air buzzed with anticipation as women from all walks of life, all denominations, and all ages came together, eager to connect and grow in their faith.

Our time of worship led by Michael O’Brien was powerful, the messages shared by Margaret Feinberg were inspiring, and the fellowship was as sweet as the treats at our coffee breaks!

But what made Normal so exceptional was the sense of community. We laughed, we cried, we learned, and we lifted each other up. I’m so grateful for each woman who attended, every one of the 137 volunteers, and all 10 of our co-host churches who brought their unique stories and added to the vibrant tapestry of our weekend.

And as we all came together as sisters in Christ, God did wonderful things…

We celebrated 4 new sisters in Christ, 31 women who chose to renew their commitment to the Lord, and 21 children sponsored through Compassion International. Praise the Lord!

As we all return to our everyday lives, let’s carry the extraordinary spirit of Normal with us, remembering that God can transform us through His grace for His glory and the good of everyone we encounter.

Thank You, Lord!

Blessings,

Jennifer and the FGF Team!

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