“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16
Oh how grateful we are for the Schmechel family and their decision to redeem the time! Driven by a passionate love for Christ and a desire to uplift and edify His Church, they spent weeks and months, which could have all-too-easily been spent for themselves, in planning for and preparing for the first ever NH FEW Conference. So much thought, so much prayer, so much energy was poured out without any anticipation of earthly reward. But as so often happens, the Lord multiplied their efforts and many, many lives were blessed and changed because of their self-sacrifice and service.
We arrived at the Schmechel’s home, Bittersweet Farm, on Thursday evening and were greeted by a peaceful atmosphere and a delicious lasagna dinner! Not only had they done everything to prepare for the conference itself, but they graciously offered to host the entire FEW Team in their lovely farm house! What a time of joy as we got settled and fellowshipped late into the night!
The conference began Friday afternoon. Oh for words to describe the blessings that unfolded!
During the weekend, we blessed and encouraged by evidence of family harmony as seen through the interaction of siblings.
As always, the fellowship shared was a foretaste of Heaven!
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Thank you, Schmechel family, for choosing to redeem the precious time that the Lord has given you by spending it for others. Many lives will never be the same for it.
To God be the glory!
Wow! Somebody’s been doing a lot photography and posting! Thanks for all the effort! Its good to see what y’all are up to. = )
What a blessing it was to attend my very first FEW conference with my family, as well as meeting you all!
Thank-you to all who sacrificed their time and effort to make it a reality – we were so blessed and encouraged! May God be glorified!
Blessings,
Samantha ~ Québec
Praise be to God.
At every conference He works in special ways, making each message what it needs to be for all the families who come (including those of who speak 🙂 ).
God give us grace day by day to do the things He led us to do during that short but rich time.
Thank you again Schmechel family!
Hello Neely Family 😉
What a blessing it was to share a few days with you all. We really enjoyed this years FEW, and can’t wait for next year! Thank you for all your time and hard work, each session was such a blessing to our family. The girls and I enjoyed the ladies session, and all the little touches! And we really think you should do the book we talked about 😉 ! Really wish we could see you all be the next FEW. We enjoy your family so much.
Love-
The Mettica Family
What an incredible thing it was to see the New Hampshire FEW conference come to pass! We never could have imagined it barely over a year ago. What a testimony to what God can do, and how encouraged we were to meet so many people who are committed to keeping Christ’s commands despite the pressures of evil. To God be the glory, for great things He has taught us, and great things He has done!