7Apr 10
North Carolina FEW Conference
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“…the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. And they that understand among the people shall instruct many…” (Dan. 11:32b-33a)
When families “know their God” they will “be strong and do exploits.” What hope! What peace! What joy divine! Brethren, “He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Phil. 1:6).
This passage from the book of Daniel was a theme of the 2010 North Carolina FEW Conference, hosted by the Neely family of North Carolina.
Normal, every day families who desired to be encouraged came from West VA, New Hampshire, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. What was the goal of the conference? To provide an environment where families could 
come together for a weekend of exhorting one another to faith and good works while taking to heart our responsibility to shine as lights in this world (Phil. 2:14)! The attacks on the Christian family are coming from every side and the pressure to conform to the world is intense. In times like these, it is imperative that we draw nigh to Christ.
The sessions were on a variety of topics that included: Blessing your children, Practical tips on making siblings best friends, Having a form of religion but denying the power thereof, Building character into your children, and more! We are thrilled to announce that the Staddon family has provided MP3s of the messages. These are available for download at: www.FEWconference.com.
There is hope for imperfect families who are willing to step out by faith and take God at His Word. Through attending this weekend, we were encouraged and reminded once again that the Lord is preserving a remnant amidst these uncertain times. Only may we not grow weary in well doing!
Our family was encouraged to continue onward in the corner of the world God has placed us in. He writes the final chapter. The results are in His hand. As a family, we are simply called to be faithful and obey!
Be sure to check out the Staddon, Neely, & Hynes Family Web Sites for a FEW more reports, pictures, & testimonies!
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” (2Cor. 4:17-18)
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The verses at the top and bottom of this post were especially encouraging to me! I just read the 2 Cor. ones this week in my personal time with the Lord. And, as for the one in Daniel, may we each seek to know our God so intimately that He CAN use us to carry out His purposes.
Thank you also for ALL that EVERY member of the Wilkesteam did towards the conference! The teamwork was simply amazing… CAN’T WAIT till next time!!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY, great things HE hath done!
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Hey Neeleys-
We have marshmellow guns too- Want to face off!??!
In great anticipation of battle,
The Martins
The contributions of each family that attended the conference made it one of the most encouraging weekends of my life! What a blessing to know we are not alone in the battle!
I think that’s the best description of the FEW Conference that I’ve heard yet: “Providing an environment where families can come together for a weekend of exhorting one another to faith and good works while taking to heart our responsibility to shine as lights in this world.”
What a rest and joy there is in being with like-minded families.
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