Phillip Racette, a volunteer at the Fisher House for Veterans, will share his story of gratefulness being a part of the military. Hear how the military affected his faith. Learn tips from Phillip how serving others can enrich our lives and our faith.

Maria and Richard Portis, parents, will together share a story of travel to Rome for the sainthood of Pope John Paul II.  What started out as a good plan unraveled before their eyes with three small children.  Hear the good outcome of a cross accepted and a consolation received.  Hear tips on raising children that we all can use.

Learn the Work Meets Faith small group process. The vision is community for all mankind. Satisfy Self with a God Story. Take the 3 S’s Test. Put the Smart® process into practice. We take people where they are. The terms That which you value the most for the common good, Spirit, and God are used interchangeably in our resources. The three innate needs needs are: relatedness, competence, and autonomy, which when satisfied lead to enhanced self motivation and mental health and when thwarted lead to diminished motivation and well-being.

Jeff Liautaud, Founder of Loquate a charity for peace, will share two real life stories of using primary values in the moment to stay on track to come to God. In the moment is so important. for if ever we leave God it will be in the moment. By carrying our cross and using the primary values we can stay on track to God.

Jeff Liautaud, Founder of Loquate a charity for peace, will share a story of considering stopping Loquate.  Then continuing on with Loquate to form God centered small groups.