2011 Spring Prayer Letter
Dee just sent out a 2011 Spring Prayer Letter! Those who have previously signed up to her e-circle friends newsletter, already received an email. If you weren’t previously signed up, feel free to sign up now or click here to see the letter directly.
New Honorarium Policy
REDUCE YOUR COSTS TO BRING DEE AND ALSO HELP WOMEN IN NEED
Dee’s honorarium is typically as follows:
1 Day Event: $2,000
2 Day Event: $2,500
3 Day Event: $3,000
However, you may get up to half of this returned to you if you allow Dee to make a fifteen minute presentation (which would include taking an offering) to one of two tax-deductible organizations.
1) Discipleship Unlimited: This ministers to women in prisons and shelters and has usually been Dee’s choice as she has just produced a video curriculum just for them, which includes testimonies from women in prisons whose lives have been transformed by Christ. So many of these women had their childhoods stolen through abuse, and are in a cycle they cannot seem to stop. When they hear of Christ’s love, they have hope for the first time. This curriculum includes testimonies from women in their situation who were rescued by Christ. It costs 2 dollars to put a guide in a woman’s hands, and 50 dollars to put the DVD curriculum in a prison or shelter. This is fertile ground that is bearing much fruit. For more information click here: http://www.liferow.org
2) Dee also has worked with International Justice Mission who is rescuing girls and women in the sex trade. This is today’s holocaust and we cannot be silent. For more information click here: http://vimeo.com/7267849
Dee must cover paying her staff and internal costs. So we require a minimum honorarium fee even when there is an offering. She prays about every invitation but wants to be a good steward of time and money so is more likely to come if you can gather at least two hundred women by working together with other churches. We have found that when women from various churches are actually on the committee, there is ownership in the retreat, and they are more likely to bring women from their churches than if the women from other churches are simply invited.
Here’s a breakdown:
1 Day Event Honorarium: $2,000 – with up to $1,000 off if $1,000 in donations is collected.
2 Day Event Honorarium: $2,500 – with up to $1,250 off if $1,250 in donations is collected.
3 Day Event Honorarium: $3,000 – with up to $1,500 off if $1,500 in donations is collected.
(If more is collected, it goes to the tax-deductible organization.)
If your offering is smaller, then you must make up the difference. However, it is our experience that that is not happening. When women hear about their sisters in so much need, their hearts are moved to give generously. Some of our offerings have been wonderful and we know they are making a huge difference in so many lives.
In addition to this honorarium fee structure mentioned above, travel and lodging expenses will also need to be paid by event host for Dee and me, David, her manager. I run the complicated audio-visual presentation to make sure it goes smoothly. I also manage the book table so Dee can concentrate on the women. I travel from Kearney, Nebraska, driving to Omaha to fly. Dee travels from Green Bay, Wisconsin from May through October and from Kansas City from November through April. If you are near where she lives, the cost will obviously be less. We will need two rooms in a hotel for each night we are gone. Dee loves a good bed like in the Hilton chains (Hampton’s, the lower cost hotels in the Hilton chain are just fine!) but she doesn’t need a fancy hotel.
Your retreat can help not only the women coming, but women in enormous need.
Merry Christmas with love from Dee Brestin
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All of Dee’s daughters and her daughter-in-law gave birth to daughters this summer!
Left to Right: Sadie Hale, Octavia Brestin, Katherine Harrington and Miabelle Lano
Left to Right: Beth Harrington with Katherine, Sally Hale with Sadie, Julie Brestin with Octavia and Anne Lano with Miabelle
God has given us more than we asked for, pressed down and flowing over! I had been praying hard for Sally to be able to have a baby – and I had asked God, unless He has a better idea, to bless each family sometime with a little girl…but oh my – He has surprised us, delighted us, and so blessed us.
Baby Sadie is Born!
This is the first of our four babies to be born this summer. My daughter Sally with her daughter Sadie. Sally is “over the moon,” filled with gratitude to God. She says, “This is the most amazing thing…Sadie will be my little buddy, going wherever I go. I can see motherhood will keep me on my knees. I now appreciate you so much, Mom!” Such joy. Had to share it. Thanks to all of you who have prayed.
Friendship Baptist Church Event – Litchfield, CT
We had a great event at Friendship Baptist Church in Litchfield Connecticut.
The leaves were just starting to change colors, the people were friendly, and Dee and I had a wonderful time!
Unfortunately Dee left her laptop at the airport in Chicago! Thankfully one of the flight attendants was a Christian lady and she was very helpful. :)
UPDATE:
Dee got her laptop back!
Aslan Prints Now Available!
Sally Brestin’s Aslan prints are now available online. Prints are availble in the following sizes:
* Large Canvas Print 24 x 32″
* Medium Print 18 x 22″
* Small Print 13 x 11″
* Poster Size
Discover how this beautiful painting of Aslan came about by clicking here to watch Sally’s video.
Order today!
Dee’s New Manager
Want to know who to blame when the website goes ka-pooie? Want Dee to come speak at your event? David Lano is your guy!
David is Dee’s son-in-law, married to Anne. He took on the role as manager this last March. He has a strong background in business and web development, and is hoping to be a blessing to Dee and her ministry. To contact David call 1-800-540-1852 (x 1) or send a message by clicking here.
David and Anne
Conference Center – Cannon Beach, OR
Join us for a Retreat at Cannon Beach!
When: Friday, May 15th – Sunday, May 17th
Location: Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center, OR
UPDATE:
We had a great retreat in Cannon Beach! The Lord blessed us with beautiful weather and a sweet time of fellowship with one another. Here are some pictures from the event!
Sherwood/Gashland Retreat – Kansas City, MO
If you’re in the Kansas City area, join us for a great retreat with Dee Brestin!
When: Saturday, April 25, 2009 8:30 AM
Location: Gashland Presbyterian Church
8029 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 641118
Theme: The Friendships of Women
UPDATE:
We had a great retreat! Thank you to all who helped! Here are a few pictures from the retreat.
