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From Legalism to Grace
Overcoming our Idols and Resting in God
A Dessert and Tea with Valerie Elliot Shepard
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Augustine North Community Center
201 Monument Drive, Stafford, VA 22554
Valerie Ellliot Shepherd
Born February 27th, 1955 in Shell Mera, Ecuador, Valerie was the only daughter of missionary parents, Elisabeth and Jim Elliot. Valerie has spent 29 years being a pastor’s wife, raising 8 children, homeschooling, and teaching Bible studies. Valerie and her husband Walter’s ministry has been one of hospitality, leading prayer meetings, and learning to live in God’s grace with joy.
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I am mother of seven children. Our children are all grown (ages 28-44). I feel like Valerie’s message is the same as my story. God has been faithful to show me my legalistic ways. My husband has helped me to learn. I am humbled by God’s grace. Now i am watching a grown child of ours pushing back against legalism and its traps. Hopefully she will come to understand how great is God’s love and grace.
God is always faithful I am moved by her parents story I rededicate my Christian life to know God the more.