Refresh Women's Conference - A weekend conference for women to gather and be renewed through inspirational talks and connection with other women in a delightful atmosphere.

Donna Kauffman has for many years lived with her hand wrapped in the Lord Jesus’ hand. His tender compassion invited her from viewing Him as a harsh, impossible-to-please God to a gentle shepherd who never leaves her side. Donna loves inviting ladies to grasp the reality of who our compassionate Heavenly Father truly is. Next to enjoying time with her husband Bob in their ministry and home in Harrisburg, PA, her three daughters, two sons-in-law and ten grandchildren have her priority. Donna has written several personal experience books throughout life’s journey which include The Treasure of Careful Planning, Treasured Meditations for Mothers and Grandmothers, You are My Treasure—A Journey to the Tender Heart of God and her children’s series Cozy Homespun Stories Book 1 and 2.

Janelle Yoder lives in Riner, VA with her husband of 20 years and their 6 children. Life is full as she strives to do well as Brian’s helper, reach around to her children and their individual needs, and keep her relationship with Jesus number one. Some of her simplest delights are tackling a work project with her family, opening her home to those who drop by, watering her flowers, taking a walk, having coffee with a friend, and supporting her husband with his ministry duties.

Janelle Burkholder lives in Rome, PA, along with her husband, Bernell, and their four living children: Kyle, Natacha, Hannah and Gavin. In 2008 they sent their four year old daughter, Chelsea, on ahead of them to Heaven, following her two year, four month battle with cancer. Bernell and Janelle have a heart for missions and sharing the love of Jesus with those around them. Janelle enjoys a quiet day at home at her sewing machine or a heart-to-heart chat with a sister or friend.

Gwendolyn (Wendy) is the mother of two teenage boys and is a part of Bethel Mennonite Church in Gladys, VA. She writes and records music (www.singthekjv.org), gives private piano lessons, teaches music at her church school and Shenandoah Christian Music Camp, provides companion care for two local widows, and makes pottery (www.kjvpottery.com). Gwendolyn was a teacher and assistant principal in the Virginia public school system for 11 years. After the failure of her marriage in 2003, Gwendolyn began composing songs out of personal pain and brokenness in her life under the pseudonym Tirzah Joy (“Tears of Joy”). She homeschooled her sons for 5 years and served as an adjunct instructor for Liberty University Online for 3 years. Her passion is that all may find the peace that comes from surrendering their lives fully to our loving Lord. It is impossible to trust Him too much!

In 2012 a group of ladies decided to learn a few Christmas songs to share at a Sunday evening church service here in our home community of Goshen, Indiana. We enjoyed the camaraderie and loved sharing The Message in song, and so began a journey we had not anticipated but are ever so grateful to be a part of. The Father has been so gracious in bringing good people to surround us and partner with us as we seek to build His Kingdom. We have walked through many seasons of life together, some with laughter and others with tears. Our group is comprised of: Donna Yoder, wife to Jase and teacher at the local Christian school, Verba Cross, wife to Duane, mother of four, and grandmother of two, Sharon Troyer, wife to Titus, and mother of four. Meghann Chupp, wife to Devon, and mother of three. Rosi Yoder, wife to Delbert, mother of five, and grandmother of one. Kristen Hochstetler, wife to Carl, and mother of two. Our vision for the future is the same as it’s been since the beginning: To honor God and worship Him with whomever and wherever we are given the opportunity of singing. Our recordings to date are, Graceful (2015), Journey (2017), and Redemption (2019). You may contact us via email at gracefulsong@yahoo.com.