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Barbara Ries - Ministry Director
I gave my life to Jesus Christ in April 1982.  A survivor of abuse since the age of 4, my deliverance in adulthood came at a great personal price and in 2002, I received emotional healing from the Lord.  Since that time I've never been the same.  I am ruined for Christ (Psalm 139) and everything, absolutely everything in life, pales in comparison to Him.
 
Having worked for nearly two decades as an Alzheimer's nurse, in 1992 I decided to pursue my nursing degree.  My goal was to teach however, God had other plans.  I started to get really thirsty for the deeper things of God.  Since that time my heart's desire was and still is to pursue the Lord intimately. 
 
I'm active in my church and community in worship, outreach, small group leadership, and serve on The Lancaster National Day of Prayer Choir. In 2008 I had the opportunity to sing with Point Of Grace  for their Christmas concert.  It's a great priviledge to minister to God in song and to draw near to Him in The Secret Place (Psalm 91:1). 
 
I enjoy mentoring, teaching bible study, studying the Word, writing, business networking, cycling, gardening and the comforts of home. I also work with elders in a local retirement facility as a life enrichment assistant.
Discovering The Father's heart through intimacy and worship.