Karen Hearl “Heartstrings"
“Encouragement from God’s Word -
one heart to another”
Psalm 119:111 “ Your statutes are my heritage forever: they are the joy of my heart.” (NIV)

Mission Statement:
To encourage and strengthen women as they journey with Jesus.

Karen’s heart is to motivate, equip and energize women:
- to know Christ intimately
- to experience God's power
- to stir to action the gifts and resources He gives

She shares her enthusiasm in developing strong relationships and strengthening family ties.

A Pastor’s Wife, Bible Teacher, Inspirational Speaker and Leader, Karen is passionate about helping women find their purpose and voice in today's culture. She speaks across generational, diversity and denominational lines with the clear message of the Gospel.

Background:
Karen was born in Minneapolis, MN and grew up in Rockford, IL. She graduated from Swedish Covenant Hospital and North Park College, now University, with a BSN. Married to Alan Hearl, from Sacramento, CA, while he was a student at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA.

Eldest son, David Alan is a graphic designer and musician. After years with Sonicflood and Big Tent Revival, he's also played with Point of Grace, FFH among others. Married to Tamara Dadd, they are parents of sons, Will & Beckett, and live in Brentwood, TN. Youngest son, Tim, lives in Northern CA where he is sales manager for Del Webb SunCity, Lincoln Hills. Married to Lisa Puthuff, they are the parents of Kirsten and Brock.

Alan and Karen have served pastorates in PA, MN, CA, and CT. Recently retired as Senior Pastor of Trinity Covenant Church, Manchester, CT (1994-2004) they have relocated to Lincoln, CA (north of Sacramento). Karen is currently enrolled in the MACL program at Fuller Seminary.

Professional:
• Pediatric nurse and instructor in CA
• Director of Women’s Ministries in CA and CT
• Past Chair Board of Covenant Women Ministries, denominational board
• Served as liason to Executive Board Evangelical Covenant Church
• Resource and Leadership training specialist for Women Ministries
• Designed and authored 150-page “Resource Notebook” for Women Ministries (available on web)
• Conference/retreat speaker
• Workshop leader - Leadership in Women’s Ministry
• Bible Teacher with practical "life-giving tools" - initiated community study called “Morning Joy”
• Endorsed speaker with Vision New England Women Ministry
• Most recently: contributor to books by author Lucinda Secret McDowell, What We've Learned So Far (Cook Communications)

• NEW! “Come To The Party!”
• “How To Be A 100 Watt Light In A 20 Watt World”
• “Teacups and Treasures”
• Treasure in Clay Pots and China Vases
• ...With My Whole Heart
• Finding Joy in Life Transitions
• The Power of Influence
• How To Be Heart-Smart
• The Fragrance of Christmas
• The Perfect Gift (suitable for Christmas or Mother’s Day)
• In the Looking Glass (Proverbs 27:9)
• Sheltered Nooks, Picket Fences and Garden Gates
• My Gardener: My Garden
• Life in the Garden
• The Garden of Life

NEW! “Thirsty?”
Psalm 42:1-2 CSB
• Come To The Water Isaiah 55:1,10-11
• Thirst Quenchers Jeremiah 17:8, Psalm 1
• Dry Wells & Broken Cisterns John 4:13-15
• Splashing In God's Fountain of Grace Isaiah 58:11
How do you know when you're thirsty? When we hunger and thirst for God, He meets us at the point of our deepest need and fills us up to overflowing.

NEW! “It’s All About Grace”
Ephesians 2: 8 -9, II Corinthians 12: 9
• Amazing Grace
• Footprints of God’s Grace
• Grace for the Journey
• Leaving the Legacy of a Grace-Filled Life
We talk a lot about grace. But what is grace? How do we live “in God’s grace?” What difference does God’s grace make in a life? How do we pass this legacy to the next generation?


“Joy In All Seasons”
Psalm 1:3; Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11; Philippians 4:4
• Winter: A Season of Rest and Reflection
• Spring: A Season of Re-Creation
• Summer: A Season of Refreshment
• Autumn: A Season of Reaping and Rejoicing
Creation has seasons. Life is made up of seasons with varying dimensions. Your attitude and choices largely determine the way you will live. If you put God first in each season and listen for His Voice, you will gain His perspective and direction wherever you are. He never intended for you to live in isolation. He desires for you to experience ‘Joy in the Journey!'


“Friendships of the Heart”
Proverbs 17:17; Matthew 6: 21; John 15: 12 -16
• Friendship Is A Special Place
• Knowing God As Friend
• Sheltered Nooks, Picket Fences and Garden Gates
• Forever Friends : A Celebration of Community
Proverbs 27:9 says that “Friendship from the heart is an open door to joyful living.”
This retreat examines those special relationships in our lives... with God, with family, with friends, with strangers. There are building blocks and stepping stones to establish and strengthen those forever relationships. And there are pitfalls to beware and avoid. Learn how to maintain those lasting relationships God has created for our benefit.


“Christ, Our Anchor of Hope in a Changing World”
Hebrews 6:19 “We have this Hope as an anchor for the soul: firm and secure.”
• What kind of HOPE is this?
• Hindrances to HOPE
• A HOPE like HIS!
• A Crown of HOPE
How can we live our lives with Eternal Hope? Hope is "God’s Encouragement Package." In the midst of stress, turmoil, disappointments, and confusion, God gives us His best gift - a HOPE that lasts forever, found in Jesus Christ. He is our anchor! He is our Rock! He gives strength to live each day IN HOPE.


“Building a Godly Heritage”
Psalm 127:1 “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain…”
• First things first - Selection of the Site (Where will you build?)
• Forming the Plans (What will you build?)
• Laying the Foundation for the Future (How will you build?)
• Framing the Building (The Process)
• Finishing Touches (Moving in and Settling Down)
• The Blessing
What kind of a home are you building with your life? What kind of a heritage are you establishing for the next generation to cherish and follow after? Tools for lifelong patterns of strong families and lives that bring Glory to God and further His Kingdom.

Additional Retreats / Bible Study Sessions:
• Life and Journeys of Paul (Acts)
• Colossians (especially 3: 12-17)
• James
• Isaiah 43 & 55
• Philippians
• Hebrews 12
• Gospel of John
• Epistle of I John
• Luke 5
• II Kings 4 (the 2 women and their stories)
• Judges - Developing a Godly Character

• NEW! “Growing Through Change/Transition”
• Partners in Ministry (for Pastor’s/ministry wives)
• Where Do You Go When the Brook Runs Dry? (a study of Elijah)
• Designing a Women’s Ministry (2-4 sessions)
• Equipping for Leadership
• Spiritual Fitness For the Leader
• Building a Team That Lasts
• Giving Your Women’s Ministries a Fresh Start, a Restart or a Jump Start
• How to Revitalize Your Women’s Ministries
• Leaving a Legacy of a Grace-Filled Ministry
• How to Plan a Retreat/Event
• One Size Does Not Fit All