Hundreds of women came out for the Billy Graham Library's 8th annual Ladies Tea and Tour, many with friends and family in tow. The tea was held at the BGEA headquarters, with a Library tour that followed. The women enjoyed worship and a message of encouragement.
Amber Brantly is a missionary and the wife of Dr. Kent Brantly, a Samaritan's Purse doctor who contracted the deadly Ebola virus last year while serving in Liberia. She was the guest speaker and talked to the women about God's faithfulness.
One guest listens intently as Amber Brantly speaks.
Two women pray before enjoying some finger foods at the Ladies Tea.
Posing for a picture beside a Library bookstore display.
An ensemble from the International Community Mass Choir of Charlotte led the women in worship. Many of those in the full choir are originally from Liberia, where Kent and Amber Brantly previously served as missionaries.
Sorting out which tea to try.
Guests spanned generations with many bringing younger attendees to enjoy the Tea.
Taking a peek at the program.
Dressed up for the occasion.
Joining in prayer before the meal.
Amber Brantly said God had prepared her through smaller trials to face a much bigger trial while serving overseas. Her family garnered worldwide media attention when her husband contracted and ultimately survived Ebola. She said she's waiting on God's timing to begin a new missionary journey with her family.
Amber's message touched many women as she talked about God's faithfulness through everyday trials.
One girl wanted her picture with the choir, which provided moving worship during the Ladies Tea.
