Welcome to Girlfriends Gathering and Getaways,

the website of Women’s Ministry speaker, author and blogger, Mary Snyder

About me?

I suppose this is where I should list credentials, education, publishing credits and all that fancy stuff — but I’m not. (Okay, I’ll list it at the end . .. . for those who just want to know) I just want to introduce myself:
I’m a slightly frazzled, but always optimistic dreamer who loves the Lord and life. I’m married to the most wonderful man, Vaughn, and mom to two incredible daughters, Charity and Paige.

I’m blessed with wonderful girlfriends and love to hang out with them – for an afternoon of laughter or a weekend of pure fun. I adore a good cup of coffee and love coffee with attitude –French vanilla latte with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, that’s coffee with attitude. My favorite cup of coffee is the one we (that’s dear hubby and me) enjoy on the deck of a chalet in the Great Smokey Mountains.

The Lord called me into His service many years ago, but I wasn’t the most willing participant. I struggled with doing His will and continued on my own path until I finally figured it out – He is the Joy in my life and apart from Him I can do nothing.

Once this realization hit, I jumped on board in this adventure of life with the Lord and it’s been non-stop since. He’s taking me through some mighty peaks and He’s carried me through some valleys, but the lessons He’s taught me along the way are invaluable. These lessons are the basis for my speaking topics and my book (Girlfriends, God, and Grace: The Great Girlfriend Adventure) which was scheduled to release May 2009 — sadly, that’s on hold.  The publisher just didn’t think this is the best time to put the book on the shelf.  I know God has a plan and I’m just going with it.

With the book on hold the Lord opened up other opportunities.  I’m blessed to be the official blogger for Premier Christian Cruises Girls’ Get A Way Cruise and I’m also the official blogger for Extraordinary Women and I also twitter for both of them.

I can’t begin to share with you just how much it’s blessed me to be involved with these two groups.  I’m humbled to serve the Lord with them and honored to work along side them.  God’s blessings are so amazing.

My family and I attend church in Oneonta, Alabama, where I serve on the Women’s Ministry Team and teach Bible study. We are blessed to serve in a wonderful Southern Baptist Church and with some great people.

Thanks for asking about me –
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Official Bio
Mary Snyder is a published author, freelance writer and engaging speaker. Her ability to deliver truth wrapped in humor enables Mary to connect to women on a personal level.

Mary has presented at retreats and a variety of women’s events and to groups both large and intimate. Mary’s presentations are timely, based on Biblical truth and grounded on God’s Word.
Mary is open to developing a message to fit within your event.

Contact her at
Mary@MaryRSnyder.com
205-681-2559