The United Methodist Church in Wells glowed with the warmth and smiles of 55 women who parted from their normal Saturday duties to share the Word of God at the Seventh Annual Ladies Retreat Nov. 5. Shown are speaker Jean Bisnett of Rensselaer, center; guitarist and music leader the Rev. Karen Patterson of Fonda, right; and Kathy Kinberg of Schenectady, left, who brought the art of praising God through interpretive dance.