Praises, Pictures and Behind the Scenes

1 Timothy 1:12

"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me the strength to do His work..."

The week following our Conference - I was surprised at the extent of how drained physically, spiritually and emotionally I was.  It took two weeks before I could fully look at the pictures.  Looking at them, seemed to remind my body that I was tired!  (Hence - a break.)

Yet, three weeks later, I'm still amazed at all God did during our Women's Conference!  I have so many favorite things I want to share about the conference.  But let me ask you first...
What was your favorite thing about the conference.  Click HERE to respond!   

I have so many favorites.  I praise God for many things - but first and foremost -
I praise God for John Mark Harrison, Lead Pastor and for Apex Baptist Church.   
Yes, it's my home church, but they gave us such favor!   They partnered with us in such a dynamic way that honestly, we were blown away.  If you do not have a church home or are looking for one - consider Apex. The man can preach!  He's relevant and real - you'll love him.  Click HERE for more.

I praise God for the women and girls whom He hand-picked to attend.  We lost count - minimally 350 were in attendance.
     


Linda and Jen Barrick our keynote speakers were the bomb!  AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!  They sold out of all their books!  They were a blessing to many. (Their messages will be available next week.  Stay tuned!)




The Band was awesome too!  Ryan did such a great job leading worship.  Many of you thought so too as reflected in the evaluations!



Our breakout leaders!  One of the things we gleaned from the evaluations was that you seem to want more breakouts next year...  We'll see what we can do!

There were mothers and daughters...


Girlfriends and daughters...




Girlfriend groups!


Grateful for our Sponsors:
          

     

We also had other sponsors that wished not to be identified, yet FREELY gave and helped us tremendously.  I wish I could name you publicly.  You know who you are.  THANK YOU.




For our Non-Profit Sponsors:  Seeds of Mustard, Lighthouse Ministries, Transforming Hope and Hand of Hope.  (Which by the way, a phone number correction for Seeds of Mustard is: 919-651-0482)





A great resource table that had something for everyone!

     
Our Prayer Room - What an amazing room!  Please know, if you left a request it has been prayed over.

     

Infusers!                           Our decorators!  So cute.  What a gift they have.



Each table had one of these on them!  I've heard Moms telling me their daughters have placed these in their bedrooms as a reminder of the conference!

BEHIND THE SCENES

This picture was taken the evening before the conference.  Melody (center) the KGM Women's Conference Director, one of our sponsors, Margaret Coker (left) and a few others were putting the final touches on the conference.  I thank God for the many volunteers that gave of their time - to use their gifts and to ultimately bless many because of their service.

This picture is special to me.  Aunt and niece who drove all the way from Virginia!   How sweet of this aunt to care so deeply about her niece.

We had another gal from Omaha, Nebraska!  Several groups from Pennsylvania and all over from North Carolina!








My daughter was there with all her peeps.  They LOVED it!  Caroline could tell me detail after detail all she learned in her workshops.  This is when you know you've been effective as a speaker.  Awesome!



My sweet son, Will sat in the balcony and was a huge help to Melody our conference director.  He took out trash, helped with traffic, moved tables and chairs.  HUGE servant heart.  So grateful he not only wanted to come, but so willingly served the entire weekend.

This picture was taken at my house the night after the conference was over.  This is a group of women who drove through lots of snow and ice.  They've had me speak at their Catholic church in Butler, Pa. We had a great pizza night prior to their 4am departure back!   (They left my house at 9 that night!  not 4am.)









OK - You want to know what the grin is about?  This was the last keynote session and I was thinking -
"WE DID IT!"  Relief!  I was sad it was over, yet at the same time was thrilled.

I'm sure you have a favorite part!  It can be brief.  Share with me by  Click HERE

Tomorrow:  The Secret Behind the Success of any Event