Last Saturday the "Women Rejoicing" Conference had over 120 in attendance, and the response was incredible! Women really did attain a spirit of rejoicing. Many women told us they were inspired and empowered. There was a renewed spirit as women came to realize the vital importance of their God given gifts as an individual and as a woman. There was new understanding about feminism and our role in our families, our community and our church. The message by Pope John Paul II spoken through Katrina Zeno made us aware of our dignity as women and how crucial our role is to society.
As a whole, the conference was fun, spiritual, inspiring and empowering. Praise God, mission accomplished! But as an individual, what did you experience while at the conference? Did God lift a cloud that was hanging over your head? Did you feel touched spiritually? Did you grow closer to Christ? Have you been a better mother, wife or sister? We want to know. So, please, add your comments to this blog. Your comments will only serve to inspire other women.
What did I get out of it all? I was pleased to see God's hand in it all and to see so many women from my generation who care about their faith. I was reminded of the fact that my identity is in Christ not by the wounds of the past or how others have perceived me. I was reminded that I am a daughter of God's first...that means that I am taken care of and fully loved just as I am. What about you?
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Catholic Mother's Conference - last chance to attend
Are you still debating about whether or not to attend the Catholic Mother's Conference? Well, I could go on and on with all the reasons that I think you should attend, but I think it would just be best to show how I have seen God working to create this conference.
I believe that God placed a strong desire in my heart quite a few years ago to do this conference. I sat on this feeling for a long time praying and asking God when. Eventually the feeling was so strong that I could no longer stand it, so I thought it was time to move forward. I didn't know where to start, so I began by asking the diocese permission to do a conference like this on my own. As I shared the idea with the diocese, their hearts were open and they offered to provide some financial support, which was amazing to me #1 because they said, "yes" and #2 because I didn't know how I would cover the cost of such an event.
Next I went to my friends and said, "You know that idea I've been sharing with you, well I'm going to do it, do you want to help?" They said yes! So I was part way there. The entire time I kept asking God to provide what we needed.
After that, God's blessings just kept coming. I had women I didn't even know contacting me asking to help. And each woman called filled the void that we were missing to pull everything together. Each woman offered their service to me at no cost which was a blessing because I started with no money for this conference. Once I even found, by chance, a blog that was advertising this conference. I didn't even know who the woman was, but she signed her blog Mary and that was good enough for me.
I also had people who offered financial assistance, without me asking, to pay for advertising. Which would have been a huge cost. Once again these were people I did not know and again, God provided. Amazing!
I did not know what I was doing when I started this whole process, but God guided me every step of the way from the help I needed prior to the conference, and the things needed during the day to all the financial concerns, and I now have 100 women attending which should cover any remaining costs.
Although I think this day is going to be awesome, it is evident that God's hand has been in it every step of the way. Which means that he has big plans for this day. So why not come and see what he has planned for you? It's a day away you won't regret.
I believe that God placed a strong desire in my heart quite a few years ago to do this conference. I sat on this feeling for a long time praying and asking God when. Eventually the feeling was so strong that I could no longer stand it, so I thought it was time to move forward. I didn't know where to start, so I began by asking the diocese permission to do a conference like this on my own. As I shared the idea with the diocese, their hearts were open and they offered to provide some financial support, which was amazing to me #1 because they said, "yes" and #2 because I didn't know how I would cover the cost of such an event.
Next I went to my friends and said, "You know that idea I've been sharing with you, well I'm going to do it, do you want to help?" They said yes! So I was part way there. The entire time I kept asking God to provide what we needed.
After that, God's blessings just kept coming. I had women I didn't even know contacting me asking to help. And each woman called filled the void that we were missing to pull everything together. Each woman offered their service to me at no cost which was a blessing because I started with no money for this conference. Once I even found, by chance, a blog that was advertising this conference. I didn't even know who the woman was, but she signed her blog Mary and that was good enough for me.
I also had people who offered financial assistance, without me asking, to pay for advertising. Which would have been a huge cost. Once again these were people I did not know and again, God provided. Amazing!
I did not know what I was doing when I started this whole process, but God guided me every step of the way from the help I needed prior to the conference, and the things needed during the day to all the financial concerns, and I now have 100 women attending which should cover any remaining costs.
Although I think this day is going to be awesome, it is evident that God's hand has been in it every step of the way. Which means that he has big plans for this day. So why not come and see what he has planned for you? It's a day away you won't regret.
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