MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH REV. DAVID G. LATIMORE, PASTOR WOMEN’S CONFERENCE OCTOBER 8-14, 2007
W OMEN ’ S S EMINAR O C T O B E R 13 , 2 0 07 8:00AM-1:00PM
“C H R IS T IA N W O M E N E XP E R IE N C I N G A N D S H A R I N G G O D ’ S L OV E ”
Women’s Seminar/Day Activities At A Glance October 8-14, 2007
“Christian Women Experiencing and Sharing God’s Love” Theme Scriptures: John 15: 9, 12; 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8; Ephesians 3:16-19
Monday, October 8th 6:00pm C Women’s Mass Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, October 9th 7:00pm C Prayer Service Speaker: Minister Thomasenia Adams
Wednesday, October 10th 12:00pm C Breast Cancer Awareness Program
Thursday, October 11th 12:00pm C Noonday Prayer Service Speaker: Minister Enolia Ford, A Time of Refreshing Women’s Ministry 6:00pm C Sweating to the Gospel
Friday, October 12th 6:30pm - 9:30pm C Birthday Fellowship: “Refreshing Your Love Walk”
Saturday, October 13th 8:00am - 1:00pm C Women’s Seminar Speakers: Minister Linda Scott, Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church Minister Nona Jones, Open Door Ministries Teen Breakout Session, Minister Nona C. Jones
Sunday, October 14th 9:30am C Sunday School (All Women Meet Together) Teacher: Sister Sarah B. Richardson 11:00am C Morning Service Speaker: Minister Jacqueline Dowdy, FAMU Religious Studies 6:00pm C Evening Service Speaker: Rev. Marie Herring, Dayspring Missionary Baptist Church “Christian Women Touching: Woman to Woman, Heart to Heart, Hand to Hand”
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Purpose An effective Women’s Ministry accomplishes much in the 21st Century Church because it enhances fellowship among the saints and fosters a greater relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. We do Women’s Ministry out of love for the God and our fellow humans being.
The Women’s Ministry of Mount Carmel seeks to:
EQUIP and enrich the lives of women and their families through Christ ENABLE a woman to discover her God-given gifts for ministry, to search out the needs in her church and community, and match those needs with her gift of service. LEAD women to accept Christ as Lord, to become women of deep prayer, and to become women who study the Bible and base their entire lives on the Word of God. ENCOURAGE women of this church to bring unchurched and non-Christian women to a personal relationship with Christ and His church, disciple them, equip them to become disciples. PROMOTE ministry that will equip women to reach out and meet the unique needs of other women in the name of Christ. PROVIDE and serve Bible-based spiritual growth and discipleship resources, leadership training, and a structure of networking that will strengthen, enrich, and equip women to be more effective in service through ministries of the church. Scripture Support: Titus 2: 3-5; Psalms 145: 4; Proverbs 31: 10-31, Ephesians 4:11-16
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Program Saturday October 13, 2007
“Christian Women Experiencing and Sharing God’s Love” Theme Scriptures: John 15: 9, 12; 1Corinthians 13:4-8a; Ephesians 3:16-19 Meditation Scripture: Psalm 103 8:00 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast Minister Veronica Alexander, Presiding 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Worship and Praise Team Devotion ..................................................................................... Sisters Debra Jackson & JoAnna Bell Welcome & Occasion ............................................................................................ Sister Rhonda Jones Theme Song................................................................................................................... “Pass It On” Introduction of Speakers 9:00 AM “A Portrait of Unconditional Love”, Minister Linda Scott, Jacksonville, FL 10:30 AM “Relationships, What’s Love got to do with it?”, Minister Nona Jones, Open Door Ministries 10:45 AM Panel of Conference Presenters: Questions and Answers C Moderator: Sister Karen Cole Smith 11:15 AM Breakout Session for Teens: “Diligence and Destiny, The Love Connection”, Minister Nona Jones Wrap-up & Evaluations Special Presentations................................................................................ Gift & Hospitality Committee Remarks ............................................................................................................. Sister Patricia Mahin Sister Evelyn Mickle Closing Prayer ............................................................................................... Min. Thomasenia Adams
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Theme Song Pass It On It only takes a spark to get a fire going, And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing; That's how it is with God's Love, Once you've experienced it, You spread the love to everyone You want to pass it on. What a wondrous time is spring, When all the tress are budding The birds begin to sing, the flowers start their blooming; That's how it is with God's love, Once you've experienced it. You want to sing, it's fresh like spring, You want to pass it on. I wish for you my friend This happiness that I've found; You can depend on God It matters not where you're bound, I'll shout it from the mountain top - PRAISE GOD! I want the world to know The Lord of love has come to me I want to pass it on. I'll shout it from the mountain top - PRAISE GOD! I want the world to know The Lord of love has come to me I want to pass it on.
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About the Speakers Minister Thomasenia Adams Minister Thomasenia Adams is an associate minister at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was licensed under the leadership of Dr. Thomas A. Wright, Pastor Emeritus. Minister Adams supports the Evangelism Council and serves in the capacity of preaching, teaching, visiting and counseling. Minister Adams also is an encourager and works to help wherever she is asked to serve. Minister Adams provides a very important spiritual covering for the Women’s ministry under the leadership of Pastor David G. Latimore. Minister Adams shares the joys of her life with her husband, Deacon Larry Adams, and their three sons, Blake (age 11), Philip (age 6) and Kurt (age 2). Outside of the home, she is employed by the University of Florida as an associate professor of mathematics education and the Director of Graduate Studies for the College of Education. Minister Adams has many friends and family members, especially since she is the youngest of eight children to Pickens and Tennie Ruth Lott of Saluda, SC. However, she is most happy to be a member of God’s family and to be co-heir with Jesus Christ.
Minister Veronica Alexander Minister Veronica Alexander is an associate minister at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was licensed under the leadership of Dr. Thomas A. Wright, PastorEmeritus. She is very active in many ministries of the church including the Evangelism Council where she serves as a preacher, teacher, missionary, and counselor. Minister Alexander provides a very important spiritual covering for the Women’s ministry under the leadership of Pastor David G. Latimore. She is also a Youth Team Director and is responsible for organizing many events for the youth of the church including planning and coordinating the youth and young adult banquet. While Minister Alexander is clearly a jewel in the Lord’s House, she also shines her light in the workplace. She is the Director of Human Resources for the Florida Foundation and works diligently to create a place of harmony for the employees and applicants for this institution. More importantly, she carries her light with her in her home. She is married to Deacon Laurence Alexander and has three sons, Brandon, David and Tyler. She also has welcomed into her home many friends and family members who partake of the hospitality that this loving, kind, compassionate and wise woman of God provides. A testament of this is the fact that Minister Alexander is a native of New Orleans and during this time when many of her family members have been displaced, including her parents, Edward and Calline Wicker, she has still reached out to help others impacted by this tragedy. If one would ask Minister Alexander what she wants most in life, she would probably say that more than anything she wants her life to be pleasing to the Lord. Her life, her service, her praise, her desire is to please the Lord.
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About the Speakers Evangelist Enolia Ford Evangelist Enolia Ford is a native of Yazoo City, Mississippi and currently resides in Gainesville, Florida. She accepted her call to ministry in 1995 under the pastorship of Elder James E. McKnight, Jr. and was consecrated as a Missionary/ Evangelist of the Gospel on December 20, 1997 under the leadership of the presiding prelate of the Churches of God by Faith, Inc. Bishop Dr. James E. McKnight, Sr. She is presently a member of the Gainesville Church of God by Faith. Evangelist Ford is the facilitator of “A Time of REFRESHING Women’s Ministry” a ministry ordained by God for women from all walks of life. Our Motto: We are moving from where we are...to where God wants us to be. Our Mission: Our mission is to reach women where they are and lead them to their divinely appointed place in God. The Women’s ministry is represented by women from 33 different churches in and around the city of Gainesville. The women’s ministry is under the spiritual covering of Pastor Claude L. Williams & First Lady Gigi Williams of United Covenant House of Prayer. Evangelist Ford is an anointed woman of God. Her passion in ministry is comforting hurting women. She is an intercessor, a prayer warrior and an encourager. Evangelist Ford is spiritually motivated and determined to walk in and complete the work that God has assigned to her for the upbuilding of His kingdom.
Minister Nona C. Jones Licensed to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at 17 years old, Minister Nona Jones has been teaching the Word of God for seven years. During this time, she has served the Lord through ministry by operating according to Matthew 5:16, which says “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” While still an undergraduate attending the University of Florida, Minister Jones wrote the highly acclaimed book When the Soul Won’t Let Go: No-Nonsense Answers to a Broken Woman’s Questions. This book has spread biblical truth about relationships throughout the United States, Europe, and South Africa. Due to God’s favor on her book, Minister Jones was asked to serve as the weekly relationship columnist for the Gainesville Guardian newspaper. Now in its third year of publication, Minister Jones’ relationship column remains the number one feature in the paper. She has conducted a number of seminars on God’s will for relationships and considers it a great honor and privilege to share the Word of God at a number of youth and women’s events. Understanding that “to whom much is given, much is required,” Minister Jones is also an active member of the local community. She currently serves on the East Gainesville Development Corporation Board of Directors, the PACE Center for Girls Board of Directors, the UF Alumni Association Council, the United Way Marketing Advisory Board, and the 2007 United Way Campaign Cabinet. She is a very active member of Open Door Ministries, serving under the leadership of Senior Pastor Samuel Jones, Jr. At Open Door she serves as Choir Director, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, and Co-Director of Open Door’s College Outreach Ministry with her husband, Pastor Timothy Jones. She is currently pursuing her MBA through the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business. Once complete, she plans to pursue a Doctor of Ministry degree through seminary.
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About the Speakers Minister Linda Scott Dr. Linda J. Scott serves as the Director of the Loving Memories Ministry, Sunday School Teacher, instructor in the B. L. Wynn Institute, President of the Prison Ministry Team and in other areas as assigned by Dr. Tom E. Diamond or Rev. Eugene W. Diamond, Pastors of Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church. God has anointed her with a Holistic Ministry that addresses the emotional, physical, financial and spiritual needs of his people. Dr. Scott often inspires, challenges and empowers others to press toward the promises of God in spite of life's sometimes difficult circumstances. Her track record with God has caused her to completely trust Him as she prays, not her will but God's will be done. She is an awe-inspiring Preacher and Teacher of the Word of God. She loves the Lord and as one of God's vibrant speakers, knows how to ignite excitement about life and the Lord. Dr. Scott received her Bachelor of Technology Degree from the University of North Florida and her Bachelor, Masters and Doctor of Religious Arts from Jacksonville, Theological Seminary. She is married to Deacon Bobby L. Scott and is the proud mother of two daughters, Donna and her husband Bill, and Bettina and her husband Clifton.
Theme Scriptures John 15: 9, 12 NIV "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. each other as I have loved you
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My command is this: Love
1Corinthians 13:413:4-8a NIV Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not selfseeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8Love never fails.
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Ephesians 3:163:16-19 NIV I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 16
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Special Thanks Praise God from whom all blessings flow. The Lord is doing “a new thing” in the fellowship of the women of Mt Carmel and we are blessed to be the handmaidens of the Lord. As we began our coming together during the past three month to plan our eighth (8th) Annual Women’s Seminar/Day we have been challenged and commissioned to take our commitment and love for God and each other to a new level. We have been inspired, and it has been contagious, as we have witnessed your enthusiasm, excitement, commitment, and bonding together in fellowship as you have given great attention to every committee and individual assignment. Thank you my sisters and to God we give the Glory! We thank God for Pastor Latimore’s gracious encouragement, validation, challenge, and charge to the “Women of the Mighty Mt Carmel. From the pulpit, through e-mail messages, and meeting with and listening to us, you showed us your personal interest and support. Yes, in your own special way, you challenged the women to get involved because each woman is important to the life and ministry of this church. Our 2007 conference theme is: “Christian Women Experiencing and Sharing God’s Love”. St Augustine said that, “He who is filled with love is filled with God”. It is our sincere hope that as each Christian woman, teen and young adult, and women from every walk of life will experience a new level of God’s love and our sisterly affection. “And they will know we are Christians by our love.” We extend a “Special Thanks” to each one of the Seminar and Women’s Day speakers, visiting friends, program participants and all for helping the women of Mt. Carmel to realize and achieve the goals that God has laid before us. A very special “Honey-do” thanks to our Bothers for your love and support. We want you to know that we would not be able to prosper in this work with out your sacrificial love and sharing with us. May the God of all blessings, bless you abundantly. Sisters it is our heartfelt desire, and according to the word written by the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1: 9-11 (NIV), “I (we) pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. 10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. 11 May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ[a]—for this will bring much glory and praise to God.
In Christian Love, Sister Patricia Mahin, Women’s Day Co-Chair Sister Evelyn Mickle, Women’s Day Co-Chair, & Women’s Ministry Leader 9
Committees Ministers: Minister Thomasina Adams, Minister Veronica Alexander Program Planning: Planning Sisters Evelyn, Mickle Co-Chair, Patricia Mahin, Co-Chair Bertha Cato, Karen Smith, Brenadette Harper, Cherrestine Cohen, Ivy Bell, Sarah Richardson, Linda Holliman, Sherrian Thomas, Evelyn Webster, Telisha Martin, Carolyn Isaac, Tennessee Jones Program Design/Production: Design/Production Sisters Telisha Martin, Janet King, Keionda Hayes Registration: Sisters Pamela Easterling, Sherrian Lyons, Johanna McBride, Dorothy Nichols Hospitality and Gifts: Gifts Sisters Rhoda Celestine, Sherry Wingate, Ivy Bell Food: Sisters Carolyn Isaac, Cherrestine Cohen, Gloria Purnell Music: Sisters LaVern Porter Mitchell, Coordinator, Brenadette Harper, Catherine Mickle, Doris Welcome, Praise & Worship Team Publicity: Sisters Gwendolyn Saffo, Chairman, Beverly White, Ivy Bell, Doris Willis, Betty Sheridan Birthday Fellowship: Sisters Bertha Cato, Chairwoman, Ivy Bell, Co-chair, Cherrestine Cohen, Brenadette Harper, Telisha Martin, Catherine Mickle, Yolanda Mickle, Sarah Richardson, Sherry Wingate and the Chairs and Co-Chairs for each month Outreach to Sick and ShutShut-ins: Sister Cheryl Allen & the Deaconesses Health Emphasis: Emphasis Sisters Brenadette Harper, Sherry Wingate, Nurses Guild, Ursula Crews Decorations: Sisters Sherry Wingate, Yolanda Mickle, Cherrestine Cohen, Chronda Thompson, Dorothy Franklin
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