Not Ashamed!
Whew! All I can say is wow! This weekend was such a blessing! I know many of you felt the same way! I was blown away by what the Lord said to us through Leigh Gray and our time of worship with Cindy Johnson was so refreshing. I peeked my head into conferences and heard wonderful things from conference leaders, Kent and Shawnah, Jessica, Sarah, Jen and Jeff and Rachel! I am blessed to call each of these leaders friend!
I hope many of you took advantage of the Human Trafficking experience. It was eye opening to many and a reminder to others of the injustice in the world. Listen to a few excerpts from prayers lifted up this weekend for those involved in modern day slavery: "Dear Lord, I just come to you right now to end this human trafficking in our corrupt world"; thank you for looking after me, but can you help out the slaves, im okay for now...just help them"; I pray that you protect their hearts from emotional damage and put people in their lives that will show your love to them.
I am so excited about what God has in store for our partnership with Sweet Sleep! I know many of your hearts were opened to being a part of this ministry and I look forward to seeing many of you on the 2013 trip! For more information on the trip click here: Sweet Sleep and TN Acteens
Many of you have already shared how God spoke to you during the weekend. If you have not already shared your story with me, I would love to hear from you.
Mark your calendar now for March 15-17, 2013 where we will gather once again in Gatlinburg. Be sure to bring a friend!
This morning Leigh recorded a special message to her new friends! Leigh's Blog Check it out!
Thank you for being at Connection, remember to live NOT Ashamed! To God Be the Glory!
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Connection 2012!
We are just days away from the start of Connection 2012! I am so excited about what God will be doing in the lives of the teens, leaders, and other adult ladies that are attending our event this weekend! As I have been praying I have been asking God to reveal to all of us ways we can live out our faith boldly, confidently, and not ashamed! Leigh Gray has been working hard on the messages God has laid on her heart, she will challenge the girls in many ways! Cindy Johnson and her band have such a heart to see others worship and grow in their love for the Father! She will no doubt be a highlight of our event this weekend!
Our 2011-2012 State Panelist have been working on several elements that I know everyone will enjoy! Watch for boxes of chocolate, the Blues Brothers, pink shirts, crazy excitement, and a surprise video on Sunday morning! If you see them around the building this weekend, give them a pat on the back and thank them for the hard work they have put into this year! They have been a fabulous group of girls to work with! We are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Panel so if you are an active Acteen we encourage you to apply! Leaders if you have an outstanding girl you think would be a great addition to our panel encourage them to apply as well!
This year we are again taking up an offering to support our TN WMU Missionary House that will be built in Mt Juliet, TN. Over the last couple of years girls and leaders attending Connection have contributed $1,895 to the house, put that with other gifts and we are around the $100,000 mark! This year we are trying to push the envelop and raise some major dough! I will be challenging the girls on Saturday to give together $2,000! Its a big task but I know they can do it! :)
A cant miss experience this year will be the human exploitation simulation, Trafficked! This is seriously a like changing event, as you walk through the shoes of others, experiencing what has lead to entrapment and slavery for some and experience how some have found freedom through the actions of others and see how we can play a role in helping others find freedom!
Well if you are at Connection come by and say hello! Check our fantastic exhibitors and ministry partners in the MEGAfair and run up and down the streets of Gatlinburg with GLEE! Thats the first thing Im going to do when I get there!!
To learn more about the weekend visit: Missions Get-Together/Connection
To learn more about Cindy Johnson visit: http://www.cindyjohnson.org
To learn more about Leigh Gray visit: http://www.speakingthrume.com/
Our 2011-2012 State Panelist have been working on several elements that I know everyone will enjoy! Watch for boxes of chocolate, the Blues Brothers, pink shirts, crazy excitement, and a surprise video on Sunday morning! If you see them around the building this weekend, give them a pat on the back and thank them for the hard work they have put into this year! They have been a fabulous group of girls to work with! We are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Panel so if you are an active Acteen we encourage you to apply! Leaders if you have an outstanding girl you think would be a great addition to our panel encourage them to apply as well!
This year we are again taking up an offering to support our TN WMU Missionary House that will be built in Mt Juliet, TN. Over the last couple of years girls and leaders attending Connection have contributed $1,895 to the house, put that with other gifts and we are around the $100,000 mark! This year we are trying to push the envelop and raise some major dough! I will be challenging the girls on Saturday to give together $2,000! Its a big task but I know they can do it! :)
A cant miss experience this year will be the human exploitation simulation, Trafficked! This is seriously a like changing event, as you walk through the shoes of others, experiencing what has lead to entrapment and slavery for some and experience how some have found freedom through the actions of others and see how we can play a role in helping others find freedom!
Well if you are at Connection come by and say hello! Check our fantastic exhibitors and ministry partners in the MEGAfair and run up and down the streets of Gatlinburg with GLEE! Thats the first thing Im going to do when I get there!!
To learn more about the weekend visit: Missions Get-Together/Connection
To learn more about Cindy Johnson visit: http://www.cindyjohnson.org
To learn more about Leigh Gray visit: http://www.speakingthrume.com/
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