Women of Excellence Retreat
2017 Women of Excellence Topic: "New & Improved"
Retreat In Review
Friday, Sept. 22
REV. CAROLYN BLACKMON
Spirit & Life Worldwide Ministries
Baltimore, MD
Topic:
Letting God Help You To Just Do It.
Scriptural References
2 Corinthians 5:14 &15
Colossians 3: 1-4; 9 & 10
Ephesians 4:17
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"Accepting the truth allows God to use you for His purpose. Our new & improved life is not for us, it's for Him. So focus on the mission and the assignment,
not the false promises of man."
As a Woman of Excellence for more than 10 years and graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, Helen ministers in song allowing God to use her voice to lead the women into worship.
Song Selections
A Prayer Away - Yolanda Adams
Great Is Thy Faithful - hymn
I Surrender All - hymn
His Strength Is Perfect - CeCe Winans
You Waited - Travis Greene
He Wants It All - Forever Jones
PROPHETESS
TAMMIE DONNELL
Word of Life Church
Greensboro, NC
Prophetess Donnell let it be known she was "called to tell the truth and shame the devil." Abandoning her notes, Prophetess Donnell led the women into worship reminding the Women of Excellence that before you can step into new & improved you have to deal with the old self. The truth of the matter revealed that without worship and time spent with God we will not be prepared for the new & improved life He has waiting for each of us.
2017 Women of Excellence Topic: "New & Improved"
Retreat In Review
Saturday, Sept. 23
PROPHETESS
TAMMIE DONNELL
Word of Life Church
Greensboro, NC
Topic:
Don't Put New Wine In Old Wineskins
Scriptural References
Ezekiel 36: 25-27
2 Corinthians 5:17
1 Samuel 15
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Life becomes stale because you stop doing the things you were doing when you first got saved. Prophetess Donnell encouraged the Women of Excellence "your atmosphere will be whatever you desire". And just like the Israelites we need new manna everyday.
Ask yourself these questions:
What is contaminating my new self?
What is blocking your new & improved?
Could your attitude keep your new wine from pouring out?
REV. SHARI GOODWIN
Norbeck Community Church
Silver Springs, MD
Rev. Shari allowed the Holy Spirit to move and during her exhortation shared how the Women of Excellence Retreat grew her as a speaking-in-tongues, laying-hands-on believer.
The librarian and professional book lover implored the Women of Excellence to stay new & improved by feeding the spirit and reading.
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Featured Reading
If by Mark Batterson
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Awaken by Priscilla Shirer
DR. JOYCE EICHELBERGER
Zion Baptist Church
Marietta, GA
Dr. Joy facilitated a discussion-centered, hands-on workshop where the Women of Excellence were challenged to consider how God's new covenants laid the path of grace for our salvation. God did not leave us alone, according to John 14: 15-19 we have help as new & improved creatures.
Dr. Joy reminds, "Sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit...our part is yielding to the Holy Spirit".
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To continue your work towards new & improved access the workshop materials
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The More Excellent Way:
Embracing New Life in Christ
Women of Excellence:
Past & Present
"What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation Let all things be done for edification."
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1 Corinthians 14:26
