3rd Annual Collaborative Women’s Conference: Still Changing

Women of all faiths and backgrounds will come together for the 3rd Annual Collaborative Women’s Conference (CWC), set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1 and 2. The theme: Say It! Slay It! — because we all have a voice!

More than 125 women have joined this faith-based/community-based organization since the gorgeously beautiful Dr. Bernice Belt, associate minister at Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church, put out the call last year in hopes of forming the group. Women of all races, abilities and ethnic groups and representing all denominational and socio-economic lines eagerly joined in. And today, the CWC is a helpful extension of local churches, and a supporter of all churches, pastors and their wives, women’s ministries, women ministers and wives of associate ministers and organizations designed to assist women and their families.

The group has a great Web site which, along with sharing conference details, includes an impressive leadership list with contact information on how to get involved.

Tickets for the October conference are on sale now. The event is $10 for adults and free to boys and girls on Friday night and to girls on Saturday. Just send an email with your name, age, a parent’s name and your badge will be ready at the conference.

“Women are hungry for the camaraderie through ministry outside their normal environment,” Bernice says. “As Christian women, we know there’s more. We enjoy being around each other. We are excited about what the ministry is designed to accomplish.”

Conference Agenda
This year’s conference benefits the Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center, Ladies Living Free and the Purchase Area Sexual Assault Center.

Here’s the schedule:
Friday, Oct. 1 (Open to the public)
Program begins: 7 p.m.
Heartland Worship Center
4777 Alben Barkley Dr.
Rev. Dr. Nathan Joyce, Pastor

Pastor James L. Hudson

Conference Facilitator: Lady Sheila Smith-Anderson, Greater Lincoln Heights MBC

Celebration Opening: Liturgical with Flags, NIAs and Friends
Welcome: Dr. Nathan Joyce and Pastor James L. Hudson (Doctoral Candidate)
Special Presentation: Honorable Mayor William (Bill) Paxton, City of Paducah

Music: Voice of Collaboration Male Ensemble
Scripture/Prayer (2-3) Community: Pastor Alfred Anderson, Greater Lincoln Heights MBC/President-Community Clergy Fellowship
Scripture/Prayer (2-3) Leaders: Hon. Judge Christopher Shea Nickell, Heartland Worship Center
Scripture/Prayer (2-3) CWC and Recipients: Pastor Mac Gossett, Carrsville Pentecostal, Carrsville Ky.

Music: Voice of Collaboration Male Ensemble
Testimonial/Sermonette (10): Mrs. Sylvia Johnson, Founder/President, K.E.I.T.H House; Harrison St. MBC Member
Liturgical Soloist: Mrs. Kanley Hadfield, Abundant Life Worship Center, Calvert City
Contemporary Poet, Tribute to Women: Mr. Edward (da truth) Loving
New Recording Artists: Christal Mason and Chris Harwood, Mason/Harwood Project

Gifts for Givers: CWC Conference Recipients
Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center
Purchase Area Sexual Assault Center
Ladies Living Free
Vocalist, “Hallelujah”: Al Knudsen

Slide Show Presentation
“Let It Go!!!”: Written by Bishop T.D. Jakes
Psalmist: Minister Jewel Wilson, Harrison St. MBC

Sermonette (10-12) “The Power of the Tongue”: Pastor Michael Pryor, House of Hope Ministries

Music: Voice of Collaboration Male Chorus

Saturday, Oct. 2 (Open to women and girls)
Heartland Worship Center
Rev. Dr. Nathan Joyce, Pastor

Conference Facilitator: Lady Sheila Smith-Anderson, Greater Lincoln Heights MBC

8 a.m. Check-in/Registration/Continental Repast; Slide Show/ Music

9-9:20 a.m. Sanctuary Praise with Anointed Amanda Henderson, Harrison Street MBC
 
9:30-11:15 a.m. “Know to Grow” Sessions
Women & Girls, ages 6-17
Adults/Sanctuary with Kerri Brotherson & Bob Bloomingburg from Paducah Bank
Credit Repair, Home Ownership and Small Business Development

Joe Recca

Girls 6-17/Assigned Classroom
Beginning with the End in Mind with Tiffany Benberry, Harrison St. MBC
Beauty, Confidence, Behavior, Education and Success

11:15-11:30 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Luncheon, Fellowship Hall

Special Guest
Nationally & Internationally Acclaimed Joe Recca, Gospel Comedian from Baltimore, Md.

1:15 p.m. Door Prizes and Special Closing
Vocalist Ms. Mattie Bryant, Mt. Moriah MBC