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We're Going to
Atlanta!
We are going to AtlantaSeptember
22-25th for theWomen
in Ministry Conference 2008
hosted by
Women from
all across the nation will join together to be challenged, inspired,
and encouraged to walk in the full authority of their calling. Come hear from dynamic and anointed
preachers and teachers who will equip and empower women to engage in
ministry with excellence and integrity by leading, mentoring, and
coaching.
Conference Co-Conveners & Steering Committee
Rev.
Dr. Jo Ann Browning
Rev. Dr. Claudette Copeland
Rev. Dr. Elaine Flake
Rev. Dr. Jessica Ingram
Rev. Dr. Carolyn Knight
Rev. Dr. Carolyn Showell
Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart
Conference Fee:
$245 - Per Person
$145 - for Seminarians
to view the day to day itinerary and to
register
by August 18th
Call 1-800-325-3535 to make your hotel
reservations
Sheraton Gateway Hotel
1900 Sullivan Road
College Park, GA 30337
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Enroll Today!
Fall Semester Begins September 8th
Fall
Semester Classes & Professors:
Monday Night Classes:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Leadership I:
Jesus on Leadership
Bro. Ernest L.
Schell, B.S., M.S.
A Pastor's Heart
Dr. Paul D.
Landrew, B.S., M.S., D.D.
Bible Study Methods
Pastor Raynaud
Hillis, B.S., M.S.
NT Survey I
Min. Dexter
Hargrove, B.S., M.S.
Electives:
Adult Literacy
Class (8)
Bro. James
Richardson, B.S., M.S.
Physical Ed.(8)
Mildred Phillips, B.S.
Anger Management (4)
Min. William Kissam, B.S.,
M.S.
Thursday
Night Classes:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
System of Discipleship (8)
Dr. Ricky
Bradshaw, B.S., M.S., D.D.
OT Survey I (8)
Dr. J.B.
Hixson, B.S., M.S., D.D.
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Registration:
August 18 - Sept 1st
St. Stephen Professional Building
5815 Airline Dr. < /div>
(713) 742-0200
Class Cost: $90.00
Elective (8): $65.00
Elective (4): $45.00
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| Greetings!
Do you know who you
are? Do you know how precious you are in the sight of
the King?
We are God's workmanship, His
masterpiece, a product of His excellence and grace, uniquely formed and
fashioned in His image before the foundation of the world.
Many thanks to Pastor Natalie
Francisco of Hampton, VA for the reminding us of "Our Worth Before Birth" and for encouraging us
to make an effort within our circle of influence to mentor someo
ne else along the way.
Will you keep your
Greatness to yourself...or will you share it with someone else?
Pastor Natalie serves as
Co-Pastor along with her husband and they have three beautiful
daughters. Be sure to join her for the 7th
Annual Women of Worth & Worship Conference - October 10-12th,
2008. (see details below).
We
pray your heart is encouraged today and may God's richest
blessings rest upon each and every one of you.
In HIS Loving Name and Service,
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We Are Building the
Kingdom of God, by Building the Women of God
Will you Help
Us Build?
SOW
Ministries, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
All donations are tax deductible.
Many Thanks
to our Wonderful Sponsors who SOW into the Vision.
Scholarship Donations
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Guest Writer
- Pastor Natalie A. Francisco, Ed. D.
"Our Worth Before
Birth"
Today, I happened to read the following quote from German-born American
Physicist Albert Einstein: "The
life of the individual only has meaning insofar as it aids in making
the life of every living thing nobler and more beautiful. Life is
sacred, that is to say, it is the supreme value to which all other
values are subordinate." Now
I don't know whether or not Einstein was a Christian, but I do
recognize the biblical truth that is encapsulated in his statement of
the value and sanctity of human life and the indelible mark that each
person is capable of making upon the life of another and the
world. In fact, that is why God created mankind from the
beginning.
As I reflect upon the creation of man in Genesis 1:26-28,
it further reiterates the truth of Einstein's statement. God
created both male and female in His own image and likeness, and
afterward blessed them both with the capacity to be fruitful and to
multiply. In other words, we not only have the mandate from God
to bear fruit, but to do so as He did by reproducing after our own
kind. This does not only refer to procreation as many believe and
teach, but it also speaks to our purpose as well. Each of us is
commissioned to impart what we have learned into others as ambassadors
of Christ so that their l ives are "nobler and more beautiful" simply
because they happened to be in our circle of influence.
A woman has the power to influence others
to a greater extent than man because of the way we were designed by our
Creator. According to Genesis
2:18-24, woman was created to be a help meet to man.
Consequently, she is flexible, adaptable and comparable to man in any
and every way that is needed. In fact, she has so much influence
and value that she is able to cause a man to leave his father and
mother in order to become joined to her in marriage and to receive
everything he previously lacked in the person of a capable, intelligent
and virtuous woman. Such a woman is indeed full of value, virtue
and victory whether she is single or married!
The New King James Version of Psalm 139:13-18 below emphasizes the very
fact that God created male and female and instilled in us a sense of
worth before birth. David lets us know God's perfect knowledge of
who He created us to be so that we can value what He values.
13 For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are
Your works, And that my soul knows very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And
skillfully
wrought in=2 0the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book
they all
were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of
them.
17 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the
sum
of them!
18 If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand;
When
I awake, I am still with You.
I encourage us as women to hold our heads
up, push our shoulders back and walk with the confidence of God by
recognizing that we are indeed His gift to this world. We are called to
impact and impart into others the knowledge of who our Creator is and
who we are as His daughters. We are God's chosen, royal, holy,
special and peculiar people according to I Peter 2:9...peculiar
on purpose because, as my husband says, "no one can do what we can do
quite like us but us."
Make an effort today to mentor someone in
your circle of influence by reminding them of their innate worth before
birth. Take the time to relentlessly relish the wonders of God's
creative works and decide to leave an indelible mark upon this world by
purposefully pursuing your purpose and daring to delve into your
destiny. As Einstein said, "The
life of the individual only has meaning insofar as it aids in making
the life of every living thing nobler and more beautiful."
& nbsp;
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Pastor Natalie A.
Francisco, Ed. D. - Bio
Pastor Natalie
Francisco serves
as Co-Pastor along with her husband, Bishop
L.W. Francisco III, and the Minister of Music at Calvary Community
Church in
Hampton, VA. Although Pastor Natalie was ordained in February of
1999, she has served extensively in full-time ministry for over 21
years in areas of leadership in both the Music and Arts and Christian
Education departments of her local church.
Pastor Natalie received a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in
Christian Education from International Bible College and Seminary in
Independence, Missouri and a Doctorate in Christian Education from
Carolina University of Theology. As a result of her years of experience
and educational training, she co-founded Calvary Christian Academy in
1991 which offers quality programs that target the spiritual, academic,
physical and emotional needs of children enrolled in preschool through
fifth grades. Pastor Natalie also co-founded Calvary Bible
College in 1997 and serves as Vice President of CBC, an institution
which seeks to educate, liberate and empower servant leaders through
the Word of God so that graduates of its certificate and associate
degree programs may utilize their gifts and talents in their local
churches.
Pastor Natalie and her husband also founded Calvary Covenant
Ministries, Inc., an organization which seeks to bring together clergy,
national and international churches and ministry partners at various
levels with the objective of imparting spiritual, administrative and
practical counsel and information into the lives and ministries of
those who desire to serve God with a spirit of excellence.
As founder of the Women of Worth Conference in 2002 and the Women of
Worth and Worship Institute (WOWWI) in 2007, Pastor Natalie seeks to
provide godly and practical instruction to women of at least 18 years
of age and older who desire to learn and implement biblical truths and
principles from her life's lessons. As the personal mentor of
countless women, she strives to equip them with knowledge and wisdom so
that they can possess their inheritance as women of value, virtue and
victory who will expand the kingdom of God. This is accomplished
through annual women's conferences and Lady20Pastors' retreats as well
as several eight- week sessions that are held throughout the year and
on-line for registered participants.
Pastor Natalie serves on the following boards in both the church and
business community:
Calvary Community Church Executive Administrative Council, Co-Pastor
Calvary Covenant Ministries, Executive Vice President
Calvary Bible College Board of Advisors, Chair
Mennonite Mutual Aid (MMA), Director
MMA Community Development Investments, Director
Pastor Natalie and Bishop L.W.
Francisco III are
the grateful parents of three beautiful daughters: Nicole, Lesley
and Lauren.
Pastor Natalie A.
Francisco, Ed. D.
Calvary Community Church
2311 Tower Place
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You are cordially invited
to attend the
7th
Annual Women of Worth & Worship Conference
to be held October 10-12, 2008 at
Calvary
Community Church
2311 Tower Place
Hampton, VA 23666
Registration is
absolutely FREE!
Featured guests include
Co-Pastor/Author/Television Personality Mia Wright and Author/Motivational
Speaker/EntrepreneurIvy McGregor from The Fountain of Praise
in Houston Texas; Co-Pastor
Yolanda Carroll from
the Abundant Love Christian Center in Houston, TX; Minister Arlicia
Albert from
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, TX; the Virginia
Mass Choir; Honey
in the Rock dance
ministry from Tabernacle of Praise in Norfolk, VA; Bishop L. W. III
& Pastor Natalie A. Francisco from Calvary Community
Church in Hampton, and many other workshop speakers from the church,
education and business communities.
The theme for this year is "The Fullness of
Our Time Has Come."
Don't miss the opportunity
to receive inspiration, revelation and impartation
through anointed
preaching, teaching and worship.
You can also register to be
a part of the WOWW
Mass Choir or
to attend the Lady Pastor's &
Minister's Luncheon with Pastor Natalie.
Don't delay! Register
Today!
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