November 3-6, 2011

Sandy Cove, Maryland

Please, take time to browse the "Virtual Workshop Catalog" below.  We've gathered all the information needed to help you make a prayerful decision.

There's a lot to choose from so take your time, pray and listen for where the Lord would have you in this season of your life.

When registration begins: All registered attendees who have provided us with a valid email address will receive an invitation to pre-register which will contain the link you need to access registration.

What if I did not provide an email address or don't receive my invitation?  Contact your Conference POC for help pre-registering.

What if I don't want to pre-register? Should you choose not to pre-register, you will have an oppotunity to do so on site, however, keep in mind that pre-registering helps us insure we have the right size classrooms set aside for each workshop and allows Workshop Leaders prepare enough participant material. Therefore, we cannot guarantee you will get the class you want should you wait to register onsite.

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VIRTUAL WORKSHOP CATALOG:

Autumn Friend/Spring Friend: The Ebb & Flow of Godly Friendships

Led by Audrey Bigelow

Class Description: What does “to have a friend, you have to be a friend” mean?  To complicate matters, what season of life are you in?  As we mature in our faith, what can Jesus, our best friend of all, teach us, no matter our season?  Come and consider how and where God might plant your friendships, as well as discover facets of godly friendship, grounded in Scripture, which you can apply daily to relationships near and far.

Leader’s Bio: Audrey Bigelow grew up an “Army brat”, accepting Christ as her personal Savior through the military chapel youth program.  After college ROTC, she spent four years on active duty, meeting her husband, Mike, along the way.  Audrey and Mike have now been married for 24 years, and are the proud parents of two sons:  college senior Michael Jr. (a.k.a. Buster), 21, and college sophomore David Andrew (Drew), 20.  PWOC, more than any other vehicle of the Lord’s, has helped shape Audrey’s prayer and worship life, ministering to her guys as well for almost 20 years now.

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Being Good Stewards

Led by Ray Porter

Class Description: There are only two primary issues in stewardship:  Ownership and Heart.  Gen 1:1 solves the first, but the second is a common struggle.  We will go beyond “rules” such as tithing to understand what is intended.  In one chart I will show you why and lay out the phases of your financial life.  We will integrate the 3 common priorities:  Family Security, Educate the Children, and Retirement, put dollar amounts on these requirements and then focus on Transitions:  retirement, life after, government benefits and risks.  I will leave you with links and references to continue improving your plan and thoughts on Simplicity, adult children, and investing today.

Leader’s Bio: Susie and I have lived in Carlisle for 18 years…by far the longest place of our lives.  After teaching Personal Finance at The Army War College, I transitioned to teaching from a Christian perspective and managing my own investment business.  I have written 6 articles on stewardship for OCF’s Command Magazine and I continue to serve on chapel and OCF boards.  We love having adult children and a granddaughter and many “retired” Christian friends.

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Christ in Our Conflicts - Finding Peace Through Conflict Resolution

Led by Mary Heller

Class Description: Together we will explore different types of conflict and how the Bible teaches us to deal with the conflicts that arise. We will also discuss how to continue to live and serve with people regardless of whether conflicts are resolved or seem irresolvable.

Leader’s Bio: Mary Heller is a grown Navy brat and veteran who has been married to an active-duty Sailor, for 18 years. She educates three of their four children, ages 3-18 at home. She continues to serve PWOC in various capacities after more than a decade at Fort Meade, Maryland, while teaching inductive Bible studies online and serving as a District Leader for Precept Ministries, International.

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Daily Living with a Kingdom Heart and Mind

Led by Pat Davis

Class Description: When I pray the Lord’s Prayer and come to verse 11, “Give us this day, our daily bread..,” what am I asking God to do?  Better yet what do I expect God to do?  Do you have a kingdom perspective on the ordinary living that grinds out day in and day out?  This workshop will take a quick inventory of a “life in the day” and explore scripture to discover how each of us can have a kingdom heart and mind toward the oh-so ordinary!  As a result of this class you will be able to think, see and pray verse 11 with a relational connection to our Father’s kingdom.

Leader’s Bio: Pat Davis is a recent Army wife retiree.  She and her husband Scott have settled in Kennesaw, GA.  Making adjustments is still a reality but what has remained unmovable is Pat’s faith and salvation through Jesus.  When opportunities come to share God’s Word with others, Pat does it with a practical insight.  She also sees many of God’s principles from the humorous side of life.  Even when Pat uses humor to relate a message, her relationship with Jesus is taken very seriously.  Pat is dedicated to the study of His Word and sharing the fabulous ways He has taken the ordinary of every day in her life and reworded it into kingdom living that encourages others to know Jesus .

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Dance Anthem  - The Lord's Prayer

Led by Wendy Olmeda

Class Description: Join us as we give thanks to Jesus in dance for teaching us how to pray! This workshop reviews The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13 NKJV) and encourages us to worship and glorify God through praising Him in dance by applying movement through the art of dance. Join us in lively prayer as we learn one reproducible praise dance to the worship song “The Lord’s Prayer” by A.H. Malotte. Comfortable attire is advised for active movement.

Leader’s Bio: My name is Wendy Olmeda and first and foremost I love the Lord. I absolutely adore my awesome hubby of 17 years, Hanibl, and we have 2 fantastic kiddos Hannibal (15) and Ciara (11). I am a stay at home mamma and I am passionate about my family. We consider ourselves a team and love the military life of 17 years amidst the frequent PCS’s, TDY’s and deployment, we truly are a close knit family. My heart’s desire is to worship the Lord each day in all I think, say, and do, and allow His love to shine through me to others for His glory!

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Deadly to Divine

Led by Sandy Troutman (Porn)

Class Description: “From Deadly to Divine: God’s Divine Rescue in a Sexually Broken World” offers insight, encouragement, hope, and tools to women who deal with destructive sexual influences in the lives of loved ones, in their own lives, or in the lives of those they teach or mentor. In this workshop, Sandy will gently share God’s bold truths about the journey of rescue, redemption, and restoration that will return us to His Divine Design.

Leader’s Bio: Sandy Troutman has been teaching and ministering in PWOC for over 18 years. She is passionate about bringing the healing power of God’s truth to women. The wife of Mark, who she describes as her favorite man in any room, and the mother of their amazing children Anna and Nathan, Sandy divides her time between family, ministry, and seminary.

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Distracting or Meaningful Media

Led by Rochelle Wheeler

Class Description: This is a two session class, however, one or both sessions may be taken.  Would you like to learn how to incorporate media into a worship environment?  Are you technology challenged?  No Problem!  Did you know that you don't have to be a "techno guru" to incorporate media into your opening sessions?  If you have a moderate knowledge of computers there are many ways to use media to create a deep, rich and memorable time together.  

Session 1 will explore the use of media in a non-distracting way and look at a variety of software that will save time and do a fantastic job of adding media to your worship, and to the other components of the opening session and programs.  

Session 2 is a Media Software Sampler.  Come learn more about three of the most popular software programs used in chapels and churches today.  We will explore ways that ProPresenter, Media Shout and PowerPoint can help augment our worship experience.

Leader’s Bio: Rochelle’s love for the ministry of PWOCI began during an exciting journey of a singing ministry with chaplains in Europe.  Over the years it has continued to be Rochelle’s heart’s desire to encourage women to passionately and intimately seek and worship God.  Her involvement with PWOC and now PWOCI has given her a love, understanding and respect for this unique, "multi-denominational, multi-generational and multi-ethnical" ministry.  She is a wife, mother, lead worshiper (worship leader), Precepts teacher, program speaker, Ministry Coordinator for ChapelNext at Ft. Belvoir and a Website Designer.  She enjoys digging deep into God’s Word, time with her Hubby, singing, yard work, hanging out with her kids (1 daughter and 1 fiancé) and riding her Harley Fatboy.

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EYS-Engage Your Strengths

Led by Becky Puchy

Class Description: Do you know that you are fearfully and wonderfully made by the Creator of the universe?  He has empowered each of us with innate abilities and talents that can be developed into strengths to be used for His Kingdom.  In this workshop you will learn about 34 characteristics that God has woven into each person in unique combinations based upon the 34 Clifton Strength Finders, themes of talent.  You will also learn to maximize your talents by developing your top themes into strengths that can be almost effortless to use.

Two sessions are offered.  Session 1 will introduce EYS to new participants and give them time to take the EYS assessment.  Session 2 is open to anyone who has taken the EYS assessment (bring your book)  and will discuss how to incorporate your strengths into your daily life.)

Leader’s Bio: Becky Puchy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in Christian Counseling practices in New York, Virginia, Hawaii, and Georgia over the last 20 years.  She currently resides in Chester Springs, PA with her husband, retired Army chaplain, Jim Puchy, Director of National Ministries for the American Bible Society.

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Finding Common Ground: How to Communicate with Those Outside the Christian Community…While We Still Can

Led by Amy Wahl

Class Description: Based on a book of the same name by Tim Downs, we'll talk about how to communicate with unbelievers in a way that's thoughtful and loving.  We'll talk about the forgotten biblical art of sowing and learn practical and effective ways to move everyone we meet a step closer to the gospel.

Leader’s Bio: I'm from Ohio, and began a walk with the Lord when I was 10.  In college I became part of a ministry that helped me to learn what it means to live for Christ.  I then spent 8 years in full-time ministry with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru). As a wife and stay-at-home mom of two, I continue to have a passion to talk to people about Jesus!

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Go! Fight! Win!

Led by Sharon Morgan

Class Description: Marriage is hard work.  Many women come into marriage with no understanding of what a healthy marriage looks like, much less what it means to be a responsible wife.  Using the framework of  God's word, we will look at three important components of building oneness in marriage.  This session is for anyone who needs encouragement in their marriage or who knows someone who does.   Come to be cheered on as you go, fight, win!

Leader’s Bio: Married for 27 years, twenty of those as an army wife,  Sharon Morgan is currently on full time staff with Military Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ.  She and her husband, Keith, have a heart to encourage military marriages to last a life time.  They have two college age daughters and reside in Springfield, VA.

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His Undivided Attention

Led by Saleta Johnson

Class Description: Have the cares of the world so entangled you that spending quality time with the Lord seems next to impossible?  Well if your answer is yes, then this workshop is for you.  Let’s seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, by making a decision to spend quiet time with our King.

Leader’s Bio: Saleta Johnson  is  currently serving as NE Region Prayer Coordinator. She is passionate for the Lord and loves His Holy Word.  Saleta’s effective and sincere teaching style gives her the ability to connect well with her audience and intelligently present truths with confidence.

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How to Stay Fresh and Avoid Burnout

Led by Brenda Marlin

Class Description: Do you find yourself running out of steam and losing passion for serving?  Do you feel that only a few lead, while others stay "seated"?  Are you having a hard time getting excited about doing the Lord's work, while you have loads of other work that needs to be done?  Do you feel dry, numb and uninterested?  Is your prayer life feeling rote and not going anywhere?  Join Brenda to discover how to stay filled up by abiding in and waiting on the Lord, so that you can be a refreshment to others.  Come and drink from His living water and be refreshed.

Leader’s Bio: As a speaker, Brenda brings an interactive and fresh word of God to help people understand the season we are in and encourages them to join God in a deeper, intimate relationship with Him.

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Leave No Woman Behind

Led by Ronda Sturgill

Class Description: Declaring God’s power to the next generation is not only Scriptural, it’s vital for the spiritual growth of our younger women.  How do we offer a PWOC that brings generations together when they are separated by a huge cultural gap?  If your PWOC has struggled with these issues, come prepared to offer insights and experiences as we figure out together how to build a bridge that unites each generation with the other, leaving no woman behind.

Leader’s Bio: Ronda is the author of three Bible Studies: Wives of the Warriors, Living Confidently in Christ, available at www.pleasantword.com; Desperate Housecries: Discovering Genuine Hope in God; and Extreme Makeover: Heart Edition.  She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Adult Ed/Curriculum and Instruction from Regent University. She and her husband are currently stationed at Dover AFB in DE.  To contact Ronda, visit her website at www.rondasturgill.com

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Lessons God Taught Me Through Deployments

Led by Jennifer Sewell

Class Description: In three deployments, with pregnancy, illnesses, North Country winters, vermin trouble, depression, busyness, three children, anger issues and neighborhood drama, God has revealed some amazing lessons.  While a deployment can be one of the hardest challenges in the life of a spouse, believe that God Almighty has a good plan and wants to work in your life to draw you closer to Himself.

Leader’s Bio: My name is Jennifer Sewell.  I was born and raised in Houston, TX where I met and married my husband.  We began our Army journey two years later and currently live in Fort Drum, NY with our three children.  I am passionate about prayer and praise and worship in PWOC.

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Lord, This is NOT the Life I Planned!

Led by Ruth Kerley

Class Description: Does the reality of your life not match up with your original plans?  Has life been interrupted by unexpected crisis’s and blessings?  Jeremiah 29:11 tells us the Lord has a plan for your life and mine.  We can be comforted to know that whatever is going on in our lives is no surprise to our Creator. Through storytelling and Bible teaching, I will relay how participants can apply life lessons I have learned to their own “Unplanned Lives.” The goal of the class is to teach and guide, but more importantly, to inspire and encourage those dealing with disappointment, grief and discontentment in the face of their life’s realities.

Leader’s Bio: Ruth Kerley has been a part of PWOC since 1995 and loves her Savior and serving women.  She is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and social worker but the title that she loves the most is Child of God.  Ruth has been an Army wife for 19 years and a mother for 12.  The three Kerley boys are ages 12, 9 and 4 years old.  Parenting has given Ruth hours of storytelling and laughter about lessons learned by refining fire.  This is especially true about parenting their middle child who is severely handicapped.  She has learned many lessons about walking with the Lord through her own “Unplanned Life.”

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Men and How They Think

Led by John Rossi

Class Description: A workshop focused on a man’s unique, God-given attributes and abilities and how they operate together to influence masculine thinking and actions.   With a little bit of humor, a little bit of serious inspection and appropriate Scriptural basis this workshop will help you answer some important questions about men such as, “Who is this guy and why does he act and react as he does?  What does he think about life – faith, work, play, relationships?  Can I understand him?

Leader’s Bio: John Rossi has actively supported military chapel programs for almost three decades serving as Bible study teacher, small group coordinator, lay-counselor and resource manager.  He has served the Officer’s Christian Fellowship for over twenty years culminating in five years as the OCF Regional Representative in the National Capital Region.  John holds a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.  He is currently president of the Fort Belvoir, Virginia, men’s ministry.

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Moms In Touch

Led by Ch Jim & Joyce King

Class Description: Do you struggle with worry over your children/grandchildren and the schools or universities which they attend?  Do you wish you had the opportunity to pray with others who share the same concerns?  If so, please join us to learn more about a ministry called Moms In Touch International.  We will demonstrate a great way to pray specifically for your children/grandchildren and their schools, and tell you how to locate a group near you.

Leader’s Bio: Joyce King became involved in the Moms In Touch prayer ministry around 1990 while stationed with her husband, CH James King, at their first duty station at Ft. Huachuca, AZ.  Chaplain King and Joyce have been married 32 years and have three adult sons, James, Jr., Jeremy, and David.   Joyce is the Prayer Coordinator for her local PWOC Board at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

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Moving Ladies Into Leadership

Led by Sandy Troutman (Lead)

Class Description: Moving Women into Leadership is a workshop designed to help women understand how God calls and equips us to lead through serving. Using Biblical principles, this workshop will look at how we are called, the development of vision, mentorship, and the practical skills women need to serve in ministry. This is a workshop for both women who long to serve and those who long to develop the next generation of servant leaders.

Leader’s Bio: Sandy Troutman has been teaching and ministering in PWOC for over 18 years. She is passionate about bringing the healing power of God’s truth to women. The wife of Mark, who she describes as her favorite man in any room, and the mother of their amazing children Anna and Nathan, Sandy divides her time between family, ministry, and seminary.

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My Sister's Keeper - You Are Not Alone!

Led by Machaela Curry

Class Description: Humanity was designed with the basic need to connect.  Women, as nurturers, crave it more.  Words like friendship and sisterhood coarse through our veins and can cause our heart to skip a beat.  When those connections are frustrated our heart dips in the pool of loneliness.    OUR FATHER, invites us on an adventure to communicate comfort and encouragement, so others would see His Kingdom in our friendships and be lonely no more!

Leader’s Bio: My friends call me “Mac” and tell me, “You are big and bold.  And you live life-- good and bad, high and low, and hard and soft.”  Me, I say, “I am deeply loved by friends who are a gift from God and live life with me!”

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**CANCELLED** PCSing

Led by Susan Doyle

Class Description: This two-fold session will leave you feeling ready to PACK, CLEAN AND SETTLE, physically and spiritually, for your next PCS move. Come and receive priceless information on the physical logistics of PCS moves, including tips on how to make it easy, contact information, your responsibilities and much more.  Secondly, we will discuss the spiritual benefits of a PCS move. What a privilege we have to PACK up the good, CLEAN out the old, and SETTLE into serving in a new community!

Leader’s Bio: I met my wonderful husband Ben at Liberty University, and we have been married 7 mostly blissful years. We have two amazing children, Madison & Ethan, and they are the love of my life! These years have brought many challenges my way, including frequent PCS moves. Through it all my constant desire is to follow the Lord’s leading, and listen to that still, quiet voice of the Holy Spirit! He is always faithful (even the movers don’t show up)!

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PCSing with Kids

Led by Carolyn Hudson

Class Description: The military affords us so many opportunities for adventure and travel in exotic locations…the challenge can be in getting there with your children, household and sanity intact!  Moving multiple times with children in tow can be stressful and frustrating, but knowing how to best involve your children in the move ahead of time can lead to a more peaceful, orderly move.

Leader’s Bio: Carolyn has been a member of PWOC for several years, and has been blessed to have held a number of roles.  Currently, she is the Financial Liaison for the Ft. Belvoir PWOC.  She has been married to John for 15 years, and together they have 4 children and have lived in 11 homes.  As a family they love to travel, explore, and be active outside together.

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Raise Them to Release Them

Led by Judy Rossi

Class Description: Our parenting goal may be to raise our children as responsible adults, but what if God desires that we raise them to release them into His care as responsive adults—those who know they are ultimately accountable to Him and responsive to His will? And if your child doesn’t appear to be headed in that direction, what then? Join Judy to explore some ways to get our kids on the right track toward adulthood.

Leader’s Bio: Judy has been a Bible study teacher, workshop leader, and international retreat speaker since 1986. She addresses marriage, parenting, and women’s issues in both military and civilian churches and ministries.  She’s written two books: Enhancing Your Marriage: A Woman’s Bible Study (AMG Publishers, 2004), and Raising Responsive Children: A Bible Study for Moms (AMG Publishers, 2008).  She and husband, John, have just finished a couple’s Bible study, Enhancing Your Marriage: A Couple’s Bible Study, available through their website: www.eymministries.org.

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Resiliency in the Face of Loss

Led by Julie Weatherington

Class Description: Life is a series of small and large losses. Learn how to take a healthy approach to the many losses in life. Change is a part of life. It begins at the moment of our conception and affects us throughout life. Nature teaches us that change is to be expected. It is natural and necessary to life. While change may be natural and necessary, change is not always welcome. Sometimes change is very difficult to deal with.  We we learn about how to take a healthy and positive approach to all the losses of life.

Leader’s Bio: Julie Weatherington, MHA, is the Executive Director Of Seasons of Hope Center for Grief, Loss and Transition. Julie is passionate about meeting the grief needs of the local community.  Her background is in mental healthcare administration, volunteer management, congregational care and community outreach. Julie earned her BA in Communications from Wright State University and her MHA in Human Services Administration from Liberty University.  She can be reached at jweatherington@seasonsofhope.org

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Romance: The Giggle and The Sizzle Part of Covenant Love!

Led by Claudia Duff

Class Description: What is Romance, exactly? Where did it go? Where can I go to get some?  Where do you go to get your answers? The world would have us believe that sex was created by Cosmo Magazine along with Victoria Secret.  A Holy and Sacred God is the creator of Covenant Love. Come and rest at the feet of a loving Savior as we open up HIS Word and learn what God has to say to us about what HE has created.

Leader’s Bio: Claudia Duff married to my high school sweet heart for the past 25 years.  We have 3 children and we are a homeschooling family. I am currently serving the women of PWOCI as the 1st VP of Spiritual Development.  I am in love with God, HIS Word and HIS women!

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Social Media-What's Your Message

Led by Teresa Dabney

Class Description: Social media is a part of life.  Like the telephone it has given us a way to communicate with friends and family miles away.  But social media takes communication to a whole new level.  No longer limited to one to one we can reach many people both known and unknown with the push of a single button.  So what’s your message? This class will discuss how to use social media as a ministry tool and a resource for spiritual growth.

Leader’s Bio: Teresa Dabney an Army brat, a stay at home Mom of two fantastic kids, and the wife of an exceptionally supportive (and handsome) husband.  She loves the Lord and has been blessed to use her technical skills in His service.

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Thy Kingdom Come…Matthew 6:10

Led by Inge Sydnor

Class Description: We will explore what Scripture has to say about the  KINGDOM OF GOD, also called  THE MILLENIUM,   THE MESSIANIC AGE,  or THE KINGDOM AGE. Beginning with the Lord Jesus teaching his disciples in Matthew Chapter 6, we will use this launch pad to find out how extensively He spoke of His Father’s Kingdom.  From Matthew we will visit the Prophets and evaluate their description of the Kingdom, as well as return to the New Testament and end in Revelations.

Leader’s Bio: Inge Sydnor was born & raised in Germany, met her husband Bruce there and they married in 1978.  They live with their 16 yr-old daughter in Fairfax, Va.  Inge came to a more serious faith in Christ at age 17, received an English Bible and is since then (puttering along in the beginning) a life-long Bible student.  She is passionate about passing on the joy of digging deeper in the Word, no matter what subject or book.  Her great love is Bible Prophecy and Israel.  She also enjoys singing and served as Praise/Worship Leader at times.  She was introduced to PWOC in 1980 and is a member of Ft. Belvoir since 1999.

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The Journey of Grief

Led by Julie Weatherington

Class Description: How to help one traveling the journey of loss. Grief is one of the most normal and natural emotions that we can feel; yet it is one of the most misunderstood. Grief is a very healthy psychological response that requires expression and acknowledgement. Come learn about the grief experience and how to support those walking in this journey

Leader’s Bio: Julie Weatherington, MHA, is the Executive Director Of Seasons of Hope Center for Grief, Loss and Transition. Julie is passionate about meeting the grief needs of the local community.  Her background is in mental healthcare administration, volunteer management, congregational care and community outreach. Julie earned her BA in Communications from Wright State University and her MHA in Human Services Administration from Liberty University.  She can be reached at jweatherington@seasonsofhope.org

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Waiting with Caleb

Led by Jane Baer

Class Description: This seminar focuses upon: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/Acute Anxiety as manifested by the soldier; the mental, emotional, and spiritual effects upon the soldier, spouse, and immediate family members; ways to cleanse and heal both the seen and unseen wounds experienced by soldier and family members alike using medical/psychological/spiritual approaches.

Leader’s Bio: Jane Baer is adjunct faculty, Department of Psychology, for both Park University and Central Texas College.  She spent 19 years in the Army and is an Army spouse of over 25 years.  God has given her the gift of experience with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and a passion to reach out to families experiencing life with PTSD with hope and encouragement.

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Worship Through Sign Language

Led by Marian Frankenhauser

Class Description: Have you ever wanted to praise our Lord with more than just your voice?  Worship using Sign Language is a beautiful way to use your whole being. All participants are invited to perform “Christ Has Risen” by Matt Maher during a worship session from their seats.  Depending on how quickly individuals learn will determine how many stanzas you sign...so even if you only pick up the 2 choruses that repeat 4 times during the song you will be actively praising our Lord and will be used to draw our sisters in the Congregation to worship the only One we can exalt, our Lord.

Leader’s Bio: I love to laugh, say "Yay God" & walk with the Creator & Lover of my Soul.  My passion is to love & serve the Body of Christ especially His precious women thru teaching & discipling them.  I became an Army widow 2 years ago when my husband went home to be with Jesus.  I have 4 gifts of the form of young adult children named Christian, Grace, Noah, & Faith.  After 31 years, I finally graduated from Bible College in May.  I have been an RN for over 30 years & served 23 years in the Army Reserves Nurse Corps.  I'm a cheerleader for God & love telling all I can about His love for you & me!!

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Your Kingdom Come…With Fasting

Led by Lisa Nelson

Class Description: Fasting.  Do Christians in the 21st Century really do this?  If so, why?  And how? What does Jesus say about fasting?  Can everyone fast? What about longer fasts? How should we break a fast? All of these questions, and more, are addressed in this workshop. Bring your questions and your fasting experiences to share.

Leader’s Bio: Lisa Nelson is an Army wife of 28 years with two teenage children. No wonder she fasts and prays! She loves to teach and has recently written a book on fasting titled A Woman's Guide to Fasting.

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