Diamonds in the Rough (2 Co 4:6-11) by Shawn Beltz of Indianapolis, Indiana
Diamonds are rough pieces of carbon that are created under adverse conditions--tremendous pressure and heat. Instead of absorbing light and becoming black like coal with sin, we, as Christian women, need to reflect God's pure light and righteousness like a diamond. As daughters of the Almighty, we need to be refined in maturity to shine like our creator, the rock from which we were hewn. The trials and tests that we go through, allow us to shine even brighter, glorifying the Lord. Likewise, for a diamond's brilliance to be realized, certain things need to be chiseled away so its true radiance shines forth like Christ's.

Idle to Industrious (1 Tim 5:11-15) by Sarah Longhenry of Norwalk, Ohio
Women are often pictured to be idle, gossiping on the phone all day, etc. instead of working in the Kingdom. Discuss ways to not let situations, seasons of life or idleness keep women from reflecting God's light. Focus on how trials can take us on a different path toward becoming industrious in the Kingdom and on what we can do instead of what we can't do.

Angry to Amiable (Ps 37: 4-8) by Andrea Dalton of Norwalk, Ohio
Women are often stereotyped as nagging, bitter or causing strife due to unhappiness, a lack of peace and unity. Women also often let trials or tests make them angry and resentful. This lecture focuses on ways to trust in the Lord by refraining from anger and wrath, so that one can become an amiable light in situations that glorify the Lord.

Murmuring to Ministering (Phil 2:14-15) by Judy Eddy of New Matamoras, Ohio
Instead of murmuring, turn difficult situations or personal trials into ways to minister to others. This lecture will discuss how grumbling holds women and others back from being productive in the Kingdom and keeps God from being glorified. Discuss practical ways to avoid murmuring in yourself and in others.

Obstinate to Obedient (Rom 6:16-19) by Emily Johnson of Akron, Ohio
This lecture will discuss how women are to be in submissive to God, parents, a husband, the elders, the government at various stages of life. Instead of being obstinate, learn ways to become obedient from the heart so God can be glorified.

Neglectful to Not Ashamed (2 Tim 2:15) by Terry Rempel of St. Anns, Ontario, Canada
In this lecture, neglectful attitudes toward God, studying his Word, sharing the gospel with others, etc. will be discussed. Learn how not to be ashamed of God, as a worker that handles his Word with accuracy, reflecting God's light to others.

Desire for Self to Determined for Christ (Phil. 3: 7-14) by Amanda Little of Waverly, Ohio
Desires for more money, lust, personal time, etc. keep women from contentment and from serving God faithfully. Learn how to chisel out those selfish desires that keep us from wholly serving Christ. This lecture will discuss how to have a mindset of choosing to be satisfied even when faced with trials. It will focus on how to be less desirous for self and more determined for Christ, so He can be glorified.

Shining into Sanctification (1 Pet 2:4-5, 9) by Karen Szabo of Galena, Ohio
No imitations (cubic zirconium), please. We, as living stones from a royal priesthood, are to be sanctified in holiness to reflect Christ's light like a true diamond. Trials and tests refine us, leading to sanctification and shining more radiantly for the Lord.

 

 

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, April 23rd:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Registration
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner
8:00 PM - 8:15 PM Opening Announcements, Songs
8:15 PM - 9:15 PM Opening Lecture:
"Diamonds in the Rough" by Shawn Beltz of Indianapolis, Indiana

Saturday, April 24th:
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM -11:15 AM Lecture Rotations (Sessions 1 and 2):

9:00 AM -10:00 AM Session 1
"Idle to Industrious" by Sarah Longhenry of Norwalk, Ohio
"Angry to Amiable" (especially for young women) by Andrea Dalton of Norwalk, Ohio
"Murmuring to Ministering" by Judy Eddy of New Matamoras, Ohio

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Session 2
"Obstinate to Obedient" (especially for young women) by Emily Johnson of Akron, Ohio
"Neglectful to Not Ashamed" by Terry Rempel of St. Anns, Ontario, Canada
"Desire for Self to Determined for Christ" by Amanda Little of Waverly, Ohio

11:30 AM -12:15 PM Edifying One Another in Song
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch
 

1: 30 PM - 2:30 PM Closing Lecture :
"Shining into Sanctification" by Karen Szabo of Galena, Ohio
 

2:30 PM - 2:40 PM Closing Announcements

 

 

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