A Nancy Guthrie Conference. . .Friday & Saturday, March 22-23

hearing Jesus speak

presented by

Nancy Guthrie

Saturday, March 23, 2013 

First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS

Nancy and her husband, David, and son Matt, make their home in Nashville, TN where they are members of Christ Presbyterian Church. Nancy speaks at conferences around the country and internationally, and is currently pursuing graduate

studies at Covenant Theological Seminary. She and David are the co-hosts of the Griefshare video series used in over 8,500 churches around the country and host Respite Retreats for couples who have experienced the death of a child. Nancy is the author of a dozen books including her first, Holding on to Hope, and is currently working on a five-book series of Old Testament Bible studies called the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series. 

(Three Sessions On Saturday, 8:30am-2:30 pm. Includes snacks & lunch) Hear Jesus Speak to:
Pain that Can’t be Prayed Away, Promises that Seem to be Broken, and Offenses that Don’t Deserve to be Forgiven
As we hear Jesus speak, we’ll understand more about what it means to be living in this time between his cross and his return, when everything Jesus gave us glimpses of in his healing and miracles will become the reality we live for all eternity.   
                                            
Special Friday Evening Event:  Holding on to Hope

NOW OPEN TO MEN, ALSO!  For men & women who have lost loved ones, we invite you to join Nancy for a dinner event designed to minister to you.  Friday, March 22  6:30-8:30 pm in Miller Hall.
Spaces are limited...Early registration is advised.  Separate registration is required. 

Register online at www.fpcjackson.org or find more info. by clicking "Christian Education". 
Call Nan Whitney with questions 601-353-8316.

We hope to see you there!

"Mercy and Grace"..."Praise Him, He is Holy!" Song Lyrics from E-Three Women's Conference

Hello, this is Shelli...Several women asked for the lyrics to the songs I sang during the offering at E-Three.  "Mercy and Grace" was the song from Friday evening, and "Praise Him, He is Holy" on Saturday.  The music was such a blessing all weekend, and I was honored to be asked to sing.  It's wonderful to be a part of the body of Christ, and to use the gifts God gives everyone so generously.  Matheus played these songs so beautifully, and all of the musicians, singers, speakers, and attendees gave glory to God all weekend.  What a lovely time of worship.  God is SO GOOD.  To HIM be all the glory!!!

Mercy and Grace

As I walk this road toward Heaven, sometimes falling on the way

You can see my pain, You know just where I’ve been.

You choose to love me anyway.

Lord, I thank You for Your mercy.

Lord, I praise You for Your grace. (repeat)

When my life is filled with sorrow, when I feel misunderstood

Tho’ my grief is real, You know just how I feel.

You somehow use it for my good.

Lord, I thank You for Your mercy.

Lord, I praise You for Your grace. (repeat)

I can often take for granted all the blessings that You give.

Still You care for me, You know just what I need.

Jesus, You are all I need to live.

  

Lord, I thank You for Your mercy.

Lord, I praise You for Your grace.

Lord, I thank You for Your mercy.

Lord, I praise You for Your grace. (+++ à + repeat)

©2005 Shelli Anne Robison

Praise Him, He is holy!

Praise Him, He is holy!

Praise Him, He is great!

Praise Him, He is awesome, His creation He has made.

Praise Him, He is gracious

Praise Him, He is true

Praise Him, He is perfect, through His Son He’s made us new.

I will praise the Lord who reigns on high  -   I will seek His holy face.

He has conquered death through Jesus Christ.   - - - - All my sins He has erased.

= = = //

Praise Him, He is giving

Praise Him, He is kind

Praise Him, He is faithful, He will never change His mind!

I will praise the Lord who reigns on high  -   I will seek His holy face.

He has conquered death through Jesus Christ.   - - - - All my sins He has erased.

+++è

Praise Him - HOW MAJESTIC!

Praise Him -  for HIS WORD!

Praise Him, our Redeemer!  Praise the LORD, for He is good!

I will praise the Lord who reigns on high  -   I will seek His holy face.

I will praise the One who gives me life.

I am living by His grace.

© 2011 Shelli Anne Robison

At E-three, we mentioned a letter that we sent out in September to all of the churches in the MS Valley Presbytery, giving some background about the Leadership Team, where we started, and what we have been doing.  For those of you who haven't had a chance to see that letter, here it is:

Dear Women in the Churches of MS Valley Presbytery,

My name is Kerry Wright, and I have been serving as the team leader for the MS Valley PresWIC Women’s Ministry Leadership Team, or what was formerly known as the PresWIC Council.  In the fall of 2010, the PresWIC Council decided to take a year to evaluate the women’s ministry in our presbytery.  We needed to find out what types of ministries were already established, and what areas women wanted or needed help from a Leadership Team.  I sent a letter to the women in our churches telling them about this new team.  We are a group of women who volunteered to work together in 2011, contacting women in all 46 churches in our presbytery by phone and mail.  We sent surveys to every church, made many calls, and had many meetings to pray and discuss results of the surveys and the needs of women in our churches.  In 2012, we have continued to work, pray and plan, and want to share some of what we have learned from our time of evaluation:

1.      Wonderful things are happening in many churches across the Presbytery!  Outreach, missions, tutoring programs, Bible studies, retreats, conferences, and other events.   Women are busy serving their families in their homes and churches.  They would also like to know what is happening in other churches in the presbytery, to learn from them and attend some events at sister churches.

2.      There is a strong need for better communication and connection between the churches.  Women need encouragement and want to build relationships with women across the presbytery.  We want to know where to find information and how to get plugged in or involved when we can.  The Leadership Team wanted to share information with the churches, but didn’t know how best to reach them.  This led us to develop a website, Facebook group, and email mailing list, and to plan the first “E-Three” Presbytery-wide women’s conference for this fall.  Through these avenues, women can find encouragement, information and ways to be better equipped to serve the Lord.

3.      We all need a clear purpose statement to help us focus our lives on what matters most.  After much prayer and discussion, these purpose statements became clear to our team:

 

The purpose of PresWIC Women’s Ministry in MS Valley Presbytery is for every woman to know Christ personally and be committed to extending His Kingdom in her life, home, church, community, and throughout the world. 

The purpose of the Leadership Team is to promote deeper relationship and connection among the women in the MS Valley Churches, and to educate, encourage and equip them to fulfill their purpose.

We hope you will be able to join us next month at the first annual E-three Women’s Conference!  On the back of this sheet, I have listed the current members of our Leadership Team, and the churches they have contacted.  If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.  Also, we are looking for women who have a passion for serving the women of our Presbytery, and who might like to join our team in 2013.  If you are interested in finding out more about that, please contact one of us. 

God Bless You All,

Kerry Wright

Photos from E-three

Here are some photos from E-three! It was such a blessed time of study, worship, fellowship, and growing together as sisters in Christ! 

 

Thanks so much to all the folks at Lakeland Presbyterian Church for opening up their church to host this event.  And thanks to all the speakers, musicians, and behind-the-scenes workers who made it such a success! 

 

Over the two days, we had over 200 women come, and we collected $1700.00 for the WIC Love Gift and over $800.00 for MS Valley Women's Ministry!  WOW! 

 

Stay tuned for more information to come about the next conference coming to our area:  March 22-23 at First Presbyterian Church, Jackson. 

SURPRISE!!!!!!

 

 

There are going to be door prizes at E-three!  We are giving away lots of cool stuff, on both Friday night and Saturday morning, including two all-expense paid trips to Leadership Training next February in Atlanta, GA!  You must be present to win. 

 

For more info on Leadership Training:
 

wicleadership.pcacep.org 

Testimonies at E-three

We are so excited about E-three coming up next weekend (Oct. 26-27) at Lakeland Presbyterian Church.  We hope you are planning on joining us for this great time of worship, teaching, singing, and fellowship with sisters in Christ.  We will be hearing testimonies from several women from the MS Valley area, who will be sharing their experiences with different ministries and missions, and how we all can work together to extend God's kingdom both here and around the world. 

Atlanta WIC Leadership Training Next February

We know that you are going to love coming to E-three next weekend. 

And once you've heard Connie Miller, you are going to want to hear more from our national women's ministry trainers at the

 2013 Women in the Church Leadership Training Conference in Atlanta, GA next February! 

Great training and inspiring speakers, as well as spending time in worship and learning with other PCA women from across the country and around the world!   

 

This year's theme is:

Called to Serve - Equipped to Lead - Leading with Compassion. 

 

It will be held February 21-23, 2013

at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Atlanta, GA. 

 

For more information, go to:

wicleadership.pcacep.org