Something extraordinary happens when the women of your church gather for a day of inspiration, equipping, and worship. They become Extraordinary Women.

The Extraordinary Women Conference returns to Church Communication Network for a daylong celebration of encouragement, laughter, and healing for women in your church … and your community.

On Saturday, October 30, EWomen 2004 will feature popular speakers Stormie Omartian, Jennifer O’Neill, Dave and Jan Dravecky, and Ruth Graham as they look to help all women experience what the woman at the well did when she came face to face with Jesus!

This is the focus of the EWomen 2004 speakers:

Stormie Omartian will focus on “The Power of a Praying Woman.” Her personal journey from despair and depression to release and recovery is an encouragement to all women that there is a way out of pain and frustration … and a way to being all that God created them to be!

Jennifer O'Neill will look at “Unconditional Forgiveness.” Women will discover that God’s forgiveness and healing areavailable to them, no matter where they’ve been or what they’ve done. It’s never too late to receive God’s unconditional love.

Dave and Jan Dravecky will help assure that women “Do Not Lose Heart.” From the heights of Major League baseball stardom to the depths of depression and despair when cancer and amputation hit, Dave and Jan have been on a journey that could have derailed their faith. Women will learn how God turned their heartbreak into hope, growth, and joy.

The extraordinary women in your church deserve an extraordinary day. Make October 30 that day by bringing EWomen 2004 to your church!

Schedule:

Notes:

*As with all live programming, times are approximate and subject to change without notice.

** There will be a short stretch break during the afternoon session.

E-Women Topics

Ruth Graham – “The Struggle of Forgiveness”
Many of us feel that forgiveness beckons us at the same time it condemns us. We have carried old hurts around for too long and unforgiveness hinders us from entering fully into life, love and relationships. We want to let the hurts go but don’t know how in a practical sense. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we will journey into the freedom and power producing work of forgiveness.

Jennifer O’Neill – “Unconditional Forgiveness”
Internationally acclaimed actress, film star, and author, Jennifer O’Neill became a household name as the spokesperson for ‘Cover Girl’ cosmetics. Re-born in Christ, her message is one of unconditional forgiveness. No matter what you’ve done or where you’ve been, it’s never too late for God’s unconditional love. Forgiveness, healing and victory are yours for the asking! You are never alone!

Stormie Omartian – “The Power of a Praying Woman”
A survivor of child abuse, Stormie brings a deep understanding of recovery issues to her work. An authority on exercise and health, she is also an outstanding songwriter and the author of The Power of a Praying Wife and The Power of a Praying Parent. Stormie’s life goal is to help people fine a way out of their struggle, pain, unfulfillment, or frustration and become all God created them to be.

Lysa TerKeurst - “Embracing God’s Extraordinary Love”
Lysa knows the deep pain many women have hidden in their heart. Her dramatic testimony chronicles her journey from feeling like a throw away person to a woman embracing God’s beautiful plan for her life. Lysa will help you find hope and healing from the past hurts of life and rejoice in God’s extraordinary love.

Dave and Jan Dravecky – “Do Not Lose Heart”
Sooner or later, suffering touches us all. Be encouraged as you listen to former Major League pitcher Dave Dravecky and his wife, Jan, candidly share their own personal journey from pain, loss, depression and despair, to hope, growth and joy.

Speakers Bios:

Stormie Omartian is a speaker and author of 10 best-selling books, including The Power of a Praying Wife, The Power of a Praying Husband,and The Power of a Praying Parent. She and her husband Michael co-wrote a popular Christmas musical called Child of the Promise, that became a chart-topping CD.

Jennifer O’Neill is an actress, writer, and speaker. She became a film star in the classic, “Summer of ’42.” She was the spokesperson for Cover Girl Cosmetics for 30 years. In addition to her roles in 28 films, she has written her autobiography, SurvivingMyself as well as From Fallen to Forgiven. She has a CD entitled, “Love Never Fails.”

Dave and Jan Dravecky together lead Outreach of Hope, an organization that is committed to the encouragement of those suffering from cancer, amputation, or serious illness; and to come alongside churches and health professionals to provide resources for them and the people they serve that are dealing with the emotional and spiritual aspects of living with cancer, amputation, or serious illness. In addition, both Dave and Jan are best-selling authors.

Lysa TerKeurst is vice president of The Proverbs 31 Ministry and co-host of the ministry’s radio program. A feature writer for the ministry’s newsletter, Lysa speaks at women’s conferences and retreats. She is the author of Living Life on Purpose, The Sweetest Story Ever Told, and co-author of Seven Life Principles for Every Woman. She and her husband, Art, live just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, with their three daughters Hope, Ashley, and Brooke.

Al Denson is a popular recording artist who has written 19 top-ten songs, including seven No. 1 hits. In addition, he is a speaker, author, and worship leader. He leads worship at a number of American Association of Christian Counselor (AACC) events, as well as at John Maxwell and Bruce Wilkinson events.

Julie Clinton, host , is the Executive Director of Light Counseling, Inc., a professional, multi-disciplinary Christian counseling and mediation practice in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was formerly the Director of the Liberty Godparent Home for unwed mothers in Lynchburg. Before that she taught middle school for six years.

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