Because of Jesus Conference 2007
Wow, What a Weekend!
Here are a few photos to bring back fond memories of the fantastic weekend we had!
Here are a few photos to bring back fond memories of the fantastic weekend we had!
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Jesus has made us virtuous women by His grace.Friday evening Connie began her message by teaching us to embrace the grace of God.
Some of the Because of Jesus Ministries team members. A special thanks to those who worked so hard behind the scenes to make the conference a success! .
Rosemarie Karlebach and Christy RoseSaturday morning, Rose taught how grace is the power to be like Jesus;
Christy capped off the morning by showing us we're not to strive
to work for God, but to let Him work through us.
The Skit Team
to receive all she needed for her own life and to minister to the women in need.
to work for God, but to let Him work through us.
The Skit TeamRemember how the devil either trys to make you feel condemned
or proud, by keeping your focus on yourself rather than on Jesus?
The character of Grace continued to run to Jesus,or proud, by keeping your focus on yourself rather than on Jesus?
to receive all she needed for her own life and to minister to the women in need.
Sherry Hensley, Kelly Ray and Nancy FiteThe message of embracing grace spilled over into the workshops as well.
Sherry taught on how to walk in God's grace for your marriage,
Kelly showed us how to receive God's unconditional love and
Nancy had a glorious testimony of physical healing through embracing grace.
Traci and the Worship TeamIt is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises to His name!
There is such joy in learning, not only what Jesus has done for us, but also
who He is and how His character is formed in us.
Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus!
Look for recap postings from the conference next week. Connie, Rose, Christy and others will be posting articles summarizing their teachings from the conference. We're also looking forward to 'chatting' with you and hearing your thoughts on the messages that were shared!
Look for recap postings from the conference next week. Connie, Rose, Christy and others will be posting articles summarizing their teachings from the conference. We're also looking forward to 'chatting' with you and hearing your thoughts on the messages that were shared!
posted by nbeHis at 6:14 PM
15 Comments:
I am so grateful to God for His love and grace. This weekend gave me such a sense of being complete in Christ. Can't wait for the next one!
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Nan Bishop, at 6/5/07 9:11 PM
Christy Rose spoke on Abraham, comparing the work of his flesh – Ishmael, and the work of grace – Isaac. When she said that Abraham had to send Ishmael away because he could not have the work of his flesh and still receive the inheritance of grace, I saw how important that was for the time when God would call Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. If he still had Ishmael, Abraham would not have gone to the mountain with full, desperate faith that God would save him. He would have thought, “well, at least I still have Ishmael.” If God doesn’t come through with this thing, then I can still go do this thing. I’m always saying that everything comes down to a matter of control. We have to be willing to abandon our need for control, the need to know why or how, and trust God completely that HE has it under control – with our best interest in mind! He REJOICES to do us good. TK
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Anonymous, at 8/5/07 11:21 AM
I loved the coference!! All the speakers were great! The drama was fantastic! What a visual of what it means to focus on yourself and live under the law versus focusing on Jesus and living in grace. I got a deeper revelation of giving up my own opinion of myself and others and embracing God's opinion. He truly does see us as righteous, valuable, and qualified for all the promises because of Jesus. Jesus lives in us. When we identify ourselves with who He has made us, we truly live!!!
I can't wait until next year's conference.
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Anonymous, at 8/5/07 11:44 AM
Great conference and awesome blog site!! Nicely done! I choose not to be a zombie....I like my limbs, (great analogy Rose!) It's amazing just how not walking in Grace can keep us down in life. It's a roller coaster without God's Grace, (yep that's your analogy Connie), by the way, I feel like a trip to Six Flags soon. Additionally, I want to apologize to all for the room being set for lunch while Christy was still speaking. We were running pretty far over schedule so I made that call to have the room set so that we could stay closer on track for time's sake. Several of you noted that in your comment cards, my bad.
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Tony, at 8/5/07 11:50 AM
I can't express how wonderful I thought the conference was. I have often remarked to Nancy that I wish there was a men's version of this fellowship, or that the husbands would get more involved in this one. Couples, I think, is one of the next major steps for this ministry.
I am also very impressed with the remarks of the 'anonymous' writer who followed Nancy (writer #2). That was a very shrewd insight about Ishmael, tied right back to the struggle we all face in trusting God, and how -- for our own good -- He blocks our tendency to retreat into our own efforts and understanding, whcih would thwart our trust in Him.
May I encourage future commenters to sign their names, so we can get to know each other! Or even better, why not take a few minutes and set up your own profile like this one? Just click on 'create blog' in the upper right hand corner of the home page. It will start with building your profile, and building your own blog is simply a further option.
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Cleopas, at 8/5/07 10:37 PM
Hi everybody: Wasn't the conference wonderful?!! The Grace of God has taken off in this generation of young people!! I can remember several years ago being blowed away after seeing how we are one with God, in righeousness,and how we are to see ourselves like Him!! I shared this with my girls and they were schocked at the thought that we were so identified with him.
Well they grabbed hold of truth and have lived it out in their life and right now are sharing it with the the whole world! I could pop my buttons. Jesus is proud of them and so am I!!! they have taught me more than I have ever taught them!!
Rose is so funny! I really enjoyed her message!!
I went to Nancy's class, what a wonderful testimony!! God is so good!! Healing belongs to us!!
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Judy Beckham (Connie and Christys Mom), at 8/5/07 11:54 PM
Woo-hoo! Man, are those virtuous women gorgeous...each and everyone! I see Jesus!
I'm so excited to be able to keep pondering the liberating truths that we learned during the conference by coming to this blogsite! I've never been a "blogger" but this'll be worth my time!
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Sherry Hensley, at 9/5/07 12:16 AM
I agree Sherry. I am actually enjoying the conference even more now that it's over, because I have time to process everything. I am NOT a blogger either, but you can bet I'll be checking this website EVERY day! This message has changed my life. The more we discuss our questions, share our life stories, the more we will all grow together. I am so excited about this website. I love what Cleopas said about "He blocks our tendency to retreat into our own efforts and understanding, whcih would thwart our trust in Him." We are set up to be successful, ladies! We are fail proof when our eyes are fixed on Jesus! Even if we make a mistake, his grace is sufficient to cover those mistakes! We are justified - it's just as if we've done everything right. WOO HOO! (okay - SOMEBODY had to do it!)
TK - Thelma King
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Thelma King, at 9/5/07 8:43 AM
I loved the conference! Everything about it was wonderful! I love being able to get away from everything and let God speak to me just for the weekend. It was a time that I felt like I treated myself to some TLC and let God fill me with Himself. It was a very special time because I felt like it was a getaway just for God to use and pamper us as women. I wouldn't change anything about it at all. I would be interested in knowing if BOJ ministries was ever planning a conference that would include men as well. This message is too valuable and life changing to keep it to ourselves as women. Maybe, some day a fall conference for both men and women? Would that ever be a possibility? Is there anyone else that believes that a BOJ conference including men would be well attended?
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Anonymous, at 10/5/07 4:12 PM
Replying to Last Anonymous about the BofJ Conference including men... YES, I would love to see that too!
Please see the comment Cleopas left. (my hubby Loren). Saturday evening, after the last service, he raved about the weekend and would love to see men be involved. When Jesus is the focus all of us benefit and rejoice.
Nan
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nan Bishop, at 10/5/07 4:34 PM
I'm responding to the last anonymous blogger. It is interesting that you asked about including men because I have had several others mention that as well. I agree that men need to hear the message too. I know my husband and three other men told me they really got alot out of it and we're encouraged by the messages. What do you think about having a women's conference and a seperate conference for both men and women? Maybe even inlcude a man speaker. It is something that I have been pondering and asking God about. I know God's plan will unfold. I would be interested in hearing if it witnesses with anyone else? Do you mind revealing your name? All you have to do is click on other and then write in your name. I would love to know who suggested including the men.
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Connie Witter, at 10/5/07 11:49 PM
Hey Sherry, something you said in the workshop really hit me for the 1st time.
About using "grace" as a tool to manipulate your circumstances.
I think that I have spent so much of my life "trying" to fix things, that I just don't know how to "rest" and trust God sometimes.
it seems ridiculous to think that I could use God's grace as a controlling thing to manipulate circumstances and even people in my life. Of course it doesn't work, but the enemy tries to put that slight twist on it in my mind.
I think that realizing that I was still "working" at trying to believe God would do "this or that" is a real turning point for me.
I have been really facing some tough things over the past weeks and I know that the enemy is trying to discourage me and I can see how God is strengthing me by reminding me that I can "rest" in His promises.
The temptation is to try and fix what is wrong in many ways and even by "believing God".
So now when I start to worry and be afraid or angry and think I need to DO something to fix this problem, instead of "DOING" trust like a work......I am resting and just letting God show me which way to go. I think the big key for me it to move slowing. I tend to rush into things because I feel the need to fix this thing NOW.
I also tend to believe God to fix the problems MY WAY. That isn't trust that is manipulation.
I hope this makes any sense.
Is this what you meant when you said that about grace or am I off track here?
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debbie, at 19/5/07 7:44 AM
Debbie,
Not to butt in, I know you're asking Sherry, and I'm not here to give advice...but I want to thank you so much for sharing that. It really spoke to me with something that happened last week. I also want you to know you are TOTALLY on the right track. What you're experiencing right now can only come from the revelation of the Holy Spirit. How exciting is that? God promises to teach us, and here's a perfect example of it. I am really excited for you because I know exactly where you're at, and it is a key turning point to the exciting freedom of walking in grace. Your life will never be the same again!
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Thelma King, at 21/5/07 9:56 AM
Even though I wasn't able to attend the conference, (I live in Canada), I feel that I have received a lot just from reading the comments of others and, of course, Connie's opening page. Also, thanks Connie for including a picture of my daughters (Kathy Dyck and Tammy Figler) with the pictures from the conference! It was great and I know they love you like I do. I am truly being set free!!! God bless all of you.
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Mary Skiba, at 25/5/07 9:29 PM
For days after the conference I listened to the cd's over and over again getting the truth about who we are in Jesus deeper into my heart. This message has so radically changed my life that I am a significantly different person than I was and I thank God for that. Today I started over in my Because of Jesus workbook. I have worked through it 5 times already, but each time I recieve more understand from the Holy Spirit about the truth and I am better able to seperate the truth from the lies I have been believing for years. Look for this ministry to continue to GROW as more and more women are seeing who they really are in Jesus and lives and hearts are being changed
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lisa, at 5/7/07 1:11 PM
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