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Mount Zion Baptist Church 228 Mount Zion Road Huntsville, AL 35806 Phone (256) 837-2665 Fax (256) 830-4214 www.mzbc.net

Singing in the Rain:

Surviving Life’s Storms

Women’s Conference

Mount Zion Baptist Church February 17 – 18, 2012

Keynote Speaker

Vicki Courtney

“…in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

Romans 8:37, NIV

Vicki Courtney is  an  author  and  speaker  whose  ministry  touches  over  150,000  people  a  year  through  events,  books,  and  online  resources.  Her  numerous  books  include  Five  Conversations  You  Must  Have  with  Your  Son  (2011)  and    Five  Conversations  You  Must  Have  with  Your  Daughter(2008).    She  has  appeared  on  CNN,  Fox  News,  and  CNN  Headline  News  as  a  youth  culture  commentator  and  is  a  nationally  known  speaker,  yet  she  is  a  “one  of  us”  kind  of  speaker.  Vicki  has  faced  personal  storms  in  which  she  has  demonstrated  that  her  faith  and  teaching  are  authentic.      We  are  blessed  to  have  Vicki  as  the  keynote  speaker  at  our  women’s  conference.    You  will  be  touched  by  her  openness,  joyfulness,  and  integrity  as  a  fellow  storm  survivor.    To  learn  more  about  Vicki  Courtney,  visit  her  blog  at  http://vickicourtney.com/.      Vicki  will  address  our  theme  on  Friday  night  with  her  message  “Surviving  Life’s  Storms.”  Vicki  shares,    “Storms  are  inevitable.  Chances  are,  you  just  came  through  one,  are  in  the  midst  of  one  right  now,  or    will  face  one  in  the  near  future.  Whether  it’s  the  unexpected  death  of  a  loved  one,  the  loss  of  a  job,  a  prodigal  child,  an  unhappy    marriage,  a  difficult  relationship,  or  anything  else  that  catches  you  off    guard,  God  is  by  your  side.  But  do  we  really  believe  that?”  Vicki  will  use  one  of  her  favorite  scripture  passages  to  give  women  key  survival  tips  for  weathering  the  storms  of  life.    On  Saturday,  Vicki  will  share  in  one  breakout  session  and  again  during  our  time  together  at  lunch.      

Schedule Friday: 6:00-­‐8:30       Banquet,  Fellowship,  Worship    Saturday: 8:30-­‐9:00     Enjoy  continental  breakfast/fellowship  9:00-­‐10:00     Breakout  Sessions  I  10:00-­‐10:15   Break  10:15-­‐11:15     Breakout  Sessions  II  11:30-­‐1:15   Lunch  and  Concluding  Session    

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Saturday Sessions Please indicate your top three choices on your registrat ion form. We wil l try to place you in two of your three choices. 1. Relationships  Matter:  Have  the  right  people  on  your  boat!  What  

does  the  Bible  say  about  importance  of  accountability  relationships?—Jennifer  Devlin,  author,  speaker,  Bible  teacher,  member  of  MZBC  

2. Ruby  Red  Slippers:  Are  you  having  trouble  singing  in  the  rain?  Dorothy  sang,  "Somewhere  over  the  rainbow  skies  are  blue,  and  the  dreams  that  you  dare  to  dream  really  do  come  true."  But  Dorothy  found  that  dreaming  didn't  put  contentment  in  her  heart.  If  you  want  to  find  contentment  even  in  the  storms,  come  learn  the  "Ruby  Slipper  Secrets!"  –Joy  Bazemore,  mom,  grandmother,  speaker,  former  preschool  minister,  FBC  Opelika  

3. Basic  Couponing:    One  solution  to  financial  “drought.”  For  beginners  who  want  to  learn  about  using  coupons  to  save  on  groceries.  –  Brenda  F.  Wilkerson,  AWANA  leader,  Upward  Cheerleader  Coach,  mom  of  three,  member  of  MZBC  

4. Backyard  Gardening:    Save  grocery  dollars  with  small  backyard  gardens.  Brenda  brings  her  childhood  farm  experience  to  the  suburbs  with  “how-­‐to”  information,  seeds  and  even  recipes  for  participants!  –Brenda  F.  Wilkerson,    MZBC  (see  #3  above)  

5. Stormproof  your  family:  Practical  and  humorous,  Elizabeth  will  touch  your  heart  with  personal  stories  of  how  she  and  her  husband  focus  on  putting  God’s  word  in  the  hearts  of  their  children.    Elizabeth  Carter,  FBC  staff,  Decatur,  AL  

6. Stressed:    Desserts  Spelled  Backward!  What  do  Food  and  Fitness  Have  to  Do  with  Your  Stress?  Look  at  it  from  God’s  Perspective!—  Linda  Steakley,  MS  RD  LD,    Registered  and  Licensed  Dietitian  at  Huntsville  Hospital  Wellness  Center,  Nutrition  Counselor  for  weight  management,  heart  health,  eating  disorders  and  other  nutrition  related  diseases.    Mother  of  3  adult  children,  3  grandchildren  and  a  member  of  Whitesburg  Baptist  Church  for  25  years.    

7. Singing  AND  Dancing  in  the  Rain:    Tips  for  facing  life’s  storms  and  coming  out  victorious.  –Kathy  McKinney  McCarthy,  Florence,  AL  

SATURDAY SESSIONS, continued 8. Healthy  Ingredients  of  a  Great  Marriage    Relationships  and  

cars  require  maintenance.    If  we  regularly  provide  healthy  ingredients  for  our  relationships  or  cars,  they  will  produce  faithful  service.    Perhaps  your  relationship  needs  an  oil  change.    Can  you  recognize  the  problems?    What  do  you  need  to  do  for  the  problems  to  be  resolved?    This  workshop  will  address  necessary  tools  for  the  healthy  maintenance  of  a  great  marriage.–Patsy  Henry  Highland,  Director,  Master  Resources  Counseling  Center,  Murfreesboro,  TN  

9. Blending  Stepfamilies  with  the  Blender  or  the  Crockpot  Method      Often  we  expect  blended  families  to  bond  quickly  and  find  immediate  harmony.    This  may  happen  in  the  movies,  but  not  in  real  life.    In  this  session  we  will  explore  the  stress  and  challenges  of  stepfamily  concerns,  the  couple’s  relationship,  parenting,  common  pitfalls  and  available  resources.  —Patsy  Henry  Highland  (see    

10. Are  You  Ship-­‐Wrecked  or  Vacationing  on  the  Island  of  Singleness?  If  you  are  a  single  woman  who  has  ever  felt  lonely  and  isolated,  this  session  is  for  you!  We  will  look  to  God's  Word  for  comfort,  encouragement  and  yes,  even  joy  in  our  singleness!  You  don't  have  to  wait  until  marriage  to  have  a  productive  and  fulfilling  life.  –Ashley  Grisham,  Single,  graphic  artist  and  owner  of  a  freelance  design  business,  Member  of  Shades  Mountain  Baptist,  Birmingham    

11. After  Divorce:    Finding  Higher  Ground    -­‐-­‐Counselor,  Enrichment  Center,  Decatur,  AL  

12. Surviving  the  Storm  of  Losing  a  Loved  One  –  Bobbi  Jackson,  pastor’s  wife,    Whitesburg  Baptist  Church  

13. Enriching  the  Senior  Season  of  Life:  When  we  reach  55+,  we  may  think  we  have  already  completed  our  major  accomplishments  in  life.    But  there  is  a  psalm  that  tells  us  what  to  do  when  we  are  "old  and  gray.”    Don't  miss  the  opportunities  of  this  stage  of  life  by  settling  for  senior  discounts!  –Jeanne  Wear,  Dawson  Memorial  BC,  Birmingham  

14. Three  Reasons  Church  Kids  Bail  on  Their  Faith:  70-­‐80%  of  kids  raised  in  the  church  will  turn  their  backs  on  the  faith  by  the  age  of  20.    Vicki  addresses  3  common  faith-­‐busters.—Vicki  Courtney  

15. Helping  Our  Children  and  Teens  Navigate  the  Seas  of  Technology,  especially  the  threat  of  online  pornography—Britton  Latham,  Youth  Minister,  MZBC  

16. Making  it  through  tough  times  with  our  kids  “Mom,  my  girlfriend  and  I  are  living  together.”  The  rest  of  the  story  –Lea  Bennett,  Director,  Office  of  Alumni  Affairs,  Blue  Mountain  College  

17. Hurricane  Zelda:  Surviving  the  Prodigal  Child  Raising  children  can  be  one  of  the  most  wonderful  and  heart-­‐wrenching  things  we  will  ever  do.  In  the  thunderstorms  of  life,  a  rebellious  child  can  be  a  hurricane.  Join  Karen  as  we  discuss  how  to  survive  the  tempest  with  a  peace  only  God  can  give.  –Karen  Herring,  mother  of  6  (ages  12-­‐28),  Women’s  Ministry  Director,  FBC,  Opelika

18.  When  Dreams  Don’t  Come  True:  “I  was  crushed  by  infertility  and  angry  at  my  husband.”  How  God  brought  me  through  an  extended  battle.  –Lori  Longest,  doctor’s  wife,  Bible  teacher,  FBC,  Bruce,  MS  

19. Identifying  and  Meeting  the  Needs  of  Aging  Parents.    –Brenda  Yost,  Registered  Nurse  for  35  years.    Master's  Degree  in  Geriatric  Nursing  and  Teaching  Nursing  from  UAB.    Licensed  nursing  home  administrator.  Executive  Director  of  Grace  Ridge  Continuing  Care  Retirement  Community  

Return Registration to Women’s Conference, MZBC, 228 Mt. Zion Rd., Huntsville, AL 35806 by January 22.

Singing in the Rain: Surviving Life’s Storms is  a  women’s  conference  for  any  woman,  any  age,    who  has  survived  or  is  currently  struggling  with  a  “storm”  that  threatens  her  physical,  emotional,    and  spiritual  well-­‐being.    Our  goal  is  to  provide  

encouragement  and  hope  as  speakers  and    session  leaders  share  their  testimonies  and    give  biblical  and  personal  strategies  for    

being  victorious  in  Christ.