Monday, March 30, 2009

TWC '09...was filled with God's Glory!

Where do I begin? There is no way to tell of the "glory and power" that filled the Tabernacle! Trying to put into words how wonderful the conference was is like trying to "unfold the beauty of a rose". My words fail to express all the eternal wonders that took place. I know for sure we had at least 5 ladies filled with the Holy Ghost...the greatest wonder! I know of a lady who was delivered from cigarettes, set free from the chains that bound her...another wonder! I saw hundreds of ladies touched by the power of Almighty God...He visited with "His daughters" again...another wonder! I saw thousands of dollars laying on the steps of the platform, given out of unselfish hearts. There was no pull for an offering, just a need presented and within 4 minutes ladies had given "ABOVE and BEYOND" what the need was...another wonder!!!! WOW! You should have heard the GASP from the crowd when the total was announced! :)

There is so much that surrounds this offering. How God talked to Judy Gandy (pastor's wife in Tyler), and had her pray for a "financial miracle" for another lady. She prayed, then received a promise that it was PAID! On Friday night, a lady at the conference "saw in the Holy Ghost" that this money was given and came prepared to help pick it up in an empty bag, because she knew it was going to happen! Before coming to conference another lady kept seeing money laying on the steps of the tabernacle. All week she saw this and didn't know what it meant. She found out on Friday night!! OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD! I cannot describe the shout that went up and the rejoicing that took place when God answered this need. Heaven just couldn't be much better than this. :)

We experienced "wonder after wonder" at TEXAS WOMEN'S CONFERENCE '09! There is no way to describe it!

Dedie Cooley spoke Friday morning on "Praise and Worship" and I must say, I have never heard a more powerful message preached on this subject. The passion in which she spoke and her "life experiences" I will never forget!!!!! When I walk into the tabernacle of God, wherever it may be, I will always remember it is "God time"!

Nancy Grandquist was our evening speaker and she blessed the conference through her speaking and singing.

Cindy Miller was our day speaker, and she was amazing! To hear someone who is so knowledgeable, yet so "down to earth" was great!

Jeanetta Orange was the Music Coordinator and was very anointed and "put together". The praise group she chose was awesome! The musicians who helped her were Elaine Edwards (organ) Jonathan Elms (bass) and Michael Orange (drums). They all flowed together as "one" and we enjoyed singing and worshipping as they played "unto the Lord".

Everyone was wonderful and God was AWESOME!

I was thrilled as I looked out at the beautiful faces of ladies who were enthralled in worship and praise to God! There is nothing more beautiful than to see people who adore Him and love Him with "all their hearts". As we worshipped together, He kept blessing us. I saw hearts being healed, and victories being won that I have been praying to happen for a long time.

There's an EXCITEMENT in the Texas District! You can feel it and you can hear it in the voices of Pastor's, Pastor's Wives, and Saints! We are all expecting "greater things" to happen this year!!!! There is a "Unity of Spirit" prevailing in our hearts and minds. There are many hungry men, women and children being filled with the Holy Ghost and being baptized in Jesus Name! We are having a REVIVAL in TEXAS and I am SO HAPPY to be a part of it! We can all rejoice with what God is doing.

I can hardly wait for District Conference, Holiday Youth Convention, TEXAS CAMP MEETING, and Youth Camps. We are going to have a time on the 'ole camp grounds!

Note: I'm sorry I do not have any pictures for this post. A lot of mine did not turn out. If anyone has some you would like to share I would love to have them!

10 comments:

Jeanetta said...

I concur, Linda, TWC 09 was par excellence. The glory of the Lord filled the house !! AND I must add your narration honoring all of the ladies who have coordinated the conf. through the yrs.(Sisters Holley, Kilgore, Myre and Russo) was incredible. You have a God-given gift for writing. What some of us feel and can't express, you have the wonderful gift of feeling and expressing. You're doing an awesome job as Dist. Sec.'s wife. love you

Linda Elms said...

THANK YOU, JEANETTA!!!! I enjoyed doing my "small part". Love you!

Karen said...

Dittos, Jeanetta! Linda did a fantastic job! I knew she would. And, dittos, Linda...all of us are still basking in the presence of the Lord. There's a different feeling in the air. TWC 09 was absolutely phenomenal...a turning point for this district! Love ya!

Tracie Smith said...

I regret not being there Saturday morning but duty called. TWC '09 was the best conference we have had in several years. Lately I have heard many great reports of revival in our district. I honestly believe the unity in our churches helped to promote a better conference. We are in a mighty revival and I KNOW CUPC ladies went to the conference ready to respond.

I'm glad I got to visit with you. I hope you are getting some rest this week. Love you!!!

Unknown said...

Someone mentioned that there may be DVD's of the services. If so I would love to be able to order them. Many of our ladies got to be at the conference, but circumstances were such that I could not be there! Sound like I missed one of the best.

Anonymous said...

This was the best ladies conference I have every attended! So good to see you!

Misti Ferguson said...

It was truly wonderful...I had a great time!

Linda Elms said...

Karen, ya'll are too sweet! Thank you for your compliments and for being my friend. Love you!

Tracie, I wish you could have been there on Sat. morning also. It was AWESOME! I'm glad I got to talk to you for a few minutes. Love you!

Sis. Burks, you can order the DVD's from Texas Media Dept. I wish you could have been here. It was wonderful! Maybe next year...

Veda, I'm so glad you could be there! It was pretty incredible!!!! Love you!

Misti, I'm glad you were there! I can't wait for the next big event here in Texas District!

shirley Buxton said...

Wish I could have been there. Sounds wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Sister Elms,

Yesterday I met your Jonathan at the VA hospital in Houston. He is now my Dad and Mom's pastor. there He was entertaining, fun and could hold a GREAT conversation! Dad (being a former pastor in the Texas District) is quite impressed with the "Young Man" as he calls younger Brother Elms. My older sister and young brother was also very happy that Dad and Mom have found a great home church to base their latter years at. Thanks for raising such a great son!

Kelli Gibson Rawlinson