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!
