2010 Workshops

 

Tab Broxholme

Identity and Self-esteem: Seeing yourself God’s way

   Caroline Litchfield

How should I view myself? What is the basis for my self-esteem? Our culture tells us it’s our appearance, our possessions, our jobs, and our friends. But what does the Bible tell us? Come along as we learn to view ourselves according to what God says is important.

 

Worship Matters

   Sum Lock

Exploring the place and function of music in our churches, this seminar is great for anyone who is involved or interested in their church music ministry and has a desire to learn about how music can be used to build the body of Christ.

 

In-Law or Outlaw?

   Kaye Johnson

Kaye is mother of 3 sons and one daughter, mother-in-law to 3 daughters-in-law and one son-in-law; daughter for 60 years and daughter-in-law for 30 years, as well as sister to 3 and sister-in-law to 11, oh and nanna of 12 grandchildren! She is looking forward to sharing the ups and downs of family life, and how you can apply Biblical principles in your in-law relationships.

 

Dealing with Past Mistakes and Prayer

   Lesley McGrath Woodley

No one likes to make mistakes but we all have...and will!  Mistakes have consequences...sometimes these are profound ...sometimes devastating and life changing. The workshop will explore how Christians can deal with past mistakes, what the Bible says and the role of prayer.

 

Raising Kids with God at the Centre

   Wendy Lin

A chance to think about how to teach young children the things of God in daily life, traditions and the celebrations of the year. Relevant both for mothers of young children (babies to primary school), and those who are involved in the lives of little ones (eg godmothers, aunts, etc).

 

Women

It is never too late! Having a go at ministry in retirement

   Lyn Davis

Life is full of surprises! Retirement is not the end of the journey but the beginning of a new one. Hear Lyn’s story of how God has changed her world.

 

Mothers and Daughters

   Stephanie and Meredith Lockery

For a woman, her mother/daughter relationships can be her greatest resource, or her greatest trial. Stephanie and Meredith will explore the mother/daughter relationship, navigating through childhood, adolescence and adult interactions, reflecting on their life together as they have sought to build a loving, supportive, stimulating, mature relationship!

 

Running the Race Well

   Kay Crawley

Running the race to the end is important but so is running well along the ways. Kay is an 80 year old woman who faith who loves to encourage others to live for Jesus. Come and be encouraged by her as she exhorts us all to run well.

 

Stress Relief

   Carmelina Read

We are a stressed out generation.  And there's no shortage of people offering us advice on how to reduce stress. Philippians 4:6 says 'Do not be anxious about anything'? Is this possible? What does God say about stress relief? 

 

Beyond the Tiara - Living and Loving God as a Young Woman

   Paula Love

It's wonderful to know that we are a princess in God's royal family, but sometimes it's hard to know how to be a real, vibrant, fun-loving woman in this everyday Kingdom of God here on earth.  How do we take our royal blessing and bring change to the hurt and injustice around us?  This seminar is a chance to get together with other young women to explore, experience and exchange ideas, fears, love, and even a few laughs around the incredible ways young woman can see God's Kingdom come and His will be done right here, right now!

 

Connecting with Non-Christian Women

   Kathy Fopp

We love our Lord and Saviour, so how do we introduce Him to the women in our lives who don't know Him? How do we connect our non-believing friends and family with Jesus? This seminar will look at practical ways of making that connection.

 

Put your makeup on - we're going to scrub toilets

   Hilery Keane

The journey to healing can be a long and difficult one. Devastating experiences can lead to life controlling issues. Strength, motivation and the encouragement to persevere can be found on the journey towards healing and wholeness. To move step by step, decision by decision, towards a life of freedom and fulfilment, takes courage and support. Where does makeup, toilets, courage and support meet? Join me on the journey.

 

Lessons learnt while living in Khazakhstan

   Emma George

Emma will share about her life as a wife and mother in Khazakhstan and the lessons she learnt about ministering in another culture.