Be Strong & Courageous

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1 By All Means, Be Strong & Courageous Joshua 1:9 Women s Fall Retreat & Mission Celebration Seneca Lake Baptist Assembly September 8-9, 2017

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3 Program Personalities Keynote Speaker Susan Bryant Susan is retired from Kentucky State Government 15 years ago after a career of 30 years. She serves in her church as WMU Director and as a GA Leader for over 30 years. Susan has served 4 terms throughout the past 20 years on the Kentucky WMU Executive Board where she currently serves as KY WMU President. Susan currently represents Kentucky as a trustee with the International Mission Board. Through her work in her church, KY WMU and the IMB, Susan has served on mission teams across the US, Europe, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Central America. Worship Team Ellie Thomas (Left) Ellie has a graduate degree from the Ohio State University, works as a CT and MRI technologist for OhioHealth, and is the mother of 3 adult children. She serves alongside her husband Davis, who is the Worship and Evangelism Pastor at their church. Sarah Smith (Center) Sarah graduated with a BSN from the Mt Carmel School of Nursing, is the mother of 2 young children, and is an RN and Certified Lactation Consultant in the NICU at Nationwide Children s Hospital. Her husband Kenny works with special needs children for the Columbus City Schools. Jordan Lee Hill (Right) Jordan Lee Hill is from Auburn, Alabama, and is a graduate of Auburn University. She currently lives in Grove City and is a stay-at-home mom taking care of her three young children. She is a Women s Ministry Speaker and Bible teacher and served alongside her husband Peyton, who is lead pastor at Highland Baptist Church. Charlie Tatman (not pictured) Charlie enjoys sharring the gospel through music. He has always had a passion for music, occasionally playing guitar in church where his dad was a preacher. Charlie and his wife reside in Grove City and are members of Hihgland Baptist Church.

4 Early Bird Session Descriptions & Leader Bios WMU Ministries Teresa Bailey Have you ever wondered what WMU ministries is all about? Come and join in this early bird breakout as we learn several ways to incorporate WMU ministries into your women s group at church or individually begin helping a specific ministry to those in the USA or around the world. What does water, job skills, travel, shopping all have in common? They are all linked to ministries that WMU sponsors and encourages women to get involved in. Teresa came to know Jesus as Lord and Savior in her early twenties. She realized that the hole in her heart would never be filled with worldly things and relationships. Teresa realized Jesus was the only one who could fill that space and never leave her or forsake her. Teresa has a heart for engaging people and making connections to help them grow into a relationship with Jesus or further their walk with Him. Teresa is the WMU Leader for Northwest Ohio Baptist Association, State WMU team Christmas Backpacks - Mission Project Bill Barker Night after night one out of four children across the USA go to bed hungry. In Ohio, 23.2% or 653,410 children daily deal with hunger. Southern Baptists are responding to the hunger needs among needy children and teenagers. In this session you will learn what goes into a Christmas Backpack and how you can be involved in sending and receiving. BY All Means.Be Strong and Courageous Jos 1:9 as we reach out in Jesus name to touch a child, a family during Christmas. Bill Barker is a National Missionary with the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He serves as a volunteer Mobilization Missionary to Appalachia covering a 12 state region within Appalachia. He also supervises the work of Mississippi River Ministry which covers an 8 state region on the Mississippi River Delta. Bill was born in Charleston, WV. He and his wife, Arlene have two sons. The Board oversees the work of missionaries like Bill and Arlene who depend on faithful support through the Cooperative Program and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Make a Card for a Missionary Linda Latella and Janet Swicegood Employing creatures and flora from God s creation, and our own God-given imagination, we ll create amazing looking birthday cards to bless our dedicated missionaries. No experience is necessary. Most of the elements of the cards will be prepared and ready for assembly. You just add your loving touch.

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6 Breakout Session Descriptions & Leader Bios Courageous Enough to Break the Chains of Food Bondage Ellie Marrandette Ellie Marrandette, author, speaker and certified nutritional counselor, has worked with family physicians, chiropractors, health care and weight loss facilities. Having felt God s call to motivate Christians to honor their earthly bodies, she founded New Creations Ministries in With all the culinary challenges and stress in our contemporary society, how can Christians become strong enough to overcome temptations around food? This seminar addresses among other topics, why we crave certain foods, how to create Solomon smarts to overcome challenges. Become the New Creation God always intended you to be! REFIT Revolution Carla Wells Strong hearts both physically and spiritually are important in our service to Christ. REFIT Revolution is a fitness class for everyone no matter what your level of fitness. Through family-friendly music, fun dance moves, and heart connection time, you ll learn how to strengthen your body and your soul. Carla Wells is a member of First Baptist Church of Grove City, where she has served as a member of the Celebration Choir, Awana Ministry, and Women s Ministry. The message of fitness for the willing was what originally drew her to the REFIT Revolution program. REFIT is a one size fits all fitness experience for the mind, soul, and body. Carla became a Certified Instructor in March of 2016, and currently leads classes at her home church as well as First Baptist Church of West Jefferson. Troubles or Trials Sherry Tarlton We are not to cope with our problems but By All Means be Courageous and give them to God. He is the Father of all mercies and the God of comfort. Sherry Tarlton is a motivational speaker and does stand-up comedy. She is an author. Her latest book is Prayers from the Heart. Sherry loves to encourage everyone she meets. She and her husband Terry reside near Columbus. Are You In? Susie Emery Pray Strong! Pray Courageously! Claim scriptures and grow towards a more courageous praying lifestyle.the time is now! Persecuted Christians are our example-are You In? My love for missions comes from a deep desire to see others saved and discipled. WMU has only one purpose to pray, give and go. As a former Ohio WMU president, my experience was so life changing and informative about how WMU works from the very beginning until now. Missionaries know that when they go on the field where God has called them WMU is praying, giving and educating all ages. We have a great heritage and I pray that we shall continue!

7 Breakout Session Descriptions & Leader Bios By All Means... Finish Well the Story of Your Life Joanne Hopkins Sometimes we feel like we want to just quit. Sometimes our lives feel like such a failure, but we need to remember God planted us here and he wants us to finish well By All Means. Your life is a story and we cannot quit in the middle of a story. God has a plan and a purpose for your story, and you are the main character. Finish strong! Let s share some thoughts about how we can do this. The story of my life began in a coal mining area of West Virginia. Grew up in a Christian home with three sisters, a mother and a father. Left home after high school to attend Georgetown College in Georgetown, KY. There I met my husband who was a Pastor. We were married 53 years when God called him home. We came to Ohio in I have three children, two sons and one daughter. I have 7 grandchildren and at this time I have 5 great grandchildren and expecting 4 more soon. I taught school for 32 years. Since retirement I have been busy in my church and in mission work around Ohio. I served as state WMU President for 5 years. I now stay busy in my area serving God where I can and praying that He will allow me to finish well. Pastors & Church Plant Wives Tea Jean DiFilippo 9:25 Session Only By All Means Be Strong and Courageous Wow! Most ministry wives could probably write a book with this title! We are constantly faced with life s trials and tribulations not only our own, but the lives of the people we serve. How can we stand strong when our hearts are breaking over someone receiving tragic news or someone choosing to walk away from the Lord? Of course, constant communication with the Savior through prayer is the most important thing. However, having relationships with other ministry wives can help immensely. Just talking with someone who has been there is a huge encouragement. Come and enjoy fellowship with other ladies who understand the complex role of being a ministry wife. Jean has served in ministry with her husband, Jim, for thirty-one years. She has shared the joy of helping others come to Christ and grow in their relationship with him. She has also shared the heartbreak and helpless feeling of watching people make bad choices. In addition to being a pastor s wife, Jean is our current Ohio WMU Vice President and she works with a campus ministry at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

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9 2017 Ohio WMU Business Meeting Minutes The business meeting of Woman s Missionary Union of Ohio began at 7:00p.m. on September 9, 2016, during the first session of the WOMEN S FALL RETREAT AND MISSION CELEBRATION held at Seneca Lake Baptist Assembly. Sue Stickel, Ohio WMU President, called the meeting to order and led in prayer. We viewed a scenario concerning By All Means, our theme for the year. President Stickel presented the name of Jennie Ferrel (Lincoln Heights, Mansfield) as a candidate for Recording Secretary. There were no other nominations and Jennie was elected. Jennie then presented the names of Sue Stickel (West Jefferson First) for President and Jean DeFilippo (Athens First) for Vice-President. There were no further nominations so they were elected by acclimation. Should the President not be able to complete her term, the Vice-President will assume the office of President to fill out her one-year term. The following age-level leaders were appointed: Mary Winks (Frankfort BC) as Women On Mission/Adults on Mission Consultant, Sarah Beck (Lincoln Heights, Mansfield) as Girls In Action Consultant, Bryan Carpenter (Groveport First) as RA/ Challengers Consultant, Amanda Mishne (Grove City First) as Children In Action/ Mission Friends Consultant, and V.J. Sanchez (Briggs Road) as C..W.J.C./C.M.J.C. Consultant. The minutes from last year were printed in the program as well as the Ohio Woman s Missionary Union Guidelines. President Stickel urged us to read the Guidelines and come to her with questions and/or concerns. President Stickel read a letter from Wanda Lee, Executive Director of national WMU, and Linda Cooper, national WMU President. They challenged us to be doing Whatever It Takes, BY ALL MEANS to tell people about Jesus where we live. Susie Emery, along with recruits, led us in praying for missionaries having birthdays today. We were reminded how very important it is to support those who are serving, and who have served, as they tell the world about our Savior. After the business sessions, we were brought to worship through a music experience led by Angela Corbett, Judy Sinsel, and Jessica MacKan of Grove City First. Amber Dunkle and Jessica Clark (Jersey), two of last year s recipients of the Joan White Scholarship Fund, shared their experiences of witnessing in a different language and culture in Cambodia. Our worship time ended with sharing from her witnessing experiences by Linda Cooper of Kentucky, our national WMU President. Respectfully submitted, Jennie Ferrel

10 Ohio Womans Missionary Union Guidelines NAME: Woman s Missionary Union of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio PURPOSE: To strengthen the teaching of, support of, and participation in Christian missions through Woman s Missionary Union in the churches and missions of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio. RELATIONSHIPS: A ministry of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio. Recognizes church and associational Woman s Missionary Union organizations as the channel through which the purpose is accomplished. Cooperates with Woman s Missionary Union, Auxiliary to the Southern Baptist Convention Works as a part of Mission Support and Mobilization Resource Group of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio. MEMBERS: Members of Woman s Missionary Union organizations in churches and missions of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio. OFFICERS: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Assistant Recording Secretary, Ohio WMU Executive Director. President, Vice President and Recording Secretary shall be elected for a one-year term at the Missions Celebration (Annual Meeting), and may serve up to four consecutive terms. Should the President be unable to complete her term, the Vice President shall assume the office of the President to fill out this term. This procedure must be stated at the time of election and the Recording Secretary must include this statement in the official minutes. When an Officer serves a full tenure, one year must elapse before she can serve again in the same capacity. By virtue of their positions as state staff, the Mission Support and Mobilization Resource Group Leader and Office Administrative Assistant who serves as the Assistant Recording Secretary, are non-elected officers. By virtue of her office as state president, the president serves as Vice President on the National WMU Executive Board. WMU, SBC pays expenses for Executive Board meetings and the Missions Celebration/Annual Meeting. If she attends the Southern Baptist Convention, she does so at her own expense. If requested, WMU SBC makes room and travel arrangements. In General Sessions of the Executive Board, the Ohio WMU Executive Director (henceforth Director) has voting privileges. The President should initiate discussion with the Director and the Mission Support and Mobilization Resource Group Leader on upcoming issues to decide what is best for Mission Support and Mobilization Resource Group and WMU. VOLUNTEER AGE-LEVEL CONSULTANTS: Women on Mission/Adults on Mission Consultant, Acteens/Youth on Mission Consultant, Girls in Action/Children in Action Constant and Mission Friends /Preschool Consultant, shall be elected for a one-year term at the Annual Meeting, and may serve four consecutive terms. OFFICERS AND AGE-LEVEL DIRECTORS QUALIFICATIONS: Exemplifies surrender and commitment to Jesus Christ. Participates as a loyal member of a Southern Baptist Church in Ohio. Exhibits love and appreciation for missions and people. Displays competent leadership skills. Holds or is working toward a WMU Leadership Diploma, including credit for respective age-level. Believes in and supports the work of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio, the Cooperative Program, and the Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong, and Ray Roberts mission offerings. Understands and accepts her relationship to the Mission Support and Mobilization Resource Group of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio. DUTIES: President: Upon election, becomes a vice president of WMU, SBC. May attend WMU leadership training as it is available at regional locations. Works with Director in carrying out the purpose of Ohio WMU. Presides over Annual Meeting and Advisory Council meetings. Appoints committees as needed. Vice President: Presides when requested by the President or in her absence.

11 Shall become President, should the President be unable to complete her term. Assumes other responsibilities as requested by Director. Vice President Elect: Would be elected at the beginning of the President s last (4th) term. She would become the President the next year and could serve 4 terms. She should be active in church and state WMU and shall have served in Ohio WMU leadership or as an Associational WMU Director. A majority vote at the Missions Celebration (Annual Meeting) shall individually elect her. Nominations shall be requested from the floor. She shall assume office at the close of the annual session. A term shall consist of one year. Recording Secretary Records proceedings of Missions Celebration (Annual Meeting) and Advisory Council. Completes records and sends to Director within two weeks. Assistant Recording Secretary Assists the Recording Secretary and serves in her absence. Volunteer Age-Level Consultants Strengthen the teaching of, support of, and participation in WMU through the age levels they direct. Lead in training associational and church leadership as requested. RESPONSIBILITIES: Trains associational and church leaders. Attends leadership training events at the request of the Director. If the leader is unwilling to teach associational officers and three or four conferences in a year, she should not plan to attend leadership training. The Director makes arrangements and covers the cost of room, board, and conference fees. When other accommodations are desired, arrangements must be made with the Director. Plans Statewide Meetings Age level Consultants with the Group Leader and age level committee plans the meeting. Any changes in plans must be approved by the Director. All invitations to program personnel are issued by the Director. Any expenditure must be approved by the Director. Age-level Consultants will preside at age-level state meetings or request other arrangements through the Director. ADVISORY COUNCIL: Shall be comprised of all officers, volunteer age level consultants, associational WMU directors and associational WMU directors-elect and shall meet at least annually. They plan and evaluate the program s work for the year. WMU COUNCIL: Shall consist of all associational WMU Directors/Leaders EXPENSES: Funds come from the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio through the Mission Support and Mobilization Resource Group and must be approved in advance by the Director. When an officer or consultant is invited to a church or association without the invitation through the Director, the church or association is expected to cover expenses. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Prior to the Missions Celebration/Annual Meeting, the Director will contact the Advisory Council and request nominations for officers and age-level consultants. She will then contact nominees and seek approval to place them on the ballot to be approved at the Annual Meeting. Should a vacancy occur during the year, the Director will contact the Advisory Council for recommendations to fill this vacancy. AMENDMENTS: These guidelines may be amended by two-thirds vote of members present at any Annual Meeting.

12 Schedule Friday, September 8, :00-6:00 pm Registration Dining Hall Lifeway Bookstore and WorldCrafts Dining Hall Operation Christmas Child-Barb Lanctot Dining Hall Coffee available for donation Dining Hall 3:30-4:30 Early Bird Sessions Dining Hall 4:40-5:40 Early Bird Sessions Dining Hall 6:00 Dinner Dining Hall 6:45 Pre-Worship Chapel 7:00 Worship Chapel Welcome - Sue Stickel, Ohio WMU President Election of Officers Prayer Calendar - Susie Emery Praise & Worship - Ellie Thomas, Sarah Smith, Jordan Lee Hill and Charlie Tatman Mission Project - Bill Barker Offering for the Joan White Scholarship Fund - Teresa Bailey & Joanne Hopkins Keynote Speaker - Susan Bryant 9:10 Fellowship - Mully Movie Chapel Saturday, September 9, :00 am Prayer Walk - Susie Emery Flagpole across from Dining Hall 7:45-8:15 am Breakfast Dining Hall Lifeway Bookstore and WorldCrafts Dining Hall 8:30 am Pre-Worship Chapel 8:45 am Worship Chapel Welcome, Prayer, Announcements and Pledges - Mary Winks Praise & Worship - Ellie Thomas, Sarah Smith, Jordan Lee Hill and Charlie Tatman Recognition of Pastors & Church Plant Wives - Sue Stickel Dismiss to Breakouts - Mary Winks 9:25 am Breakout Sessions Chapel Basement Courageous Enough To Break the Chains of Food Bondage - Ellie Marrandette REFIT Revolution - Carla Wells Troubles or Trials - Sherry Tarlton Are You In? - Susie Emery By All Means Finish Well the Story of Your Life - Joanne Hopkins Pastors & Church Planters Wives Tea - Jean DiFilippo 10:00 Snack Break Chapel Basement 10:10 am Breakout Sessions Chapel Basement Courageous Enough To Break the Chains of Food Bondage - Ellie Marrandette REFIT Revolution - Carla Wells Troubles or Trials - Sherry Tarlton Are You In? - Susie Emery By All Means Finish Well the Story of Your Life - Joanne Hopkins 10:50 am Breakout Sessions Chapel Basement Courageous Enough To Break the Chains of Food Bondage - Ellie Marrandette Troubles or Trials - Sherry Tarlton By All Means Finish Well the Story of Your Life - Joanne Hopkins Reflective Quiet Time (on your own) 11:20 am Pre-Worship Chapel 11:25 am Worship Chapel Praise & Worship - Ellie Thomas, Sarah Smith, Jordan Lee Hill and Charlie Tatman Keynote Speaker - Susan Bryant Closing Prayer-Susie Emery 12:30 pm Lunch Dining Hall