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Women of Joy: 3 Days, 2 Nights, 1 Purpose __________________________________________________________
~ Encouraging women with the Word of God, the joy of music and the spirit of friendship!
__________________________________________________________ Women of Joy is...your 3-day, 2-night antidote to a stressed-out secular world. The powerful, life-impacting messages, the joyful music and the inspiring worship are sure to uplift your spirits and lead you toward a closer relationship with your Heavenly Father. Women of Joy is...your special time to spend with your close friends, mother or daughter, church family and God. This kind of time is precious. You will look forward to it all year. Women of Joy is...your event, a place, a time and a program created to enhance and refresh your spirtual life! ___________________________________________________________ Together - Women of Joy and you, for 3 days, 2 nights and 1 purpose - to glorify God in joyful prasie! What happens when thousands of Christian women gather in one place? Amazing worship, the exposition of biblical Truth, strengthened relationships, encouraged spirits and deepened faith.
Women of Joy presented by Phil Waldrep Ministries is committed to Christian women, providing a long weekend venue for mothers and daughters, friends, coworkers and church groups to revitalize their relationship with their Heavenly Father away from the stress of their daily routines. The messages are the best, coming from the foremost communicators in the country. The music is uplifting, worshipful and energizing. The opportunities for growth and bonds of friendship abound. If you thought last year was incredible, just wait to see what we have planned for 2009!___________________________________________________________ In the spring of 2010, Women of Joy will return to four fantastic cities including Louisville, Kentucky; Charleston, South Carolina; Branson, Missouri; and Sevierville, Tennessee in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. *** The Women of Joy conference in Louisville, Kentucky (April 3-5, 2009) held in Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center will give you the opportunity to hear the testimony of Candace Cameron Bure, who played D. J. Tanner on the television show, "Full House". You will enjoy a powerful Bible study with Lisa Harper, a stirring message conveyed through the comedy of Chonda Pierce, and a challenging message Sunday morning by noted Christian novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Every service will have powerful worship with Charles Billingsley. Best of all, you and your friends will have an awesome evening concert with Casting Crowns. *** In Charleston, South Carolina (May 15-17, 2009) the North Charleston Coliseum will be the setting for you to hear the life-changing testimony of Kirk Cameron, star of the television show, "Growing Pains" and recent movie, "Fireproof. You will also enjoy an insightful Bible study by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host of the radio program, "Revive Our Hearts", a time of laughter and tears with Chonda Pierce and a message Sunday morning by Angela Thomas that will confront the issues you are facing. Charles Billingsley will lead the worship and Casting Crowns will be in concert Saturday evening. *** Branson, Missouri (April 17-19, 2009) will host Women of Joy for the third consecutive year. The 2009 conference, with Charles Billingsley leading the worship, begins with a moving testimony by Kirk Cameron, star of the recent movie, "Fireproof" and the television show, "Growing Pains". Saturday morning, Carol Kent will lead a thought-provoking Bible study followed by a powerful message from Priscilla Shirer. After a free afternoon, you and your friends will return to The Mansion Theater for an evening of worship with the musical groups Selah and Point of Grace. Sunday morning, Lisa Harper will close the conference with a Bible study aimed at today's Christian women. *** Travis Cottrell, worship leader for Beth Moore and Living Proof Ministries, will lead worship for the 2009 Women of Joy in Sevierville, Tennessee (May 1-3, 2009) at the new Sevierville Events Center at Bridgemont. Kirk Cameron, star of the recent movie, "Fireproof" and the television show, "Growing Pains" begins the conference with the story of his salvation. Carol Kent and Priscilla Shirer will present powerful Bible studies Saturday morning. Saturday evening, you and your friends will return to hear Casting Crowns in concert. Sunday morning, Lisa Harper will present a life-changing message from God's Word. ___________________________________________________________ Women of Joy presented by Phil Waldrep Ministries is a conference ministry thoughtfully designed to enhance and energize the spiritual lives of Christian woman. With the very best speakers in the country, the brightest stars in the contemporary Christian music universe, and sound, biblical teaching, the Women of Joy conferences offer an exciting, spiritually fulfilling experience for today's women. Beginning in 2004 in response to the needs of active Christian women, Women of Joy opened for the first time in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, featuring Gloria Gaither, Lori Salierno, Janet Parshall, Becky Tirabassi, Point of Grace and Alicia Williamson. Since that time, Women of Joy has featured special guests such as Michael W. Smith, Kay Arthur, Liz Curtis Higgs, and Chonda Pierce and expanded to include more dates and popular locations such as Branson, Missouri, Louisville, Kentucky and Charleston, South Carolina. ___________________________________________________________
Women of Joy presented by Phil Waldrep Ministries is stepping out in 2009 with new and exciting locations capable of providing you and your group with the ultimate worship experience.
At the 2009 Women of Joy conferences you can look forward to: -
Highly popular speakers and Christian artists in each location.
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New location: Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. -
New location: The North Charleston Colisuem in Charleston, South Carolina. -
New location: The Sevierville Events Center at Bridgemont - a brand-new, exquisitely designed facility for major events - it's the Smokies you love, but better! Better parking, easier to drive, outrageous shopping right at hand, new, major hotels with all the modern conveniences you won't find in the traditional hotels in Gatlinburg. -
Opportunities to purchase books, Christian resources and artist merchandise without the overly commercialized feel of other conferences. -
Speakers with Bible-based messages.
- Many "extra blessings" given away at random.
- Women of Joy does NOT sell stage time to promote products or other organizations, nor do we accept corporate sponsorship.
As a new location for Women of Joy, Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky is capable of hosting 15,000 people in one well-designed indoor arena. For attendees looking for a top-quality conference in a central location, great shopping, well-appointed accommodations and more, the Louisville Women of Joy conference is a great pick. If you live closer to the East Coast, the Women of Joy conference in Charleston, South Carolina makes a beautiful, historic statement full of Southern grace and charm. Those who can't wait to visit the many attractions and take advantage of the amazing bargains in Branson, Missouri will love the lineup we have put together for 2009. And of course, the Smokies are lovely in spring and a favorite escape for those who love the sweeping vistas, unique shopping opportunities, high-quality entertainment and the famous Smoky Mountain atmosphere.
___________________________________________________________ Women of Joy Features: - Top-notch Christian communicators, musical artists and worship leaders
- Bible-based messages, humorous stories, relevant insights for contemporary women
- Exciting locations with the best available amenities
- Lodging options based on your needs
- Attend the conference without lodging, if you prefer
- High quality experience, low cost to you!
- Personalized service
- Sign-language interpreter for the hearing impaired
- Saturday afternoon free time at the conference to relax or enjoy the sights
- Long-lasting impact on your spiritual life
What you will experience: - Well-organized schedule of events
- Messages relevant to today's active Christian women
- Spirited worship music with the best worship leaders in the country
- Streamlined check-in and access to the conference events and lodging facilities
What you will NOT experience: - Worship times filled with video commercials
- A conference with corporate sponsors who get access to your personal data
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Interesting facts about Women of Joy: - Continued growth - Christian women are discovering the difference made by Women of Joy presented by Phil Waldrep Ministries
- over 5,000 attendees in Gatlinburg, Tennesssee in 2007 and more than 6,000 attendees in 2008
- over 90% of attendees at the Gatlinburg 2008 conference registered for the 2009 Women of Joy/Sevierville within 24 hours of opening registration
- Over 90% of attendees at the Branson 2008 conference registered for the 2009 Women of Joy/Branson
- sold out the Grand Palace in Branson, Missouri in 2008 - over 3,000 attendees within 24 hours of opening registration
- expanded to four locations in 2009 with a potential total attendance of 30,000 women!
- Designed to meet the needs of today's active Christian women
- messages are Bible-based
- high-energy atmosphere
- well-known contemporary Christian bands and musicians
- contemporary worship music with traditional favorites
- built-in free time for fun and friendships. Explore! Shop for bargains!
- High-quality for the lowest possible prices
- flexible package options as low as $109 per person in some locations (four persons per room) including lodging for two nights
- option to attend the conference for the low conference-only rate of $79 per person - you obtain your own lodging
- many of the hotels we use offer continental breakfasts (subject to availablity)
- The personal connection: Easy access to real people who can help you
- our phones are answered by real people during office hours - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Central Time
- No endless menu circles!
- if you have a question or problem - just ask our approachable, friendly staff and volunteers at the conference
- Easy registration process and straightforward policies
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