GOD`s Confident Woman Conference
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GOD`s Confident Woman Conference
GOD’s Confident Woman Conference March 2015 ‘Unleashing and Achieving Your Dreams” Friday, March 6th at 7 pm and Saturday, March 7th at 9 am Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport 9000 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 www.Godsconfidentwoman.com Beloved Daughters of the MOST HIGH, My name is Joi Hayward. I am the Vice President of DJH Ministries, the author of Confidence in HIM, and a devotion writer for Cfaith, providing word of faith articles worldwide. I want to personally invite you to fellowship with us at our 1st Annual God’s Confident Woman Conference. Our theme for this year is “Unleashing and Achieving Your Dreams.” YOUR INVITATION IS HERE CONFERENCE INFO PG 3 HOST MINISTER PG 4 SPECIAL GUEST PG 5 STAGE PLAY: LIFE LINE PG 6 GUEST SPEAKERS PG 7 WORKSHOPS PG 8-9 The purpose of this conference is to guide women from a position of defeat to a position of confidence in God. Our mission is to pour the Word of God into women of all walks of life. We will host three general sessions, several workshops and a live stage play Life Line. Women will leave empowered and equipped to achieve ALL God has placed on the inside of them. We want to see you there. God’s Word tells us when we operate on one accord and in one place, nothing is impossible for us. We are sending notice to the enemy right now! We are sisters and there is no division among us. We are looking forward to connecting to you and your ministry. If you have questions or concerns, please email us at Godsconfidentwoman@gmail.com and visit us on the web at www.Godsconfidentwoman.com. Faithfully, OUR MAGAZINE PG 10-11 MEET OUR STAFF PG 12-13 DJH MINISTRIES PG 14-15 BE OUR GUEST PG 16 Joi L. Hayward Vice President, DJH Ministries Inc. Author, Confidence in HIM Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. 1 John 5:14-15 www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 2 3 God’s Confident Woman Conference “Unleashing and Achieving Y our Dreams” GOD'S Confident Woman Host: Minister Joi Hayward DECLARATION Special Music Guests Vicki Yohe Marquita Harris 3 Shades of Blue I AM God's Confident Woman. Guest Speakers Minister Carrie Beliles Pastor Sharon Walker Minister Denise Harris Minister Fruedeline St. Jean Workshop Facilitators Pastor Joelle Meristal Minister Cenise Ellison Evangelist Carolyn S. Jones Lady Penda James Lady Charice Manor Elder Malkia Eaton Dates and Times Friday, March 6th at 7 pm Saturday, March 7th at 9 am Conference Registration $50.00 per person To Register, visit www.Godsconfidentwoman.com Conference Registration includes: Friday evening general session Choice of two morning workshops Lunch and Saturday General Session 50% off of ticket for stage play, Life Line by John Frisby Location Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport 9000 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 Rooms are discounted at $119.00 plus taxes To reserve a room, call 215-365-4500 or 800-EMBASSY. Use Group Name: God’s Confident Woman Conference All guestroom accommodations will be held until 2/4/2015 Discounted parking available at $5.00 per day Check-in time is 4:00PM. Make your reservations NOW. There will be FOUR events at this location during March 6th weekend. I am made in the image and likeness of The Almighty God. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am the apple of my Father's eye. God loves me and I love me. I am a virtuous woman: beautiful, equipped, wise, fruitful, and abundantly blessed. My body is the Lord's temple. Holy Spirit is always welcomed here. My mind, will, and emotions belong to Him. My spirit is renewed daily by the living Word of God. I boldly decree the end from the beginning. Health and wholeness belong to me; peace and love are mine; and wealth and riches are in my house. I receive every precious promise from God right now! I am the prompt, diligent, dedicated, sold out, tithing, offering bring, vision embracing, sober disciple of God. For this is the confidence I have in Him, if I ask anything according to His will, He hears me. Therefore, whatever I ask, I know that I have already received I AM God's Confident Woman. 3 www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 3 Host Minister Joi L. Hayward 4 Joi was born to Pastors John and Vanessa Frisby of The House of the Good Shepherd, Philadelphia, PA. She is the third eldest of five children. Joi is the wife of Elder Dartanion Hayward. They have been married for 11 years and share three children. Joi has served in a multiple ministering capacities in every church she has attended. She has served in church administration, dance ministries, choirs, planning support, event coordination, and evangelical outreach ministries. Joi is the author of Confidence in HIM and a devotion writer for Cfaith, providing Word of Faith articles worldwide. As a fulltime Daughter of the Most High God, wife, mother, theological student, Department of Defense employee and member of the Body of Christ, Joi knows and believes in the importance of balance. She is focused on living a life pleasing to God, serving and supporting her husband, being the best mother to her children, accomplishing multiple levels of education, and exceeding the expectation of work assignments as an example to other working wives, mothers, and students. 3 Shades of Blue is a Christian rock band from Philadelphia, PA. They are 3 brothers Jeffery (20), Jesse (20), Austin (18) and their best friend Dane (20). They are known for their unique blend of Pop/ Rock and solid lyrics of hope. Their energy and hearts for music have gained the attention of leaders in the industry and many fans along the East Coast. They have performed with national and international bands like Skillet, Switchfoot, Tenth Avenue North, Family Force Five, Plumb, Mikeschair, Josh Wilson, Reilly, Stellar Kart, The Advice, Lightswitch, Superhero and many more. 3SB has played at festivals around the east including: Creation, Alive, and The Columbia Freedom Festival. By invitation, they recorded their EP, Love Will Sing Out, at Michael Card’s studio in Franklin, TN, working with producer Keith Compton. They also just came out with their self produced album "Try to Fly." They are currently touring and always looking for new churches, festivals, and groups to work with! For booking contact them at booking@3shadesofblue.org or jaallem11@gmail.com. www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 4 4 Vicki Yohe 5 Vicki Yohe is a well-known, highly sought after, anointed gospel recording artist and minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She has ministered in song alongside some of today’s well known pastors and evangelists, such as Bill Winston, Benny Hinn, TD Jakes, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Darlene Bishop, and Paula White. She was also afforded the opportunity to minister in song as the keynote speaker at Prayer Breakfast at the Pentagon. Her own ministry brings a powerful message through song and the word to thousands of people around the world, during her over 150 ministry opportunities and numerous television appearances every year. Vicki Yohe Ministries has opened New Destiny for Children, an orphanage in Jinja, Uganda for children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic. Today’s Christian music is helping to make the knowledge of Christ accessible to a whole new generation, and Vicki feels blessed that God has allowed her to be one of His vessels. Psalmist Marquita Harris Psalmist Marquita Harris is a wife, mother, sister, and friend. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Robert for 8 years and together they share three children. Marquita was called into ministry at a young age while attending Bible Revival Deliverance church, headed by her father, Pastor Rodney Harris. Her parents, Rodney and Yvonne discovered her soul filled voice at an early age and encouraged her to sing to the glory of God. Marquita believes if you raise a child in the way they should go, when they are old, they will not depart from that training. Hence Marquita has continued to sing for to the glory of God ministering at her local church and from city to city.5 www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 5 JOHN W. FRISBY IV 6 Since the earliest days that I can remember in my life, I have always been fascinated with television and film. As a child my family use to say and refer to me as a ‘T.V. addict’ because they never had to look any further than in front of the T.V. set if they were trying to find me. I believe as early as eight years old I knew without a shadow of doubt what I wanted to do with my life. Although, I do believe that when you come from where I came from, the hardest step to chasing your dream is the initial one. Growing up and trying to be successful in other occupations outside of ‘MY DREAM’ always left me feeling like something was missing. In January of 2009, I decided if I didn’t GO HARD for what I wanted, that I would never feel complete, so I audited a few acting classes and wound up at the Walnut St. Theatre. My time there confirmed what I had felt in my heart that this is what I’m supposed to be doing for as long as I am able to do it! Since my time there I have been in 20+ films, I’ve made appearances in T.V. shows such as Law & Order SVU, Outlaw, Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, HBO’s Bored To Death, & Showtime’s Nurse Jackie. I have also been in music videos, documentaries, commercials, industrials, web series, and print work. I have been in numerous stage plays and I’m so happy that I’ve been blessed to work with some AMAZING cast members, on some INCREDIBLE productions. John Frisby is… The Author of the highly acclaimed poetry book entitled ‘TEARS OF A GHETTO CHILD’ Not my stor y…Our story. Check out www.JohnFrisby.com for purchasing details. The Creator and Director of The Web Series, soon-to-be Sitcom: WHAT’S GOOD? www.WhatsGoodFilms.com This is the 1st STAGE PLAY that he has CREATED, WRITTEN, PRODUCED, & DIRECTED entitled ‘LIFE LINE’ (A stor y of Love, Lost, Recover y, & The Ultimate Discovery!) and is very grateful for all who has shared in this venture! John Frisby’s quote… I’m busy, busy, busy because I am blessed, and I’m bound to be a household name because I know where my strength comes from & who my Father is. We have a deal – I get the Victory and God gets ALL the Glory! Dig Me 6 www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 6 7 FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH GENERAL SESSION THE ENEMIES OF YOUR CONFIDENCE Lady Sharon Walker is the Executive Pastor and Founder of Faith Christian Center International. Her husband of 25 years, Pastor David Walker is the Senior Pastor. She and her husband have two wonderful children, Melissa and Stephen. Minister Freudeline St. Jean, or Fushy as she is lovingly called, is the founder of Women of Many Hats Ministry. This ministry is designed to empower women in many different areas including finances, career, parenting, and single living. Freudeline is also the leader of the intercessory department at Rhema Ministries and often volunteers at local shelters. For the past twenty years, Fushy has been blessed to be an acclaimed hair stylist with her work being featured in magazines and fashion shows. However, despite all of these accomplishments, her greatest reward is raising three God fearing children, Keishawn,Kasiana, and Saunji. Minister Denise Harris is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the loving wife of 26 years to Trustee Aaron Harris. Minister Harris is the mother of two, Yolaine Stephens and Danica Harris, she has fostered five children, and is the grandmother of five: Kianna, Damari, Tyreik, Danae, and Donovan, Jr. Minister Harris served as an Usher, Deaconess, and Sunday School Teacher prior to accepting her call into the ministry. She was licensed on June 11, 2000 by the late Reverend James Nelson Walker of the Resurrection Baptist Church in Philadelphia PA. Minister Harris currently serves as the Associate Minister of The House of The Good Shepherd Church in Philadelphia under the leadership of Elder John W. Frisby III, Pastor. Her ministries include Youth Sunday School Instructor, New Members Class Instructor, and Overseer of the Senior and Youth Usher’s Ministry. Lady Sharon was born in Missouri and graduated from Harvest Bible Institute (HBI) International in Kansas City. She was licensed as a Minister at Harvest Church in 1999. She was ordained in the ministry in 2008 by Faith Christian Center International. She is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood development. In 2014, Lady Sharon authored two books titled, What Are You Afraid Of? and Single Parenting: What No One Else Will Tell You. Lady Sharon has 29 years of service as a professional contracting officer for the Department of Commerce. She has received several awards for outstanding service. Pastor Sharon is faithful in all areas of ministry, with much experience with the youth. Lady Sharon is a strong supporter of her husband and their congregation. Her passion is to see women restored in all areas of their lives and walking in victory. Minister Carrie Beliles is the wife of Major Benjamin A Beliles and the mother of five children. a member of Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland. She is a juris doctor and teaches at Calvary Christian School. Carrie was a Division I soccer player at Western Illinois University. She went on to be Fulbright Fellow in South Korea, where she learned Korean. Carrie worked in Seoul and completed law school at Handong International Law School in Pohang, South Korea. She has worked as a clerk for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Guam, advocated for the Human Trafficking Task Force in Guam and served as the director of the Ramstein Crisis Pregnancy Center in Germany. She still enjoys working with pregnancy help centers around the globe. She was licensed as a minister of the Gospel by Bishop John Alan Neal of Agape Christian Faith Center in Ramstein, Germany. www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 7 Www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 7 7 8 Lady Charice Manor, Lebanon, IL You will be able to choose 2 of 6 phenomenal workshops on Saturday morning from 10 am until 12 pm. New Life in Christ Interdenominational Church The Hole in our Heart: How to Keep Toxic Emotions from Stifling our Dreams Examine Our Heart Condition Pushing Through Our Shortcomings Detoxing Our Hearts Accepting Ourselves for our Past and Future Evangelist Carolyn S. Jones, Columbia, MD Spirit of Faith Christian Center Now is Your Time Resurrect dormant dreams and visions Pursue your dreams Support the dreams of others Receive tools to expedite the manifestation of your dreams Minister Cenise Ellison, Fort Meade, MD Horizon Christian Church, The Total Woman Concept How to enhance a woman’s image: spirit, soul, and body Practical exercise for enhancing beauty and fitness tips to implement in a daily routine 8 www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 8 God’s Crown Jewels 9 You are wonderful and beautiful in God’s eyes. There are no flaws, blemishes, or mistakes, just a perfect design. If you find anything indifferent about yourself, be confident in whatever it may be. God gave it to you specifically. Zechariah said that the Lord’s people will “sparkle in His land like jewels in a crown”. What is the source of your beauty? Is it your personality, your smile, your patience, your kindness, your love, your grace and style? Like Diamonds, we have no inherent light source. But diamonds have the ability to disperse light of many different colors. Look to Jesus. He is our Light and let your colors shine bright like a diamond. Your beauty will be seen as you reflect the magnificent glory of God! On that day the Lord their God will rescue his people. They will sparkle in His land like jewels in a crown. How wonderful and beautiful they will be! – Zechariah 9:16-17 AMP The Lord their God will save them in that day, as the flock of His people. For they shall be like the jewels of a crown, lifted like a banner over His land. For how great is His goodness and how great His beauty! Grain shall make the young men thrive, and new wine the young women. – Zechariah 9:16-17 NKJV Jewell Bond God’s Confident Woman Lady Penda James, Pittsburgh, PA Mount Ararat Baptist Church Dandelioness Courage Defining “Unpluckable Faith” Writing a statement of faith for your dreams Begin the journey of walking out your dreams Elder Malkia Eaton, Randallstown, MD The House of Judah Ministries Still Waters Run Deep Developing confidence from living a righteous life How to posses every good thing through confidence and trust in God Keep calm while warring in the spirit Pastor Joelle Meristal, Vorhees, NJ Rhema Life Changing International Ministries Called, Consecrated, and Chosen but It’s Still a Challenge Learn the necessary tools to have for a successful, effective, and long-lasting ministry, Identify the enemy’s strategic traps for female ministers. Topics include Preserving your Reputation, Watch out for the Traps, Your Entourage does Matter, Preaching Protocols, The Woman behind the Pulpit, and much more. www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 9 9 10 MAGAZINE COMING SOON Volume 1, Issue 1 June 1, 2015 by Michele Sumter Do you really need to get organized? Well, here are some tips that might help you slay the dragon of chaos and arm yourself with great ideas for spiritual, home and professional organization. Let's start with being spiritually organized. God certainly wants the first fruits of your time. You should do your devotion in the morning, as soon as you wake up. This will set the tone for your day and put those negative spiritual forces in check. If you have young children or work obligations at that time, find a suitable time that works for you. When I am unable to read my Word in the morning, I play worship music or listen to my Bible reading app. Also, be sure to involve yourself in a Bible study. There are many church, neighborhood, and online studies you can pursue. Become a member of a local church body and commit to serve in that church. Accountability can cause organization. Home organization is very important. I have two mottos: #1 “Everything in its place” and #2 “Keep your home ‘guest-ready’”. There are three simple strategies for home organization. The first one is to declutter. The main reason why people avoid decluttering is because it seems overwhelming. They have a hard time getting rid of things they don't need. To combat that you can start by getting a small trash bag, entering the room that has the least amount of clutter, and spending 10 minutes filling the bag. Be careful not to take the unproductive stroll down memory lane. Set a timer and remain focused. Once the bag is full, put it in the trunk of your car to donate or throw away. It’s important not to leave it in the house, because you may be tempted to go back through it. Next, you must establish a chore routine. I will share our household routine. In the morning we put out the trash, gather all the dirty laundry, put one load in the washing machine, and we unload the dishwasher. In the afternoon, when we get home from work and school, we put that load of clothes into the dryer, fold it when it is dry, clear the dinner table after dinner, and load the dishwasher. At bedtime everyone takes five minutes to put everything back in its place and we load the dishwasher with all the extras and turn it on. Find a chore routine that works for you and your family. Here’s a clever trick for making your home “guest-ready” in minutes. Place a laundry basket in the closet that's closest to the front door. That basket should contain Clorox wipes and your favorite household spray. Right before the guest arrives, grab the basket and walk through the areas that your guest will see. Put everything that's out of place into that basket and wipe the surfaces down. Lay the wipe on top of the trash because that fresh scent will permeate the air. Finally, spray the areas and put that basket out of sight. I’ve got a friend that places dirty dishes (if the dishwasher is loaded) in a rubber dish tub and puts it in the oven until the company is gone. If you employ these little tricks, be sure to leave yourself a note to go back and clear out the basket and take the dishes out of the oven! As for becoming professionally organized, these tips have worked well for me. I’m a career-driven Army wife and mother living a very transient lifestyle. So, when I enter a new city, I locate the bulletin boards at the libraries, local churches, community centers, local colleges and the Chamber of Commerce. I jot down or use my smartphone to take pictures of flyers for fun classes or camps, job listings, and live music or art outings. You would be surprised at all of the free classes for computer skills, public speaking, and writing where you could earn college credit. I always peruse the city’s Facebook page for the upcoming calendar of events. Another great tip is to update your resume before you leave a job. That way you won’t forget your duties and achievements. Your cover letter should always be specific to the position for which you are currently applying. I always contact my references before leaving to go to a new location or each time I apply for a new position. I draft a letter for my each of my references and send it to them for their approval and signature. Once they make any changes, I ask them to sign it in blue ink and scan a copy back to me. That eliminates the frustration of them having to write current reference letters with each move that I make. To keep my family organized and aware, we use Google Calendar. The app is saved on our phones. We place everything from meetings and doctor appointments to date nights and sports registrations on it. I am the administrator for the master calendar, so I share it with all of our cell phone-connected email addresses. As we enter various appointments, every item appears on our smartphones. This keeps everyone in “the know”. Remember these are only tips. Getting organized is easy for a few and difficult for most. Take baby steps. Set one goal at time. You must do what works best for you. And if you want to make something a routine, you should do it for four weeks. Happy organizing! 10 Www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 10 ASK JAN 11 Q: How can I prevent my past from making me feel like I can not move forward? A: When we say the prayer of salvation Romans 10:9 That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. with a sincere heart we are saved and we start our relationship with Jesus Christ. When we are in relationship with Jesus Christ we can accept everything His Word says about us, He tells us in 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. One of the definitions of new is not existing before. You are creating a brand new present and future every day you walk with Christ. Do not use your past to condemn yourself, because Jesus doesn’t. Use your past to help others and to deter them from any wrong decisions that you made that bought about undesirable consequences in your life. Only use your past to let people know they don’t have to stay there. Let them know they can accept Jesus Christ and be delivered just as you have. I would like to leave you with this verse: Philippians 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Provocative and revealing attire is a serious issue in the church. And it's probably the easiest fix. We have gone from the long skirts and no makeup to the right to choose pants, makeup, spaghetti straps or no straps at all. Unfortunately, without the proper teaching followed by the proper decision making, we will continue to see women exploit themselves rather than preserve themselves. MODEST APPAREL PLEASE! By: Joi Hayward Women are conscious of their physical appearance. They were conscious when they went to the club or party to reveal certain parts of the body and are conscious of what should be covered as they come to church, work, or any other place. We often talk about babes in Christ and how they have to come as they are but there is a responsibility to develop spiritually, mentally, and physically. As they develop they will make better choices. Women who continuously dress provocatively and revealing have an insecurity. I believe this is a confidence issue. The confident woman is confident from the inside out and is governed by her complete trusting in reliance on God. There is little room for error in the decision she makes each day from the very major decisions to the minuscule decisions including attire. Confident Women make sure you ask The Lord what you should wear each day. Work hard to resemble The Lord on the inside and out. 11 www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 11 12 Evangelist Vanessa Frisby is the wife of 38 years to Reverend John W. Frisby, III, and Pastor of The House of the Good Shepherd. She is the mother of five, loving and supportive mother-in-law, the grandmother of sixteen, and God-mom to four. She attended Deliverance Evangelistic Institute School of Evangelism and Villanova University where she received her PHR certification in Human Resources and is a student of Pierce College where she is pursuing her B.A. She currently works for A. Pomerantz and Company, owned by former Phillies player, Garry Maddox, as Human Resource Manager. She has served as church announcer, recording secretary, financial secretary, choir member, and initiator of Women’s Outreach Ministry. Vanessa is the recipient of several Community, Congressional, Mayoral, State and Christian Service Awards. Vanessa’s soul desire is to serve God, to work each day in the building of God’s Kingdom, spreading the Good News. January M. Frisby was born in Philadelphia, Pa, but raised in Bronx, NY. January is the wife of John W. Frisby IV of fifteen years, and the mother of three; John, Jade and Justin. She is a member of The House of The Good Shepherd, under Pastor John W. Frisby III. January is the church treasurer, a choir member, participates in the monthly food drive and is an active member of the Women’s Outreach Ministry. Since Starting her relationship with Christ there has been a lot of hard lessons learned, wonderful blessings, plenty of painful pruning and a lot of victories won, and she knows there is more to come. January’s passion is Kingdom Building. January thanks God for being passionate about the plan and purpose he has for her life. Jewell Bond is married to Shaa and from this union they have two children; Aniyah and Azaa. She is an active member of Canaan Baptist Church in New Castle, DE under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor. Jewell Bond is a Financial Analyst for JPMorgan Chase Bank. In January 2014, she received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Wilmington University. Jewell has committed many hours to helping others meet their financial goals. From 2005-2010 she volunteered as a tax preparer for a non-profit organization based out of Philadelphia, offering free tax preparation to low income families. She has served on many church ministries including youth mentoring leadership and development, dance, choir and the usher board. Her public service mission is to continue to offer support within the community, by volunteering services that will help improve schools, support youth development, comfort sick and shut in, and feed the less fortunate. Jewell currently resides in New Castle, Delaware. Stephanie Hart is a believer of the one true God, a devoted military wife, and a mother of two beautiful daughters. She is committed to a life of service in the body of Christ and in her home, employment, and community. Stephanie is a member of Covenant Love Church in Fayetteville, NC and proudly serves in the Children’s Ministry. Stephanie holds the position of secretary on the governing board of DJH Ministries. Stephanie earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work in a joint program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and NC A&T State University. Mrs. Hart currently works with the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County and facilitates foster and adoptive parent training sessions for a private adoption agency. Stephanie is passionate about lost souls receiving salvation and is certain that no matter your past struggles or experience, ALL things are possible with GOD! www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 12 12 GOD’s Confident Women 13 Tamika Williams is the founder of Esentric. Esentric is a women’s clothing brand that offers women a unique and engaging way to express themselves through the clothing they wear. She seeks to uplift and inspire women through clothing to produce garments with clear messages to raise self-esteem and motivate women to do and be better. In addition, she raises awareness and partners with local non-profit organizations to uplift and motivate change in various areas of our local community. Esentric strives to be a triple bottom line sustainable company; including Environmental, Social, & Financial Sustainability. Monique Levy is a partner of Spirit of Faith Christian Center, under the leadership of Pastors Mike and Dr. Dee Dee Freeman. Monique has been a faithful servant in numerous ministries focused on youth, dance, evangelism, and marriage. She currently co-directs a Women’s Community Bible Study. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science from the University of Maryland University College. Monique has an emerging non-profit organization whose mission is to “Embrace True Independence through Self-Development”. Monique is committed to bringing light to dark places, being a daily example of a believer, and sharing the gospel with others. Monique is married to Karl Levy and the mother of Chloe. Jennifer T. Frisby is a sold out young woman who accepted Jesus as savior when she was thirteen. She is determined to live a pure life, holy, and acceptable before God and all people. Jennifer is the founder of a young women's ministry called Sisters with a Purpose (SWAP). SWAP's purpose is to remind young ladies of their worth and to remain holy. Jennifer’s desire is to teach young ladies that their worth is far above rubies and to equip them with the knowledge of what a virtuous woman entails. Cenise Ellison is an army officer, mother, and spiritual leader in her community. Her desire to assist women and young girls with discovering their inner and outer beauty has been the catalyst for the development and implementation of The Total Woman Concept. The Total Woman Concept is a program developed to enhance a woman’s image beginning with her spiritual and emotional wellbeing then ends with enhancing her outward appearance. This process has a particular order, first the born again spirit, then the renewed mind, ending with the body. Throughout her military, ministry and personal life she has been a role model, mentor, and motivational speaker. Ieisha K. Hall is a strong Woman of God, the wife of Elder Charles E. Hall, and the mother to four men in training. Their current covenant connection in ministry is under Pastors David and Sharon Walker at Faith Christian Center International in Kansas. Having traveled all over the world as a military dependent and wife, she has managed to maintain Faith in God and joy through life’s adversities. She is the author of the children’s book, “Sprinkles”, and is a willing vessel for the Master’s use. Ieisha has a heart for the young women. By sowing words of affirmation, her goal is to confirm they are fearfully and wonderfully made by God and they are beautiful from the inside out! Ieisha also serves on the governing board of DJH Ministries, Inc. www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 13 13 14 DJH (Dartanion & Joi Hayward) Ministries is dedicated to making disciples, focusing on family, individual and marriage development according to the Word of God. Our focus is on the family, individual and marital responsibilities and the character of each unit; the father, mother, children, husband, wife, spiritual family and extended family and how they relate to and are defined by Our Heavenly Father. Our Foundational Scripture: Jesus said, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20) Our MISSION is to teach individuals how to live life according to Jesus Christ. Living life according to Jesus Christ empowers every believer to operate successfully as a Christian family, individually, in marriage and ultimately in the Body of Christ. This ministry is shared through various forms of media, primarily Internet-based, because we are a military family and assigned to different locations. Please take a moment to view our family’s ministry web site. On our site you will find VOD Cast, short video teachings; Wake-up with the Word, an inspirational daily blog; and teleconference dates and times, studies via telephone centered on empowering you to be the best you! All are welcomed to dial in. We are also dedicated to prayer and would like to get in agreement with you. We have prayer request drop down tab for your use. Submit your requests on line along with any other comments, questions and praise reports. Please subscribe to the web site, www.djhm.org, and follow us on FaceBook and Twitter @AccordingtoJC. As a subscriber, will receive Wake-up with the Word daily blog, and ministry updates sharing the awesome and mighty works DJH Ministries accomplishes. Thank you in advance for your participation, prayers, love and support. Be Blessed, fruitful, multiplying, replenished, and have dominion. Dartanion & Joi 14 www.Godsconfidentwoman.com 16 15 “ Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord… Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,” Ephesians 5:22,25 MARRIAGE ROLES (PT1. WIVES SUBMIT) When many people see the role of the wife as submitting they automatically associate the word submit to something negative. The Merriam-Webster dictionary has multiple definitions for submit to include, to yield to governance or authority, to yield oneself to the authority or will of another, and to defer to or consent to abide by the opinion or authority of another. These definitions are okay to read, but may make someone interpret the person who is submitting to be weaker. When we look at this from a biblical perspective, take into consideration, Jesus submitted to the Father. We can identify in multiple scriptures the oneness of God the Father and God the Son. John recorded in John 10 and John 17 Jesus saying that He and the Father are one. There was, and still is, one vision and goal. The purpose of Jesus submitting His will to the Father’s will was to avoid there ever being a means for division to occur. When Jesus submitted His will to the Father’s will, it was like they lined up so perfectly we could only see One. Jesus said, “but so that the world may know that I love the Father, I do exactly as the Father commanded Me.” There was never any division when it came to will. The only time Jesus ever questioned was when it came time to become sin and even then He said, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” When a person does not submit to the will of another, but wants their will to be done, they want their dreams and visions to come to pass, it gives room for separation. Oneness is made possible through the submission and it does not make us weaker. It allows for the flow of one vision and unity. Wives, when you submit to your husband, the same way Jesus submitted to our Father, it aligns you to receive anointing flowing from the head down and increases your ability to accomplish one vision MARRIAGE ROLES (PT2. HUSBANDS LOVE AND SERVE) Looking at the role of husband and wife in marriage, we observe the word submit which does not place a person in a position of weakness, but it positions them for success. Submission allows for there to be one will and aligns the participants in agreement with one another and no division. When the Apostle Paul is writing to the church at Ephesus, he writes about the role of wives and husbands from verses 22-33 in chapter 5. There are three verses focused on the wives and seven verses focused on the husband, great completion numbers. There are also two verses where he brings the role of husband and wife full circle into the oneness of two individuals submitting, loving and serving each other. The direction for a husband to love his wife as Christ loved the church speaks volumes. This means a wife submitting to this kind of husband is submitting to someone who loves her above all except God. To love this way goes beyond emotion. To love the way Christ loved the church, the body of Christ, is to serve with compassion and give to the point of death. Over and over we see how Christ had compassion for people; a husband must have compassion for his wife. Jesus forgave Peter, who denied Him three times in one night, telling him, “when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen and build up the faith of your brothers.” A husband must speak life into his wife and be forgiving. Jesus is submitted to the Father; therefore, having access to full power and authority, but He washed His disciple’s feet. A husband, who submits to God, should serve his wife and honor her just as Christ did His disciples. When a Godly husband loves and serves his wife, who is a member of the Body of Christ, it is like him loving and serving his own body. The husband, who is also a member of the Body of Christ, should desire the best for Christ’s Body. As the husband and the wife submit to God they should submit, love and serve each other. In closing, reflect on Ephesians 5:33, where we see both husband and wife addressed. “However, let each man of you [without exception] love his wife as [being in a sense] his very own self; and let the wife see that she respects and reverences her husband [that she notices him, regards him, honors him, prefers him, venerates, and esteems him; and that she defers to him, praises him, and loves and admires him exceedingly].” Husband, if you love your wife like Jesus loved the church, than your wife will not have any issues submitting. It will be like, who can love who more. 15 16 Dartanion & Joi Hayward Ministries 5040 Jericho Rd Columbia, MD 21044 BE OUR NEXT GUEST! Be a Guest Speaker at God’s Confident Woman Conference! We accept speaker proposals for God’s Confident Woman Conference. For consideration, please submit your proposal by September 1, 2015. Proposals will be evaluated by a panel and may require an interview. 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