Loving Life Newsletter Winter/Spring 2018 Winter/Spring 2018 | Page 8

Q:
Lady J, can you recall what the theme has been for
each of the 10 Mother-Daughter events?
A:
Let’s see, the very first was “Leaving a Legacy of
Faith;” we held that one at our 1250 Brass Mill Road
location. Sister Rachel Henderson was the first Women’s
Ministry Leader and together we transformed our worship
area into a beautiful banquet setting. The guest speaker
was Marianna Jones of Concord Baptist Church, Baltimore,
MD. The second was before the 2008 election of President
Barak Obama; our theme was “Women Campaigning for
Christ,” we were honored to have Lady Deborah Dennis of
Kingdom Worship Center deliver the message to us. Our
event was held at the Richlin Ballroom. We campaigned
for Christ, Campaigned for Success, and Campaigned for
a Cure by donating to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation and focused on breast cancer awareness.
In 2009, we moved the event to the Hilton Garden
Inn in White Marsh where we held our events from
2009 –2011. In 2009 our theme was “Living the Life: The
Proverbs 31 Woman.” It was the first year we introduced
the fashion show to the luncheon. The Reverend Doctor
Emma Jordan-Simpson, of Concord Baptist Church of
Christ, Brooklyn, NY was our guest speaker. In 2009,
our charitable efforts were again in support of breast
cancer, but also Harford Family House, in support of the
homeless intervention program. In 2010, we were “Under
Construction: Women Building God’s Kingdom through
Love - Psalm 127:1.” Our guest speaker was Co-Pastor
Jeanette Rush of Ebenezer Temple UHCA, Hartford CT.
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In 2011, Sister Jackie Meadows took over as Women’s
Ministry Leader and our theme for the year was “Sisters
Building Sisters - I Thessalonians 5:11.” Evangelist Celestine
D. Whitley of Power in Prayer Ministry, Baltimore, MD. In
that year, we supported the Heather Hurd Foundation
focusing on the seriousness of texting and distracted
driving and honored Heather and the hundreds of victims
who were tragically killed on Maryland roads. In 2012,
our theme was “Diamonds: You are the Sparkle in God’s
Eye - Ephesians 5:8.” We held our event right at the church
campus at Creswell Road. The guest speaker was Elder
Yolanda Robertson of Kingdom Light Ministries, Baltimore,
MD. In 2012, our charitable support turned its focus to
the LFCC Scholarship Fund under the Leadership of Sister
Jonise Stallings.
In 2013, the theme was “Stepping in your High Heels and
Following God - Psalm 32:23.” We were blessed by the
word from “Rev. Dr. Stiletto,” Co-Pastor Colinda K. Hunter
of FOCUS Outreach Ministries, Hartford, CT. In 2014, the
theme was “What’s in Your Bag? - Galatians 2:20.” The
guest speaker in 2014 was Pastor Carol Taylor, Word of
Faith Ministries, Aberdeen, MD. In 2015, we moved the
event to Water’s Edge Events Center. The theme that year
was “Unveiling Your Mask,” and we were honored to have
Dr. Karen Bethea as our guest speaker for our 9 th Mother
and Daughter Event. We focused on our 10 th Church
Anniversary in 2016 so we did not host an event that year.
This year our theme truly blessed us. The 2017 theme for
our 10 th Mother and Daughter Event was “God Does It Big,
So Let’s Think Big - Ephesians 3:20.” Once again we were
blessed to have Rev. Colinda K. Hunter bless us with a
powerful word of victory. She implored us to not just think
big, but to carry those thoughts into actions. To God be the
Glory and Honor for the great things he has done for us!
Jackie, What were your thoughts and
Q: Sister
feelings during this year’s 10th Annual Mother J and Sister Jackie, What do you want
Q: Lady
most for the women of all age at LFCC? What
A: A:
Daughter Brunch?
My one thought was everyone here may not
be a mother but we were all God’s daughters
no matter what age we were!! I was feeling so very
thankful and grateful for all the ladies there with their
love and support. We have had ten years celebrating
beautiful women of God and the best yet to come!
J and Sister Jackie, What impact has the
Q: Lady
ministry had on the women of LFCC On the
church body as a whole?
A:
(Lady J) The Jes Us Girls Women’s ministry
at LFCC has been designed to bring women
of all ages and cultures together to deepen their
relationship with Christ. It is our prayer that ladies
draw on the strength and example of each other,
women who Stand on the Promises of God, Dream
Big, are Committed to Excellence, Success and who
are Overcomers. We have grown to be a sisterhood of
strength and endurance.
Q: A:
A: Sister Jackie, What exciting plans does the
Q: Women’s
Ministry have for 2018?
Sister Jackie, What were your thoughts and feelings
during this year’s 10th Annual Mother Daughter
Brunch?
My one thought was everyone here may not be a
mother but we were all God’s daughters no matter
what age we were!! I was feeling so very thankful and
grateful for all the ladies there with their love and support.
We have had ten years celebrating beautiful women of
God and the best yet to come!
(Sister Jackie) I believe our ministry loves on
our women and that love has kept us all
together with a very special bond as a whole in
the church body.
A:
In 2018, we are going to encourage, equip and
strengthen women in their faith by providing
women’s bible study, prayer and special events, such
as retreats, teas, crafts, and outreach opportunities.
message do you have for them?
(Lady J) I believe what Pastor and I, through
the leading of the Holy Spirit, want most for
the women of all ages at LFCC, is for them to know
how fearfully and wonderfully made they truly are,
to be encouraged and supported to deepen their
relationship with Christ, be empowered to maximize
their gifts, be inspired to pursue greater in their lives,
be overcomers and to truly know the love of, and
display the love of Christ in their daily lives.
A:
(Sister Jackie) What I want most for LFCC
women is to empower them with God’s word
and love in all stages of their lives. My message to
LFCC wo men of all ages is, “You are strong, you are
beautiful, and you have a purpose. You have many
gifts and talents. You are more than a mother, wife,
or sister. You are God’s daughter. Be blessed and I
love you.” God has great things for us!!
You are strong,
you are beautiful,
and you have
a purpose.
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