The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me;
your love, O LORD, endures forever-
do not abandon the works of your hands.
- Psalm 138:8 (NIV)
Speaker:
Rev. Betty Wright-Riggins
The Rev. Betty Wright-Riggins serves as regional representative for The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB). Before joining MMBB in 2001, Betty was pastor of the First Baptist Church of Manchester Center, Vermont.
Prior to her pastor position, she was the associate minister at the Bethlehem
Baptist Church in Penllyn, Pennsylvania, a new church planter at the Solid Rock Community Church, Philadelphia, Head of School at Cornerstone Christian Academy, Philadelphia, and principal and speech pathologist in Los Angeles, California. An avid reader, especially of mysteries, Betty also loves to preach and to teach. Her domestic ministry includes preaching, conducting seminars, workshops and Bible studies in a variety of settings.
Betty holds a master of divinity degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and three degrees from California State University, Los Angeles: a bachelor of arts, a master of arts in speech pathology and a master of arts in educational administration.
Worship/Music Leader: Ardys Carpenter
Ardys Carpenter served First Baptist Church of Mattoon, Illinois in its music ministry for 40 years before her retirement in 2007. Her training from Eastern Illinois University in music education prepared her for a long career that included teaching music--general, instrumental, and vocal-in the public education arena, teaching private piano and vocal lessons, and directing music and the choir at First Baptist Church. She was Director of Music at the church for 29 years and then served full time in Christian Education and Music for another 19 years. Today Ardys leads her church women's Can Do ABW Circle and directs the Mission Kids Curriculum on Wednesday nights. She's also involved in the church's Flower Girl ministry of caring for the bereaved and others with special needs. She and her husband have two daughters and four grandchildren.
Register for conference! Registration/Housing Forms: Registration/Housing Forms are now available to download by clicking the green "registration form" button at the top of this section. Room reservations will be made through AB Women's Ministries. Do not contact Lake Williamson Christian Center for rooms.
Pricing* for the 2009 National Women's Conference:
$500 per person if staying 4 to a room (Must be willing to sleep on top bunk) $550 per person if staying in a triple room
$600 per person if staying in a double room
*price includes housing, meals and program (registration) fee Early bird registration if mailed before May 1, 2009. If mailed after May 1, add $30.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be issued upon receipt of written notice of cancellation mailed to AB
Women's Ministries, P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851, or faxed to 610-768-2286. Deposits
are non-refundable. No refunds issued after July 15.
Part-timers: Can't come for the whole week? Part-timers are welcome. Per day fees are: $25 registration fee; $9
campus fee for drive in's; $40 overnight lodging; breakfast $6; lunch $8; dinner $8.50. (Pay by check)
Payment Options 1. To pay by check:
Download and print the registration form. Send a completed registration form and a check payable to AB Women's Ministries to Barbara Diefenderfer, 140 Lizard Creek Rd., Andreas, PA 18211-3064.
2. To pay by credit card:
Use the payment options below or call AB Women's Ministries business manager Phyllis at 610-768-2285 and give her your credit card information. Download and print registration form. In the "Calculating Your Fees" box, check the box marked "paid by credit card." Mail your completed registration form to Barbara Diefenderfer, 140 Lizard Creek Rd., Andreas, PA 18211-3064.
Workshops
Use the Workshop Selection Form (included in the Registration Form materials) to select your first and second workshop choices.
List of filled workshops:
- A2. Beaded Jewelry Bracelets
- A3. Walking and Talking with God
- C2. Beaded Jewelry Bracelets
- D18. A Get Away with God: Ten Tips for Planning Spiritual R&R
- D24. Authentic Karen Embroidery, Part 1
- E-24. Authentic Karen Embroidery, Part 2
- F22. Jewelry by Jaz!
List of cancelled workshops:
- E4. Bible Study for Young Adult Women
Travel Information If you are flying: Fly into the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) . Shuttle transportation to/from St. Louis Airport and Lake Williamson Christian Center is available on Saturday, July 25 and Friday, July 31. To reserve your seat, complete an Airport Shuttle Reservation Form and mail it to the AB Women's Ministries office. To utilize the shuttle service, plan your travel to match the shuttle times listed in the Airport Shuttle Reservation Form.
If you are driving: Lake Williamson Christian Center's address is as follows:
Lake Williamson Christian Center
17280 Lakeside Drive
Carlinville, IL 62626
Phone: (800) 500-LWCC (5922) or (217) 854-4820 Click here for driving directions.
Other Information Purple/Logo Day: Thursday, July 30, 2009 is purple/logo day. Choose one of the three logos (Women Destined for God's Purpose theme logo, American Baptist Women's Ministries logo, or American Baptist GIRLS logo) to be embroidered onto the product. Purchase your apparel logo items at http://abwministries.webstore.us.com. You don't want to be the only one without one!
Scooter rentals: Scooter rentals are available for persons with mobility issues. Limited quantities. $145 for a week. Call LouAnn from Personal Mobility at (217) 241-1548.
Questions? Contact: AB Women's Ministries
PO Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851
1-800-ABC-3USA, ext.2288
info@abwministries.org
2009 National Gathering for Girls
2009 National Gathering for Girls
July 25-31, 2009
at Lake Williamson Christian Center in Carlinville, IL. http://lwccag.org
Ephesians 4:1-6 reminds us that we are all one in Christ. The 2009 National Gathering for Girls will help us explore what it means to be one with God and at one with each other as we gather for six days of worship, learning, and fun!
Bible Study Leader: Rev. Francine Stark, staff minister at Third Baptist Church of Chicago, IL, where the Rev. Dr. Alan V. Ragland is senior pastor. Rev. Stark is an ordained American Baptist clergywoman and is an endorsed chaplain/pastoral counselor. She has a background in nursing and mental health. Rev. Stark's guiding Scripture is 2 Timothy 1:7, and she is excited about the opportunity to help girls at the National Gathering find their power through Jesus Christ.
Worship/Music Leader: Hornrette Washington, minister of music at the Antioch Baptist Church in Corona, NY. Psalm 34:1-3 is her life theme. Hornrette is a popular worship leader at regional and national gatherings of all ages, and is particularly gifted in creating interactive worship experiences and helping conference participants lead worship themselves. Hornrette was thrilled to be invited to be a part of the National Gathering this summer and can't wait to praise God with the girls.
Special opportunities:
Hands-On Mission Trip to Peoria Friendship House, Peoria, IL. Peoria Friendship House, a Year One grant recipient in the AB Women's Ministries "Break the Chains: Slavery in the 21st Century" national mission project, is an excellent site for us to continue our tradition of a day-long mission trip as part of Gathering. Visit www.peoriafriendshiphouse.org.
Evening Worship with Women: The participants of Gathering will be leading one night's evening worship service of the National Women's Conference! Always a highlight of both conferences, this worship experience brings women and girls of all ages together in praise and thanksgiving to God.
Fundraiser for AB GIRLS Ministry: Gathering participants can join with women's conference participants to help support ministry with girls through AB Women's Ministries. A fun auction will provide entertainment and funds at the same time!
More information about workshops will be posted later.
Registration Fees
$450 per person for registrations postmarked on or before May 1; $480 if postmarked after May 1. This covers housing, meals, and all conference program fees for the Gathering.
You will be responsible for personal spending money and transportation to and from Lake Williamson Christian Conference Center. (Further information about recreational and shopping opportunities will be provided in the confirmation packet you will receive when AB Women's Ministries receives your registration forms and fees.)
Payment Options 1. To pay by check:
Download and print the registration form. Send a completed registration form and a check payable to AB Women's Ministries, P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851
2. To pay by credit card:
Use the payment options below or call AB Women's Ministries office manager Phyllis at 610-768-2285 and give her your credit card information. Download and print registration form. Mail your completed registration form to 2009 National Gathering for Girls, AB Women's Ministries, P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851
Registration Form
Click the Registration Form button at the top of this Gathering listing to open and print the National Gathering for Girls registration form and scholarship application.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be issued upon receipt of written notice of cancellation mailed to AB Women's Ministries, P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851, or faxed to 610-768-2286. Deposits are non-refundable. No refunds issued after July 15.
Travel Information If you are flying: Fly into the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) . Shuttle transportation to/from St. Louis Airport and Lake Williamson Christian Center is available on Saturday, July 25 and Friday, July 31. To utilize the shuttle service, plan your flight to arrive at St. Louis airport on Saturday, July 25 before 3:30 PM and depart after 10:30 AM on Friday, July 31.
A shuttle reservation form will be available at a later date.
If you are driving: Lake Williamson Christian Center's address is as follows:
Lake Williamson Christian Center
17280 Lakeside Drive
Carlinville, IL 62626
Phone: (800) 500-LWCC (5922) or (217) 854-4820 Click here for driving directions.
"In Step with the Spirit" 2010 BWA Women's Leadership Conference
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
Waikiki, Hawaii
July 24-27, 2010
Be "In Step with the Spirit" through Bible study, through the presentation of issues on poverty and abuse as it relates to women and children, and through equipping women to impact our world for Christ.
For more information and downloadable registration forms, visit the website of the Baptist World Alliance Women's Department at www.bwawd.org.
Scholarships: AB Women's Ministries will award four scholarships of $1000 each from its Leadership
Development Fund towards participation in the 2010 Baptist World Alliance Women's Leadership Conference. Applications and both references must be received by the national office of AB Women's Ministries by October 1,
2009. To download scholarship application, click the green scholarship button at the top of this section.
The Rev. Betty Wright-Riggins serves as regional representative for The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB). Before joining MMBB in 2001, Betty was pastor of the First Baptist Church of Manchester Center, Vermont.
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Ardys Carpenter served First Baptist Church of Mattoon, Illinois in its music ministry for 40 years before her retirement in 2007. Her training from Eastern Illinois University in music education prepared her for a long career that included teaching music--general, instrumental, and vocal-in the public education arena, teaching private piano and vocal lessons, and directing music and the choir at First Baptist Church. She was Director of Music at the church for 29 years and then served full time in Christian Education and Music for another 19 years. Today Ardys leads her church women's Can Do ABW Circle and directs the Mission Kids Curriculum on Wednesday nights. She's also involved in the church's Flower Girl ministry of caring for the bereaved and others with special needs. She and her husband have two daughters and four grandchildren.
Bible Study Leader: Rev. Francine Stark, staff minister at Third Baptist Church of Chicago, IL, where the Rev. Dr. Alan V. Ragland is senior pastor. Rev. Stark is an ordained American Baptist clergywoman and is an endorsed chaplain/pastoral counselor. She has a background in nursing and mental health. Rev. Stark's guiding Scripture is 2 Timothy 1:7, and she is excited about the opportunity to help girls at the National Gathering find their power through Jesus Christ.
Worship/Music Leader: Hornrette Washington, minister of music at the Antioch Baptist Church in Corona, NY. Psalm 34:1-3 is her life theme. Hornrette is a popular worship leader at regional and national gatherings of all ages, and is particularly gifted in creating interactive worship experiences and helping conference participants lead worship themselves. Hornrette was thrilled to be invited to be a part of the National Gathering this summer and can't wait to praise God with the girls.
Be "In Step with the Spirit" through Bible study, through the presentation of issues on poverty and abuse as it relates to women and children, and through equipping women to impact our world for Christ.
