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Friday, 1/31/24 - In-Person, 3:30 pm Meet N' Greet; 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ Dean Road Church of Christ

Nugget Sessions

SISTERHOOD BOND
(Lean On Me)

Speaker: Celia Matthews
(Lakeside COC)

AGING GRACEFULLY
(Today Is The Day)

Speaker: DeeAnna Durden
(Dean Rd COC)

WORLDY INFLUENCE
(Body Image/Teens)

Speaker: Kaitlynn Moore
(Chaffee Rd COC)

THE MINISTRY OF GOD
(Run and Tell That)

Speaker: Joyce Holman
(Odessa COC)

WORLDY INFLUENCE
(Body Image/Young Adults)

Speaker: Raniya Jones
(Sweetwater COC)

Saturday, 2/1/25 - In-Person, 8:30 am Breakfast; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Dean Road Church of Christ

MARY'S HEART IN
MARTHA'S WORLD

Speaker: Stephanie Hamm
(Cherry St. COC)

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Speaker: Rhoda Fountain
(Green Cove Springs COC)

NURTURE YOUR FAMILY

Speaker: Betty Stewart
(Chaffee Rd COC)

RAISING CAIN

Speaker: Susan Peters
(Oceanside COC)

SHE DID WHAT SHE COULD

KEYNOTE

Speaker: Simone Beans
(Westside COC)

What is the Sister to Sister Lectureship Retreat?

Sister to Sister Lectureship Retreat is an annual event designed to bring local sisters of the Churches of Christ together to form close knit relationships and to strive to support each other during times of distress, build up and admonish each other on key topics in a non-threatening environment. Sisters from all congregations participate in the decision-making and planning that exemplifies the unity Jesus talks about.

What to expect at the Sister to Sister Lectureship Retreat?

It's a dynamic weekend of bonding, sharing, laughter, plenty of spiritual and physical food. Time flies when you are having fun. Sisters from all congregations coming together as one. You will hear our sisters bring God's word to life.

"The topics on health and wellness were very pertinent and helped me to integrate changes in my lifestyle and mental health."

"All the speakers were very relatable."

"I thoroughly enjoyed all the speakers (Dr. Tartt was one of my favorites) – It’s very important to have self-love."

"Sis Jocelyn’s reminder of joy and happiness through our journey - there is a distinct difference."

"Each speaker’s information flowed and provided me with tools and resources to use in my daily walk with Christ."

"I absolutely loved the diversity of topics and women from all stages, races and walks of life. This is what sisterhood in the church is all about."

"The topics on health and wellness was very pertinent and helped me to integrate changes in my lifestyle and mental health."

"Great line-up of speakers and topics."

"The one lesson that resonated with me was Dr. Lyons because it had spiritual and practical applications for my life."

"Sister Jackie spoke from her soul and it was an extremely personal testimony in which her story touched my heart."

Thank you for your support.

Throughout the year, we will notify you of the Sister to Sister Events.

THANK YOU ARLINGTON FOR HOSTING THE 2024 EVENT!!

This space is reserved to announce
Ladies Days and special events.
Please send your announcements to [email protected]
Announcements must be approved by the Core Committee. It is a benefit for those congregations
participating in the Sister to Sister Lectureship Retreat.

Spend a Day with Like-minded Sisters

She decided she was not going to sit in a pew and "pretend" the world was not tugging at our sisters. She knew there was a sister in Christ who could have helped her. God has planted sisters in this area to conquer any disaster the world throws at us. That sister may not be in your congregation, but she may be in the congregation across town. BUT, we won't know that if we don't get to know one another. The Lectureship Retreat is designed to bring us together (spiritually and physically). If we are around each other, we get to know each other, and we bond and grow together, all while glorifying God . And doing so will help build stronger women, stronger families, stronger congregations; and the world will know we are Christians by our love!

A sister in Christ went through a life changing experience. She realized the need for support from a sister; however, in her congregation, she could not find just the right sister who would listen to, and understand her situation, without being judgmental and/or showing empathy. She turned to a secular counselor who helped her through her situation. She came out stronger, and back in stride with her Christian walk. However, It bothered her, being a strong Christian, that she could not find the support she needed within the sisterhood. It seemed much harder for a struggling sister.

It's Not a

Matter

of

IF, but

WHEN!

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
James 1:2–5

"Visibility"

Depending on our state of mind, our appearance may invoke a positive or negative response in people. Perhaps we chose to make no impression. That is still a choice, a conscious decision. It is the same with our faith. We can choose to be without visible faith or faith-neutral, or we can choose for our faith to be visible with a Godly example. Jesus provided us the perfect visible Godly example of true love while living on this earth. Sisters, are you visible to a dying and lost world? God is calling us to make a conscious decision to be a visible Godly example of HIS true love while on this earth.
Romans 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

"What are you doing personally to make your church family feel warm, welcoming and loved"? Sisters, when you attend worship are you visible or do you make yourself invisible e.g., refuse to fellowship with the saints and greet visitors? There are many people in the Church of Christ, in our families and in our community who are looking for Gods visibility, love and a place to belong. The truth is, everyone needs and wants to be loved, and when people find a church where members genuinely love and care for each other we know that God's purpose and love for that church is visible.

Let’s use this new season of fall to greet our sisters in Christ with a warm smile or hug. Let’s reach out to visitors to make them feel more comfortable and like they belong.
Let’s daily pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Let's check on them e.g., by phone, cards, letters, e-mails, and texts of encouragement. Let’s forgive those who have offended us. Let’s extend grace, mercy and kindness in all circumstances. And finally, let’s develop a deep visible Godly friendship with accountability and a place for all Christians to belong

Galatians 6:10
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Inspired to Encouraged
Sister Gail Hill

Below are links related to the 2023 Sister to Sister Lectureship Retreat which took place via zoom on Saturday January 28th, 2023

***Please note that some of the recordings start after the speaker started presenting. We apologize for this but hope you're still able to be uplifted and encouraged by the messages presented.***