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WJOF December newsletter

Suggested Study- Nurture by Lisa Bevere

In our upcoming Women's Journey of Faith Newsletter for December, one of the things we will be highlighting is the book/study "Nurture" by Lisa Bevere for the coming year.

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WJOF's vision statement: The Restoration of Women, through Gathering...Nurturing..Discovering...Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ! 

Starting in January, we will highlight areas that are related to the nurturing aspect of God and also the nurturing gift we have as women that is often overlooked or untapped.

Lisa writes:

"Nurture is what you need to give and get! As God's daughters, it is our season to flourish! This curriculum positions you to make connections, write your life, reclaim your feminine intuition, strengthen your family and find your place as the world-changer God has destined you to be. Nurture is not merely taught, but modeled throughout these seven DVD lessons. You and your group will be encouraged by Darlene Zschech, Joyce Meyer, Jack Hayford, Bobbie Houston, and 13 other leaders from around the globe who have lent their strength to this project. You will be inspired, encouraged and empowered through this life-transforming curriculum experience."

Curriculum Includes:

• 7 Video Sessions on 3 DVDs (30 minutes each)                              
  
•  7 Audio Sessions on 3 CDs (30 minutes each)
  
• Nurture Hardcover Book
  
• Workbook
  
• Encouraging Videos from 17 international leaders
  
• Promotional Materials
  
• Cross Necklace
  
• Beautiful Daughter, this world needs you, so find your voice and bring your strength! 

 http://www2.messengerinternational.org/product.asp?id=ENGCURL007A

Jodi Kozan's interviewed on The Miracle Channel's Bridge program

Women's Journey of Faith founder/ director Jodi Kozan was interviewed for THE BRIDGE program on the Miracle Channel and was aired on Wednesday, November 11th. Here she shares a glimpse of the vision for WJOF and also a personal story of how she came to know Jesus.

It was bookmarked in a program that was highlighting women in ministry.

It's a team effort...... join us on the journey!

Here's a picture of our 2009-2010 ministry team based out of Saskatoon, SK  which is a small representation of a much larger network of faith filled believers serving with the WJOF ministry. This picture though includes our board of directors,  leadership team and the SK conference team members. We also have a conference team in Calgary for our event there on November 14th at the Telus Centre we will join shortly!

 There are over 200 men and women involved with WJOF this year as we share the journey with others we encounter at events and online connections. Through our 10th anniversary choir joining us from ELIM Tabernacle, worship team, faith stories team, dance team, prayer partners, our advisory team, church reps and general event volunteers, we wouldn't be able to do what we do without this amazing support. It's a team effort spanning numerous denominational backgrounds as we come together for a common purpose to live by faith, walk in love and affirm the call.

We are a non- profit charitable organization ran primarily through volunteer support and we are thankful for 10 years of ministry thus far. Join us on the journey are we discern the next 10 years and seek out ways to walk in the direction of our vision statement:

The restoration of women through gathering.....nurturing.....discovering...sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ!

Flawless-a diamond in the rough......

Diamonds- (and natural gemstones) are nature's wonders adorning jewelry worn throughout the ages and copied in affordable "knock off" costume jewelry women across the globe enjoy. Nothing though beats the look and feel of the real thing. 

The picture at the left is an uncut diamond. (Not our first choice to sit in an engagement  or anniversary ring!) But -all brilliant and (next to) perfect diamonds start out this way. They are then cut into a faceted gem. The shine, the color, the creative diverse design awakens our desire for beauty somehow...

With our 10th anniversary conference theme being "Flawless" this fall, it is amusing to reflect on how similiar our spiritual journey is likened to that of the "diamond in the rough"

"Diamond cutting is the art, skill and, increasingly, science of changing a diamond from a rough stone into a faceted gem. Cutting diamonds requires specialized knowledge, tools, equipment, and techniques because of its extreme hardness."- Wikpedia

The Word of God refers to the human heart bent on sinning and rebellion as having a hardened heart. Many suffer from "Extreme hardness" and the only way to restore and refine our raw and uncut selves, is to be transformed into our original intent. Here at Women's Journey of Faith- we believe that it is through knowing God by trusting in Jesus as Savior and Lord of our lives- we too begin that refining and shaping process.

"As for God his way is perfect, the word of the Lord is flawless." Psalm 18:30

This weekend marks our 10th anniversary as a ministry to women. Our 2 "Flawless" conference in Saskatoon SK on Saturday, November 7th and in Calgary Saturday, November 14th will focus on this message that we are all flawed women, LOVED by a flawless God. It is in His perfection, His refinement, His direction, His wisdom that we can shine brilliantly as He had planned for us long before the creation of the World. AMAZING. 

We are all on a journey- and as the scripture in Hewbrews says below,  it is Jesus who initiates and refines our faith by keeping our eyes on Him.

 " Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.  Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up." Hebrews 12:1-3

Join us on the journey by attending one of the upcoming events this month . The Flawless theme shines through in the music, the teaching by our keynote speakers, the dance, drama or faith stories by local women.  Or if you can't join us in person- you can connect with us online  at the Women's Journey of Faith group on facebook.

Saskatoon's "Pre conference" is today ( Friday, November 6th) at 7:30pm-9:30pm with rushed seating open to both men and women. The Saturday Conference in both cities is a ticketed event- contact Ticketmaster 

Lorna Dueck joins WJOF at "Flawless" in Calgary and Saskatoon

 Founder and Executive Director Lorna Dueck of Listen Up TV  is added to the speaker line up at the upcoming "Flawless" conference with Women's Journey of Faith.

Lorna Dueck is the creator, host and executive producer  of Listen Up TV, and president of Media Voice Generation, the Canadian  charitable organization that produces the weekly broadcast.

Lorna is also a  regular commentary writer on faith and public life in Canada’s leading  national newspaper, The Globe and Mail. Lorna is a wife and mother to two  adult children. When her son and daughter were young, she worked for ten years  as a self-employed journalist in a home-based office, servicing media across  Canada and the U.S. From 1994 to 2002, she co-hosted Canada’s most-watched  daily Christian television program, 100 Huntley Street. It was during that  time, that she launched Listen Up as a weekly feature within the 100 Huntley  Street program. She established Media Voice Generation—taking Listen Up  independent from its parent program—in 2004. It airs on a variety of  mainstream and Christian television stations and networks across North  America, and is available worldwide on the Internet.

This decision to add Lorna to our speaker line up is certainly "God led". Our ministry team has been in prayer of adding additional Canadian content and were seeking a women who embodies our core values of living by faith, walking in love and affirming the call. After a visit to Listen Up TV's station in Burlington Ontario, it was apparent to me and WJOF faith stories team leader Deidre Havrelock that Lorna was someone to prayerfully consider inviting to be a spokesperson for the ministry for the 2009-2010 season.

She will appear at both conferences in Saskatoon (November 7th 2009) and Calgary (November 14th 2009) and be our keynote speaker at our "Sharing the Journey" event held at TCU place on April 17th 2010. 

Early Bird deadline for "Flawless" conference

FYI-

Information on tickets for Saskatoon and Calgary events: 

Visit our website for more information

Flawless with Liz Curtis Higgs November 6th - 7th, 2009 TCU Place 35-22nd St. E., Saskatoon, SK   Register now for the Saskatoon Conference! Early bird $69.00 (June 26th up to October 1st) After October 1st $79.00 Ticketmaster (306) 938-7800 or 1-800-970-7328 The early bird deadline for the Calgary event is now October 14th Flawless with Angela Thomas November 14th, 2009 Telus Centre 120 9th Avenue SE. Calgary, AB   Register now for the Calgary Conference! Early bird $59.00 (June 26th up to October 14th) After October 14th $69.00 Ticketmaster (403) 299-8888 or 1-800-970-7328

Jodi Kozan on 100 Huntley Street

Here is the link to the interview on 100 Huntley Street. Host Moira Brown asked questions of my personal faith journey and what drives me to lead the ministry of WJOF.