Greetings,
I want to personally welcome you to our Fifth Annual Women's Retreat, Restoring Women's Lives: Mind, Body and Soul. As women, we experience a myriad of life's obstacles without knowing restoration is available. It is my desire that women of all ethnicities, backgrounds and ages seek what God desires for you and that is freedom in Christ. I am excited to be the host of this year's retreat. You will have opportunities to be refreshed physically, rejuvenated in your soul and restored spiritually. The great psalmist said, "Come and hear, all you who fear God and I will tell what He has done for my soul." Do not miss what God has for you waiting at this great event!
In Him,
Charmaine Respass, First Lady
"Come and hear, all you who fear God and I will tell what He has done for my soul." Psalm 66:16
Friday September 24, 2010
Saturday September 25, 2010
Pre-Retreat Activities
8:00am- 3:00pm Spa at The Relâche at the Gaylord Texan
11:00am-3:00pm Lunch at The Riverwalk Café at the Gaylord Texan and Shopping Excursion at Grapevine Mills
4:00pm-5:00pm Meet & Greet Reception/ Check-In at The Hilton Garden Inn Lewisville
Retreat Activities
5:00pm-6:30pm Registration
6:30pm-7:00pm Black Tie Gala Dinner and Banquet
7:00pm-8:00pm Dinner
8:00pm-8:45pm Evening Session with Keynote Speaker Dr. Tonya McGill
8:45pm-9:00pm Brandie Gilliam
9:00pm-9:15pm DOVE Awards Ceremony
9:45pm-11:00pm Late Night Session - Pillow Talk
5:30am-6:30am Boot Camp with Complete Fitness
7:30am-8:30am Continental Breakfast
8:30am-9:45am Morning Session with First Lady Doris Willis
10:00am-11:00am Break and On-site Shopping
11:15am-12pm Morning Workshops
Session 1: Broken. Yet Whole - Sis. Charmaine Respass
Session 2: Forgiveness The Cure for the Diseased Heart - Sis. Denise Hopkins
Session 3: Effective Time Management: Looking Beyond the Daily Routine - Sis. Sharon Mack
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm Break and On-site Shopping
2:15pm-3:00pm Afternoon Workshops
Session 4: Single and Content - Sis. Dellarese Mitchell
Session 5: A Lesson Taught has not been learned until it has been lived - Sis. Diana Fierson
Session 6: Do you know your body? - Dr. Obey
3:15pm-4:15pm Afternoon Session with Mrs. Jerri Grant-Robertson
4:15pm-5:00pm Book Signing
Elder Tonya McGill is the Founder of Daughters of Faith Women’s Ministry and Executive Pastor of Antioch Christian Church. She and her husband, Senior Pastor Norris Q. McGill, established Antioch Christian Church in September of 1999. Under their leadership God has blessed the ministry
since starting out with only family sharing in their living room.
She is known for her bold and enriching impartation of God’s Word. She passionately teaches and preaches the uncompromised Word of God in a simple, scriptural manner, inspiring and challenging the hearer to do the Word of God.
Pastor Tonya McGill holds a an advanced degree in Computer Information Systems from Grambling State University and a Master’s degree in Theological Studies and a Doctorate of Ministry from Vision International University.
Pastor Norris Q. McGill and Pastor Tonya McGill are the
parents of three wonderful children, Aierelle, Jarel, and Jonathan.
Doris Willis has served as a Christian teacher, speaker and conference leader for more than 20 years. She has a passion for ministering and mentoring women through women’s ministry in Bible studies and other women-focused programs.
Ms. Willis is a virtuous woman who is humble and dedicated to teaching God’s word. A gifted teacher, she leaves her audience with encouragement to walk in a God – honoring life, and with a desire to learn more about God’s word. Her messages are Spirit anointed, biblically sound and appropriate for the spiritual need of the audience. She explains the principles of living as a Godly woman in such a way that there is no question of what God desires in a Christian life. She is a student of God’s Word, imaginative in her delivery and profound in the way she boldly and deliberately shares with others.
She currently serves as Director of Women's Ministry at Morse Street Baptist Church, where she also leads the women's Bible study. Doris also teaches a Sunday morning Bible study and facilitates leadership training classes. Doris is married to Reverend Larry Willis, who serves as Senior Pastor of Morse Street Baptist Church in Denton, Texas. The couple has two adult sons.
Jerri Grant-Robertson is the founder of the JGR Group, LLC (“Just Great Results”) a successful personal and professional development company based in the Dallas Texas since 1998. She is the author of the newly released book “Wine for the mind!” endorsed by Mr. Ziglar of Zig Ziglar Inc. She has a successful history working in Fortune 500 companies as well as in her community. She is skilled in the areas of people management, leadership, team building and diversity.
She draws upon her extensive corporate background in key positions with IBM, Pitney Bowes and American Airlines. She is a dynamic, energetic facilitator and speaker. Her unique training style and hands on strategies ensure that all participants are engaged and contributing with their learning.
Jerri completed her studies at Dallas Baptist University focusing in Business Management. Jerri attributes her greatest accomplishments in her life to be her strong spiritual foundation, her
husband of 19 years and their 3 children.
Charmaine Respass is the co-founder and First Lady of Antioch Christian Fellowship where she diligently serves as the Womens Director, and Administrator. Her passion to teach women the knowledge of the Lord manifests itself in her exuberant and energetic attitude. Her humble and open acknowledgement of past failures propels her to encourage women to be the New You in Christ. She doesnt allow her role as the First Lady to prevent her from being real with her fellow sisters in Christ.
She has served as a Childrens Director and Sunday School Director which has equipped her to lead and direct ministries to fulfill the will of the Lord. A host, planner and facilitator of Womens conferences and workshops, Charmaine Respass desires to speak to women across all racial, cultural, economic, and educational barriers.
Charmaine Respass, along with her husband, Pastor Christopher J. Respass are the founders of Respass Evangelism And Leadership Ministry (REAL Ministry), a dynamic ministry that is dedicated to Building Leaders to Build the Kingdom.
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Management & Ethics from Dallas Christian College
Masters of Arts, Theological Studies at Liberty University
(degree expected 2012)
Sharon Mack is a passionate member of Antioch Christian Fellowship and embraces Antioch’s calling to “Express Christ’s Compassion to a Hurting World”. Sharon is the founder of Marrow-Mack Christian Living Workshops. The workshops are designed to help individuals apply God’s Word and design their personal roadmap to Living
the Anointed Life. Sharon’s workshops focus on Changing Behaviors for Spiritual Success and identifying the specific personal challenges that prevent you from living the life you desire.
With more than 30 years of business leadership experience, 10 years as an executive coach and trainer in the telecommunication business, Sharon uses a combination of her business knowledge, Christian faith and God’s Word to work with thousands of employees and business leaders of fortune 500 companies to
achieve top performance.
Sharon believes that according to God’s Word “we are all a work in progress”. Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath
begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of
Jesus Christ:”
Denise Hopkins is a member of Antioch Christian Fellowship where she serves primarily in the Women's Ministry and Youth Ministry. Her passion for women and heart for God enable her to serve in these areas with sincerity and transparency.
Denise is married to Randy Hopkins and has three children.
Education: Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering, University of Kansas.
Diana Farley Frierson is the proud wife of Rev. Anthony (Tony) Frierson, mother of Syne, and aunt of Jessica. In May 2007 after living in the San Francisco Bay Area for 40 years, she & an her family relocated to Corinth, TX
Diana honed her teaching skills, allowing the Lord to use her in many different venues. As a member of Good Samaritan Baptist Church, Vallejo, California she served as Teacher for the Ministers' Wives Consortium, Matrons Auxiliary, and Sunday School (ages 9-12). She continues her faithful service at Antioch Christian Fellowship, Corinth, Texas, under the leadership of Pastor Christopher J. Respass. She now serves as Ministry Leader of the Greeters Ministry, Mentor in the Titus 2 Ministry, and Member of the ARMS Ministry which afforded her the opportunity to co-teach a Life Skills Class for the Salvation Army, Denton, Texas. She works
diligently behind the scenes with DOVE, and is an unofficial mentor, counselor and mother to several dynamic Antioch women.
On a professional level after 37 years of service, Diana retired from the University of California as Director of Development. She is co-founder with her husband of Farley, Frierson & Associates (Fundraising, Personal & Professional Coaching).
It is Diana's prayer that her example (walk and talk) is motivating younger believers to live in a
way that honors God.
Dellarese Mitchell, fondly known as “Della”, is a workshop presenter, teacher, and facilitator. Della attended Louisiana Technical College, she graduate with an Associate’s Degree in Business
Dellarese is a native of Franklin, Louisiana. She accepted Christ at the age of 8. Even as a young child, Della felt she was called to be a teacher of God’s Word.
Della moved to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area January 8, 1993. She joined Mount Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, TX. She was active in the music ministry and women’s ministry.
Della, by the leading of the Holy Spirit, was led to joined St. John Baptist Church, Grand Prairie in November 1999 where she has continued to thrive and grow under the tutelage of
Senior Pastor, Dr. Denny D. Davis.
Della is currently a teacher and facilitator for Victorious Disciples Ministries of St. John Church . She actively serves with the music ministry, women’s ministry and Christian Education. As a part of the Christian Education Ministry and her desire to teach, Della has taught New Members Orientation class where participants are taught the principle of God’s Word. Not only does Della like to teach, she has that same desire to learn and to be taught. She not only teaches but participates in SJBI Classes where she continues to be poured into so she can continue to pour out.
My personal goal is to continue to inspire ladies to become women who pleases God, not sell out to the world but encouraging them to have Self-Respect about themselves as they seek God and spiritual grow through his teachings.
Syleria Skinner is a humble servant, a wife and a mother who desires and hungers for God. She is a instrument who knows about God’s healing power and unconditional love. The music that God gives her is music that touches many who are wounded, many who have been abandoned, many who have been restored and many who have been made brand new.
It is He that is so worthy of all the praise and it is He who gets all the glory. He uses Syleria to demonstrate that his grace is sufficient through any situation. Syleria, a native of Milan Tennessee and the heart and soul of G.R.A.C.E. God’s Righteous and Chosen Ensemble here in North Texas ministers through song and drama about his goodness, his favor, his chastisement, his healing power and most of all His Son Jesus Christ.
The ministry is not only about what God can do…but who He is.
She is thankful that God has blessed her with another day to uplift Him through praise and worship. She is thankful for brand new mercies, undeserved favor, and most of all, His unconditional Love. To God be the Glory!
Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Brandie Gilliam is a talented and creative spoken word artist with an absolute love and passion for the inspiring and encouraging power of words. Getting her start in church, Brandie has coined the tem "soetry" for her spoken word style which combines bits of song into her poetry. Spoken word is an art from which takes poetry off the pages of one's writing and brings the words to live by infusing them with an array of tones, emphasis, and styles.
Brandie has been called a "throw-back" in today's music and creative culture due to her earthy, organic, and unique sound. She believes in staying true to God, one-self, and the people, and will always seek to do this in her writing.
Ever since she can remember, Brandie has always enjoyed the creative arts and verbal expression. She has always been intrigued with the ability that words have to produce a myriad of emotions that can stir the soul to its innermost core. It has been said that "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21) and Brandie chooses to give "life" through her spoken word and soetry.
For more information, visit brandiegilliam.com.
Sis. Shikona Johnson is a proud member of Antioch Christian Fellowship and is passionate about working within women’s ministries. Growing up in a family in which both parents served in the ministry, Shikona understood from an early age that she was purposefully created by God in order to bring Him glory. She believes that every woman has a unique and personal story authored by God that illustrates his unfailing and complete love for them as His daughter. Her goal is to actively work to assist and encourage all women to embrace their value in God.
As a marketer and data analyst, Shikona is, by nature and profession, driven to explore what makes people do the things that they do. This passion is exhibited in Shikona’s sensitivity to women’s issues. Shikona serves as a teacher for Women’s Bible studies, lead facilitator and coordinator of Café Conversations, and is also an active participant in other D.O.V.E. initiatives such as the D.O.V.E. Book Club. She believes it’s vital for women in the sisterhood of faith to fellowship together, share in each other’s successes and burdens, and help to build one another up in Christ.
Shikona is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Religion degree with a focus in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. She is mother to three beautiful children: Christian, Jaidyn, and Kobe.
Dr Renee Obey is a board certified OB/GYN who established her practice in Plano in 2004. She is on staff at Baylor Hospital in Frisco and Medical City Dallas. She specializes in both low-risk and high-risk obstetrics, general gynecology, pelvic surgery, infertility and preventive health for women. Dr. Obey is a 1993 graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA with a Bachelor’s degree in science. For 3 years she was a Microbiologist for Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Texas performing influenza research in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control. From there she went on to pursue a career in clinical medicine. Dr. Obey achieved her Medical Doctorate from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock Texas in 2000. She participated in several mission trips to Mexico during the course of her medical training. In May 2001, during her training, Dr Obey was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for her work. She completed her Residency at St John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan in 2004. She has been a corporate and personal Sponsor of Sander’s Claus, a non-profit organization created by Deon and Pilar Sanders in efforts to give back to the Dallas community. She is a sponsor of Sparks ministries, a Christian organization that ministers to abused women. She is also a sponsor of the Plano Community Charity. Dr. Obey recently added CASA to her charitable giving. CASA is a non-profit organization that mentors to abused children in the Metroplex. She was named one of the top Obstetricians and Gynecologists of 2009 by the Consumer’s Research Council of American because of the quality of the healthcare she gives as well as her commitment to ethical business practices. Dr. Obey is a Christian physician who is passionate about educating and empowering women regarding healthy living and disease prevention.
Dr. Tonya McGill
First Lady Doris Willis
Sis. Jerri-Grant Robertson
First Lady Charmaine Respass
Sis. Sharon Mack
Sis. Denise Hopkins
Sis. Diana Frierson
Sis. Dellarese Mitchell
Dr. S. Renee Obey
Emcee: Sis. Shikona Johnson
Sis. Syleria Skinner
Sis. Brandie Gilliam
Registration
$150 Full Registration includes
Double occupancy overnight hotel stay, Meet and Greet reception, Black Tie Gala and entertainment, dinner and awards ceremony, continental breakfast, lunch, general sessions and workshops, on-site shopping, fitness bootcamp
$125 Two Day Registration includes
No overnight hotel stay, Meet and Greet reception, Black Tie Gala and entertainment, dinner and awards ceremony, continental breakfast, lunch, general sessions and workshops on-site shopping, fitness bootcamp
Additional Costs:
The Spa Relâche at the Gaylord, The Riverwalk Café at the Gaylord, &Grapevine Mills Shopping Excursion
Hilton Garden Inn
785 SH121 Bypass
Lewisville, TX 75067
972.459.4600
*Registration Deadline: September 12, 2010 No refunds after August 29, 2010.
What hotel is hosting the Retreat?
The retreat is open to all women 16 years old and up.
No group registration is available. Each person in a group is
Welcome to register individually.
The cost for the retreat is $150 for full registration with overnight stay. The cost for registration with no overnight stay is $125. You may register on-line or after church through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010.
Yes, however, fees will not be refundable after August 29, 2010.
No. Once registered, you will receive am email confirmation that
serves as your entry into the retreat.
Yes. Dinner on Friday night, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday are included in the costs for the full and two day registrations.
Friday, Sept, 24th - The Meet and Greet Reception begins at 5 p.m. and the Formal Gala begins at 6:30 p.m. and concludes at 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25th -The retreat begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 5:00 p.m.
The doors will open at 4:00 p.m on Friday and 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Check-in is 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010.
Check-out is 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010.
Our three keynote speakers are Dr. Tonya McGill, First Lady Doris Willis & Jerri Grant-Robertson
Sharon Mack, Denise Hopkins, Dellarese Mitchell, Diana Frierson, First Lady Charmaine Respass, & Dr. S. Renee Obey.
Yes. We are excited to offer six dynamic workshops on Saturday.
The attire is formal attire on Friday evening. Saturday’s attire will be casual and comfortable. You may consider bringing a wrap as the hotel gets cold.
Yes, vendors will display products and services especially for women.
785 Highway 121 Bypass, Lewisville, TX 75067
Tel: 972-459-4600
Yes. Directions are available at
www.godsgotablessing.com
The Relâche Spa session is on Friday, Sept. 24th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The spa session is optional and an additional cost. You may download a reservation request form to reserve your appointment from the church website at
www.godsgotablessing.com, Click on “Women’s Retreat”
Turn in your completed form on Sunday at the registration table..
Lunch with the First Lady is Friday, Sept. 24th from 11a.m. to noon. Lunch is optional and an additional cost. Please reserve your seat and make payments with Marilyn Rabsatt at m_rabsatt_msn.com.
The shopping excursion is Friday, Sept. 24th from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. We will depart the Gaylord Texan by trolley and commute to Grapevine Mills. We will meet at entry 6 near the Dr. Pepper StarCenter.
The registration rates are based on double occupancy.
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