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"Life In Balance" Women's Conference To Be Held At Abba's House

Friday, March 17, 2006

Registration is now open for the “Life in Balance” women’s event to be held May 5-6, at the Abba’s House Worship Center of Central Baptist Church.

This dynamic conference is designed to encourage all women as they attempt to manage the daily responsibilities of life at the same time they seek to pursue the heart of God with all their might. It is designed to help women as they seek to open their souls to God’s best even as their homes, careers, and relationships all cry out for undivided attention," said representatives.

"The conference features two keynote speakers who have a powerful word for women of today." Noted concert artist and conference speaker Judy Jacobs begins the weekend with her music and ministry on Friday night. She has been involved with many ministries including T.D. Jakes and The Potters House, Benny Hinn Crusades, Dominion Camp Meetings with Rod Parsley, and on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. Ms. Jacobs will also share from God’s Word during one session on Saturday.

Holding three sessions on Saturday is nationally known author and mentor, Marla Cilley, or “FlyLady.” "Ms. Cilley has a powerful testimony of God’s grace, and has helped millions across the world with her practical advice, challenge, and insights regarding home management. Besides writing and providing support for her email list of over 300,000 devoted subscribers and her web site www.flylady.net, her wisdom and common sense approach to running a household has been featured in the Washington Post, Ladies Home Journal, Parade, Time, USA Today, and countless other national publications."

"The conference will be a time of wonderful fellowship and sharing, with praise and worship, personal ministry, uplifting music, and simple truths to encourage women in their pursuit for balance and peace in life," said representatives.

Through March 31, registration is just $25 for the conference and includes a delicious box lunch and a conference notebook. After April 1, registration will be $30.

Registration may be completed online at www.abbashouse.com or at the Guest Services area of the Abba’s House front lobby. Childcare is provided for children age six weeks to five years.

For more information, visit www.abbashouse.com or call the church office at 423-877-6462. Abba’s House is located at 5208 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.


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