Progressive M & E Baptist State Convention of Florida, Inc

JWM INFORMED Volume 1 Issue 1 April 2009 Progressive M & E Baptist State Convention of Florida, Inc

Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Convention President THE PRESIDENT WRITES:

Francesca Henderson, To God Be the Glory. Ministry President I pray that each of you is living in the abundance of the blessings God has in store for you.

I want to thank each of you for your support, attendance, contribution and prayers that you gave during this session of the State Convention. We had a great time and were Inside this issue: truly honored to be hosted by the First South Florida District. I want to thank everyone President Writes that blessed me during my President’s Hour. I was touched by each of your thoughtful JWM Officers gifts. State Convention Snapshots During our session, one of the concerns that some had was to be updated more often New Committees on what is going on within the State Junior Women, so “JWM Informed” has been Upcoming events designed and created to keep you informed on the latest information and happenings of the Junior Women Mission. The newsletter will be issued every other month. If you have anything that you would like to have put into “JWM informed,” please send all of your information to the secretary, Laquindra. Her e-mail address is [email protected]. I am composing this issue as a start; the next issues will be done by the secretary. I hope you enjoy!

Francesca Henderson

2009-2010 JWM OFFICERS

Francesca Henderson President Marlene Moore 1st Vice President Reva Rosebora 2nd Vice President Katrease McCarther Vice President at Large Rev. Deryl Jones Advisor Margaretta Kirkman Mission Advisor Regena Herring Assistant Mission Advisor

Other JWM officers will be given in the next newsletter.

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Snapshots from the State Convention

Opening Session on Tuesday March 17, 2009

(Devotion by: Cozy, Nikki and Kenya)

Icebreakers (by Dean Baker)

(Nekesha racing to win) Cozy singing “I’m a Little Teapot”

Sister to Sister Hour (Hosted by First South Florida)

Wednesday March 18, 2009 Workshop:” Becoming a Woman of Excellence”

(Workshop Presenter: Sis. Nora Woodard) (Workshop Presenter: Sis. Inez Curry)

(Workshop Presenter: Sis. Eleanor McCoy)

Wednesday March 18, 2009…… Continued

Advisor Mama Kirkman Advisor Jones Banner March: 1st South Florida

(Outing at “Mama Nem’s”)

(Outreach at Living Hope Ministry)

Worship Service

(Rev. Terrance Bulger……..”Render your heart and not your Garments”)

(Macedonia MBC Young Adult Ministry)

Thursday March 19, 2009 President’s Hour

President’s Luncheon

Worship Service:

(Rev. Wilson……”What to do when it seems your faith has failed”)

Banner March Results

1st Place: 2nd Place: Most Unique Banner Second West District First South Florida District

1st Place: 2nd Place: Best Uniform Second West District First South Florida District

1st Place: 2nd Place: Greatest Funds New Gulf Coast Second West

1st Place: 2nd Place: Most Original Theme First South Florida District Second West

JWM Informed Page 4 JWM INFORMED Volume 1 Issue 1 April 2009 Upcoming Committees:

We will have new committees within the Ministry. Listed below are a few committees that we need chairpersons for. If you would like to volunteer to be the chairperson or either be a part of one of the committees listed below, please let me know.

Committees: Conference on the Vine (will start 2010) Outreach Ministry Daycare Ministry Annual Yearbook Ministry

UPCOMING EVENTS:

JULY 20-24, 2009 PME STATE CONVENTION CONGRESS CARL-RHIM-SANDERS CENTER, LAKELAND FL.

JULY 24- 25, 2009 CONFERENCE ON THE VINE FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, WINTER HAVEN FL.

CONGRATULATIONS:

If you have anything that you would like to see published in this newsletter please be sure to send all information to [email protected]

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