Women's Conference 2011: How will they know you are mine?

Conference Schedule & Session Descriptions

2011-02-17T11:26:00.000-08:00

** Conference Schedule **

Friday
7:00-7:45 -- Doors Open/
   Dessert Served
7:45-7:50 -- Welcome
7:50-8:10 -- Music
8:10-9:00 -- Drama/Speaker

Saturday
8:00-8:45 -- Doors Open/
   Breakfast Served
8:50-9:00 -- Welcome/
   Blessing/Directions
9:10-9:50 -- Session 1
9:55-10:35 -- Session 2
10:40-11:20 -- Session 3
11:30-12:00 -- Music/Speaker/Invitation

** Breakout Sessions **

The Blessing of Coupons
Emily Elliott
She is skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking. Prov 31: 19.
If you wonder how women across the country are turning a $.50 coupon into free name brand products, join this session for tips on how to coupon effectively for a family on a budget.

Caring for Aging Parents
Nancy Weatherman & Karen Miller
Most of us do not prepare for the inevitable and sometimes sudden task of caring for a loved one in the later years. But you CAN prepare. Come learn from a woman who served as her mother’s primary care-giver and a hospice social worker.

Faith and Finances in Tough Times
Linda Bizilia
Budget tight? With the foundation that God is your provider, come be encouraged with practical tips based on the following: Everything belongs to God, you can be content with what you have AND respond the right way when tough times hit.

Finding your Role in Ministry
Karen Herring
Come be encouraged through a practical, interactive, nuts and bolts talk about ministry and overcoming the problems that will arise as we serve God. You will also learn what the Bible has to say about these topics.

Fit for God
Vicki Gould
Our body is God's temple, and we glorify Him by taking care of it. Be prepared to “move” and find ways to strengthen His temple by making positive, healthy choices. With the right desire you will serve God stronger…and longer.

From Snail Mail to eMail
Rozi Dover
Come learn how to make basic technology work for you:
• Receive and send emails as well as attach documents
• Download, save and print digital photos
• Navigate the FBCO website and download sermons.

Guilt Free Shortcuts for Healthy Living
Beverly Corley & Lori Cox
Do you have a Martha Stewart vision in a Survivor reality? Restore peace to your soul and join us for tips to organize and plan healthy but quick and easy meals to allow you and your family to thrive in a healthy, happy home.

Handling Hard Times
Annette Andrus
No one is exempt from the unwelcome visitation of pain and difficulty. Join the discussion of the journey of pain to the restoration of joy. The topics of brokenness and
surrender will be included.

Investing in Christian Women through Discipleship
Cassie Hamiter
Discipleship is a command to: "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." Phil 3:17
As you follow Christ, you have an awesome opportunity to influence and teach other women in their faith, and allow them to learn from your past failures and successes!

Listening to GOD in Prayer
Ann Hillyer
Often we view prayer as our time to talk to GOD, but what would happen if we learned to listen to GOD and pray His desires? This session looks at scriptural principles that will open our eyes to the joy of listening to the heart of GOD.

Praying for & Encouraging Your Husband
Mary Ann Williamson
You are your husband’s greatest advocate before the Father! A righteous woman’s prayers avails much! Come learn why and what to pray for your husband to help him and to help YOU become the couple God wants you to be.

Raising Righteousness in Your Home
Stacy Tinsley
If "righteous" is a word you only DREAM could describe your family, join this discussion to learn that true righteousness only comes from the Lord and can be "caught and taught" by you and your family members through practical application!

Tough Topics for Your Teens
Lei Bledsoe
The transition from childhood to adulthood is one of the most difficult times for children AND parents. Join in this conversation about communicating with your teen, peer pressure, dating and other tough teen topics.

Tickets are available at the Welcome Center on Sunday and in the church office through Tuesday, February 22.

2011 FBCO Women's Conference

2011-02-10T16:32:00.000-08:00

First Baptist Church of Opelika (FBCO) is excited to invite women to attend a Friday evening and Saturday morning event that is designed to encourage the Christian walk as well as provide practical steps to ones daily life. The conference, held Friday, February 25, 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, February 26 from 8:00am to noon will be held in the 3:16 Center at FBCO and focuses on John 13:35, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Tickets are $10 and available at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings and in the church office, 301 South 8th Street, through Tuesday, February 22.

Friday evening will feature a wide array of desserts and a courtroom style drama examining how we as women illustrate to the world that we are believers. Several local women are working hard to prepare the performance. Directed by Amy Dorsey and Libba Herring, Mary Jo Giffen will portray the accused. The attorneys will be played by Kristy Dozier and Janice Golden. “Judge Judy” will be played by Judy Colley, and Kathleen Chapman will serve as bailiff. Witnesses are portrayed by Cathy Tidwell and Becky Stillwell. Worship music will be led by Tamara Teel and a group of energetic and talented college women.

Saturday morning, a light breakfast will be served and participants may choose to attend up to three of the following break-out sessions: The Blessing of Coupons, Caring for Aging Parents, Faith and Finances in Tough Times, Finding Your Role in Ministry, Fit for God, From Snail Mail to Email, Guilt Free Shortcuts for Healthy Living, Handling Hard Times, Investing in Christian Women through Discipleship, Listening to GOD in Prayer, Praying for & Encouraging Your Husband, Raising Righteousness in Your Home and Tough Topics for Your Teens.

First Baptist Church of Opelika is a family of faith that focuses on lifting up Jesus Christ and loving people. Sunday worship services are available weekly at 8:30am (traditional style), 9:45am (contemporary style) and 11:00am (traditional style) in the sanctuary. There are Sunday School classes available for all ages during all three times also. More information about these as well as Sunday and Wednesday evening services and events can be found at fbcopelika.com or by calling 334.745.5715. The church is located in downtown Opelika at 301 South 8th Street.

Spring 2011 Conference Schedule

2011-01-31T15:11:00.000-08:00

Do you have your ticket yet? They're only $10 and available today! Grab a friend, enjoy dinner and come out for dessert Friday night!

Friday (Feb 25) 7:00-9:00 p.m. - dessert and a courtroom style drama with Judy Colley examining how we as women illustrate to the world that we are believers.
Saturday (Feb 26) 8:00 a.m.- noon - light breakfast and the opportunity to attend various breakout sessions to equip you in
your walk.

Topics (pick up to 3)

♥ Caring for Aging Parents

♥ Couponing

♥ Faith and Family Finances

♥ Finding Your Role in Ministry

♥ Handling Hard Times

♥ Investing in Christian Women through Discipleship

♥ Prayer

♥ Praying for & Encouraging Your Husband

♥ Quick Cooking and Meal Planning

♥ Raising Righteousness in Your Home

♥ Simple Fitness Tips

♥ Surviving Technology in 2011

♥ Tough Topics for Your Teens

Tickets: Welcome Center and church office for $10

Take advantage of this terrific outreach opportunity. Invite friends, co-workers, and neighbors! Pick-up a ticket for you and one for a friend!

Women's Conference 2011

2011-01-25T12:30:00.000-08:00

Friday, February 25 | 7 - 9 p.m.

dessert and entertainment

Saturday, February 26 | 8 a.m. - noon

breakfast and breakout sessions

Tickets are $10 and available in the church office during the week and at the Welcome Center on Sunday morning through Sunday, February 20.

Friday

Enjoy an evening of yummy desserts and entertainment as the evidence of a woman’s Christianity stands trial. By the end of the evening God’s question, “How will they know you are mine?” will be written forever in the forefront of your heart and mind.

Saturday

Come back Saturday morning to enjoy breakfast and learn from women of all ages on the following topics:

♥ Caring for Aging Parents

♥ Couponing

♥ Faith and Family Finances

♥ Finding Your Role in Ministry

♥ Handling Hard Times

♥ Investing in Christian Women through Discipleship

♥ Prayer

♥ Praying For and Encouraging Your Husband

♥ Quick Cooking and Meal Planning

♥ Raising Righteousness in Your Home

♥ Tough Topics for Your Teens

This One Thing Schedule and Menu

2010-04-06T10:51:00.000-07:00

View conference registration and content information here.

Friday, April 30
6:30 p.m. Doors Open
6:45 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Door prizes
7:45 p.m. Praise and Worship
8:00 p.m. Rachel Lovingood, Speaker

Dinner
Spinach Salad
Marinated Chicken
Squash Casserole
Broccoli/Cheese & Rice Casserole
Butter Beans
Italian Cream Cake Strawberry Cake Four Layer Dessert

Saturday, May 1
9:00 a.m. Praise and Worship
9:10 a.m. Rachel Lovingood, Speaker
10:00 a.m. Brunch and Door prizes
10:45 a.m. Praise and Worship
10:55 a.m. Rachel Lovingood, Speaker
11:45 a.m. Dismissal

Brunch
Fruit
Breakfast Casserole
Hashbrown Casserole
Muffins

Woman's Journey: This One Thing Update

2010-04-05T19:06:00.000-07:00

Philippians 3:13-14 says, "I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.Come listen to speaker

Rachel Lovingood, a published author, speaker and ministry trainer for LifeWay, use her sense of humor and love for the Word to communicate Biblical truths through everyday situations. First Baptist Church of Opelika invites you to join Rachel for an evening and morning of laughter, music, fellowship and truth.

Spring Women’s Conference
“This One Thing”
Friday, April 30 - Saturday, May 1

Cost: $20

Buy your ticket THIS Sunday at the FBCO Welcome Center, preschool area or AE building. Call 745.5715 with any questions.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday, April 30
6:30 p.m. - Doors Open
6:45 p.m. - Dinner
7:30 p.m. - Door prizes
7:45 p.m. - Praise and Worship
8:00 p.m. - Rachel Lovingood, Speaker

Saturday, May 1
9:00 a.m. - Praise and Worship
9:10 a.m. - Rachel Lovingood, Speaker
10:00 a.m. - Brunch and Door prizes
10:45 a.m. - Praise and Worship
10:55 a.m. - Rachel Lovingood, Speaker
11:45 a.m. - Dismissal

First Friday Luncheon Update

2010-03-18T19:02:00.000-07:00

The First Friday Luncheon co-chairs, Meaghan Murphree and Jill Hedges are excited to announce a big change for the final luncheon (April 9 due to Easter) of the 2010 season.

For the April luncheon, instead of calling the church office to reserve a spot for yourself and paying the day of, you must now purchase a ticket beforehand. This change will prevent "no-shows" that end up costing the church money. Tickets will be available at the church Welcome Center on Sunday mornings for the next several weeks.

Please pass this update along.

The April speaker is Linda Fuller, co-founder of Habitat for Humanity. Her bio is very interesting and definitely inspiring! Learn more at http://www.fullercenter.org/lindafuller.

Spring 2010 Women's Conference

2010-02-16T11:44:00.000-08:00

Save the date!

Rachel Lovingood, a published author and speaker and ministry trainer for LifeWay, enjoys using her sense of humor and love for the Word to communicate Biblical truths through everyday situations. First Baptist Church of Opelika invites you to join Rachel for an evening and morning of laughter, music, fellowship and truth.

The theme of the event is "This One Thing..." and will be built from Philippians 3:13-14:

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Friday, April 30
Dinner and presentation

Saturday, May 1
Breakfast and presentation

Registration will begin on Sunday, March 28. Watch for more information here and through church-wide communications.

What does "even" mean to you?

2009-09-25T07:14:00.000-07:00

Are you an "even if," "even though" or "even while" woman?

There are women in the Bible who were.

Come learn about what kind of woman God wants YOU to be!

Recipe for Contentment

Being an "Even"-Tempered Woman

a ladies night out with Joy Bazemore

Thu, Oct 8 - 6:30 p.m. - 3:16 Center

Enjoy dinner, fellowship and a great speaker!

Welcome Desk: Prior to and after the 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. service

*Ticket pays for dinner and speaker

Ladies Night Out 2009

2009-08-12T06:11:00.000-07:00

Recipe for Contentment

Being an "Even"-Tempered Woman
a ladies night out with Joy Bazemore
Enjoy dinner, fellowship and a great speaker

Thu, Oct 8 - 6:30 p.m. - 3:16 Center
Register for $10 *
Sep 13 - Sep 20 - Sep 27
Welcome Desk - Preschool Lobby - AE Building
Prior to and after the 9:45 a.m. service

* Ticket pays for dinner and speaker

A Woman's Journey...This Side of Heaven

2009-04-19T06:42:00.000-07:00

First Baptist Church of Opelika presents:
A WOMAN'S JOURNEY...
THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN
April 17 - 19, 2009
Phoenix III
Orange Beach, AL

Registration
Registration* is due by April 5 to the church office or stop by one of the registration tables before or after the 9:45 a.m. service on the following Sundays:

March 15
March 22
March 29
April 5

* Payment is due at the time of registration, and prices are listed below.

Speaker: Chandra Peele
Chandra, a wife, mother of two, Christian communicator, motivational speaker and author from Cypress, Texas, will get you excited about life within just moments of meeting her!

Founding GAB (Godly and Beautiful) Ministry, Inc. in 1999, God has allowed Chandra to speak across the country for His glory. Her fresh, zany way of sharing the truths of God’s Word will make you laugh, cry and grow in the love of Christ.

Chandra believes that for us to have the best relationship with our husbands, children, parents, siblings and friends (even the difficult ones), we must desire Jesus first. Through His Word, prayer and fellowship, we can each enjoy the sweetness that comes from being filled with the Joy of the Lord. Then, instead of chocolates or Starbucks, we begin to crave and want more of Jesus.

Please visit this website to learn more about Chandra.

Conference Schedule
Friday, April 17
4:00 p.m. - Check-in begins at Phoenix III
7:30 p.m. - Session I begins
9:00 p.m. - Informal social with refreshments

Saturday, April 18
9:00 a.m. - Session 2 begins
11:00 a.m. - Free time
6:30 p.m. - Dinner
7:00 p.m. - Session 3 begins
8:30 p.m. - Fun & Fellowship

Sunday, April 19
9:00 a.m. - Breakfast
9:30 a.m. - Session 4 begins
11:00 a.m. - Dismissal/Prayer

Accommodations: Phoenix III
Phoenix III is situated close to Perdido Key in Orange Beach.

Conference rates include two nights stay, dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.
8 people - 3 bedroom - $120 each
6 people - 3 bedroom - $150 each
6 people - 2 bedroom - $130 each
4 people - 2 bedroom - $175 each
4 people - 1 bedroom - $165 each
2 people - 1 bedroom - $280 each

Amenities

1, 2 & 3 bedroom fully furnished condominiums
Indoor/outdoor pools
Kiddie Pool
Lighted tennis courts
Indoor racquetball courts
Hot tubs and saunas
Exercise room
Barbeque grills
Fully furnished kitchen
Check-in on site
Security
Clothes washer and dryer
2 color TV’s
Wireless connection available for all guests in rooms and lobbies
Basic supply of linen towels and paper products
Read more at http://www.brett-robinson.com/

For registration questions contact

Katie Mantooth
kpmantooth@yahoo.com
or contact the church
334.745.5715

Marriage Conference

2009-03-18T11:23:00.000-07:00

For those of you women who are married or engaged, you may also be interested in this opportunity...grab your "boy" and enjoy!

Six Secrets to a Lasting Love
Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg

Saturday, March 21 9:-3:30

First Baptist Church, Opelika
$45 per couple(includes all material, snacks and lunch)

Registration begins at 8:30 and you can register on site or come by the church office.

Call Mike King or Diane at the church office with any questions at 745-5715.

Directions to Phoenix III

2009-03-07T18:43:00.000-08:00

From I-65 South take Exit 37 to Hwy 59 South
From I-10 take Exit 44 to Hwy 59 South (Gulf Shores Parkway)
Follow Hwy 59 until you reach the beach
To the Phoenix Condominium : From Highway 59 turn left on Highway 182.
Phoenix I - IV is located 4.4 miles on the right.

Or use the Foley Beach Express:

After leaving the bridge over the Intracoastal waterway - at the end of the Expressway - the first landmark that ones sees is the old, Orange Beach Watertower. To go to the Gulf Front properties, turn left and travel 2 1/2 miles to Highway 161 South. Turn right onto Highway 161 South and travel 2 miles to the traffic light at Highway 182 (better known as Beach Blvd.) Those going to Phoenix I-IV and Phoenix V will turn right.

Phoenix III
24230 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
800-211-7892
In-room phone: 1-251-981-6901

http://www.brett-robinson.com/