Hi Sali, I hope you have recovered from the rigors of preparation and the stress of piloting the conference through to its glorious end. We had a great time, and I was gratified to hear the ladies plan to return again next year! You are evidently doing something right, something in tune with God Sali, and I pray you will continue to hear Him and step out in time with Him.   

      It was awesome.

      The worship and praise was even better this year than last. I don't know where you got Shindale and that wonderful man called James from, but please don't let go of them Sali. They are good for the soul and good for the spirit! Be Davis monologue was Holy Spirit inspired. Very very pregnant with meaning that is still unfolding now, days after we watched her. It was special. Janet Jones' rendering of the Last Supper was very touching Sali. She presented that final supper and touched on aspects I have never seen before. It was a stirring message - one to spur us on to true service to the Master and to one another. God will help us.

      Imelda's early message was powerful. I missed some of it while I was looking for the Bible you so kindly got from my daughter for me, but what I heard I held on to - a revelation of how much we need to be still and let God be God always. How much we think we can do things ourselves when really God wants to do things through us if only we would be still. God help us Sali. Esmie's testimony Sali! God is awesome, awesome. She touched our hearts deeply for Him - reminding us of His mercy and grace, and how much He can do in spite of us.

     I attended the Vocabulary of Praise workshop with Angel. It was awesome, and I saw that everyone who was there was carried away too. She presented an aspect of worship that is little known, and even less often experienced and made it very clear that it is accessible to all. I look forward to the day she will have a longer time to tell these truths Sali.

 

     It was wonderful. And Dorothy Means "Should we question our emotions?" was so practical. Really down-to-earth. It helped bring forward our pretences and over spiritualization in Christianity. Questioned all such behavior and showed how it should be abhorred while seeking reality and truth.

     The Crowning Glory was that drama you took part in Sali. It was a befitting end to a memorable day. It should be put up in every state of the US and shown on national television! It was G-O-O-D! You apologized that there was no program after the drama? Anything else would have been an anticlimax. We all agreed it was the very best part of the program. Who thought it up? It must have cost a pretty penny, but it was well worth it. The music, the prose, the costumes, the lighting, the backdrop, the diversity of the ladies who took part, the excellence of it all.

The thrust of this year's program was drama - from the Monologue, to the Holy Communion, to the zenith - the Prayers of Biblical Women. It was so great.

      I must not forget to thank you specially for my daughter's free registration. My daughter enjoyed herself so much she has asked to come next year (and her sisters want to come too)!! She has found a new hobby through the conference. On our way back on Saturday night we had to stop at Borders to get some stickers for her new scrap book. When we got home she showed her sisters all the gifts (how did you manage to give them so much???) and then put each thing on display in appropriate special places. She has been scrap booking since then - it keeps her happily occupied.

      Thank you Sali. Thank you for not allowing ABWC to remain a dream. Thank you for receiving enablement and for continuing to march ahead even in the face of difficulties. You are a blessed blessing.

Much love

Oluwatoyin Fafowora

Ophthalmologist