Women of Faith

JUNE 30 — In less than 10 days, many thousands of women will make their way to the United Center for a two day conference put on by Women of Faith called “Contagious Joy 2006“. This is an excellent conference each year and the lineup this year looks great. Check out the entire Chicago schedule, and women, make this a priority!

Women of Faith held its first conferences in churches in 1996. By the next year, demand was so high, they moved into arenas. In Charlotte, N.C., a 22,000-capacity arena sells out a year ahead each year. The group now holds about 35 conferences a year, has visited 80 different cities and has welcomed more than 3 million women. “‘We want to encourage women and inspire them,’’ said Mary Graham, the group’s president. ‘’I would like every woman to leave the arena knowing for sure that she is loved by a God of grace and that she can have a relationship with Him in the hardest moments of her life and in the best days of her life.’’ During the two-day meeting, speakers and special guests shared motivational stories with attendees and led them in song and prayer. This is a great event for Women’s Ministry folks, for women in the city or urban ministry, and for all who want to grow in their walk with the Lord