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Greetings from
The National Women’s Department
Welcome to
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
We offer a warm Philadelphia greeting to all participants of this wonderful
event, and hope that you have come to take advantage of a fantastic week with
your sisters, those you know and those that you have yet to meet.
We are very happy to have the Desmond Hotel & Conference Center host this
year’s conference, and we want you to enjoy a week of learning ways to improve
your life, warm fellowship, spiritual growth, laughter, a little retreat from the
norm, exposure beyond your familiars, and an abundance of God’s love shown,
one to another.
Keep this booklet handy to familiarize yourself with times and location of daily
activities, departures, and costs associated with various functions, as well as a
host of other good information.
Thank you so much for your dedication, participation and support of the
National Women’s Conference, and without you, the event would not be the
same.
Why not make a commitment to invite someone who has never attended to next
year’s Conference, so that they too may experience the lure of the event. This
week in particular, let’s make an intentional effort to demonstrate that, “I Am
My Sister’s Keeper”, as we all take part in “Nourishing Alliances and Positive
Change.”
May God bless us all, according to His gracious will.
Our Mission
The Women’s Department mission is to encourage women to exhibit a Christian
character, teaching and reflecting modesty, while at the same time, promoting
confident, educated, mature, and sensitive women to have a voice in the
administrative business of the church organization.
While times are changing, we are extremely proud, as women, of the foundation
that we provide in our homes as wives and mothers, and seek to demonstrate
continued dedication and commitment to nurture and support our families.
Our objective is to build systems that generate unity, achievement, and
integrity among women that will endure for generations to come. Through
effective leadership and development, women have an opportunity to erase the
limitations of the past, and forge ahead in sharing viable partnerships with all
supporting arms of the church, that will ultimately have a positive impact on
families and the general community in which we live.
The Desmond Hotel welcomes you to our one-of-a-kind hotel. Among the
Greater Philadelphia area hotels, The Desmond Hotel Malvern’s reputation for
superior hospitality and comfort has spanned the past 25 years.
Our amenities include:
• Check in time is 3:00 PM and check out time is Noon
• 194 quiet and spacious non-smoking guest rooms and suites
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Multiple charging stations for your mobile devices
• HDTV with accessible USB and HDMI ports
• Indoor Pool and Hot Tub
• Onsite Fitness Center with treadmills, exercise bikes, universal weights,
step machines, and changing area
• Outdoor Walking and Jogging Trail
• Putting Green
1 Liberty Boulevard · Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-9800
www.desmondgv.com
The National Women’s Conference Schedule
Time
Event
Place
Sunday, March 8, 2015
9:30 AM
After Church Worship
Bus departs for Church of the Lord Jesus
Christ (In time for breakfast on Apostolic
Square)
Bus returns to The Desmond Hotel (Luggage
compartment available for loading at 4:00
PM)
The Desmond
Hotel Lobby
Apostolic
Square
Schedule for the Week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday)
7:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
7:30 - 8:30 AM
Morning Prayer
Third Floor
Conference Center
Third Floor
Lounge B
8:30 AM
Shuttle Pick-Up from Apostolic Square to
The Desmond
Apostolic Square
9:45 AM
Gather in Meeting Room
See Hotel Monitor
10:00 AM - Noon
Morning Daily Acitivities & Presentations
See Hotel Monitor
Noon - 1:00 PM
Lunch (Return to Meeting Room by 1:15 PM)
1:15 PM
Ballroom Area
Parking
Off-Site Parking
Campus Park and Ride
1600 S. Warfield Street · Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 463-1650
Both Sundays (March 8 & 15, 2015)
Take advantage of complimentary convenient shuttle service to and from church worship.
Avoid theft of your vehicle and/or its contents. Obtain a placard from the registration table
to display on your dashboard, OR identify yourself as an attendee to the National Women’s
Conference, and enjoy a comfortable 25 passenger shuttle, eliminating your parking worries.
The Sunday shuttle departs from Campus Park and Ride every 30 minutes until 12:30 PM. The
Sunday shuttle begins at 10:00 AM and continues every 30 minutes until 12:30 PM. The last
shuttle returns at 5:30 PM.
Monday - Saturday
You may park your vehicle at Campus Park and Ride during the week of the Conference, at
your own expense, for a daily rate of $7.00. Payment is made directly to the church. Shuttle
service is available on Sundays only.
Registration & Memorabilia Hours of Operation
Time
Schedule
Gather in Meeting Room
See Hotel Monitor
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Daily Activities & Presentations
See Hotel Monitor
Saturday, March 7, 2015 at The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Free Time
Shuttle Return to Apostolic Square
The Desmond
Hotel Lobby
Sunday, March 8, 2015 at The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Dinner
Ballroom Area
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Evening Activities
Ampitheatre
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Laughs with SNL’s Jay Pharoah
Ampitheatre
Pajama Party (Ladies Only)
Ampitheatre
4:30 PM
Thursday - 7:00 PM*
Friday - 7:00 PM*
Saturday - 10:00 AM
Local & District Women’s Supervisors
Meeting
Ampitheatre
Saturday - 5:00 PM*
Celebration of Marriage Dinner &
Entertainment
The Desmond
Ballroom
Bus departs for Church of the Lord Jesus
Christ (In time for breakfast on Apostolic
Square)
4:30 PM
Bus departs for all airlines at Philadelphia
International Airport (Luggage may be
loaded immediately following dismissal)
6:00 - 8:30 PM
The Desmond
Hotel Lobby
Apostolic
Square
*See following pages for more specific details on Evening Activities.
Vendors will be available from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily, with possible exception of meal time.
Open for Business
Open for Business
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Open for Business
Noon - 1:00 PM
Closed for Lunch
1:00 - 6:00 PM
Open for Business
6:00 PM
Closed for the Evening
Thursday, March 12, 2015 at The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
9:00 - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2015
9:30 AM
5:00 - 9:00 PM
6:00 - 7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Open for Business
Closed - Out of the Building
Open for Business
Closed for the Evening
Saturday, March 14, 2015 at The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
3:30 - 6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Open for Business
Closed for the Evening
Sunday March 15, 2015 at Apostolic Square
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Open for Business after Service
701 Records
Fortify yourself in The Word, and purchase as a gift for
Sunday — March 8, 2015
“The Word of God ”
Hosted by Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
others - First Released at the 62nd National Women’s
Service: 1:00 PM
Conference!
Anticipate an awe inspiring sermon by
Bishop Omega, preached directly from
the Bible. You’re welcome to come to
701 S. 22nd Street (at the corner of 22nd
& Bainbridge Streets) Philadelphia,
PA, 19146. Services begin at 1:00 PM
$50.00 for Boxed Set of 5
$15.00 for Individual DVD’s
EST. Bring your Bible, and get
an historical perspective of
the text, as well as a full
understanding of the sermon
delivered.
Color of the Day
for Ladies: White
Sales begin
Wednesday, March
11, 2015. Look for
CLJC Studio staff at
The Desmond Hotel
& Conference Center
on Wednesday and
Daylight
Savings Time
begins Sunday,
March 8 at
2 AM.
Friday afternoon. Box
Sets will also be sold
on Apostolic Square
on Sunday, March
15, 2015, as long as
supplies last. Order
other sermons via
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set your clocks
ahead one hour
before going to bed!
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Tuesday, March 10, 2015
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“Aging Gracefully - Knowing Your Worth
“Walk A Mile in My Sister’s Shoes”
in Every Decade of Your Life”
Hosted by Maryland, DC, Delaware & Western States Districts
Location: Desmond Ampitheatre
Thursday,
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$40.00 view
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Winery Tour & Tasting
Trip Cost: $20
Tuesday — March 10, 2015
“We Have The Power...”
Hosted by New England & Georgia Districts
@ The Desmond
Cost: Free Amenities
Thursday — March 12, 2015
“Life Has Options...”
@ The King of
Prussia Mall
No charge to go
Hosted by Philadelphia & Virginia Districts
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amenities at the hotel, or choose (additional fee-based options):
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• Shopping at King of Prussia Mall (Free)
Saturday
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• Valley Forge Casino ($10 to enter
with the
group
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The power to accomplish whatever we set our minds to do, ladies, is already
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• Chaddsford Tour and Wine Tasting ($20)
@ Valley Forge Casino
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at The Desmond , 1 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355
Note: Pre-registration is required for each Thursday
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activity, to allow for adequate transportation for all
afternoon with a healthy body workout, a brisk Zumba class at the local YMCA,
participants. Thursday’s activities ARE NOT included
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AM Session 10AM - Desmond Hotel and Conference Center Amphitheatre
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Evening Activity (Positively a Pajama Party - Ladies Only!) 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Pennsylvania. You won’t want to miss the sharing of these combined stories. A lively Panel Discussion
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Night of fun, relaxation, camaraderie, sisterhood, laughter and light food for the soul
experiences. You won’t want to miss the sharing of these combined stories. Cost
of admission includes lunch. Parade of Pajamas
respectfully a fashion show of a different kind…& much more
Positively a Pajama Party
For-Real Talk Show (Girl Talk with a Twist)
that’s
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Education
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Fully enjoy!!!
A night to remember!
10:00 AM · Ampitheatre
“A Diamond Celebration of
the Commitment of Marriage”
Registration: 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Hors d’oeuvres: 5:30 PM
A Diamond
Celebration
of the
Dinner: 6:00 PM
The Desmond Ballroom
Commitment of Marriage
Cost: $100.00 for Ladies & $65.00 for Gentlemen
COST: $100 Ladies; $65 Gentlemen
Location: Desmond Hotel and Conference Center - Ballroom
Let’s honor and celebrate those who have learned to work together in keeping the
Includes dinner & LIVE entertainment by ELITE and vocalist, Shirleta Settles
5PM
5:30 PMand
Horsthe
d'oeuvres
6PM married
Dinner couple
commitment
of Registration
marriage, the struggles
pleasures. Every
present will be remembered with a small gift of appreciation, along with a very
special acknowledgment of couples present who have been married for 60 years
and beyond. Event includes a delicious dinner and LIVE entertainment with
Let’s honor and celebrate those who have learned to work together in keeping the commitment of marriage, the
ELITE and vocalist, Shirleta Settles.
struggles and the pleasures. All married couples that are present at the event with BOTH husband and wife, will
be remembered with a small gift of appreciation, along with a very special acknowledgment of couples present
who have been married for 60 years and beyond.
Couples present at the event who are married 60+ years in 2015 will receive special recognition;
and they or their family members will have an opportunity to present up to 15 minutes of
Expressions of 60 Years of Marriage.
It could be the couple acknowledging each other, or their children, family members, friends, or
supporters honoring them in whatever way they choose. Presentation time limits will depend on
the number of couples/families participating.
For couples who are married 60 + years, but one or both are unable to attend the event,
IF YOU CHOOSE to submit your names, we will print the names in the program booklet for
that evening. Please submit both husband and wife's full name, date of marriage, number of years
married, and local church/district.
Sunday — March 15, 2015
“The Word of God ”
Thank You, Mercí, Gracias,
Danke, Asante, Obrigada
Hosted by Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
Service: 1:00 PM
Don’t think of leaving the National
Women’s Conference, without filling your
spiritual tank with enough fuel to get you
to the next stop!
Bishop Omega’s
style and delivery
will capture your
attention, and if
you are willing,
you will
receive the greatest blessing of
your life, an understanding of
the Bible and the beauty of
the Grace of God.
$15.00
March
Color of the Day
for Ladies: White
With the most heartfelt sincerity, we thank you for participating in the 62nd
National Women’s Conference. You could have chosen other ways to spend your
time and money, and you made a decision to share in a wonderful gathering with
us this week.
Please join us in a continual prayer throughout the year that God will bless our
efforts to take the Women’s Conference to higher levels each year, growing in
grace and knowledge, while sharing with women and supportive men from all
walks of life.
2015 Conference Souvenirs
Fair Trade Gifts from
Ten Thousand Villages
National Women’s
Conference – 2015
I Am
My Sister’s
Keeper
Nourishing Alliances
and Positive Change
An assortment of souvenirs will be available for purchase at this year’s
conference, including an eco-friendly red garment bag ($15.00), t-shirt ($10.00 for
M-XL or $12.00 for 2XL and up), conference badges ($3.00), and bookmarks ($2.00
or 3/$5.00).
2015 Conference Vendors
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Handbags by Destiny’s Fashion Connection
Jewelry & Clothes by Sweet Pea
Wigs & Make-up by Make-Up Parlor
Art by African American Fine Art Society
Jewelry by Leona
Gift Baskets & More by This and That
Jewelry by Nancy Brooks
Ten Thousand Villages is an exceptional source for unique handmade gifts
representing the diverse cultures of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America
and the Middle East. One of the world’s largest fair trade organizations and a
founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), the company
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Their unique handmade gifts include:
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• Home Decor
• Art
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• Personal Accessories
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Some of these handmade gifts will be available for purchase at this year’s
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