When the Going Gets Tough...
Women's Conference with Jill Briscoe
Saturday, 7th March 2009
As women made their way to the conference from near and far, umbrellas became a useful item. However, once inside the warm atmosphere of Orangefield Presbyterian Church the cold weather was soon forgotten.
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 Rube Brunton and band led the praise and helped us to focus our thoughts on God and be aware of His presence with us.
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Valerie Stewart (PW President) welcomed everyone and interviewed Jill Briscoe.
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| Jill was born in England and found Christ when she was 18 years old. Upon graduating from Cambridge University, she began working as a teacher by day and had a vigorous street ministry to the young people of Liverpool by night. In 1958, she married Stuart, and they moved to Brookfield, Wisconsin in 1970 when Stuart was invited to be senior Pastor of Elmbrook Church. They ministered there for 30 years and since 2000 they have had the joy of equipping and encouraging believers across the globe in their roles as ministers-at-large for Elmbrook. Jill has authored more than 40 books including devotionals, study guides, poetry and children’s books. |
 Jill’s talk was divided into three sessions as she taught us from God’s Word and related something of her own life’s journey. She shared with us stories of difficulties she had faced and how to cope when life’s sudden squalls come our way.
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| We were reminded that if we were not currently enduring difficult times then we should expect to face them as no one escapes life’s sorrows. She emphasised the importance of spending time with Jesus before entering each new day and allowing Him to use us. She also emphasised the importance of trusting God when our prayers have not been answered in the way we would like. At difficult times it is important not to rely on our feelings but on the eternal promises of God. |
The hushed atmosphere in the hall showed the impact Jill’s words were having, and God’s presence brought both challenge and comfort. A prayer ministry team was made available throughout the day for women to use to seek God in a quiet place.
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 We pray that the Holy Spirit will work in a mighty way through every woman who attended and through all who will hear it on DVD. It is our prayer that the women who came will be encouraged and that that the broken-hearted will be lifted up.
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** A DVD of the conference may be ordered from the PW Office price £5.00 if collected or £6.00 by post. Click here to download a request form. |
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Feedback:Speaker was relevant and believable, vibrant and inspiring. Worship leader was excellent, gifted in leading in an attitude of reverence and worship. Good mix of songs and instruments. Message excellent, just what I needed to hear at this time. Fantastic – PW moving in the right direction. Really enjoyed the whole day. Jill was inspirational, just what I needed, thanks. Music was great and those who led where brilliant. Thank you for today, God bless with future plans. Thanks to Orangefield – great venue. Thank you, very enjoyable and well organised day, very uplifting and encouraging. A blessing. I was reluctant to come, but a friend didn’t give up on me and what a blessing it has proved to be. I am going through a trying time and this has helped. Thank you. |
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