Saturday, February 5, 2011

Up Coming Shows/Fairs and Festivals




March 3, 2011Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm
Bring the entire family
to experience the impressive
cultural diversity of the Cedar Valley!

Waterloo All Schools Art Festival
Over 1000 Student works of art

Cultural Performances
From student and local artists

International Food Samplings

Multicultural Crafts
and art activities

International Fashion Show
 
Free Admission 
Family Event Focuses on Cultural Diversity of Cedar Valley

The community is invited to the 4th annual CultureFest event on Thursday, March 3 from 5:30-7:30pm, at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. This free, family event will showcase the impressive cultural diversity within the Cedar Valley, with special performances taking place throughout the evening.

 
The community is invited to the 4th annual CultureFest event on Thursday, March 3 from 5:30-7:30pm, at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. This free, family event will showcase the impressive cultural diversity within the Cedar Valley, with special performances taking place throughout the evening.


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*This Show has been cut down to one day, March 5*
Payne AME Church/Women s Conference 2011



***THE SUSIE BROOKS MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF PAYNE AME CHURCH
WOMEN'S CONFERENCE 2011:  "POSITIONED TO RECEIVE GOD'S FAVOR"
MARCH 4-5, 2011

PLEASE EMAIL VERA WALLICAN AT ALLTHATJAS39@HOT MAIL.COM WITH QUESTIONS
OR TO REQUEST A REGISTRATION FORM

MARCH 4, 6:00 PM                                                            MARCH 5, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
DINNER & CELEBRATION                                              MESSAGES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
GUEST SPEAKER:  SISTER JUDEDA HILL,                  KEY NOTE:  REV. THERESA DEAR,
FIRST LADY OF GIFT OF LIFE CHURCH                     DUPAGE AME CHURCH, ILLINOIS
TICKETS:  $25                                                                  COST:  $35
*BOTH DAYS:  $50*
*VENDORS WILL BE AVAILABLE*

SPIRITUAL GROWTH MESSENGERS:  MORNING SESSIONS – MARCH 5
*EVANGELIST LUCY EVANS, SHILLIAM AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
MESSAGE:  HEALING YOUR WOUNDS OF YESTERDAY TO RECEIVE GOD’S BLESSINGS OF YOUR TODAY (WOMAN AT THE WELL)

*SISTER SARAH KEYS, FIRST LADY OF COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
MESSAGE:  LIVING A LIFE GOD CAN USE (THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN)

*SISTER GAILE TOLBERT, FIRST LADY OF CHRIST TEMPLE CHURCH
MESSAGE:  WALKING IN GOD’S WILL DESPITE WHAT OTHERS MAY SAY (MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS)
KEY NOTE SPEAKER:  AFTERNOON SESSION – MARCH 5
*REV. THERESA DEAR, ORDAINED MINISTER, PUBLISHED AUTHOR AND BUSINESS OWNER OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Rev. Theresa A. Dear received her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Development and her Master of Science in Industrial Relations from Loyola University, Chicago.

Rev. Dear is an Itinerate Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. She serves at DuPage AME Church where she leads community expansion initiatives and serves on the board of REACH, a non-profit empowerment organization.

Rev. Dear is a consistently visible leader in the NAACP. She was confirmed and sworn into office as a member of the National Board of Directors, in February 2005. She was unanimously re-elected in 2008. For her outstanding contributions and leadership, Rev. Dear has been recognized by several organizations.

Rev. Dear has published two books.  Inconceivable Seasons:  Lessons of Faith and Favor is a powerful book of hope, inspiration, challenge and affirmation. It allows us to see ourselves and God in each woman.  Inadequate, Unprepared But Ready is for people with unmet goals, unrealized dreams but who remain hopeful. 

For more information, visit her websites at www.already chosen.com or www.hr4nonprofits.com.