NW FL Aglow

Aglow Area Retreat - March 23 & 24, 2012

2012-02-06T03:17:00.000-08:00

Mission: BOLD Identity
March 23rd & 24th, 2012

What is it going to take for you to move into the kind of authority that God has called you to? What action are you going to take to step into being the BOLD Christian you are called to be?" (Registering for this weekend would be a step in the right direction!)

* Overcome the second guessing because you don't have clarity on WHAT the will of God is for your life.

* Find out WHO you are anointed to serve powerfully and how to get started
transforming lives now.

* Grow an internal identity that you are confident and joyful in.

* Step into a level of authority and victory you've dreamed of.

This will be a workshop, so come expecting impartation and transformation.
Meet our workshop leader...

Becky Harmon is militant about empowering you for kingdom success in your personal life, business and ministry. She is a prophetic intercessor, church planter and owner of Success Not Sabotage. She lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband, 4 children and an assortment of dogs and cats.

Place: Times of Refreshing, DeFuniak Springs, FL

If you need more information, please send an email to
nwflaglow@gmail.com and we will contact you with full details!

The Sound of NW Florida

2011-04-07T04:05:00.000-07:00

"Bravo, God, Bravo!
God and all angels shout, "Encore!"
In awe before God's visible power."
Psalm 29:1
(The Message)

About 35 women gathered at "Times of Refreshing" outside of DeFuniak Springs on April 1 & 2nd for an amazing weekend. We knew we had come to release a unique sound over our area, which extends from Tallahassee to Pensacola.

We knew we would release a sound of praise and offer a sound of worship. In addition, what we heard was the sound of canes and walkers being cast aside, chains breaking and shouts of joy.

What an amazing weekend.

A dance of victory with one who came in on a walker and left with no need of it!
God is awesome!

NW Florida - THE SOUND

2011-03-27T08:10:00.001-07:00

Ray Hughes delivered an extraordinary message to the Aglow International U.S. Conference in San Jose in October of 2010. As women with a unique sound of heaven, we are called to shift the atmosphere in our homes, cities and region by releasing that sound. We have space if you act right away to join us next weekend as women from NW Florida gather for....

AREA AGLOW RETREAT April 1st and 2nd, 2011

Time: Friday April 1 4:00 PM Check-in and Registration 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Evening Session Saturday April 2 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Morning Session 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Afternoon Session 4:00 PM Departure Purpose: 1. Create a magnificent atmosphere through praise and worship and release a glorious sound over our area. 2. Connect with one another and with our Father in a deeper way. 3. Equip you to release the power of God into your home, neighborhood and community. This retreat is for Aglow ladies, leaders as well as those who are brand new to Aglow! Place: Times of Refreshing, Kings Lake Rd, DeFuniak Springs, FL Cost: $60 Registration includes overnight accommodations and 3 meals. Due by Friday, March 25.

What to Bring: Single bed sheets, pillowcase & a towel. Your Bible, any instrument, flags, banners, etc. You will be able to choose your room and roommates when you check in and take a tour.

Send a check for $60, payable to AGLOW. Email nwflaglow@gmail.com for address. Information: Email nwflaglow@gmail.com for more information.

Retreat, "Times of Refreshing" April 1 & 2

2011-02-13T17:21:00.001-08:00

AREA AGLOW RETREAT
April 1st and 2nd, 2011

Time: Friday April 1 4:00 PM Check-in and Registration
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Evening Session
Saturday April 2 8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Morning Session
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Afternoon Session
4:00 PM Departure
Purpose: 1. Create a magnificent atmosphere through praise and worship and release a glorious sound over our area. 2. Connect with one another and with our Father in a deeper way. 3. Equip you to release the power of God into your home, neighborhood and community. This retreat is for Aglow ladies, leaders as well as those who are brand new to Aglow!

Place: Times of Refreshing, Kings Lake Rd, DeFuniak Springs, FL

Cost: $60 Registration includes overnight accommodations and 3 meals. Due by Friday, March 25.

What to Bring: Single bed sheets, pillowcase & a towel. Your Bible, any instrument, flags, banners, etc.

You will be able to choose your room and roommates when you check in and take a tour.

Send a check for $60, payable to AGLOW. Email nwflaglow@gmail.com for address.
Information: Email nwflaglow@gmail.com for more information.

Jan. 29, 2011 Aglow Retreat with Mary Forsythe

2011-01-11T14:38:00.000-08:00

Be Refreshed, Renewed, Restored and Empowered!When: Saturday, January 29th, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Niceville Assembly of God,108 Hwy 85 North, Niceville

Cost: $15 Registration (Includes lunch if reserved by Jan. 27)

Mary was a successful businesswoman when unexpectedly she found herself in a Texas prison, yet in that dark place she found Jesus as her Lord. She has since travelled around the world helping others find their niche in God’s Kingdom and to establish a vibrant relationship with the Holy Spirit. Her riveting story is written in the widely-popular book, “A Glimpse of Grace” and she has appeared on a variety of television broadcasts including The 700 Club, Daystar, and Life Today. Mary was one of the featured speakers at the Aglow National Conference in October of 2010.

Come expecting to hear an encouraging word from God’s servant…

Make Your Reservation: Send a check for $15, payable to AGLOW.
Mail to Lenora Nelson, NW FL Aglow Treasurer, 431 Limerick Lane, Pensacola, FL, 32514.
Phone (850) 479-4222.

Directions: Half block north of Hwy 20 on Hwy 85 in Niceville. From I-10, go south on Hwy 85. The church is located on the right ½ block north of Hwy 20.
For Information: Call Beverly Lewis, 850-773-0004, Janet Thomason, 850-678-3117 or email NWFLAGLOW@gmail.com

Women & Men Welcome! Bring Your Friends!

IMPACT 2010 SE REGIONAL CONFERENCE

2010-09-21T11:10:00.000-07:00

Report by Sherry Anderson

Wow! What an amazing time we had in Tampa. I went not really expecting a "God encounter" but that is just what happened! God met us in power at the opening session.

LaVonne Chandler challenged us to approach the Bible and ask the Lord for the spiritual picture behind the words. God had given her much revelation and the time with her was very rich! There is a supernatural hunger being released. The door has been bolted by the church and water has only seeped under the door. Ask God "what is keeping the glory from flooding into my life?
Desperation is the key to open the door to Him. We must let the King of Glory in! God honors spiritual hunger!

(Center) Keynote speaker, LaVonne Chandler of Touched by His Grace Ministries

Saturday morning we had a guest speaker who spoke to us about Human Trafficking. It was a real "eye-opener" for us as we saw we had stereotyped the ones we thought would be trapped in this. We had sung the Eddie James' song, "No More Shackles, No More Chains" and we mean we are getting free of spiritual bondage, but there are many in physical chains right here in the U. S. (an estimated 2.5 million)
Visit the website of FCAHT - The Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking.
http://www.stophumantrafficking.org/

An excerpt from their web site: "Human Trafficking involves the commercial exchange and exploitation of humans including forced prostitution and pornography, involuntary labor, servitude and debt bondage. Human trafficking is a growing problem worldwide, recently rising to the second most common criminal activity behind the illegal drug trade. Florida has been identified as a hub for human trafficking activity, citing one of the highest incidences of human trafficking in the country. This crime affects all types of individuals, both foreign and domestic."

We had a powerful time of prayer for our region!
Our own lives have to be transformed to bring transformation to our area.

TOUCH ONE
ONE LIFE
ONE HOUR
ONCE A WEEK
We need to invest in someone.

The Word through the conference is LET'S GO!

Worship in the daytime sessions was awesome!

Joy Green, SE Regional Director
Anointed "for such a time as this" to lead Aglow in this region!

She has God's heart for Haiti. She's planning another trip in January.

Haiti Fundraiser Gala - Saturday Night

Live Music

Desiree and Sherry Anderson

This little girl collected 150 pair of shoes to send to Haiti!

A piece of art was created to be raffled off at the fundraiser. Here is the Haitian artist and his wife.

Aglow sister from Kenya

Eva Caro, Hispanic leader from So. FL

(in her late 70's and still serving God through Aglow!)

IMPACT 2010 - SE Regional Aglow Conference

2010-07-15T18:40:00.000-07:00

"Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in!”

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE

“IMPACT 2010”

August 20th -22nd, 2010 Tampa, FL .

Registration: $65.00

Send to: Aglow International

1524 13th Ave. S.

St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Where: Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

2225 North Lois Ave.

Tampa, FL

(800) 445-8667 or (813) 874-5015

Accomodations:
www.hiltontampawestshore.com
Special code: aglow

(This will include a Saturday night Fundraising Gala for Haiti)

Men are welcome. Register now – Rally the troops!

What a Time in God!!!!

2010-06-10T09:38:00.000-07:00

What a Time in God!!!!!

The women with the Good News are a mighty army!!! PS 66 in the CJB says, "Come and see what God has done. His awesome dealings with humankind!!! and PS 67 says, "God be gracious to us and bless us. May he make his face shine toward us... SO THAT your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations." I think we got a good start on that today!!
Paul, Stephen and others told their stories chronologically in the Bible, so I'm going to chronical things the same way as I saw them before, during and after this amazing GOD TIME. Here goes...

o Received notice of AGLOW'S meeting with Joy Green.

o Friday night before the Saturday meeting... I received an e-mail from my friend, Sharon, that made me aware that the Islamic Society in our county was going to hold a protest against Israel over the flotilla incident at a major intersection in our town during the time we were to meet with Joy Green, our Regional rep., and other seasoned women of God from all over the region as well as our leaders in Bay County. Sharon had heard about the event on our local 94.5 radiio station via talk show host, Doc Washburn. He was encouraging folks to come out to protest the protest and stand in support of Israel and said he would be there with the radio station van. For months I had been praying to meet the Muslim community in our town, and now they were going to be assembled publicly. I forwarded the e-mail to Donna, a local woman on the Aglow area team were Joy was staying during her visit. It was late, but I knew I had to stay up and get God's heart on the matter. He showed me his heart through Psalm 50. "Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother, thou slanderest thine own (father's) son." As soon as I read it, he just connected the scripture with Aglow's Watchman on the Wall training manual pages concerning God's love for Arabs, "the other brother." God sees the decendants of Isaac and Ishmael (the sons of Abraham) each speaking against their brother; slandering, fighting and warring against the son of their father. It grieves his heart. Abraham loved both of his sons and so does the God of Abraham. The God of the Bible made promises to both sons and their future generations. So, between 1 and 3 a.m. I began to put together 50 or so handouts consisting of 3 things... a Day to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem Prayer Card (Eagle's Wings Ministries) with portions encouraging prayer for Jews and Arabs alike highlighted in pink; 2 portions from Aglow's Watchman on the Wall Manuel, again speaking to God's love for both brothers; and lastly, a 3 Muskateers candy bite stapled to the flyer (because Jesus is the sweetest name I know and we need to be all for one and one for all:)

o Saturday morning. When I awoke, I knew I was going to the Aglow meeting, but I thought I might have to leave right in the middle of it to go to the protest. But, God did an even more amazing thing!!!!! There were about 25 of us at the meeting. The leaders responded to the report and then to God's heart in the matter and decided to make it part of our event outreach!!! So, after anointed praise and worship and dynamic leadership training from Joy, about half of the women stayed to pray as the rest of us went out. As we arrived, the protestors were assemble on two corners of the intersection and supporters of Israel were assembled on another. Part of our team drove in to where they parked and stood with the mostly Christian group (I say mostly Christian because one guy was yelling to the Muslims to go back to the Middle East) standing up for Israel. Doc was there with the van, too. The other part of our Love Stealth Team drove into the bank parking lot and ended up right at one corner where the Islamic Society folks were! We mixed right with them! I was carring my medium size flag of Israel with a long stemed pink artificial rose and passing out flyers as I said, "We're not against you! We are for Israel, but we are not against you." Most received the flyers. We shook many hands and I had an opportunity to say that I had been to Jordan as well as Israel and God showed me so many beautiful Children in both countries and I knew they could very well be ones who would die if brother keeps railing against brother... both decendants of the sons of Abraham. I was able to say face to face that they were valuable to God and to me. So many others got to share, too, in so many diverse ways. Our worship leader brought her omnicord and played and sang unmiked on the Israel corner... changing the atmosphere. It was just all so awesome. Some agreed to dialog with us in the near future. God was just OVER THE TOP in it all !!!! I got to give the rose to one young Arab woman:)

We met back again with our prayer cover team and all had lunch where we shared our stories of the outing. God did a deeper level of bonding in our fellowship with Aglow girls from across the Panhandle that was wonderful to see. Joy, a fine example of a leader fashioned by the Lord through Aglow and sent out to help equip others in their calling, did some more of just that in the afternoon. We ended our day extending our hands to the Gulf and declaring and decreeing over the waters including declarations concerning the oil spill.

Sunday. The local newspaper had a write-up on the front page of one of the sections which will be good for Jews to read and be touched that The Church was there in support of Israel. Some of the local Aglow women had already had it in their hearts to rebuild a rotted fence at the local Jewish temple. Today, I thought of not only how cool it would be to get to "restore the wall", but about what an act of kindness and blessing to overturn the hurts of the acts of destruction of temples, grave sites, school, business, etc. that have taken place around the world against his people. God does love both sons... Isaac and Ishmael and he is giving our Regional, Area, and Local Aglow women an opportunity to be his heart, his hands, his feet and his voice to both of his son's families of our day as we move in his compassion. GOOD JOB, GOD!!!!!

Pensacola Hosts " A GLOWING YOU‏"

2010-05-14T09:55:00.000-07:00

You Are Invited!
MAY 15, 2010

Where: New Testament Church Fellowship Hall on Cervantes Street, Pensacola,
(opposite Oscar’s Restaurant)

Time: MAY 15th 10:00 - 2:00

PROGRAM: “A-GLOWING YOU” a “MAKE-OVER” (without and within)

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Nutritionist /Holistic Medicine - Dr. Tracey Pinkston
Hair Specialist - Joan Lavoie
Massage Therapist - Kathy Holmes Branton L.M.T.

SPECIAL SPEAKER:
“Beauty Comes from Within” - Linda Smith
Each speaker will explain her profession, along with instruction, demonstration and valuable information to enhance your sense of well-being and wholeness.

Tickets are $10.00 ( maximum seating is 70)

Honey-Baked Ham Company will provide lunch.
Doorprizes will include Gift Certificates from each of our speakers

Tallahassee Community Lighthouse Update

2010-05-14T09:17:00.000-07:00

YOU ARE INVITED!

WHEN: Saturday, May 22, 2010

WHERE: The Ashford Club Apartments at 2055 Thomasville Road

(3/10 mile north of the intersection of Thomasville Road and Betton/Bradford Road), Tallahassee, FL

TIME: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Contact: Email nwflaglow@gmail.com for more info.

NOTE: Refreshments will be provided.

Program: “Share from your heart!” Our mouths speak what is in our hearts. We will be sharing the abundance of our hearts with one another. Please bring any questions you may have about sharing your heart with others.

Book Shelf: Please bring any funny, interesting, enjoyable books that others may enjoy along with you. Even difficult books are welcome. Someone else may enjoy what you find to be a chore to read! We will be making these available on a free or donation basis. If you would like to support the Aglow ministry by donating for a book, please do so. However, there is no fee for the donated books and you are welcome to take one, read it, and pass it along to a friend without charge!

Bring a friend!

Catch The Aglow Vision - Sat, June 5th - Special Event

2010-04-12T13:45:00.000-07:00

Catch The Aglow Vision
Saturday, June 5, 2010
A Day with Joy Green
U.S. Director of Aglow Southeast Region

9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Place: Donna's home. Please send an email for directions.

What: Catch the newest Aglow vision and enjoy fellowship, ministry and free lunch provided at poolside by N.W. Florida Aglow team.

Registration: There is no charge for registration or lunch but we need to know how many to prepare for. (An offering for Joy will be taken.) Email nwflaglow@gmail.com to register.

Joy has a desire to see each of us reach our highest potential in Christ. She encourages us to "dream big" and then to pursue that dream and see what God will do. Worship and prayer brought Joy into the Kingdom and is still the key to her life in Christ today. This will be a day to encourage each Aglow woman and to interest others who might wish to become Aglow partners in a ministry that reaches women in 177 nations.

Come and bring your friends for a day of inspiration and ministry.

Panama City Writer's Aglow Meeting

2010-03-30T09:57:00.001-07:00

We meet the third Thursday evening of the month at the Country Inn & Suites breakfast room from 6:30 -8:30 PM

It is a wonderful time of challenge, encouragement, and fellowship each month. Below is a recap with photos of our March meeting.

We each read the assignment or a chapter we had brought to the meeting. Then items were put in the middle of the table and each person was to select something to write spontaneously from. This was a great experience and creativity whirled throughout the room!

Missy picked up a wild pair of glasses, put them on, and took off writing!

Lorna chose a thimble that said Jerusalem on one side and Israel on the other and her writing took us to the Holy Land!

Sherry chose a sign that said "happily ever after" and wrote from true life experience that she once believed it, became terribly disappointed, and then how she had grown through her walk with the Lord.

Lorna Cassie-Bywater is with us three months each winter. The end of this month, she and her husband, Rick, are returning to their home in Midland, Ontario. She read us the poem she had written for our group! We were so blessed.

Her "going away" gift to us was Lavendar sachets :)

Joyce selected a picture of a church and wrote about her godly grandmother being healed from Polio.

Janet chose the small case and wrote about the "just in case" bag she takes with her when she travels.

Desiree selected a tin with a girl's picture and wrote about being a nanny and her bond with Leah.

What a blessing this group has turned out to be!

Panama City Writer's Aglow Contest Winners

2010-02-04T12:54:00.000-08:00

We are happy to announce the winners of our contest entitled "A Holiday Memory."

First Place went to Carole Bailey for "The Secret of the Ginger Cream Cookies."
The prize was a beautiful $50 gift basket from the Christian Bread Basket in Lynn Haven.

Second Place went to Desiree Anderson for "The Christmas Song." Prize - two books from Books-A- Million.

Third Place went to Janet Nicolet for "An Unforgettable Christmas". Prize was two books from Books-A-Million.

Thanks so much to author, Cindy Jo Holbrook, for judging our contest!

WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR WRITERS!

Panama City/ Lynn Haven Aglow Christmas Party

2010-02-03T10:32:00.000-08:00

WE HAD A WONDERFUL EVENING OF FELLOWSHIP, FOOD, PROPHETIC MINISTRY, AND WERE BLESSED WITH LIVE MUSIC!

David Fang, guest minister

Our hosts: Lewis & Donna Baber

GREAT FOOD!

We had a wonderful time together!

Finding Life Behind Bars

2009-12-09T04:03:00.000-08:00

This powerful video will introduce you to Mary Forysthe. Mary will be our speaker at the NW Florida Aglow Retreat on February 6th. Click here for Retreat Details.

Save the Date!! You're Invited to a Special Event

2009-12-04T05:23:00.000-08:00

NORTHWEST FLORIDA AREA PRESENTS

Mary Forsythe

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Place: Niceville Assembly of God Church,108 Hwy 85 North, Niceville, Florida

Cost: $15 Registration (Includes lunch)

Mary was a successful businesswoman when unexpectedly she found herself in a Texas prison, yet in that dark place she found Jesus as her Lord. She has since travelled around the world helping others to find their niche in God’s Kingdom and to establish a vibrant relationship with the Holy Spirit. Her riveting story is written in the widely-popular book, “A Glimpse of Grace” and she has appeared on a variety of television broadcasts including The 700 Club, Daystar, and Life Today. She comes to us from a recent speaking/ministry trip to Australia.

Come expecting to hear an encouraging word from God’s servant…

Make Your Reservation: Send a check for $15, payable to AGLOW. Mail to NW FL Aglow Treasurer, 431 Limerick Lane, Pensacola, FL, 32514. Phone (850) 479-4222.

Directions: Half block north of Hwy 20 on Hwy 85 in Niceville. From I-10, go south on Hwy 85. The church is located on the right, ½ block north of Hwy 20.

For Information: email NWFLAGLOW@gmail.com

Women & Men Welcome! Bring Your Friends!

Come Be Refreshed, Renewed, Restored and Empowered

Writer's Aglow, Panama City, FL

2009-12-01T09:36:00.001-08:00

Here are photos from our October meeting. We are a very diverse group! We received helpful critique and were greatly encouraged to keep writing!

Panama City Aglow - Annual Christmas Party

2009-12-01T08:56:00.000-08:00

All I want for Christmas is a fresh word from the Lord!
How about you?

You are invited to Panama City Aglow's Annual Christmas Party!

Date: Thursday, December 10th Where: 2312 Country Club Drive, Lynn Haven, FL
Time: 6:30 PM

Bring a covered dish and join us for fellowship. Prophetic teams will be there for those who wish to receive ministry.

P.S. For driving and parking instructions, please email us at nwflaglow@gmail.com

Pensacola Aglow - Tea Time

2009-12-01T07:39:00.000-08:00

The Pensacola Aglow Community Lighthouse held a beautiful Thanksgiving Tea Party on Thursday, Nov. 19. Each table was beautifully decorated with delicate china cups/ plates, colorful linen napkins. Fresh roses were attractively arranged on each table. We were escorted table by table to a buffet of the most delicious goodies you have ever tasted.Candlelight, violin and keyboard music played in the background...The tea was imported from England and women who were servers came to each table with a choice of three teas. The main point is that God was honored as 78 women attended, many first timers...They had to turn some women away who called at the last minute as the room in the church fellowship hall would not hold any more tables.

The President, Nita gave a very good presentation of what Aglow is about. Linda, an Aglow officer and a former teacher, gave a short history of the beginning of "tea time" in England and ended up with why we had 4 grains of corn at each plate to represent how some of the early pilgrims to America survived their second Thanksgiving here. Two women gave short testimonies. Ruth, also a former teacher, told how she and her women are reaching those in jail and how rewarding it is to pray for their salvation and healing; Ruth is coming on as a new board member. Pat, a newcomer to Aglow who attended her first Aglow Conference in Louisville, gave a very compelling testimony explaining how she fell into a curio cabinet at her home when she got up one night this past Feb. feeling dizzy. The shattered glass cut her throat, voice box and she could have bled to death. Delicate surgery was done immediately. She was told she might never speak again...but her voice was clear and not damaged. It was truly a miracle testimony. Each speaker did an outstanding job.

When the event was over no woman wanted to get up and leave...the presence of the Lord was there...friend brought friend. We are so happy about the progress of the Pensacola Aglow since 8 from there attended the Aglow Conference and they plan to meet monthly now. There was so much talent in the room the night of the candlelight tea party.Those of us on the Area Leadership Team said we were overwhelmed with what was accomplished by those Aglow leaders who worked so hard to put on the Thanksgiving Tea.. It was outstanding. Awesome. Amazing. And for me it was a fun event!!! I believe God was pleased with the creativity expressed and the Christian fellowship that was experienced.

Article Submitted by Quin Sherrer

Celebrate Christmas with Tallahassee Aglow

2009-11-18T17:38:00.001-08:00

YOU ARE INVITED!!

Tallahassee Community Lighthouse

WHEN: Saturday, December 12, 2009

WHERE: Ashford Club at 2055 Thomasville Road
(3/10 mile north of intersection of Thomasville Road and Betton/Bradford Road)

CONTACT: email aglow.tall@yahoo.com

TIME: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

The Board will provide the program. We will have a gift exchange so bring something of value to you to joyfully give to someone else in our celebration of Christmas. Include a note explaining why the gift is valuable to you.

NOTE: This will be a luncheon, so bring a covered dish that you enjoy!

Bring a friend!

Panama City Writer's Aglow

2009-11-11T06:50:00.000-08:00

Panama City Writer's Aglow is Having a

~ Writing Contest ~

The name of the contest is "A Holiday Memory".
Winning articles will be posted on this site and there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with prizes awarded! (one prize is a gift basket from The Christian Bread Basket)

Instructions:
* Fiction or nonfiction - It can be an embellished story of what you would have like to have happened in the holidays, a true story, or totally fiction.

* Between 1200-1500 words.

* Double spaced, 12 pt., Times New Roman font; cover sheet with "A Holiday Memory", title of article, and author's name. Do not put your name on the pages of the article.

* Deadline for entries is December 1, 2009 - one entry per person. The judge will be a published author outside of our group who lives in Destin.

We are going to meet the Tuesday before Thanksgiving for helpful feedback on our articles.

WHEN: Tuesday night, November 24
WHERE: Country Inn & Suites Breakfast room (on Harrison Avenue @ 23rd Street)
TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM Light refreshments provided.

Panama City Aglow - Join Us Saturday Nov. 7

2009-11-03T14:05:00.000-08:00

November brings a fresh opportunity for us to gather to give thanks, praise, pray and share together. It’s a new season, it’s a new day, there’s a fresh anointing coming our way!

The Area Aglow team is sponsoring an informal gathering of Aglow women at People’s First Community Room this Sat., Nov. 7th.
9:30- 11:00 AM
1022 W. 23rd St
Panama City, FL

We welcome you to join us as we embrace the new season with joy.

Contact Beverly for details or more information.
beverlydru@gmail.com

Your new DNA: Proclamation

2009-10-27T05:57:00.000-07:00

There's a new sound ringing across the globe; the sound of women ablaze with the glory of God. A good number of women from the NW Florida area attended the International Aglow Conference held last week in Louisville, Kentucky.

I love these highlights from the Saturday message delivered by Graham Cooke.

You must see yourself as an overcomer and get into that lifestyle now.
Don’t you love this recession? It means the enemy is running out of cash.
Your intimacy with God is the most intimidating thing about you (to the Devil).
The church is supposed to be saturated with majesty.
Don’t be overwhelmed by the world — be overwhelmed with who God is.
Stop praying like a widow and start praying like a bride.
You are irresistible! Grow to understand your own irresistibility in God’s heart.
Every problem comes with a provision attached to it.
Look at life through the eyes of the goodness of God.
A bride prays with 70% proclamation — only 30% petition.
We (Aglow) have grown up through petition and are now in a season of proclamation. We won’t stop praying, but we will learn proclamation.
God is retooling, reinventing and reshaping Aglow. Don’t let what you know get in the way of what you need to know.
We’re a new sound!
Start learning proclamation from your own journey — the things God has spoken to you need to come to pass in the next two to three years. Begin to proclaim “Lord, you said…” until it comes to pass.
Your new DNA: Proclamation.

You can read more conference highlights here.

Aglow Worldwide Conference

2009-09-18T18:03:00.001-07:00

Lift Your Voice! Let it Be Heard! That's the theme of the 2009 Aglow Worldwide Conference. It's just around the corner but there's still time to make your plans to go. There are several carloads of women driving from our area to be part of this gathering of women from many nations. Leave a comment below if you need more information.

When: Oct. 22-25, 2009
Where: Louisville, KY
Speakers: Jane Hansen Hoyt, Mike Bickle, Graham Cooke, Asher Intrater

CLICK HERE for complete details

When God's People Pray...

2009-07-07T05:54:00.000-07:00

Consider the resources that God sends our way when we pray! Aglow has numerous groups that pray together consistently. Some pray for Israel, some pray for their neighborhoods, city and our nation.

A friend of a friend, an intercessor for Polk County, took this picture just recently with her Blackberry phone. Her team was on the way to anoint an airport road in Bartow to set angels at the entrance. They are praying to take back their county for God and He saw fit to show them that they were not alone.

When we join our hearts together with vision and purpose, God pours out His power.

Please send an email to nwflaglow@gmail.com if you would like to get connected.

Submitted by Beverly Lewis, NW FL Area Aglow, Vice President of Public Relations

America, Bless God!

2009-07-04T11:25:00.000-07:00

Happy Independence Day! Blessings to you and yours for a wonderful 4th of July.

I was inspired this morning to revisit a video clip that almost brings me to tears everytime I watch it. This clip lasts less than 2 minutes and is a replay of the National Anthem sung by five girls. You've never heard it performed better than this!

You could hear a pin drop in this arena filled with thousands of rowdy fans as the girls sang.

The two young ladies on the right are six years old.
The two in the middle are seven and the one on the left is eight.

Is there a “Nevertheless” Stirring in You?

2009-06-25T08:18:00.000-07:00

Our Aglow International President, Jane Hansen Hoyt sent a timely word to all Aglow women this month. Your NW Florida Area team wants you to hear her heart:

I love the victory of David in II Samuel 5.

And the king [David] and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who spoke to David, saying, ‘You shall not come in here;’.... Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David. ) II Sam. 5:6-7 NKJV

Even though the enemy said to him, you can’t come in here because this is my territory; nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion. And, not only did he take it, he dwelt there, and renamed it, The City of David! Doesn’t that bring a smile to your face? That is what God is stirring in His people.

In tumultuous times there is a “nevertheless” in us, a choice to advance on the enemy and to not remain quiet. It is time to run to the battle line.
It is time our voice is heard.
It is time to take the territory from those who cry out in a threatening way saying, you can’t come in here.
It is time to rename it and make it a stronghold for God.
Even the world knows that the forward thrust of a movement is contingent upon people staying connected to one another, connected to a leader and connected to what they believe in.
If ever there was a time when we needed to be together, connected, moving forward and believing, it is now. The voice of believers needs to be heard in the earth in a united way.

For the past few years, Aglow’s voice has been advancing in strength and authority in the spirit realm. That is why “Lift Your Voice! Let it be Heard in all the Earth!” is our 2009 Worldwide Conference theme. It is a time to be joined together in heart, faith, and unity. I am urging you to be there with me!

Early Bird Deadline is June 30! It is time! Click Here to Register

Wake Up, America!

2009-06-11T09:27:00.000-07:00

June 6th was a Special Day...

The Goal: To spend the day gaining a fresh vision regarding America’s history, America’s future and the role that we have in this critical hour.

The Format: A day in Donna Baber’s home in Lynn Haven with 16 women who came with hearts yearning to see God’s intended destiny for our nation fulfilled.

The Result: Hearts and minds forever changed and a renewed passion to watch and pray for God’s best for America.

In these crazy times we live in we can choose to be encouraged or discouraged. The root word is courage. Churchill said, “Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality that guarantees all others." An accompaniment to that are Ronald Reagan’s words “Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid.”

In the book of Isaiah Chapter 8 we read, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the shadow of death a light has dawned... For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Aglow women have a vision to multiply the message of love for this land and hope for the future. Donna Baber, Lynn Haven Lighthouse leader, has assembled packets that make it easy to duplicate the outreach that has created a stir in her neighborhood and in the community. You can contact her at freedomlighthouse@gmail.com for details.

We are truly looking to Jesus and calling on His name. He hears and answers! Our prayers can change the world we live in!

If you live in the NW Florida area, contact us at nwflaglow@gmail.com for details on Aglow meetings and events. As you can see from the photos, we always have a special time together.

An All-American lunch with Barbecue and Apple Pie.

Introducing our new Blog!

Submitted by Beverly Lewis, NW FL Area Aglow, Vice President of Public Relations

Possessing the Kingdom Together!

2009-06-10T09:09:00.000-07:00

This letter is from Joy Green, Southeast Director, Aglow International

What an amazing time to be alive! If we refer to our manual (the Bible) we find that the Lord loved to show up when the people of God became desperate for His presence. As we observe the world around us crumbling, let us look to the Author and Finisher of our faith. There is only one solution to our problems personally, corporately and as a nation – the Lord Jesus Christ. YOU are the solution (the salt) in the earth! It is a time for boldness in our prayers, in our homes and in our gatherings. We want to provoke the world to jealousy. As your neighbor looks for answers, give him Jesus. Let’s look from a heavenly perspective. All the earth is groaning to see the sons of God arise! So arise daughters of Zion and thresh your enemy. SEE him under your feet and dance on his head. Victory is assured – press in for the prize. Cast down all discouragement, weariness and unbelief. Let the confessions of your mouth change the atmosphere around you – let us believe the word of God again.

I am thrilled to announce a new Florida State Prayer Coordinator. Her name is Denise Ford and she resides in St. Petersburg, Florida. Some of you may remember her on the forum at our regional gathering in Orlando. She has a heart for the younger women and shared some tips on effective evangelism to reach them.

Many of you are aware that our international president, Jane Hansen-Hoyt has been asked to open the conference for Promise Keepers July 31, 2009 in Boulder, Colorado. It will be a gathering of men and women with the theme, “Time to Honor”. Women, the fathers of our faith and the poor will be honored. Please ask the Lord if you are to be in attendance and cover this event in prayer. What a day to be alive in the kingdom! Go to www.promisekeepers.org to register and see how to pray.

The theme of our upcoming Aglow conference October 22-25, 2009 is “Lift Your Voice!” Let the voice of the Lord shake the earth. Gather your women, rent buses and vans, have garage sales – get to conference! It will be an amazing time together. As I participated in an outdoor event for the National Day of Prayer in downtown Tampa, I was humbled to lift up the name of Jesus in the public square. There was a sense of unity, humility and authority. I expect to see amazing results from that day. I am convinced that this is the church’s greatest hour.

I leave you with my summary of Ephesians 2 – We are dead together! Alive together! Raised up together! Sit in heavenly places together! Possessing the kingdom together!

The time is now – will you answer the call?

With love and passion,
Joy Green
Southeast Director
Aglow International

A Time to Live Prepared

2009-05-30T15:42:00.000-07:00

Jane Hansen Hoyt, President of Aglow International, wrote in the May/June newsletter to all Aglow women:

It is a Time to Live Prepared-
Over the years Aglow has ministered through disaster relief in wars, floods, fires, tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes. About a year and a half ago, we began a program of emergency preparedness in the United States in which state coordinators help people prepare their families and neighborhoods for a disaster. Interested individuals have also taken training to become certified to “go behind the yellow line” to provide help and comfort to victims and emergency responders in actual disasters. We at our Worldwide Headquarters have prepared for a possible damaging earthquake and we have “off site” capability to carry on with the ministry should Seattle be hit.

And God has also prepared us in the spirit for the times we are currently living in. He has said that the darkness would grow darker, but the light would become brighter. We are seeing it come to pass. I have been reminded and blessed once again by the story of Joseph, a man who turned adversity into an opportunity for blessing.

For some time, I have had the sense that we like Joseph, need to prepare to be used in a similar way. With the current indicators of the signs of the times, it could well be a time to lay up provision for what might lie ahead for yourself and your family. Let me suggest some possible ways:

• Plant a garden this year.
• Cut every overhead expense that will keep you caught in an old, broken economic system.
• Have some cash on hand, as well as food, water, medical supplies, and firewood.
• And above all… BELIEVE.

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Your Northwest Florida Area Aglow Leadership Team wanted to bring this letter to your attention once again. A former Aglow leader from South Florida sent us the following Preparedness Test which you might find helpful. We are sharing this with you to bring hope and faith, not fear. As Jane said, “It is time to live prepared.” June 1st is the beginning of our hurricane season, so there is no better time to take this Preparedness Test!

Another valuable resource is A Believer’s Guide to Disaster Preparedness with many helpful websites. It is available through Diane Buker, A ministry of The Battle Axe Brigade, Inc. cost: $15 per manual. You can order HERE.

Preparedness Test: Published by One Heart, Inc. 2001 copyright

“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.” Proverbs 27:12

PREPAREDNESS TEST

1. Has your family rehearsed fire escape routes from your home? YES - NO
2. Does your family know what to do before, during, and after an earthquake or other emergency situation? YES - NO
3. Do you have heavy objects hanging over beds that can fall during an earthquake? YES - NO
4. Do you have access to an operational flashlight in every occupied bedroom? (use of candles is not recommended unless you are sure there is no leaking gas) YES - NO
5. Do you keep shoes near your bed to protect your feet against broken glass? YES - NO
6. If a water line was ruptured during an earthquake, do you know how to shut off the
main water line to your house? YES - NO
7. Can this water valve be turned off by hand without the use of a tool?
Do you have a tool if one is needed? YES - NO
8. Do you know where the main gas shut-off valve to your house is located? YES - NO
9. If you smell gas, do you know how and would you be able to shut off this valve? YES - NO
10. Gas valves usually cannot be turned off by hand. Is there a tool near your valve? YES - NO
11. Would you be able to safely restart your furnace when gas is safely available? YES - NO
12. Do you have working smoke alarms in the proper places to warn you of fire? YES - NO
13. In case of a minor fire, do you have a fire extinguisher that you know how to use? YES - NO
14. Do you have duplicate keys and copies of important insurance and other papers stored outside your home? YES - NO
15. Do you have a functional emergency radio to receive emergency information? YES - NO
16. If your family had to evacuate your home, have you identified a meeting place? YES - NO

IF AN EMERGENCY LASTED FOR THREE DAYS (72 HOURS) BEFORE HELP WAS AVAILABLE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...

17. Would you have sufficient food? YES - NO
18. Would you have the means to cook food without gas and electricity? YES - NO
19. Would you have sufficient water for drinking, cooking, and sanitary needs? YES - NO
20. Do you have access to a 72 hour evacuation kit? YES - NO
21. Would you be able to carry or transport these kits? YES - NO
22. Have you established an out-of-state contact? YES - NO
23. Do you have a first aid kit in your home and in each car? YES - NO
24. Do you have work gloves and some tools for minor rescue and clean up? YES - NO
25. Do you have emergency cash on hand? (During emergencies banks and ATMs are closed) YES - NO
26. Without electricity and gas do you have a way to heat at least part of your house? YES - NO
27. If you need medications, do you have a month’s supply on hand? YES - NO
28. Do you have a plan for toilet facilities if there is an extended water shortage? YES - NO
29. Do you have a supply of food, clothing, and fuel where appropriate:
For 6 months? For a year? YES - NO

Answering “yes” to these questions will help you be safer in case of an emergency.

The Bells of Truth Are Ringing!

2009-05-23T09:47:00.000-07:00

Remember how Jesus fought and won His war in the wilderness? He answered the adversary with the TRUTH by saying, “It is written.” It is the same for us today. As we are bombarded by a flood of words today sometimes it can be hard to find the truth. Jesus said, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” What a wonderful weapon the truth is.

Throughout history, the Lord gave Israel instructions to keep certain feasts from generation to generation. This practice was continued in the New Testament. Jesus said in I Cor. 11:24-25, “do this in remembrance of Me,” in reference to the Lord’s Supper. He knew that it would be necessary for them to have something in place that would be passed down to future generations that would cause them to remember exactly what He had done for them. Their history was preserved as they came together and told their children of His awesome deeds on their behalf. He knew the deceiver would come and try to erase the knowledge of Him from their memories. Isn’t this what we see has happened in America? Who among us really knows the Truth about how the foundation was laid in this country by men who were inspired and led by God? The Main Character has been deleted from our history books so that today our children are not even told of our godly heritage and therefore have no idea that America has a divine destiny to fulfill - but divine inspiration was at work in every fiber of America’s beginnings and it is time to have those truths restored to us so that we can continue on course and attach ourselves to our Anchor once again.

This is what Freedom Lighthouse is all about!!! The Lord has put into our hands some wonderful tools to help proclaim the truth and to help restore what has been lost. God’s ways are higher than our ways. The war of all wars was fought and won in the wilderness by the words, “It is written”. Amazing! If you are like me – you’re wondering, “Oh God, what can I do – how can I make a difference? What is my part in this dark hour to help turn America back to God?”

Come and join us and rejoice in the wonderful opportunity He has given to us! Psalm 68:11says, “The Lord gives the word of power, the women who bear and publish the news are a great host.”

Post by Donna Baber, NW FL Area Aglow Vice Pres. of Lighthouse Development
You can contact her at freedomlighthouse@gmail.com

There is an upcoming Training Day to impart the Freedom Lighthouse vision on June 6th, 2009. For full details, contact Donna or leave a comment and we'll get the information to you.