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SESSION 1 Transforming Truth Main Hall, Assembly Buildings Ann Benton

Break free tea and coffee available

SESSION 2OPTION A Women Blessing Women Main Hall, Assembly Buildings Kathleen NielsonorOPTION B Passing on the Baton Europa Hotel Ann Benton

Lunch tea and coffee on sale

SESSION 3 Pointing to Jesus Main Hall, Assembly Buildings Kathleen Nielson

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Dear Friends, We are just delighted to welcome many of you back again, along with lots of new faces, to our second Irish Women’s Convention.Thank you for joining us for, what we trust, is going to be a very special day, as we meet together to study God’s word.

We live in a world that believes in transformation … that longs for transforma-tion; a world that promises richer, faster, fitter, healthier, smoother, slimmer, trendier, happier … you name it - it’s out there, whereas Jesus is interested in transforming what’s in there. He is in the business of transforming us from the inside out – not with a pill or a lotion or a new routine, or even a surgeon’s knife, but with His piercing, all-powerful, life-giving Word. And that’s what today is all about.

We’re thrilled to welcome Kathleen Nielson and Ann Benton amongst us. Both Kathleen and Ann are women who have experienced God’s transforming work in their own lives and are here to open up the Bible today, to point us to the One who has the power to work real miracles and bring about real transformation in our hearts and in the hearts of those with whom we rub shoulders every day.

Our ongoing prayer for today has been that all of us will encounter God, be transformed and leave with a deep desire to bless the lives of others with His word. May God bless each of you deeply.

Chair of IWC

welcome!

Diane Casement

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Turn left out of the main entrance. Cross over Howard Street.Walk straight on down Great Victoria St. for approximately 500 yards. The Europa is on the right hand side of the road. At the hotel make your way to the Grand Ballroom.

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ANN BENTONAnn Benton is married to John, the pastor of Chertsey St Baptist Church in Guildford, Surrey. Having worked alongside her husband and raised four children, she has written a number of books on family issues. Ann is also involved in running parenting courses and speaking at conferences.

KATHLEEN NIELSONKathleen Nielson lives in the United States with her husband Niel. They have three grown up sons, two daughters-in-law and a granddaughter. Kathleen used to be an English teacher but now, through her work with The Gospel Coalition, she spends her time speaking at women’s conferences and writing Bible study resources.

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Convention Goody bag!At IWC we have a passion for sharing excellent books and resources. So this year we have a special offer of 3 carefully chosen books for only £10. Available at the bookstall.

 

 

 

You Can Change Tim Chester

Don’t be put off by the title - this is definitely not a ‘self-help’ book, but a ‘God-help’ book! God not only has an agenda for personal change, but He also supplies the power to bring that change about. This is an encouraging read for all of us who struggle with sinful behaviour or negative emotions of any description.

The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness Tim Keller

‘A truly liberating book for anyone who’s ever worried about what other people think of them or been caught up in conflict.’ In a world obsessed with ‘self-esteem,’ Tim Keller explores the antidote; gospel-humility.

Uncover Rebecca Manley PippertA series of 6 Bible studies based on the Gospel of Luke, designed for discussion with non-believers who want to find out more about Jesus for themselves. This is a resource that has taken our university Christian Unions by storm!

Meeting Jesus: Women of faith from the New TestamentJenna Kavonic /The Good Book CompanyThis is an excellent study of some of the women who Jesus met with and transformed during his time on earth.

The Praying Life Paul MillerPaul Miller takes us on a gentle drive through his own life experiences and highlights the power of prayer for everyday life - this is a powerful book!

Know and Tell the Gospel John ChapmanAn old favourite and hard to beat!

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One-to-One Sophie De WittThis book explores the what, where, when and how of reading the Bible one-to-one, and will make you want to get up and go find someone to read the Bible with!

Recommended reading

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Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Elyse Fitzpatrick Are you tired of struggling with fear and worry? You are not alone! You will find great help and support from this book which offers very practical solutions based on Biblical principles. It has a great chapter on perfectionism!

The Age of OpportunityPaul TrippIf you have teenagers in the house then you will really enjoy Paul Tripp’s humorous and encouraging book describing grace-filled parenting.

Sweethearts for a lifetimeWayne MackWayne Mack draws on 40 years’ experience as a Biblical counsellor and provides lots of advice and practical tips to strengthen marriages– it’s a must-read whether you have been married for 5 or 35 years!

Books are available at the bookstall and www.evangelicalbookshop.co.uk

Aren’t they lovely when they’re asleep?Ann BentonWritten from a Biblical perspective, this book will give you six key concepts for bringing up children: accept, beware, communicate, discipline, evaluate and fear the Lord.

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Some local places to eat

These are just a few of the many great online resources members of the committee have found useful. The sites contain talks, blogs and articles which challenge our thinking and our faith.

The Gospel Coalition Girls Gone Wise Desiring God Christian Counselling & Education Foundation The Good Book Company Coalition for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood True Woman (Revive our Hearts)

www.thegospelcoalition.org www.girlsgonewise.com www.desiringgod.org www.ccef.org www.thegoodbook.co.uk www.cbmw.org www.truewoman.com

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Belfast city cebtre

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‘Exclusive: The Uniqueness of Christ and His Mission.’ A weekend conference with Dr. Don Carson.Belfast, Northern Ireland.

The conference will explore our conviction that Jesus Christ is the only means of salvation in the context of a religiously pluralistic society and will renew our confidence in Christ as the only Saviour and Lord.Our hope is that this conference will rekindle a passion to proclaim the good news about Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.

Contact Val Ellis, 028 9079 6028 vellis@crosslinks.org www.crosslinks.org/events/exclusive

For your diary!

FeedbackWe are so glad that you came today and hope that the Lord has blessed you through the teaching and fellowship. We would love to know what you thought of the day, both for our encouragement but also to see how we could improve things. Please email us at info@irishwomensconvention.com

Gail Curry Bethany BaptistLynn Anderson

St Elizabeth’s Church of Ireland

Diane CasementChair

Knock PresbyterianKathy Cowan

1st Portadown Presbyterian

Laura MagrathHamilton Road Presbyterian

Suzanne KaneStranmillis Evangelical Presbyterian

Brenda KelsoLisburn Reformed Presbyterian

Helen McNeelyKnock Presbyterian

Christine MahoodStrandtown Baptist

Laura MullanGreenwell Street Presbyterian

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