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Tennessee Ladies Day

This past couple of days were a great time of SANCTUARY at Camp Hickory Hills, where the Tennessee Ladies Day grabbed our attention. As always, Londa Richardson and her team were the example of excellence in ministry. Thank you!

On Friday night, Karen Wheaton ministered to the ladies in song and in word, and we were so blessed to meet her, and hear her testimony of growing up in the Church of God of Prophecy, and her time as the "Gleaner" leader of her local church. She is doing a great work among young people at her ministry known as "the ramp."

On Saturday morning, Becca Stevens, Episcopal priest and author shared about the love of God in action! I believe we were all amazed to hear the wonderful story of the work she does with women in crisis.

On Saturday afternoon, Sharon Farruggia of Harvest Fellowship Church in Knoxville brought a powerful word to the congregation! It was a well-timed word.

The worship, led by June Gordon of Abundant Grace in Memphis and her team (from different churches in Tennessee) brought the house down with their anointed, spirited worship.

All in all 2009 Ladies Day will go down in the records as one of the best ever. Attendance was super and we actually ran out of room at our spacious campground facilities. Thanks to all who made it a great success.

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