Extraordinary Women Blog

Blog Moved to New Location

2011-01-26T16:41:00.000-08:00

Hey Ladies,

This blog has been moved to a new location. Visit our new blog at www.blog.ewomen.net

We love serving you and hope you continue to follow our latest news, articles and devotionals designed to draw you closer to the Lord!

Blessings,

The Extraordinary Women Team

Hope from God's Word

2011-01-25T06:01:00.000-08:00

Dear Extraordinary Woman,

Recently, in my church service our pastor challenged us with the following verses on HOPE. I pray they are as encouraging to you as they were to me!

Romans 8:18-25

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.

For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Luke 3:4-6 provides something we all can hope in every day. . .

As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet,

"The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall become straight, and the rough places shall become level ways, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.'"

May God's Word be sufficient for your every need this day!!

Blessings,

Amy Feigel, Director of EWomen

Dr. Linda Speaks on Tuscon Shootings

2011-01-14T07:20:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies,

Dr. Linda Mintle is a long time friend of our President, Julie Clinton and the EWomen Team! Check out her latest article on "Understanding Mental Illness" as it pertains to the recent Tuscon shootings. Please keep those families in your prayers and the community that was impacted by this devastating event.

Click here for the story!

Show your support of Dr. Linda and check out her website, follow her on Facebook & Twitter as well as sign up for her free newsletter! We know you will be blessed!!

Amy Feigel
Director of EWomen

New Book from Candace Cameron Bure

2011-01-12T05:54:00.000-08:00

Check out the latest book from Candace Cameron Bure, one of our special speakers among this year's EW lineup!! We are so proud of her influence as a Christian woman in Hollywood and the stand she is taking for Christ!

Please take a moment to add Candace to your prayer list specifically for strength and wisdom....we love you Candace!

Click their title to read these two full stories...

"Candace Cameron Bure: Hollywood Had 'Nothing to Do' With Eating Issues"

and

"Candace Cameron Bure Opens Up About Eating Disorder"

*Please note EWomen does not necessarily agree with or endorse other content found anywhere within the source of which these articles were located.

Many Blessings,

Amy Feigel, Director of EWomen

A Story of Hope

2011-01-10T12:49:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!

During the month of January, we are focusing on this year's EW conference theme of HOPE!

Recently, we came across this beautiful devotional written by the Executive Director of Proverbs 31 Ministries. Additionally exciting is the fact that Lysa TerKeurst, founder and President of Proverbs 31 Ministries is among the group of beautiful women who will be speaking at EW events this year!

A brief excerpt is posted here:

LeAnn Rice, Executive Director, Proverbs 31 Ministries

“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.”
1 Timothy 6:17 (NIV)

Wealth is something I didn’t think I had.

As a single mom widowed over 13 years ago, I don’t have money for extras like new clothes or weekend trips. Therefore, I didn’t think it was possible for me to give much to others and this made me sad. Until I realized it’s not the size of a gift that matters.

It’s the amount of hope wrapped around the gift that makes all the difference.

I learned about true wealth through a sweet little boy I met during a missions trip to Ecuador with Compassion International.

Miguel lives in a one-room house with his mother and three siblings. They share a bed that lies on a dirt floor. They have no bathroom and no electricity. The vegetables his mother used to prepare their evening meal consisted of peelings and rotting parts that certainly would never have made it into one of my recipes. I would have mindlessly thrown them away.

My eyes filled with tears of sadness as I stared true poverty in the face....

To read the rest of the story, click here

We HOPE this story inspires you today and encourages you to hold out hope in your circle of influence. It may be a hurting neighbor, church member, or woman you meet at the gym. Everyone has a story and is in need of hope today....just look in their eyes and you'll see. You'll be glad you did!

If you have any inspiring stories of hope, please send them to: help@ewomen.net as we would love to hear from you...and share your story of hope with others!

Many Blessings,

Julie Clinton, President of Extraordinary Women

Amy Feigel, Director of Extraordinary Women

Lindsay Fitz, Conference Coordinator &

Kaelynn Queen, EW Office Assistant

Don't Miss Christmas!

2010-12-22T11:35:00.000-08:00

Wow! We can't believe that 2010 is coming to a close....and we know you feel the same way! What a great year! It has been such an incredible honor and blessing to serve you all and we are eagerly hoping to see you back at one of our 11 EW conferences across the US in 2011!!

Earlier this month, the staff at EW and the AACC were challenged by founder, Dr. Tim Clinton with this, "Don't Miss Christmas!" At first you would think, "How can we miss Christmas?" Christmas trees for sale, Santas at every party and store, "Lowest Price of the Year" sales, lights, etc. etc. etc. Right?!

Well the reality is, Christmas is EASY to miss...if you're not careful! The joy in a child's eyes...opportunities to give to those less fortunate...freshly fallen snow...singing carols down the halls of the local nursing home or hospital....celebrating the birth of Jesus...these can all be quickly overlooked if we don't stop and take the time to truly see the wonder of this special time of year.

So as Christmas approaches this week and the New Year shortly thereafter, take a few moments to stop....slow down....and breathe in--CHRISTMAS! You'll be glad you did!

In Jesus we have the greatest JOY, the sweetest PEACE, the highest HOPE! May the love of Jesus, the purpose of His life, and the gift of His salvation touch your heart in a special way this Christmas.

See you in 2011! We love you!!

The Extraordinary Women Staff

Top Row from Left to Right: Ben Allison, Michael Queen, Jimmy Queen and Michael Stewart
Front Row from Left to Right: Lindsay Fitz, Amy Harris, Julie Clinton and Amy Feigel

Book Early -- Save Money!!

2010-11-22T09:00:00.000-08:00

I LOVE a bargain! Doesn't everyone?

You will save $40 off the door price if you order your tickets before December 30, 2010!

And this is for all of our Spring conferences:

Tulsa, March 4/5, 2011

Greenville, SC - March 25/26, 2011

Pensacola, FL - April 8/9, 2011

Macon, GA - April 15/16, 2011

Johnson City. TN - April 29/30, 2011

Birmingham, AL - May 13/14, 2011

Book today and you'll save!! Don't miss out -- incredible speakers, amazing worship -- Everlasting Hope!
See you there!

Do You Know Who I Am – Angela Thomas

2010-11-02T17:55:00.001-07:00

Angela Thomas has been with us at many of our EWomen conferences this year. Many of you have had chance to hear her message and meet her in person.

I am so excited to tell y’all about this new book -- Do You Know Who I Am and other brave questions women ask by Angela Thomas.

Angela told me about this project months ago when she was still knee deep in the writing process – and I fell in love with concept. And this book meets my expectations and then some. Let me share with y’all a little bit about it.

Angela asks God if He really knows her, sees her and loves her right where she is in the midst of her life. In return God asks if we know just WHO He is. It’s wonderful biblical teaching on the character of God.

Each chapter mirrors a time in my spiritual life – some more recent than others, but all applicable to me and probably every woman out there walking this life in Jesus.

I love the opening chapter -- I Am Afraid to Dream Big … He Is Worthy

Oh girls, how many times do we put God in a box with words such as “I just can’t do that” or “I don’t have that gift" or some other sad excuse to cover up our fear? We ask God do you know I’m afraid to dream big? I’m afraid of what may be ahead?” And God answers us “do you know Who I Am – I Am Worthy.”

Angela takes us into the book of Ephesians for some rich application on what we have received from God --

God has provided you with every spiritual blessing (1:3)

God gives you a glorious inheritance & His incomparable power (1:18-19)

God has prepared good works for you to do (2:10)

And the list goes on and on. This page is highlighted, tagged and written all over – it’s a great list to keep beside you when you feel a little down or unworthy.

I could talk/ write about every chapter but I’ll just share the titles:

I am Invisible … He is My God Who Sees

I Am Trembling Inside … He is My Comfort

I Am Worn Out … He Does Not Grow Weary

I Am Suffering with a Thorn … He is My Sufficiency

I Am a Sinner … He Is My Savior

I Am Lonely … He is Here

I Am Undisciplined … He Is My Strength

I Am Hesitant … He Is Generous

I Am Ordinary … He is My King and Father

I Am Broken…. He is My Redeemer

I Am Disappointed… He Is My Hope

Angela teaches us the secret to being known by God is understanding who God is – and that He does see us and love us right where we are. God loves us even when you’re knee-deep in toddlers and the most exciting thing you can accomplish is taking a shower. God sees you right there.

God loves us when we are afraid, lonely, frightened, hurt – God sees each one of us and He has a purpose for each one of us.

I encourage you to pick up Do You Know Who I Am. It’s filled with wonderful storytelling, spot on biblical application and heartfelt insight.

I was given a copy of this book for review, but I would have bought it anyway!!

Share your E-Women Conference Experience

2010-09-21T12:23:00.001-07:00

Every Extraordinary Women Conference is unique and so is every woman who attends. We love hearing your stories about YOUR time at the conference.

We want to feature these stories on our blog & on facebook.

So email your stories to us at Mary@MaryRSnyder.com

Hello Fall!

2010-09-06T11:46:00.001-07:00

Only a few short weeks until we kick off the fall season in Roanoke, VA.

And then we’re off to Ft. Wayne, IN, Tupelo, MS, Rockford, IL, and Macon, GA. I hope to see you at one of these stops… and find me and let’s take a picture together.

Looking forward to an amazing Fall and remembering the extraordinary women we’ve met so far, this year.

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Looking forward to MORE extraordinary women!

Book Early – Save Money

2010-07-22T09:40:00.001-07:00

Do you have your tickets yet? Well if not, you still have time and you can still get EARLY BIRD pricing…until August 30th.

Join us in

Roanoke, VA – Oct 1 & 2

Fort Wayne, IN – Oct 7 & 8

Tupelo, MS – Oct 22 & 23

Rockford, IL – Nov 5 & 6

Macon, GA – Nov 20

Save NOW! Book before August 30th!!

See you in Roanoke or Ft Wayne or Tupelo or Rockford or Macon!

Spring 2011 – Will we see you?

2010-07-12T14:01:00.001-07:00

2010 is officially HALF over. Can you believe it? I know, me either. We have a wonderful fall lineup of conferences planned and are so excited about each one of these. But it’s time to talk 2011…

2011!

We have our 2011 schedule up here -----> Spring 2011

Tulsa, OK -- March 4/5

Greenville, SC -- March 25/26

Pensacola, FL -- April 8/9

Johnson City, TN -- April 29/30

Birmingham, AL – May 13/14

Will we see you there? I hope so. Put it on you calendar and I’ll let you know when the tickets go on sale!

Coming this Fall

2010-07-08T20:11:00.000-07:00

Wow.... it seems like just yesterday we were in Tulsa or Jackson or Birmingham, but it was a while ago. We had an incredible Spring and are preparing for an incredible Fall!

Here's where we'll be this Fall:
Roanoke, VA -- Oct 1 & 2

Fort Wayne, IN - Oct 7 8

Tupelo, MS - Oct 22 & 23

Rockford, Il - Nov 5 & 6

Macon, GA - Nov 20

Many of our past speakers and musicians will be back with us and we're excited about some new friends who are coming along with us.

We're thrilled to have Mercy Me join us in Roanoke, VA and Tupelo, MS

Kari Jobe is joining us in Rockford, Il

Make plans to join us this Fall! We will see you there!

Some EXTRAORDINARY Women

2010-05-19T20:16:00.001-07:00

One more event this spring…. Hampton, VA and then we rest until September. I want to share just some of the extraordinary women we’ve met along the way….

Tulsa volunteers (thank you for serving!)

Some wear matching shirts…. (and super cute faces!)

with inspiring words that challenge us to reach out and make a difference

Large groups of extraordinary women….

With hands held high we praise our God with you….

Know that you are prayed for – every single extraordinary women we are blessed to serve…..

Hampton VA -- Save $30 - May 21/22

2010-05-12T15:00:00.000-07:00

Hampton, VA
Early Bird Price Extended!!

Save $30 off the door price until May 17th --

Only $59 for two days of incredible Christian speakers and musical artists including:
Angela Thomas

Stormie Omartian

Sheri Rose Shepherd

Chonda Pierce

Jeremy Camp

Mandisa

Get your tickets today!! Hampton, VA E-Women

New Digital Magazine!

2010-05-11T20:35:00.000-07:00

I love magazines -- and I love digital magazines most of all.

The latest Extraordinary Women Magazine is up -- featuring Joni Eareckson Tada and stories by Sheri Rose Shepherd and Angela Thomas. In fact, it's full of great articles written by a variety of extraordinary women -- just like you.

I know you'll enjoy it.

I hope to see you at an upcoming EWomen Conference!

Early Prices for Birmingham! Save!

2010-05-03T19:08:00.001-07:00

Birmingham, AL Early Bird discount is extended until May 10th! You can buy your tickets now for only $59 per ticket! For both days and all the speakers! And it's an amazing line up....

Anita Renfroe (she commented on my blog once & I almost passed out, then asked her if she was really Anita Renfroe. She's incredibly funny & talented! )

Sheri Rose Shepherd (this woman is so real and so incredibly gifted. Her message of peace is so powerful)

Lysa TerKeurst ( she's just the best! I adore her and she makes me want to shout when she speaks -- God works through her words - written & spoken!)

Michelle McKinney Hammond (oh my! I've only heard Michelle via her website.... and I'm so excited about hearing her live & in person! I love her passion for Christ!)

Karen Kingsbury (makes me cry every single time I hear her read 'The Last Time.' Love her heart & her books.)

And also there's Jeremy Camp, Charles Billingsley, and Mark Schultz -- we will be praising His name and worshiping the King!

Head over to the ewomen website and order those tickets today! You don't want to miss this one!

New E-Women Video!

2010-04-27T14:32:00.000-07:00

Save $30 – EWomen in Birmingham, AL

2010-04-26T13:25:00.001-07:00

Johnson City, TN -- Save $30, book now!

2010-04-19T08:55:00.000-07:00

Early Bird Special

save $30

There's still time to save money and isn't that always a GOOD thing!

If you book by April 26th, you pay only $59 for the entire 2 day conference! It's such a great deal.

Just think you'll get to hear:
Angela Thomas
Sherri Rose Shepherd
Lysa TerKeurst

and the always funny Chonda Pierce

Also, you'll hear music from Jeremy Camp, Mark Harris and worship with Charles Billingsley.

So don't wait, book now ------> Johnson City, TN

The Path of Patience

2010-04-16T06:56:00.001-07:00

"Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." James 1:4 NKJV

Julie Clinton, the hostess of Extraordinary Women, has a wonderful devotional this morning.

And it’s one that I needed today – God spoke to me through this verse and her words.

You can read it by clicking here -----> Devotional

Early Bird Tickets! Greenville & Johnson City

2010-04-05T20:03:00.000-07:00

Do you have those tickets?

Not yet? Well, there's still time, but don't wait. If you book now you can still get those great early bird rates.

Going to Greenville, SC? Book by April 9th and save $30 on the door price! Book here ---> Greenville

Are you heading to Johnson City, TN? Get your tickets by April 16th and save $30!
Get your tickets here ,------> Johnson City

Don't miss out on these great deals!

Winner of the Extraordinary Women Weekend Getaway Giveaway!

2010-03-28T14:48:00.000-07:00

And the winner of the first ever Extraordinary Women Weekend Getaway Giveaway is ....

'The Queen Mommy' Debbie Taylor!

Congrats to Debbie!

She wins

4 general admission tickets for the conference of her choice
Hotel room for Friday night
Extraordinary Women Bag of Goodies
Lunch for 4 at the event on Saturday

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Here are your random numbers:

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EW Magazine -- take a look!

2010-03-18T08:21:00.000-07:00

Extraordinary Women Magazine!

The new issue of the EWomen magazine is up. The beautiful (inside & out) Mandisa is the cover story.

Inside you'll find something for almost everyone --stories for so many!

Take a look at it -- you will be blessed. Click here----> EW Mag

Tulsa – Embracing Powerful Peace

2010-03-07T20:46:00.001-08:00

What an amazing weekend filled with extraordinary women from all over Oklahoma, Arkansas and beyond. These extraordinary women blessed us so much with their welcoming spirit and words of support.

Mandisa’s powerhouse of praise and the messages of the speakers kept us all focused on His will for our lives and the peace that comes when we walk in that will.

And it’s just the beginning – we much more to come and many extraordinary women to meet. We hope to see each of you soon. Find a conference near you and remember to enter the contest to win a weekend for four to an Extraordinary Women event.

Amazing Beginning to 2010 in Tulsa

2010-03-06T00:10:00.001-08:00

Extraordinary Women kicked off Friday night in Tulsa with AMAZING worship with Mandisa. Chonda Pierce had us all laughing and then she had us all thinking about where we find our peace.

Jeremy Camp closed the show – and he had us all praising the Lord with one voice!

Here are a few highlights from the night.

Mandisa leading us in worship!!

Chonda making us laugh!

Julie Clinton with one of the thousands of extraordinary women in Tulsa.

Jeremy Camp and his red piano… yes, I know it doesn’t look red, but trust me …. it’s RED – red!

There were woman from all over with us to open up 2010 and hear the message of Embracing Powerful Peace.

Precious group of four women who where having a blast tonight!

Tomorrow brings Lysa Terkeurst, Sheri Rose Shepherd, Karen Kingsbury, Angela Thomas and more Mandisa! And we’ll have more pictures and a few stories to share!

E-Women Weekend Getaway Giveaway!

2010-03-04T19:54:00.000-08:00

And the winner of the first ever Extraordinary Women Weekend Getaway Giveaway is ....

'The Queen Mommy' Debbie Taylor!

Congrats to Debbie!

Extraordinary Women Weekend Getaway Giveaway!
(Winner to be announced March 28, 2010)

It's 2010 and tomorrow is the FIRST Extraordinary Women conference of the year. In honor of all the women who will attend this year, we wanted to offer an incredible giveaway!

You and three friends will enjoy a weekend getaway at the Extraordinary Women conference of your choice.

Maybe you'll head to Pensacola
or maybe Bangor, Maine is closer for you -- whichever one works for you, works for us! With 14 conferences across the US, there's bound to be one that's close to you.

Your weekend includes:

4 general admission tickets for the conference of your choice
Hotel room for Friday night
Extraordinary Women Bag of Goodies
Lunch for 4 at the event on Saturday

(Winner is responsible for travel to / from conference)

Now, here comes the how to enter part - and we're giving you multiple chances to win!

Enter one time per activity:

become a fan of Extraordinary Women on facebook & comment below to let us know you're a new fan -- it's an contest entry
follow us on twitter & comment below to let us know -- it's another contest entry
follow this blog & comment to enter

And to get a TRIPLE entry!

Suggest Extraordinary Women Conferences to your facebook friends & comment 3times to enter
(there's a line on the left side of the facebook page that reads 'suggest page to my friends')

Don't miss out on this INCREDIBLE opportunity!!

Extraordinary Women 2010 -- Countdown!

2010-02-26T21:15:00.000-08:00

Three days until Extraordinary Women 2010 kicks off in Tulsa!

I am so excited to see what the Lord is doing and will do in the hearts and the lives of all the people these conferences will touch.

The scripture for this season is

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13

It will be as time of great Hope in Him!

Pray for the team as they travel and prepare.
Pray for the speakers and the artists as they travel and prepare.

Pray for EACH person who attends each event that she (or he) is open to the message that Lord has for her.

And may God be glorified in all that happens at every conference - for to Him goes all glory and all praise!

Tulsa & Austin -- Don't miss out!

2010-02-23T21:10:00.000-08:00

Just 10 days until we are in Tulsa

And only 17 days until we show up in Austin

Join us and Karen Kingsbury, Angela Thomas, Chonda Pierce, Sheri Rose Shepherd, Lysa Terkeurst (only in Tulsa).

Tulsa performers: Mandisa, and Jeremy Camp and Adie

Austin performers: Matthew West, Jeremy Camp, Adie , and Charles Billingsley.

Will you be there? Comment below and let us know!!

And the Winners are....

2010-02-15T17:48:00.001-08:00

So excited to announce the winners of the E-Women Prize Pack!

Number 4 - Ladonna Busler!

Number 58 -- tlcarmack@cox.net

Y'all will be hearing from me SOON!

Don't worry if you didn't win that one, another giveaway is COMING soon!!

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Pensacola -- Super Early Bird Discount - Save $40

2010-02-09T20:27:00.000-08:00

Early Bird Deadline for Pensacola!

Save $40 if you book by

February 12th, 2010

You do not want to miss this event. So if you're anywhere NEAR Pensacola then make plans - today -- to be at the Extraordinary Women's conference this Spring.

Here are all your details:

Pensacola

Don't forget to get those tickets BEFORE February 12th and you save $40 off the at-the-door price!

E-Women Package Giveaway!

2010-02-08T06:08:00.001-08:00

Oh my! It's that time again!

Let's do a giveaway.

I love a package of goodies, so I'm thrilled about this giveaway of some great Extraordinary Women goodies!

There's the yellow scarf with the words 'Totally God's' on it. Very cute.

And the E-Women butterfly key chain. Quite handy.

Then, there's the E-Women 09 Live Worship CD w/ Charles Billingsley -- it's awesome!

This give-away includes something for your the body (scarf), the heart (worship CD) and the mind (the key chain... okay, it's a stretch, but you can keep up with your keys and that makes your mind a little happier, right?)

Now to the important part -- how do you get this wonderful prize pack. Just comment and make sure you put your email address in the comment if you use anonymous. I'll use Random Number Selector to pick a number or two! See, really simple.

So let the comments roll!

Weekly Word from the Word

2010-01-17T20:40:00.000-08:00

Once a week an incredible devotion pops into my mailbox and I'm thrilled.

The Extraordinary Women weekly devotional is a wonderful way to start your week and if you're like me, you may want to hang on to it to re-read at the end of the week, too.

Check out the devotionals by clicking here.

Don't miss one of these weekly words of wisdom from God's Word by signing up HERE.

Early Bird for Tulsa & Austin

2010-01-06T10:40:00.000-08:00

Early Bird Deadline for Tulsa & Austin:

Save $40 if you book by

January 15, 2010

You do not want to miss this event. So if you're anywhere NEAR Tulsa, Ok or Austin Tx then make plans - today -- to be at the Extraordinary Women's conference this Spring.

Here are all your details:

Tulsa OK

Austin TX

I hope to make it to Tulsa ... and I would love to be in Austin, too!

Don't forget to get those tickets BEFORE January 15th and you save $40 off the at-the-door price!

It's a NEW YEAR! Are you ready for EWomen 2010!

2010-01-05T22:35:00.000-08:00

The 2010 E-Women conferences are just INCREDIBLE.

Have you looked at who is speaking?

Who is leading singing, performing, leading worship?

Take a look..... Speakers

You DO NOT want to miss this event. Check out the dates and the locations here !

And early bird registration saves you $40 on the at-the-door price! It's a great deal and it's EASY!!

Merry Christmas

2009-12-18T18:07:00.001-08:00

Dear Friends,

The Extraordinary Women team and I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We are thankful that you are a part of our ministry. Here at EW, we are continually seeking the Lord’s direction and His wisdom as we put the details in place for the coming year. We ask that you keep us in your prayers, along with our speakers and artists, as we all seek to grow closer to Him and fulfill our mission of drawing women closer to the heart of God.

We serve a faithful Father who knows the desires of our hearts, and we pray His richest blessings on you and your family in the coming year. Know that our team covers you in prayer. Thank you for being a part of Extraordinary Women!

Warmest Wishes,

Julie Clinton

President of Extraordinary Women

Have you seen it? E-Women Magazine

2009-12-11T10:21:00.000-08:00

E-Women magazine is digital! So you can view it, enjoy it, read it over and over and never have to worry about recycling it or tossing it out.

Have you seen it? Check it out by clicking here ---->E-Women Magazine

Also, if you want to make sure you receive every issue and trust me, you don't want to miss one.
Sign up on the mailing list by clicking here -----> mailing list
just look about half way down the page on the right)

Oh, and not only will you receive the great magazine, but also the wonderful daily devotionals! This is the perfect way to start your day.

Early Bird Discounts!!

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

I LOVE a bargain! And I LOVE Extraordinary Women Conferences.

Book early and SAVE $40 off the door price!

Plan early and get those tickets bought! Then let me know where I can find you! Maybe we'll get to meet IRL (in Real Life)!

Click Here to Register or click on your city to register.

Early Bird Discount Dates

Tulsa, OK -- register by January 15th

Austin, TX = register by January 15th

Pensacola, FL = register by February 12th

Jackson, MS = register by February 19th

Greenville, SC = register by February 26th

Johnson City, TN = register by March 5th

Birmingham, AL = register by March 19th

Hampton, VA = register by March 26th

Christmas Gift Idea!!

2009-12-07T09:45:00.001-08:00

Are you looking for the perfect gift for a friend or relative?

I love getting the unexpected gift and I love giving the unexpected gift.

Why not give someone a ticket to an Extraordinary Women Event .... or better yet, give her two (and maybe she'll invite you!)

(And even if the ticket doesn't arrive by Christmas, you can print off the flyer from the website and put it in a cute gift box. Talk about easy shopping!!

You can find all the dates, locations and registration information at the website or by clicking here.

Meet Mandy Young - an Ordinary Extraordinay Woman

2009-12-01T18:36:00.000-08:00

"My life is not about me. God has a bigger purpose in my life."

It's with this statement I knew that Mandy Young was someone I wanted to know better.

I stumbled across Mandy when her cute face showed up in many of the photos from one of our Extraordinary Women events. She has this amazing smile that just grabs you -- and I wanted to know about this ordinary extraordinary woman. I learned that she was good friends with the wonderful and so precious Candace Cameron Bure. I have to admit I was a bit starstruck -- I just adore Candace and think she is just a sweetheart.

Armed with the knowledge that she is well-loved by the E-Women team and friends with Candace, I set out to get to know her. I quckly learned just how incredibly extraordinary Mandy Young is.

Mandy has lived a life of sickness and pain that would bring most grown men to their knees, but not this extraordinary woman.

Nine times Mandy's parents were told she wouldn't survive the night -- but she's still here. She's suffered through years of life-threatening infections, never knowing why she gets sick. She even lost her leg at the age of nine. But her smile never dimmed.
For two years she had to live in isolation -- and she continued to smile.

This isn't to say that Mandy hasn't had her bad days. I'm sure she has, but her attitude and her heart are just amazing.

Mandy's dream team of doctors, nurses, and all manner of medical specialists diagnosed her with a gene mutation -- don't even ask me to explain it. You have to hear it from Mandy.

Mandy has a heart that is bigger than her gorgeous smile and wisdom that challenges me to a deeper walk with God. As I talked with Mandy she shared her heart with me and something she said made me realize just how extraordinary she is.

" I feel God has given me my disease for a purpose and I might never understand."

What a powerful statement.

Mandy is just beginning to share her story at churches and events. Check out her website for more on her story and where she is speaking. You don't want to miss hearing her story -- she is one amazing, incredibly, adorable, and yes, EXTRAORDINARY women who will challenge you in your walk with God. You can read more about her at www.MandyYoung.com

I know she challenges me!!

Thank You for an Incredible 2009

2009-11-28T10:25:00.000-08:00

It doesn't seem like it should be over, does it?

What an amazing year! We've met some wonderful people, heard amazing messages and clapped and praised with some of the best musicians around. In all of it, our heart has been to glorify God. To Him goes all the praise, all the honor, and all the glory.

It is my honor to serve you on this blog.

I thank God for the changed lives, renewed hearts and the inspired spirits!

I thank God for allowing us to serve all this year.

But this blog is far from over. We still have stories to share. We want to hear about your experience at an E-Women event so just post a comment with your contact information and I'll follow up with you.

Also, I would love to hear who is planning on attending a 2010 event!!!

Charleston, WV

2009-11-20T07:19:00.000-08:00

Tonight & tomorrow we're in Charleston WV!

With Karen Kingsbury, Angela Thomas, Stormie OMartian, Chonda Pierce,

Mandisa, Michael O'Brien, & Matthew West

This will be one more amazing weekend! Don't miss it!

Will you be there?

I would love to have you share your experiences in our view from the seats feature. It's just a your thoughts on the conference and your experiences. What you loved and what spoke to you. Simple and easy. If you're willing to share, just let me know in the comments.

Have a wonderful time in Charleston, WV!!

E-Women Package Giveaway!

2009-11-17T19:26:00.000-08:00

I love a package of goodies, so I'm thrilled about this giveaway of some great Extraordinary Women goodies!

There's the yellow scarf with the words 'Totally God's' on it. Very cute.

And the E-Women butterfly key chain. Quite handy and cute.

Then, there's the E-Women 09 Live Worship CD w/ Charles Billingsley -- it's awesome!

This give-away includes something for your the body (scarf), the heart (worship CD) and the mind (the key chain... okay, it's a stretch, but you can keep up with your keys and that makes your mind a little happier, right?)

Now to the important part -- how do you get this wonderful prize pack. Just comment and make sure you put your email address in the comment if you use anonymous. I'll use Random Number Selector to pick a number! See, really simple.

So let the comments roll!

The Winner of Karen Kingsbury's Novel

2009-11-16T13:16:00.000-08:00

And the winner is ...... oh , let's have TWO winners!

Nicole!

Deborah Kee!

Okay ladies -- I'm off to contact you and get these books out to you!

Thank you Karen Kingsbury for this wonderful giveaway!

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Welcome Sheri Rose Shepherd

2009-11-02T06:00:00.000-08:00

Rockford, Il you are in for an incredible treat! Sheri Rose Shepherd will be speaking and she has an incredible message that will lift your spirits and delight your heart.

Sheri Rose has send you a message:

"Hope is.... An Expectation of Good"
I am so looking forward to meeting,hugging and seeing the beautiful daughters of the King at my first Ewomen conference.
What an honor to get real with each other and Get Truth of how much our Lord loves us. I pray our childrens children will be blessed because we took a weekend to gather together and get an eternal view of what matters most in this life...get ready to giggle and grow!

All Gods Best For You
Sheri Rose

Enjoy this little glimpse of Sheri Rose:

It’s a Giveaway! Karen Kingsbury

2009-11-01T19:06:00.001-08:00

A Thousand Tomorrows

This is one terrific Karen Kingsbury book – but then all of Karen’s books are wonderful.

From the back cover:

Love found them in a way that it seldom finds anyone …

A talented cowboy, angry and isolated. A mysterious woman with a secret. The two are national champions, top of their game, alone and intent on staying that way.

How could they know what would happen when their two worlds meet? And what fears must they face if together they ignite a love that burns brighter than both of them?

All you have to do to enter the giveaway is comment below and tell me your favorite Karen Kingsbury book. My favorite is every one that I’ve read! She’s so very good.

Winner of Nancy DeMoss's New Book

2009-10-31T23:17:00.000-07:00

Choosing Gratitude

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Amazing Extraordinary Women

2009-10-30T17:43:00.001-07:00

At each Extraordinary Women conference you’ll find four to five incredible speakers. An awesome worship leader and one or two wonderfully talented singers.

You’ll also find THOUSANDS of EXTRAORDINARY women in the seats of the arena, church, or concert hall. These women are from all walks of life and they serve the Lord in all different types of ways – in local churches, in their homes, in their schools, on their jobs, in the communities, and on foreign soil.

The women who come to the Extraordinary Women Conference are the Extraordinary Women!

Here are a few extraordinary women we’ve met this year….

Cassie C, Angela Thomas, Valerie W, Amy M

Chonda P & friend

Hope to see you at an upcoming Extraordinary Women conference!

We Love Volunteers

2009-10-27T06:04:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all the volunteers who’ve given their time & energy to the Extraordinary Women conferences. I would love to hug each one of your necks and tell you just how much I appreciate what you are doing for the body of Christ, but that’s a wee bit impossible. So, I’m going to try my best to thank the volunteers as you send me pictures.

So send me some pictures (to Mary at MaryRSnyder.com)

Today we want to say a big ol’ Thank you to LeeAnn Cook & Brittany & Jan Whitley (pictured below w/ Lindsay & Beth of E-Women).

Thanks!

Give - Away ! Nancy DeMoss book

2009-10-25T05:44:00.000-07:00

Here's your chance to win Nancy DeMoss's book ' Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy.

To enter, post a comment & share something for which you're grateful .

Also, please include a way to contact you -- either a blogger account, link to your blog or an email address.

Tupelo ..... here we come!

2009-10-22T05:40:00.000-07:00

Tupelo MS is the next stop.

Join Angela Thomas, Stormie Omartian, Karen Kingsbury, and Chonda Pierce

along with

Mandisa, Charles Billingsley, and Mark Harris

hosted by

Julie Clinton

at the Bancorp South arena Oct 23 & 24.

Pray for the Lord to move mighty in the lives of all involved!

Praise the Lord!

Karen Kingsbury’s Latest Release

2009-10-18T19:18:00.001-07:00

I just can’t wait to get my hands on this one! Karen, we adore you and this book sounds incredible! See Karen in Tupelo MS this upcoming weekend (Oct 23/24)

Columbus Oh - E Women is heading your way!

2009-10-14T10:36:00.001-07:00

Can you believe it? Only two more days and we're in Columbus with
Angela Thomas
Karen Kingsbury
Stormie OMartian

and then there's Michelle McKinney Hammond

and the hilarious Chonda Pierce

All hosted by the sweet and oh, so very cute Julie Clinton!
(Y'all, this is such an adorable woman who truly loves the Lord).

And don't forget the music! Oh, my you are going to love
Natalie Grant

Al Denson

and the incredible and beautiful Mandisa!

And don't forget, we want to know about your experience at the conference.... a view from the seats. Are you going to the conference? Would you be willing to share with us? Just comment below with your email and I'll follow up with you.

Just two days!

Praying for God's provision and protection for all involved and attending!

Karen Kingsbury - Extraordinary Woman of the Year

2009-10-07T07:58:00.000-07:00

Nannette -- A View from the Seats

2009-10-05T19:03:00.001-07:00

I asked Nannette if she would be willing to serve as our guinea pig for this new blog feature ‘A View from the Seats,’ and she said “I’d love to.”

This feature is about you, the extraordinary women in the seats. We want to hear about the conference from where you sit. So, if you’re heading to a conference or you’ve been to one this year, just let me know and I would love to feature you and your group.

And now here’s our first extraordinary woman -- Nannette!

I attended my first E Women Conference in 2005. I was so moved and inspired that I went back to my home church and started talking it up to my friends. The next year we sent 18 women to the conference.

The conference always encourages me and I was so excited about going this year. I was even more excited when I got there and was able to get seats in the front. (Ed note: and Nannette got some incredible pictures)

It is hard to give you a moment that was my favorite. Karen Kingsbury is such an inspiration, I love the way she makes you crack up laughing one moment and has you in tears the next.

Anita Renfoe made me laugh so hard I was crying.

I have read many of Stormie Ormartian's books and had no idea about her life struggle.

But of all the speakers I was very moved by Candace Cameron Bure's testimony. I grew up watching her as DJ, and was so excited to see her and meet her. I had no idea what her testimony was, but as she was speaking I was very moved.

I was also moved by the people who came forward to recommit their lives to the Lord or tho give their lives to the Lord. The musicians were awesome as well, I loved singing along with all the songs. But the most awesome thing about the Extraordinary Women Conference is being in the same room with people of all different backgrounds, different ages and different circumstances and were all worshiping the Lord.

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Thank you Nannette-- your words and pictures tell an wonderful story! You, sweet woman, are one more Extraordinary Woman!

Candace Cameron Bure

Amy Grant

Times Up

Amazing Time!

2009-10-04T12:54:00.000-07:00

Altar Call -

Humbled by God's Presence

Ft. Wayne Indiana -- E-Women Conference Oct 2/3

2009-09-30T05:50:00.000-07:00

Oh my! Just two more days and we're in Ft.Wayne IN with Karen Kingsbury, Stormie OMartian, Angela Thomas, and the funny & adorable Chonda Pierce.

And then there's the music!
Mandisa, Matthew West, and Al Denson.

And, our hostess, the wonderful Julie Clinton.

Don't miss this weekend!

You'll laugh, maybe cry, praise, consider, pray, and sing.

You'll hear incredible speakers and awesome music. You will be moved!

Don't miss it!

Extraordinary Women - Were you There?

2009-09-27T17:03:00.000-07:00

An amazing weekend filled with wonderful speakers, musical artists, and incredible EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN in Roanoke, VA and a host of simulcast locations across the country.

Were you there? In Virginia or at one of the simulcast locations?

I would love to hear your thoughts & experiences.

Post away!

Praying for EWomen Roanoke, VA

2009-09-24T21:50:00.000-07:00

Today is the DAY! It's Extraordinary Women in Roanoke VA!

Please join me in prayer for all the EWomen team, the volunteers, the artists, the speakers, the staff, the people working the product tables, and for all the EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN who will show up.

Dear Lord, to You be the power and the glory. Lord, I humbly ask that you pour your grace and mercy out over all those involved in the planning and the preparation. Lord, give them a stress-free set up and give each one strength as he/ she prepares to serve the women who will come through the doors.

Lord, be with each speaker and musician. Reinforce the message you have given them for this specific group of women. Lord, rain down on them with hope, joy, peace and a vision for who you want them to become.

Lord, give each one a thirst for You! Lord, give each one a heart to reach out to her sisters in Christ and bring them to hear the messages that will fill the arena tonight and tomorrow.

And we give You all the glory! AMEN!

The Winner of Tickets to Roanoke VA Event is ...

2009-09-19T12:51:00.000-07:00

Tracy Kronk

Tracy -- get your mailing address to me ASAP. Email me a MarySnydr AT aol.com

We need to get these tickets for out to you!

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GIVEAWAY-- 9/25 -26 Extraordinary Women 2009 Event

2009-09-11T10:29:00.000-07:00

Do you have your tickets for the Extraordinary Women Event in Roanoke, VA on Sept 25/26?

This is your chance to win two tickets to this incredible event. Take a look at the line up here

With an amazing line up, including:

Candace Cameron Bure

Karen Kingsbury

Nancy DeMoss
Stormie OMartian
and

Anita Renfroe!

There's music with:

Natalie Grant

Charles Billingsley

and

Amy Grant!

To win the tickets, just make a comment.

The comments are open until Wed, Sept 16th.

Good luck and have a blast!!

Volunteers -- is this you?

2009-09-07T20:58:00.001-07:00

Have you ever thought about giving your time to help out with an Extraordinary Women event?

Let me just share that this is an amazing way to be involved in one of the most incredible events in the country.

Take a look at this list and if you live in any of the regions or are willing to travel to the area, you may just be able to volunteer for Extraordinary Women.

Coming Up:

Roanoke, Virginia - Sept 25/26, 2009
Ft. Wayne, Indiana - Oct 2/3, 2009
Ypsilanti, Michigan - Oct 9/10, 2009
Columbus, Ohio -- Oct 16/17, 2009
Tupelo, MS -- Oct 23/24, 2009
Rockford, Illinois - Nov 6/7, 2009
Charleston, West Virginia - Nov 20/21, 2009

Are you near any of these?

Take a look at the volunteer information.

All volunteers get free conference registration and free lunch on Saturday.

Get an amazing blessing and give back to your community & the family of faith! What an EXTRAORDINARY opportunity!

Thank You Raytown, MO!

2009-08-31T19:39:00.001-07:00

Angela Thomas, Michelle Hammond & Julie Clinton with some of the Extraordinary Women of the Raytown, Mo Conference!

What an honor, joy and blessing it is to serve you!

(And that means every one of you blog readers! Each of you is a blessing to us!)

Every one of you is an Extraordinary Woman!

Raytown, MO - There's Still Time....

2009-08-27T19:03:00.000-07:00

The doors open Friday at 6pm and you still have time to be there! Make plans now. Girls, you do NOT want to miss this blessing.

Check out this line-up:

Angela Thomas
Michael O'Brien
Stormie Omartian
Michelle McKinney Hammond
Matthew West
Candace Cameron Bure

This will be One Incredible event. Praise the Lord for a victory in Him -- changed lives and hearts opened!

So, if you've not made your plans, you still have time. Just head on over to Ewomen Site or just make your way over to First Baptist Raytown (August 28th at 6pm)

Free to Be Real is the theme -- and I'm praying for some real to happen in lives all over this event!

If you're going, please leave a comment with a way to connect to you or contact me at MarySnydr AT aol DOT com. I would love to hear your thoughts and to post you pictures!

The Winner is ....

2009-08-18T19:41:00.000-07:00

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A message from Candace Cameron Bure

2009-08-17T21:36:00.000-07:00

Hey Ladies!!

I'm so excited to get back into the "speaking" groove after my summer break. E Women is one of my favorite conferences and you're all in for a treat. I'll be sharing my testimony, growing up in Hollywood, how my faith fit in and where I'm at today. I may even share a little bit about my husband. :)

I can't wait to meet you and share with you and even more, I'm looking forward to hearing all the other performers and speakers to be encouraged and inspired myself.

I've had a super busy summer, being back on TV on my new show "Make It Or Break It" on ABC Family Channel. We're moving back to Los Angeles (my hometown) since the show got picked up for another season! As exciting as that is, my first priority is my family and where I'll put my kids in school. We've been praying a lot and waiting on the Lord to show us which school will be best for our family. Exciting stuff, but one I don't want to mess up! Can you feel me moms?

I'll see you at E Women!

~Candace

visit my
website @ www.candacecameronbure.net

twitter @ www.twitter.com/candacecbure

facebook @ www.facebook.com/candacecameron

myspace @ www.myspace.com/candacecameronbure

It's a TUESDAY Giveaway -- Two Tickets to Raytown, MO Conference

2009-08-11T21:08:00.000-07:00

That's Right! If you don't have tickets to the Extraordinary Women Conference in Raytown, Mo coming up August 28 and 29 -- this is your chance!

Just post a comment and you're in the drawing to win two tickets. THis is one incredible event. Just look at the lineup:

Candace Cameron Bure -- DJ from Full House, currently in the new hit show, Make it or Break it and one of the most kind and genuine women around.

Angela Thomas - author, speaker, and a sweetheart of a woman.

Stormie Omartian - powerful speaker, author, and a true lady.

Michelle McKinney Hammon - Wow! This is one gifted lady!

and Michael O'Brien will lead you before the throne of grace to praise the Lord.

All you have to do to enter is make a comment.

The giveaway will close on August 17th -- Winner announced on August 18th.

So let's the comments roll!

It's New -- Check it Out!

2009-08-06T09:30:00.000-07:00

Extraordinary Women has a new website – and it looks marvelous. You’ll find loads of great information – there’s upcoming conference information, daily devotionals, volunteer information and the latest news along with lots more.

Here's a peek ….

isn't it great! I just love it!

Take a few minutes and hope over to the EWomen site today! And then come and share your favorite part of the new site!

Meet Melanie -- Volunteer Spotlight!

2009-08-04T18:36:00.000-07:00

I met Melanie at the Birmingham event in May -- she was having so much fun and was just a joy to be around. She truly lights up the room!

I asked Melanie to share a little about being a volunteer for E-Women.

How did you hear about volunteering for E-Women?

My church, Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills, AL, hosted the E-Women event last year, so I knew this was a quality event that would be fun to volunteer at again!

Where did you volunteer?

I was a hostess- I took care of Chonda Pierce.

Oh my, that sounds like fun. What was your favorite part of volunteering?

Seeing behind the scenes, meeting all the people that make an event of this magnitude work was an honor and privilege.

You worked with Chonda, who's a joy! Any funny stories, touching moments you wish to share?

Chonda is a MESS! She kept me laughing and on my toes. Her battle with depression touched the hearts of so many; ladies from all around the country came up to her in her 'signing line' to tell her how much they related to her struggles. Chonda is giving hope to many Christian women- through honest truth and laughter!

What was your favorite part of the conference?
My favorite part of the conference is the high-energy Praise and Worship. No matter who's leading in song, audiences are led to the Throne!
How will you take what you learned at this conference and use it in your life?

Each E-Women's conference reminds me that God uses EVERY struggle to help you relate to others that need Him.

What would tell someone who's interested in becoming a volunteer? Any hints, tips or advice?
Get on board. Not only do you get a free ticket inside the scenes of E-Women, but you get to meet great men and women who serve the Lord with their entire lives. Advice to future volunteers: come with a servants-heart, flexible and willing to serve wherever you're needed. There's no greater volunteer than those who will roll up their sleeves and get messy!

I would love to volunteer in the future! This conference always reaches the needs of so many women and it's worth every minute!

You can find Melanie at www.meldill.blogspot.com -- she has a great blog with lots of ministry related ideas! Check it out!

You can add my blog if you'd like: www.meldill.blogspot.com
I update it very regularly and have lots of ministry-related-ideas each week.

If you want more information about volunteering check out E-Women Volunteering

2009-08-03T09:19:00.001-07:00

They are back! And we are all so happy to have them home. After an amazing time in Nicaragua Julie, Michael, Beth, and Megan are back in the states.

They’ve brought stories that will break your heart and stories of God’s amazing grace. I hope to have those to share with you soon. Right now our team is adjusting to being back home, but they did bring some incredible pictures to share.

The Nicaragua Country Compassion team, the US Compassion Team, and the E-Women Team!

And they brought some incredible pictures of the children they met.

Just look at these faces! Maybe you can sponsor a Compassion child. It’s less than $1.50 a day! I spend then that on coffee – please consider making a difference for children just like these.

Watch for more stories about the Compassion children and don’t forget to take a glance at the children in need of a sponsor. You can find them by clicking on the word Compassion above or by taking a look at the box to the right!

Praying them Home

2009-07-30T20:35:00.000-07:00

Our E-Women team is making their way home after spending time in Nicaragua with the Compassion International team.

I was blessed to talk via live chat with Beth each evening. She shared the heartache of the poverty and the joy of those living for the Lord. I can't wait until they return and we hear more stories. I know there are many to share.

They met so many children -- just like those to the right in the Compassion box. These children need you to make a commitment to them -- a commitment of the heart and the wallet. A commitment of only a $38 a month. A commitment you can make today -- just click on the box and learn more about these children in need.

We appreciate your prayers for our E-Women team. I appreciate you checking in here to find out more about them. I ask that you continue to lift them up in prayer. They may be heading back to American soil, but they return changed people. God changes heart when they are obedient to Him.

I want to echo Beth's prayers for the Lord to captivate my heart and to captivate your heart.
Lord, hear our prayers and know that we love You. Captivate my heart and give me a fiery passion that burns deep within my soul. Let me burn brightly for You.

A Little Girl in a Lap.

2009-07-28T21:11:00.000-07:00

The E-Women team in Nicaragua is keeping in touch and is still in much need of our prayers. Continue to pray for the team.

Beth brings us another update.

Have you ever had one of those mornings where you woke to a song on your heart? It´s just one of the special ways that I know that the Lord is speaking to me and I am so thankful.

This morning, I woke up with 'Be Thou Near to Me' on my heart.

And the holy voices sing “Hallelu!”
Ever will Thy reign be.
As I wander through this life,
Oh Lord, be Thou near to me

I pulled out my iPod and begin my morning listening to Selah sing the song the Lord laid on my heart as my morning prayer. Then it was off to breakfast with the team. in the lobby for breakfast.

I´m thankful that I serve a Savior who pursues me and allows me to draw close to Him.

After breakfast, we headed out to a Mission church that began with Compassion International seven years ago. The current pastor and his family have been here for 9 months. The facility is clean and well organized. The classrooms are used for basic instruction skills such as sewing, baking, and they even had a small computer lab. The Compassion team shared this was the first computer lab they’d ever seen in all of their travels. We learned the computer lab is funded by private donations. Private donations do much around here. For example, one of the child sponsors actually brought a team just last week to put a new roof on the facility and assisted with finishing off the classrooms on the second floor. You could tell they were proud to their facility.

After our visit at the Mission church, Scarlett, our hostess, along with the Pastor, and interpreters took us to the homes of two of the children. Our first stop was the home of a 9 year old little girl whose sponsor had visited her about 5 times over the course of a few years. The sponsors picture proudly was hung in the family home which consisted of one large room. The grandmother raises her eight grandchildren of which four of them are a part of the Compassion program. I had the incredible privilege of praying over the grandmother and an infant who has been sick the past few weeks. Needless to say it was a very emotional moment for me and even now reflecting on it I am struggling. The grandmother´s hug after the prayer will forever be etched in my mind.

The home of Stephen, was our next stop. He’s just a little boy who wants to be an astronaut when he grows up. He dreams of visiting Jupiter one day but said “I’ll never visit the sun because it will burn me.”. So precious. Stephen lives with his mother, aunts, and grandmother. He told us that he loves Jesus and sang for us. I think we could have all brought him home with us. His sponsor lives in the U.S. as well but he has never had the chance to meet them.

We finished up our visit back at the church with lunch and a program by the children.
We spent some time visiting and brought along school supplies which we gave to the children.

As I close, let me tell you a little about a girl who stole my heart-- Andrienna. During the program, she just came over and curled up in my lap without hesitation. Touch is definitely a universal language as she enjoyed me lightly scratching her arms as I do with my friends’ children and my niece when she was little. With the interpreter’s help, I found out Andrienna is 6 years old. She loves Math and hopes to work with computers someday. She enjoys playing with baby dolls and has two older sisters. Andrienna is one of the precious memories I’ll carry with me long after this trip is over.

Another special friend was Ericka, who teaches the baking classes. We enjoyed talking about baking and exchanged recipes. I got one for Cheese Churos and I´ll be sending over my Monster cookie recipe once I get back in the States.

Have a great day in the Lord...

Continue to pray for God's guidance over this group. Pray that the Lord captivate their hearts and lead them in His ways. And I pray that the Lord captivates your heart. Do you want to sponsor a child? How is the Lord moving you?

Lord, I just come before You humbled to stand and lift up my brothers and sisters in the faith. Lord, be with Beth, Julie, Megan and Michael as they visit the children and the families. Lord give them the eyes to see what You would have them see. Lord, give them the message to deliver back to us. So many things are coming at them, help them sort through each one and focus on Your will for this trip. Lord, we know that it is only through You can we achieve anything. And it's only through You that Ewome exists. Lord, we commit this trip to You. Lord, captivate their hearts! Give them a passion for You! A fiery passion! Lord, captivate my heart and set it on fire with a passion to serve You and only You. Lord, captivate all those who read this blog -- pour out a passion for You on their heads. Bind us to You!

Amen!

In Nicaragua - Captivate our Hearts

2009-07-28T05:40:00.000-07:00

As I shared yesterday, a group from E-Women has teamed up with Compassion International and is in Nicaragua this week. I'm thrilled to bring you a message from Beth Cleveland.

It’s a hot and sticky winter night here in Managua, Nicaragua.

The EW Team (Julie, Megan, Michael, and I) arrived safely along with our Compassion International Leaders, Michael Collins and Mark Nelessen. Our local hostess, Scarlett, greeted us at the airport. She will be escorting us to the local mission churches over the next two days. We are excited to have the opportunity to meet the children and the local pastors. We’ve been in our hotel rooms inflating soccer balls, footballs, basketballs, sorting arts/crafts materials, and lots of other resource materials.

We hear that the President of Nicaragua loves Christmas! It’s evident as large Christmas trees, and decorations are lit up throughout the city. I even caught a glimpse of Santa Clause on the rooftop of one of the local businesses. Nothing was more awesome to see in the middle of the square but a 15 foot Jesus with arms open wide, just waiting for His children to come to him.

Michael and I are snacking on fries and burgers as I’m writing this, and he asks me ‘Where is that we see that in US other than in our churches?”

As I close, I want to share with you the song that has been my prayer for the team the past few weeks as we prepared for this trip. I don’t know about you but I not only want to be captivated by Him here but also everyday ….until tomorrow…

Captivate us, Lord Jesus
Set our eyes on You
Devastate us with Your presence
Falling down
And rushing river, draw us nearer
Holy fountain consume us with You
Captivate us Lord Jesus, with You

Please continue to pray for Beth, Michael, Megan, and Julie has they are visiting the children today. Pray for their strength and for the Lord to bring them back to us changed forever by this experience.

Lord, protect them, captivate them, and forever change their hearts. Give them a message to share with all of us. Amen

Compassion & E-Women Team Up

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Compassion is an incredible organization that ministers to children around the world through sponsorships and a variety of other ways. Currently, Compassion helps over one million children in 25 countries!

Compassion is making a global impact for God's Kingdom one child at a time.

A team from the Extraordinary Women staff is traveling with a Compassion team to to Nicaragua where they will meet some of the children and visit with their families.

Maybe you want to sponsor a Compassion Child -- never thought of it? Well, here's your chance. It's only $38 a month. Take a look at the children in need of a sponsor.

This team will have the opportunity to experience the Compassion work first hand. They will visit a Child Development Center and visit in the homes of the children. This is a life-changing trip -- for everyone. And they need our prayers.

Please commit to pray each day for this team --
Beth, Julie, Megan, Michael
Pray for them as they travel today.
They will travel the majority of the day and arrive in Nicaragua tonight.

Each day they are in Nicaragua we will post prayer requests for them. Cover them with prayer.

Lord, I ask that you are with Beth, Julie, Megan, and Michael. Lord, give them comfortable travel and easy connections. Lord, allow them to enjoy sweet fellowship together as they travel. Use this time to prepare their hearts for what You have in store for them. Lord, only You know what the next days hold and I know they are trusting Your plan.
Lord, I ask that you keep them safe as they travel. Let the check-in procedures go smoothly and the security checks move swiftly.

Lord, this is a precious group of Your children and I ask that You hold them in the palm of Your Hand.
In Your Name, Amen.

Behind the Scenes with Lindsay

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Meet Lindsay Crosby.

Lindsay is the Associate Conference Coordinator and the all around go-to girl. Lindsay works alongside Beth, the E-Women Director. She’s takes care of more conference stuff than I can even imagine and also heads up the volunteer team. She coordinates the volunteers before and during the event. Lindsay is one busy lady.

Lindsay has been with the E-Women group since 2007 and began her role as Conference Coordinator in January 2009.

I caught up with Lindsay recently and got some insider information to share with you.

Lindsay has a Tiny Teacup Yorkie named Sophie.

Favorite website or blog: Twitter

Coke or Pepsi: Diet Pepsi

Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

What's your favorite part of working with E-Women?

I love being able to work with people from all different types of backgrounds—not only at the conferences, but also in the office every day. EWomen has given me the opportunity to interact with well-known speakers and artists, but I have also had the pleasure of sitting behind the registration table and listening to some amazing women of God in the form of volunteers.

Will you share a behind the scenes story?

When we first got our walkie-talkies with the special ear plug for the Tulsa conference in March there were several mishaps! We had difficulty with the volume being too low and therefore, continuously calling for someone (with that person responding several times) without being able to hear their response. Also, Michael always plays the song, "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley at every conference over the walkie-talkies at some point—it is now an official EWomen ritual. :-)

Can you share one of your favorite things that happens at an EWomen event?

Every Saturday afternoon I am moved by the altar call. No matter where I am or what I am doing I try to make it into the arena to see it. It is incredible to see what the Lord does each and every week in and through the lives of women. Truly amazing.

Thanks so much Lindsay! You are such a blessing to so many women everywhere!

Watch for more about Lindsay and volunteering!

Spotlight on Kim, Carrie & Lisa

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Kim, Carrie, & Lisa

The face of a Extraordinary Women Volunteer -- well, really, three faces.

Meet three extraordinary women who shared their time, talents, and heart at the Birmingham, Alabama conference. Kim, Carrie, and Lisa are three of over 50 volunteers who worked at the Birmingham event. I recently asked Kim about her volunteering experience.

Kim:
I found out about volunteering from one of my friends, as soon as I heard was excited. I had been interested in attending the conference and been praying that God would use me more.

I felt like this was a door God opened for me to come to the conference and also work for his Kingdom.

I felt like I got to be Martha and Mary all at the same time!!

If someone was to ask me about the volunteer program, I would recommend it to them excitedly and tell them what a great experience it was for me. I would love to do it again next year.

Thanks Kim! I appreciate you taking the time to share a little bit about your volunteer experience.

Are you interested in learning more about volunteering for an Extraordinary Women Conference? Stay tuned to blog, we'll be talking about more in the upcoming weeks.

The Winner is ...

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The Winner of the Prize Pack is .....(drum roll....)

HisFireFly!

She'll be wearing the scarf soon!!

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Tuesday Give-Away!

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

Contest Closed! Winner is Karin!
Tuesday Give Away.

To get us started, I've put together a Extraordinary Women package.

There's the yellow scarf with the words 'Totally God's' on it. Very cute.

And the E-Women butterfly key chain. Quite handy and cute.

Then, there's the E-Women 09 Live Worship CD w/ Charles Billingsley -- it's awesome!

This is our kickoff give-away that includes something for your the body (scarf), the heart (worship CD) and the mind (the key chain... okay, it's a stretch, but you can keep up with your keys and that makes your mind a little happier, right?)

Now to the important part -- how do you get this wonderful prize pack. Just comment and make sure you put your email address in the comment if you use anonymous. I'll use Random Number Selector to pick a number! See, really simple.

So let the comments roll!

Enjoying Life Together

2009-07-06T14:15:00.000-07:00

Extraordinary Women Conferences are amazing! You'll be challenged in your walk with the Lord. You'll be encouraged as your dig deeper in God's Word. You'll be blessed by the speakers, artists, your sisters in the seats with you, but above all you'll be blessed by the Lord.

And there are really great t-shirts!

And even better friends!

I hope to see you at an Extraordinary Women Conference -- and let's get to know each other even before we meet in person.

Coming Soon....

2009-07-03T18:31:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon is a new Extraordinary Women web site!

I got a sneak peek at it and y'all are going to LOVE it! It's snazzy! Just like all our E-Women speakers, artists and the behind-the-scenes people.

Also, watch for Give-Away Tuesday. Every Tuesday (or until we run out of great giveaway stuff) I'll post a prize to giveaway.

Come by Tuesday and find out how easy it is to win!!

Amy Grant in Roanoke, VA

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Amy Grant.

Amy Grant.

Amy Grant.

Say it three times fast and click your heels!

And poof! There she is. Well, not exactly, but she will be at the Sept 25/26 Roanoke VA event!

And there is more -- the line up for the event is AMAZING!
Candace Cameron Bure
Anita Renfroe
Natalie Grant
Karen Kingsbury
Stormie Omartian
Kathy Troccoli
Nancy DeMoss
Charles Billingsley

Don't miss out on this one! Sign up today

Name Your Conference!

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There are conferences coming up later in this year --

Raytown Mo Aug 28-29

Roanoke VA Sept 25-26

Ft. Wayne In Oct 2-3

Ypsilanti MO Oct 9-10

Columbus Oh Oct 16-17

Tupelo MS Oct 23-24

Rockford IL Nov 6-7

Charleston WV Nov 20-21

Will you be at any of these?

Let me know. Maybe we’ll meet each other or maybe you’ll run into some other women from the blog.

Or maybe you’ve been to an earlier conference. I would love to hear about your experience.

I want to hear from you --

Conference Call w/ Karen Kingsbury - June 11th

2009-06-09T20:33:00.000-07:00

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have an Extraordinary Women Conference right in your home church?

Just think Candace Cameron Bure, Kathy Trocolli, Anita Renfroe, Julie Clinton, Natalie Grant, Stormie Omartian, Nancy DeMoss, and Charles Billingsley all in your home church through the miracle of simulcasting.

If you can't make it to the conference, bring the conference to you. Don't you love modern technology?

Join Julie Clinton and Karen Kingsbury on a conference call that explains all about the simulcast. Take a look at the video and then click the link for more info.

Find out more at EWomen

Raytown, Missouri! Get READY!

2009-06-07T13:07:00.000-07:00

Ladies of Raytown, Missouri (and all the surrounding areas) get ready for Extraordinary Women Conference coming your way August 28 & 29th!

You don't miss this incredible event and if you book before July 24th you'll save $30 off the door price. Just think what you can do with that $30. Book early and you'll only pay $59 per person and if you gather up a group of ten & order together you'll save another $10 per ticket. That's a total of $40 off the door price. That's a GREAT deal!!

Check it out here Raytown MO

This is one incredible event with great speakers Michelle McKinney Hammond , Angela Thomas, Stormie Omartian who will challenge you, encourage you, and inspire you.

There's also Candace Cameron Bure who's starring in a new television series Make It or Break . She speaks straight from her heart and brings a message of joy & hope.

And then there's the music - worship & praise. Michael O'Brien , Kathy Troccoli, and Matthew West -- oh my! What a wonderful lineup. Get ready to get your praise on and worship Him!

And your hostess for the weekend is the beautiful and so very sweet Julie Clinton.

Missouri Girls - don't miss out. You wil be blessed!! Sign up now... and save a whole bunch!

Behind the Scenes with Beth

2009-05-31T14:00:00.000-07:00

Don't you wonder who makes these amazing events happen? I've always been intrigued by the people behind the scenes, the people you usually never hear about. I want to share a few of these people with you. Today we're starting with the Director of Extraordinary Women.

Meet Beth!

She's the Director of Extraordinary Women Conferences -- and she's one incredible and incredibly organized lady.

Beth has been with Extraordinary Women since 2007. She oversees all the details of every Conference. She works with the artists & speakers; handles the location details; oversees the set-up for each event; and is there when everyone leaves to see that all is closed up correctly.

Her work takes her all across the country all year long, but it's not all glamour. Really, there's very little glamour. While we're out there enjoying the speakers and the music, Beth & her team are working. While we're eating lunch and chatting, Beth & her team are working. While we're meeting the speakers and artists or shopping, Beth & her team are working. She's the first one to arrive at the event and the last one to leave.

But I wanted to know more about Beth.... important stuff like:

What's your favorite website: Landsend.com or Blackby.org

Favorite TV show: no TV for Beth

Coke or Pepsi: Diet Mountain Dew

Favorite Starbucks drink: no coffee, but Venti Lemonade is a fav

Pets: Daisy Lou

And new baby, Brinkley. Aren't they the cutest things!

Favorite Scripture: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will guide your path. Proverbs 3:5-6

Constant travel, long hours, and lots & lots of details are what makes up Beth's life, but she also is blessed with a wonderful team, great bosses, and surrounded by incredible people. I asked her to share her favorite part of her job and she said "Let me share what motivates me -- worship. Watching all those women worship." And Beth does more than watch, she worships alongside the women. "This is where I draw my strength."

When you're at your next Extraordinary Women Conference look for Beth, you'll probably see her near the stage, radio in hand, taking care of all the details that make these events incredible.

Say Hello!

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I'm so thrilled to "see" so many people on the blog! Let me say a big HELLO! Glad you're here.

I'm so excited to be a blogging for this incredible ministry -- and I'm humbled that the Lord has blessed me with such an opportunity.

I would love to meet you via the comments section. And for those new to the blogging world, it's easy and fun. Here are some simple posting directions:

Go to the bottom of the post. You'll see posted by Mary R Snyder and then the word comments.
Click on comments.
Type your comments in the box.
Choose one of the profile options. If you don't have any of these accounts you can use anonymous, but consider setting up a blogger account. It's free and easy.
Click post comment. Follow the word verification.
Done!

It's really just a couple of clicks and you're there.

Now that you know how to post, sign in and say hello. Let us know if you'll be at an upcoming event and which one.

Prizes! Oh, come back for GREAT prizes! I'll have some going up this week.

Also, get a peak behind the scenes at E-Women. You'll meet the people who make these events tick. They're an amazing group of talented & dedicated people. You're going to love them -- just like I do.

I'm glad you're here! Come back often or click the follow button in the column on the right. We're going to have a blast together!

So, let's get rolling -- introduce yourself.

How it Happens....

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The Extraordinary Women Conference happens all over the place from the arena to the halls.

It happens on the platform when the speakers challenge you to dig deeper into God's Word.

It happens when the music touches your spirit and your hands raise in praise.

It happens in the seats when sisters in the faith join together.

It happens when you laugh - out loud.

And it happens at ministry tables

It happens in chance encounters and while we wait

Extraordinary Women happens while you're at the conference and it happens at home, in your church, in your daily life. It happens when you take the weekend and make it real in your every day life.

If you've not made it to an Extraordinary Women Conference this year don't worry, there's still time. You don't want to miss this blessing!

E-Women B'ham was INCREDIBLE!

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I spent Friday night and Saturday in the presence of the Lord and some Extraordinary Women.

The conference blessed me beyond measure! I hope that over the days to come I'll be able to share just a fraction of the grace that God poured over me this weekend.

Free to be Real is the theme for this event and what a wonderful theme!

The Lord and the Spirit are one and the same, and the Lord's Spirit sets us
free. 1 Corinth 3:17

I'm going to share snippets of this event over the days to come, but until then here are some of the Extraordinary Women I stood alongside as we praised & worshipped the Lord together.

It was a joy and and honor to worship with each of you. I hope that we will do it again soon! Don't forget E-Women is coming back to Birmingham next year and there are several more stops coming in the fall.

If you can make it to a conference, get there. You will be blessed!

Birmingham, Al -- E-Women is headed your way! May 15/16

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Will you be there? I WILL! and I'm so excited I can hardly stand it.

Have you checked out this event -- my word, the lineup of speakers and artists just gives me chills!

I'm so looking forward to hearing what the Lord has placed on each speakers heart and I can't wait to hear the music! Oh my, Matthew West -- I can't wait to hear The Motions live! That song just speaks to my heart. "I don't want to go one more day without Your all-consuming passion inside of me."

I'm telling you, that song can preach!

I'm so jazzed that NewSong will be there!!

And the SPEAKERS! Whoa! There's going to be Word brought --
Angela Thomas, Stormie OMartian, Karen Kingsbury, Thelma Wells, and Chondra Pierce.

I'm ready... now, I just have to figure out what to wear. Oh, wait, I need two outfits. Cute, functional, and comfortable.

Are you going to be in Birmingham? Or at another Extraordinary Women Conference. Let me know. Just click the word comments and share your thoughts.

Johnson City, TN -- Will you be There?

2009-04-29T19:51:00.000-07:00

Will you be there? In Johnson City TN?

It will be an EXTRAORDINARY Weekend filled with Worship, Praise and God's WORD!

Friday begins with Charles Billingsley leading in Praise & Worship

Chondra Pierce will make you laugh -- out loud

Kathy Troccoli closes the night out with some amazing music.

Saturday is jam-packed with Charles Billingsley getting us starting with Praise and Worship -- and Wow! what a way to get going!

Matthew West will be singing and how amazing will it be to hear The Motions live! (I just LOVE that song!)

Karen Kingsbury, Angela Thomas , Michelle McKinney Hammond and Stormie Omartian will challenge us, inspire us, maybe even make us cry and I'm sure there will be a laugh or two.

It's going to be one AMAZING & EXTRAORDINARY Women Conference! I hope you'll make it!

If you don't have tickets, just click on the 'E-Women Website' at the right and you'll find all the information you need!

Don't miss this!

Welcome to the NEW Extraordinary Women Blog!

2009-04-28T19:52:00.000-07:00

Here it is! This brand new blog all about the Extraordinary Women Conferences!

I'm Mary and I'll be blogging with you. But what's a blog without comments and that's where you come in. I want to hear (or should that be read) your voice.

I want to know what you are interested in.

What do you want to know about the speakers and artists appearing at the Extraordinary Women Conferences?

Some of things we have in store for you:

Information on artists and speakers (and hopefully a few interviews)

Giveaways (some great prizes)

Up-to-date information on conferences

Location details and ideas for things to do while you're in town

Roll call for each city (get to know some of the women who are attending the conference)

And so much more!

So, welcome abroad!! Can't wait to meet you!

Conference List

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Baton Rouge, LA
Pensacola, FL
Johnson City, TN
Birmingham, AL
Raytown, MO
Ft. Wayne, IN
Ypsilanti, MI
Columbus, OH
Tupelo, MS
Rockford, IL
Charleston, WV
Roanoke, VA