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     2010 Conference Speaker  

   
 

Judy Koonce

WOW Ministries presents Judy Koonce

     “On the journey with you” - this phrase can summarize the approach and feeling you get as Judy Koonce speaks to your heart and addresses your needs.  She is a woman who has experienced life, both the trials and the triumphs, and she is ready to share with you the formula that God has given her to be a Woman of Worth.  Sharing in a straightforward and compassionate way, that only a fellow traveler can, Judy will address the issues that concern women in the various stages of their journey with practical and Biblical solutions.  

     Judy has experienced the challenges of being a child of divorce and eventually adoption, as well as being a young woman growing up in the Sixties and desiring not to compromise her values and convictions.  She has faced the challenge of being a wife in full time ministry and raising children in the midst of a busy and hectic schedule.  She has lived life as a survivor, and her experiences will inspire and comfort women of all ages that a victorious life can be had today!  Judy’s wit, candor and transparency brings a refreshing, real atmosphere in ministering to women wherever she travels.       

     Judy lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Herb where they minister in a local church ministry as they have done, side by side, for the past 41 years.  She is the mother of three children who are serving in ministry around the world in Columbus, Ohio; Nairobi, Kenya; and Tyler, Texas. She speaks across the country challenging women to live above the mediocrity of the world and not to believe the negative images put upon them.  She is the founder of WOW - Women of Worth ministries and has been instrumental in the founding and directing of women’s ministry in both New England and the Midwest.       

      Judy’s magnetism and realness allow a bond to form from which she is then able to minister to the heart needs of today’s Christian woman.  Her real life stories and sometimes hilarious experiences reflect a woman who is truly on the journey with you.  Drawing from a life lived in reality, Judy addresses topics such as Raising Dynamic Kids in the Millennium, Being A Woman of Destiny and Influence, Getting the Rocks Out of the Mattress, and A Formula for Successful Marriage.  Judy is a Hope giver in a world in desperate need of answers that are practical and real.

 
   

Special Music

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"Meant For More"

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Escape

Schedule

 

 

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010

 

SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2010

 

                                  CLICK HERE TO PRINT SCHEDULE

   

 

 

Registration Form

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Off-Campus Lodging

We are sorry no children are permitted on campus during the Escape Conference.

 

2010 REGISTRATION FORM

Click to print out registration form

 

We will accept registrations until April 12 even though the date on the form says different,

so mail one in today so you don't miss out.

 

**We are sorry but we do not provide a partial or one day rate**

 

Escape T-Shirt this year is Chocolate Brown with a Pink Escape Logo and "How Sweet It Is...."

 

No more T-shirts can be ordered at this time.  They were only available during early registration!

 

Escape 2010 Hotel Availability

Hotel Name # of Rooms Available Room Type Price - Does not include tax, etc. Phone # Approx. Mileage to Camp Chautauqua Online Reservations Or Website
           
Hampton Inn, Springboro 5 King Study  $84.00 937-743-2121 5 Online Reservations
20 Double Queen  $84.00      
10 King Studio $99.00      
5 Queen Studio $99.00      
           
Holiday Inn Express, Franklin 7 Single King $80.00 937-746-1094 5 Website
18 Standard Double $80.00      
10 Double Suite $90.00      
           
Drury Inn & Suites, Middletown 25 Double Queen  $79.00 513-425-6650 8 Website
           
Holiday Inn, Dayton Mall 25 Standard Double $79.00 937-434-8030 8 Website
           
           
Quality Inn & Suites, Miamisburg 7 Queen Suites * $84.00 937-865-0077 8 Website
5 Standard King $64.00      

 

Must book rooms under “Escape” to receive these rates. No other discount may be taken. 

All hotels will put all blocked rooms back into their inventory on April 2.

*These suites have 2 queen beds, 1 full sofa sleeper & 2 full bathrooms.
   

Menu for

Friday and Saturday

 Dinner:  Chicken, Twice Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, 7 Layer Salad, Dessert

Breakfast:  Hot Breakfast - Eggs, Bacon, Biscuits, Gravy, Fruit, Etc.

Lunch:  Soups, Sandwiches, Desserts

Menu can change without notice.  If you are on a special diet, please plan to bring your special foods needed.

 

  

 

Breakout classes

 

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Sweet Land of Liberty – appreciating our freedom  in Christ - Char Pelfrey

 Char Pelfrey accepted Christ as a young girl and was raised by loving parents in church.  She met Jerry Pelfrey in high school; they married in 1979 while attending Baptist Bible College and have served in full time ministry since.  Jerry is Sr. Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Mason, Ohio and they will celebrate 25 years at Grace in June of 2010.  Jerry and Char have four daughters.  Tiffani is married to Cal Puckett, a B.B.C. graduate who is the Youth Pastor at Grace.  They have two children, Caloway and Norah and another son due April 19th.   Stephanie is married to Aaron Boon, a B.B.C. graduate.  They are A.B.W.E. missionaries currently on deputation to Mombasa, Kenya along with 7 other members of Grace known as Team Kenya.  They have two children, Kennedy and Claire and another daughter on the way May 2nd.  Brittany (currently in nursing school) is married to Joseph James and they just had their first baby, Leighton Raine on March 4th.  Whitney is a freshman at Bowling Green University, studying Marine Biology recently engaged to Evan Shank.   Aside from her love and commitment to the Lord, her family is the joy and top priority of her life.  Her church family is dear to her as well, playing keyboard with the morning worship praise band, directing the adult choir and supporting her husband’s active ministry.

     In obedience to the Lord’s command to be “salt” and “light”, Jerry and Char have encouraged their church and led the way in community involvement.  Char was elected in 1999 to Mason City Council, serving two years as Vice Mayor and two years as Mayor of the City.  After a two year break, she was reelected to Council in Nov. of 2009 where she will hold another four year term as Councilmember for Mason.  Jerry serves as chaplain for the Mason Police and Fire Department.

     Char invites you to share in the fun, the drama and surprises that come when Biblically engaging our culture.

 

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Home Sweet Home – understanding your place in God’s Family (service, etc) - Roxann Byrd

Born and raised in a Christian home, I was saved early and made many spiritual decisions by my mid-teens.  One summer, at Camp Chautauqua Sr. High Camp, I surrendered my life to be the wife of a Pastor.  Little did I know then, what a wonderful blessing laid in store for me!  God sent me the perfect man, who is my best friend, the love of my life and my pastor at West Chester Baptist Church.  From that union has come 3 beautiful girls, one born just a week before our 25th wedding anniversary!  From our ministry together, came one beautiful red-headed stepchild whom we "adopted" via the bus ministry in Northern Kentucky!  I have been blessed to speak and sing at many Tri-state churches for women's conferences, luncheons, dinners and retreats. (Which I love to do!)  I have a full-time job and host a weekly Brown Bag Bible Study at lunch.  I have a special love for my place in the Escape ministry.  My dear friend, Jeannie Jones asked me to be on the first team when Escape was born out of the Ashland Avenue Spring Retreat in 2003.  I was honored then and I am truly BLESSED now to be part of this incredible weekend of worship and joy shared with the most precious women found anywhere! This great weekend includes some of my favorite activities - time with friends, good food, fun and shopping - all under one roof !
 

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Sweet Savings - Teaching You To Stretch A Dollar In An Ever Tightening Economy - Michelle Kirkhart

Born in Elkhart, Indiana, Michelle Kirkhart has been bargain shopping since she was big enough to carry a shopping bag. She attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri where God blessed her with a wonderful husband. The two now reside in Ozark, Missouri with their daughter, Kailey.   After making the decision to leave teaching in order to raise their daughter, Michelle began searching out ways to stretch their budget while still helping provide for their family. By the grace of God, she now owns a growing small business and uses blogging as a resource to teach others how to stretch their budget using easy, practical methods.  

 

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Sweet, Sweet Spirit – allowing others to taste God’s sweetness in you - Kathy Harmon

Kathy Harmon is known for her smile, her joy, her laughter!  Many times the question asked, “Where does your joy come from?”  Kathy’s reply, “It’s not my joy; it’s a joy that radiates from my Father above!” 

 Fourteen years ago, during the dreaded empty nest syndrome. Kathy could sense her spirit changing from sweet to bitter.  “Lord, please keep me sweet,” became her daily request.  She began to realize the secret to this is all wrapped up in one little word…..,hummm she will share  this and more with you as you escape to Escape 2010.

Kathy’s husband Mike Harmon, their two adult children, their spouses, four grandchildren, the dear people of Louisville Baptist Temple have such a big part in her joy, as they are her helpers of GREAT JOY!    

 Kathy grew up in a Pastor’s home, she is one of ten children. Godly parents and a godly home set a good foundation for the godly joy in Kathy’s life.   Kathy graduated from Baptist Bible College, where she met her husband Mike, the love and joy of her life.   In 1978, the Harmon’s were approved as Baptist Bible Fellowship Missionaries to the country of Brazil, while in Brazil God enabled them to start a church, that church is still functioning today.  In 1983 they accepted the call from their home church as Pastor of the Louisville Baptist Temple. This November will mark their 27th year anniversary with their church family.

Kathy works in the church office as secretary, her ministry involvement has included Children’s/Youth Ministries, Vacation Bible School, Music Ministry, Senior’s Ministry, Youth Camps, and Missions Trips.  She currently is active with Discipleship Ministry, Counseling, Leader of the W.O.W. Ministry (ladies ministries), her most enjoyable ministry is her Sunday School Class a class for G.I.F.T.E.D. WOMEN!  Joy to Kathy is people.  God loved people more than anything so it makes sense that true joy certainly comes from her Father above.

 

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Sweet Kisses from Heaven – recognizing God’s blessings - Dolly King

Dolly King is the mother of four delightful adult children.   Her two youngest still live at home with her in Middletown, Ohio.  She is active in women’s ministries in her home church, Berachah Baptist, also located in Middletown.    

Dolly and her husband, Al, were missionaries to Ukraine for ten years.  There they established works for Russian-speaking nationals, English-speaking and Chinese-speaking internationals, and Crimean Tatars (Muslims).  They planned their furloughs around the graduations of their children and would come back to the states for a few months those years. 

In 2007, they came back for the graduation of their youngest, Annie.  With mixed feelings they were planning to go back to Ukraine as empty-nesters.   They were even making plans for their upcoming silver anniversary.  However, God had different plans.  In August, 2007, Al was diagnosed with a stage four brain tumor.  He died in April, 2008. 

Dolly has been back to Ukraine on several occasions and has founded Centers for LIFE International.   The first Center will be opened in Simferopol, Ukraine, the city where they lived and served.  Abortion is the number one form of birth control in the former Soviet Union, and these Centers will be opened to help women and their families chose LIFE.

 

 

 

  

Door Prizes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked

Questions

About

Door Prizes

Again this year we will have an exciting time giving away door prizes. 

This year we have an added incentive.

For each door prize entry your church brings, the church's name will be entered into a drawing for the following special give-away

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One senior high camp registration

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One junior high camp registration

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One junior camp registration

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One 2010 Escape registration

In order to be entered for the special give-away drawings, your entries must be registered at the ‘Door Prize Entry’ table located near the registration table no later than 9:00am Saturday.

 

The following are a few questions we have received in the past.  Generally speaking, a door prize should be a gift anyone would enjoy receiving or just think ‘would I want to win this?’.  Keeping this thought in mind will answer many questions you may have.

 

Is there a dollar value requirement for my door prize entry?  No

 

How many door prize entries should our church bring?  Bring as many as you like.  The more prizes contributed equals more ladies taking home a prize.

 

Where do I drop off a door prize entry?  At the door prize entry table near the registration table.

 

Do I need to label the door prize entry?  Yes, please label each entry with the name and address of your church.  This will aide in the registration of the door prize entry and the winner appreciates knowing which church made the donation.

 

How will my church be registered for the special drawings?  Door prize entries will be registered at the door prize entry table.  Your church’s name will be entered for each door prize entry.

 

How many door prize entries are required?  There is no given requirement per church, give as many as you like.  The more contributions we have, the more ladies leave with a prize!

 

Does the door prize entry have to be in a basket?  Baskets, gift bags, boxes.  Please keep in mind the entries will be on display near the stage throughout Escape.  Be creative.

 

When is the latest my door prize entry can be registered?  9:00am Saturday.

 

Can I pre-register our church’s door prize entries?  Yes, and that would be very helpful!  You may pre-register your door prize entry by sending a quick note to Door Prize Email or calling Connie Bell at 513-625-1624 letting us know your church’s name and how many door prize entries you will be bringing.

 

What are some gift basket ideas that have been used in the past?

Toiletries (hair care, nail care, lotions)

Variety of unused greeting cards

Variety of unused gift bags

Candy

Afghans/Quilts/Blankets

Embroidery

Meal kits/cooking utensils

Fitness basket  

 Gardening supplies

Avon/Mary Kay

Pampered Chef/Tupperware

Candles

Books/Recipe books

Scrap booking supplies

Gift cards to Wal-Mart 

Picture frames

Stationary

Jewelry

Clocks

Flowers

 

You may also find something at the vendor mall and create your own door prize entry.

Purchase vendor bucks from an Escape Team member.  Vendor Bucks may only be used at the vendor mall during Escape 2010.

 

BE CREATIVE!

 
 

Last updated: April 8, 2010

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