ROOTED
WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
April/20/2024
The Connect Centre
121 Chisholm Dr. Milton. ON. L9T 4A6
If you have an appetite for biblical teaching and find sustenance in the pages of God's Word, MBC Women's Ministry invites you to the annual Women's Conference on Saturday April 20th (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM). Come be nourished and encouraged, strengthening and deepening your roots of faith, while enjoying a day filled with meaningful worship, fellowship and good food.
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
Colossians 2:6-7
KEYNOTE
Janet Surette
Janet Surette is a Canadian Bible teacher, conference speaker and children’s book author. She learns, worships, and serves with her family at Southshore Bible Church in her adopted hometown of Barrie. Janet and her husband Glen have been married for 28 years and they are relishing this life stage with mostly adult daughters who are working, ministering, going to university and playing competitive volleyball. Janet cherishes any opportunity to encourage listeners to apply God’s wisdom to their lives – for their joy, for the good of their families, for the health of their churches, and ultimately for the glory of God.
WORKSHOP
TEACHERS
Jenny Hawkins
Jenny Hawkins is a passionate student and teacher of God’s word, having been transformed in her adult life by the truth in it and the good God who wrote it. She spends her days trying to apply biblical wisdom to life as she supports her fire-fighting husband, Billy, and their three children, Grace, Will and Charlotte as they navigate the years of university and high school. Jenny serves her beloved church by teaching women’s studies, mentoring younger women and overseeing the Welcome Ministry. As someone who has come to know the Lord later in life, Jenny brings fresh appreciation for the riches and wisdom we find in scripture, and she looks forward to sharing that with you!
Terri Ann Gaynik
Terri Ann is a wife and homeschool mama of four ranging in age from 2-16. She deeply loves family and the local church, and seeks to grow in holiness as she serves him in those spaces. In her spare time, you can find her growing and preparing food for her family, cycling, and reading historical fiction.
Alexandra Cross
Alexandra is happily married to her husband Jody of 35 years. They serve together in ministry at Southshore Bible Church where Jody is the Lead Pastor. They have four adult children, one son-in-law and a future daughter-in-law. They have recently become very proud grandparents to their first grandchild, Jack. Alex finds great fulfillment in facilitating women’s Bible studies, mentoring women, and practising hospitality. She works part-time as a piano teacher and speech therapy assistant. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, going to the gym and playing pickleball with her husband and friends.
Schedule
Welcome & Worship
Main Session #1
Break & Refreshments
Lunch
Worship
Main Session #2
Closing worship
WORKSHOPS
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Vulnerable No More
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Terri Ann Gaynik
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Alexandra Cross
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