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"Daughter of the King"
The royal daughter is all glorious within the palace;
Her clothing is woven with gold.
She shall be brought to the King
in robes of many colors… Psalm 45:13-14

Love Lockman
Born December 22, just three days before Christmas, she was named Love Noel. Love grew up as a "preacher’s kid." Her ambitions were to serve the Lord in any capacity He might ordain, marry a preacher someday, and become a devoted mother raising Christian children. Love graduated from high school in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1974, and Cincinnati Bible College with a Bachelor's degree in Christian Education in 1979. In August of 1979, she married the love of her life, Bill Lockman, who is the Pastor of Seymour Christian Church in Seymour, Indiana. They have three sons, Billy, Andy and Stevie. Love's fortes of services include her ability to challenge today's Christian women to live Biblically and encouraging hurting people. She has also written feature articles for the "Lookout" magazine. During the NFL football season, Love was invited to speak to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their families at the church service they hold before each home game. It was a thrill to witness how God is moving in the lives of NFL coaches, players and their families.

PITTSBURGH CONFERENCE WOMEN'S RETREAT
"DAUGHTER OF THE KING"

Deadline for Registration is Sunday, August 31, 2008

WHEN: October 10-11, 2008
WHERE: Antiochian Village, Ligonier, PA

GUEST SPEAKER: Love Lockman, Heart of Love Ministries
Music and Worship: Monacrest Praise Team

BREAKOUT SESSIONS for Saturday Morning, October 11th - Please CHOOSE ONLY ONE on your registration form:

I - THE CROWN JEWELS - Make your own stylish, fun to wear, stretchy bracelet with sparkly glass beads and cross charms to represent the salvation message. Included will be a wallet-sized card explaining the colors (a great witnessing tool). Cost: $7.00 (limited to FIRST 35 registered)
Jamie Johnson, Facilitator

II - PRINCESS MAKEOVER: Learn about skin care and colors best for your skin tone. Someone will get a real Princess makeover! It could be you!
Christine Kallquist, Facilitator

III - THE COURT JESTER: “Laugh, Learn, Love” – Even a Princess needs to sit back and relax with some light-hearted fun. Come and laugh with us for a time and do just that.
Carol Forsythe, Facilitator

IV - CREATING YOUR PALACE BUFFET TABLE - Learn to create an aesthetically pleasing and functional display of good food for your next special occasion. Anyone can learn these simple steps to an extra special creation.
Tamara Price, Facilitator

RETREAT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH	SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
3:00 – 5:00pm - Registration 5:30pm - Dinner 7:00pm – Praise & Worship 7:15pm – Speaker: Love Lockman 8:00pm – Communion & Reflection 8:45pm – * Coronation of Princess * * Fellowship & Games * * Coffee, Tea, Snacks * 9:15pm – Silent Auction closes	7:30am – Prayer & Share Time 8:15am - Breakfast 9:00am – Worship & Missions 9:15am – Speaker: Love Lockman 10:10am – Live Auction 11:15am – Break-Out Sessions 12:15pm – Lunch 1:00pm – Speaker, Love Lockman 2:30pm – Homeward Bound

Registration form must be postmarked by September 9, 2008 to avoid a $5.00 late fee. After September 25th, contact Donna Barrett to see if rooms are available or find someone who has space in their room who will agree to share a room with you and then call Donna with that information. Checks should be made payable to "Pittsburgh Conference WMI" and must be received with the registration form. (Please turn in registration forms and money for Rochester FMC group to June Rodgers or Wanda Parks by Sunday, August 31, 2008.) To download and print the registration form in Word format click HERE.

We recommend that each church have a contact person to coordinate registrations & room assignments and send in reservations for your group.

AUCTION NEWS: We suggest that each church create a gift basket (any theme you like) for the auction. Individuals are also encouraged to bring in items for the auction. Some things will be on the silent auction (bids will close Friday evening and will be distributed Saturday) and some in the live auction (Saturday morning). Suggested items include: * Handcrafted items * Decorative accents for the home * Gift baskets * Homemade goodies, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: At least one-half of the auction proceeds will go to World Missions for the Beulah Farm Project in the Philippines. The balance is used to help keep the cost of the retreat affordable in the hope that more ladies will be able to attend. Your donations of handcrafted or purchased items to be auctioned will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your continued help in this important part of our retreat.

WHAT TO BRING: * bible * casual clothes * auction items mentioned above * board games (optional) *
NOTE: * LINENS ARE PROVIDED at the ladies retreat *

DIRECTIONS: From Exit 91 of PA Turnpike, take Route 711 North into Ligonier. Go through the “diamond” and continue North on 711. When you come to the “Y” at the Sheetz station, bear to the LEFT. Antiochian Village is about 8 miles from the Ligonier “diamond.”

From Route 30, take 711 North into Ligonier and continue from the “diamond” as stated above.

PLEASE NOTE: This is the weekend for “Ligonier Days.” You may want to give yourself a little extra time to arrive at Antiochian Village (or you may want to come earlier to join in on that event). See more on this event HERE.

If you would like to see the Official Website for the camp grounds at Antiochian Village click HERE.

For more information about this years Ladies Retreat see June Rodgers.