CRUISE CONTROL

First off, let me say that I am so excited! Jerry informed me that he’s booked us on a seven-day cruise for next year. I am happy and overjoyed about that. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to go on a cruise. This will be our first one. FINALLY!
I’m also excited about some upcoming events God is allowing me to be involved in.

• I’m honored to do some reading and editing for a fellow author.

• I am a speaker and a group facilitator for an empowerment summit for girls, young ladies, and women. It’s called, “My Black is Beautiful”. One of my topics will be “Radiant Beauty Shines From Within”. This will take place in Baton Rouge, LA – May 2, 2008.

• A Mother/Daughter Tea in observance of Mother’s Day – Saturday, May 10, 2008

. I am the coordinator and it’s taking place at my church, Greater Pilgrim Rest in Terry, MS.

• I am a speaker for a Women’s Ministry Conference and will be leading a class on the topic: "Painkillers in the Church: Forgiveness Heals the Hurt." This will take place on May 17, 2008 in Clinton, MS.

• I am honored to have been asked to be the coordinator of the 1st Annual Project R.A.G.E. (Release Anger & Guilt for Empowerment) Workshop for the state of Mississippi with Janice Higgins (www.janicehiggins.com). This is a program for youth and parents, and ANYONE who is interested in the future and lives of our young people. Janice is a dynamic person, gifted in so many areas. She’s a bestselling author, evangelist, coach, trainer, community activist (and the list goes on and on). This event will also take place at my church (Greater Pilgrim Rest – Terry, MS), and the date is TBA (coming soon – we’re looking at June).

• I MIGHT be doing some work in Denver, CO. We’re talking and I am truly looking forward to presenting an empowerment session there. Stay tuned!

• I’ll be conducting a leadership class for the Association Conference that my church is a part of May 30 – 31, 2008 in Clinton, MS.

• Preparing new curriculum and material for the Marriage Ministry, in which I am the Director, at my church.

• I am scheduling my radio show and God has been sending me future guests. I have to get back on track with that.

• In the process of building a Board of Directors for Sisters4Jesus. We are moving towards establishing our non-profit status, so I am learning and writing the articles of incorporation, bylaws, and all that goes along with the process. I’m learning! Hopefully I will be successful in also doing some grant writing and learning all about that. I know I need help, but it’s just me for now, so we’ll see how it goes. I am so thankful for those precious friends who are patient with me when I ask them a litany of questions. They’ve walked this road, I’m just a babe.

• Working on putting together a website for Cooper’s International, which is a business owned by my in-laws. Also, still trying to finalize my own websites for Sisters4Jesus, and Her Purpose.

I have a lot on my plate, but I am definitely gung ho about it all. I LOVE this and I thank God for allowing me to do it. Most of all, as I told someone today, I am just an open vessel and my desire is to please God. I’ve learned to honor Him, and as a result, He honors me with His blessings. I don’t do it for anything in return, I do it because God has put it in me. I HAVE to do it.

Thank You Lord!

Carla