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[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_empty_space height=”5px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Gospel Music Extravaganza<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Gospel Music Extravaganza is a stellar night of uplifting music performed by various Gospel Recording Artists and other musical talents.\u00a0 This exciting event will unfold Monday, May 28, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Wisconsin Convention Center.\u00a0 The ticket prices are $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under the age of 15.\u00a0 Tickets can only be purchased from your Jurisdictional Supervisor or the Red Card Office in Milwaukee.\u00a0 There are no ticket sales at the door.\u00a0 For more information regarding music tickets, contact Mrs. Jeanette King by email: darnice@aol.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Women In Leadership Conference<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Leadership Conference 2018 will provide you the necessary tools to build a dynamic and winning team. \u00a0Team building is imperative in order to be successful in building your local, district or jurisdictional women\u2019s department.\u00a0 Get ready to receive new strategies, techniques and methods for building a cohesive team and becoming a more productive team member.\u00a0 The Leadership Conference will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 10:00 am. The cost is $40.00.\u00a0 For more information, contact Supervisor Vanessa Winbush-Gatlin by email: vwgatlin@aol.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Empowerment Workshops:\u00a0 Enriching, Enlightening & Equipping Women to Thrive in God\u2019s Kingdom<\/strong><\/p>\n The Women\u2019s International Convention will offer two tracks of powerful and invigorating Empowerment Workshops.\u00a0 Topics focus on: education, healthcare, legal advice, entrepreneurship, finances, social graces, ministry development, women\u2019s outreach, technology, and family dynamics.\u00a0 The Empowerment Workshops will be held Thursday, May 31, 2017.\u00a0 There will be two sessions from 10:00 am to 10:50 am (Track One) and 11:00 am to 11:50 am (Track Two).\u00a0 The registration is free.\u00a0 For more information, contact Dr. Lawanne\u2019 S. Grant by email: lgrant@leadershipdevelopme.com.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Prayer and Intercession<\/strong><\/p>\n Come out and be blessed during the early Morning Prayer at 5:00 am, Monday, May 28, 2018.\u00a0 This is the set time for delegates to rise up and join Mother Frances Kelley, and the Prayer Team in an un-broken chain of non-stop prayer until 9:00 am.\u00a0 Prayer is the foundation of our ministry.\u00a0 The women will come together for corporate prayer and intercede for our Families, the Body of Christ, Our Church, Global Peace, the Government and the healing of our Nation.\u00a0 Prayer is our Best Weapon (2 Corinthians 10:4).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Banner March<\/strong><\/p>\n All Auxiliaries, Bands and Units will march and display their banner.\u00a0 This will be a march of praise, showcasing \u00a0the Women\u2019s Ministries of the Department of Women.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunshine Band<\/strong><\/p>\n The International Sunshine Band is a child\u2019s place to be inspired.\u00a0 The core is the Bible equipping them to be AMAZING KIDS, spiritually and naturally. The Sunshine Band presentation will be held Friday morning. For more information, contact Leslie Pace, President by email: mslesliepace@aol.com.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Purity Class<\/strong><\/p>\n The aim of the Purity Class has been to help keep in focus the true values of good morals, high standards of living, Christian virtue, and to discourage all forms of vile behavior that violates true Christian virtue. The Purity Class presentation will be held Friday morning. For more information, contact Thelma Cotten, President at 219-944-8498.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Children\u2019s Church<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2018 Women\u2019s International Convention will launch a new, fun and exciting worship experience for children called Children\u2019s Church.\u00a0 Children from ages 6 through 12 will\u00a0experience God through engaging worship on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.\u00a0 Children will have a time to worship with peers combined with age-appropriate teaching, worship, games and fun. \u00a0Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the Women\u2019s International\u00a0Convention. \u00a0For more information, contact Mrs. Leslie Pace by email mslesliepace@aol.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Auxiliaries, Bands & Units Training Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n The Auxiliaries, Bands and Units transformative training sessions will be held Wednesday, May 30th from 10:00 am to 12 noon.\u00a0 During this relaunch, your national presidents will develop and lead the sessions to encourage ongoing efforts and inspire growth.\u00a0 For more information, contact Supervisor Darlene Stone\u00a0by email darlenestone5048@yahoo.com<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Honoring our Seniors:<\/strong><\/p>\n Sponsored by the Senior Love Committee, the Seniors will be honored Friday Morning, June 1, 2018.\u00a0 For more information, contact Supervisor Barbara Gillespie Washington by email:\u00a0 Gillespie.barbara@comcast.net.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Praise in the Park Outreach<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Women’s International Convention partners with the local city, county, etc.–connecting with community leaders and churches to meet a variety of needs for residents within the surrounding areas.\u00a0 The WIC and its leaders, will be creating out-of-the-box and fun environments to connect with the unchurched and those desiring to advance spiritually and naturally.\u00a0 Praise in the Park Outreach<\/strong> will be held Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.<\/strong>\u00a0 For more information contact Supervisor Lee Van Zandt by email: mothervanzandt@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bishops\u2019 Wives<\/strong><\/p>\n Please join the Bishops\u2019 Wives Wednesday, May 30th and Thursday, May 31st for a time of sharing\u00a0 and fellowship. For more information, please contact Mother Willie Mae Sheard, President by email: wmsheard@att.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Clergy Wives Session:<\/strong>\u00a0 Administrative Assistants\u2019 Wives, Superintendents\u2019 Wives, Pastors\u2019 Wives, Elders\u2019 & Ministers\u2019 Wives<\/strong><\/p>\n Administrative Assistants\u2019 Wives, Superintendents\u2019 Wives, Pastors\u2019 Wives, Elders\u2019 and Ministers\u2019 Wives, who serve the Lord in a unique way, will have a special session Wednesday, May 30, 2018.\u00a0 For more information, contact: Mother Barbara Mann by email: bjmann75@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n President\u2019s Luncheon <\/strong>honoring Convention President, Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The President\u2019s Luncheon will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 1:00 pm for all Red and White Card delegates.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n General Supervisor\u2019s Breakfast Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n General Supervisor, Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis will meet on Sunday, May 27, 2017 with Supervisors, Supervisors Without Charge and Assistant Supervisors. Coordinator, Supervisor Barbara Bryant | email bbryant@cogic.org<\/a> or 888-673-7208, Ext 3<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Post-Convention Tour<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Post Convention Tour will be a tour of a Museum, The Institute for Preservation of African American Music and Art in Milwaukee, Wisconsin established by Bishop Sedgwick Daniels, held Saturday, June 2, 2018.\u00a0 For more information, contact Mother Annie Andrews by email: annieandrews302@yahoo.com<\/a> or 213-369-9903.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Exhibitor Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n Exhibiting at the Women\u2019s International Convention enables you to promote your products or services to our captive audience.\u00a0 Networking with organizations and other exhibitors enables your business or organization to communicate up close and personal with our delegates and attendees.\u00a0 Throughout the convention, delegates will have the exclusive opportunity to shop for jewelry, purses, clothing, shoes, books, etc.\u00a0 For exhibit opportunities, please contact Mrs. Yvonne Conerly at 888-673-7208, Ext 8 or by email: exhibitswic@cogic.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Religious Vendors:<\/strong><\/p>\n Expose your brand or product to more than 10,000 delegates.\u00a0 If you are a religious organization and are interested in being a vendor, contact: Mrs. Louisa Kyles at 832-689-6490 or by email: firstladik@aol.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Souvenir Journal<\/strong><\/p>\n The Women\u2019s International Convention would be pleased to have your support by placing an advertisement in our Souvenir Journal for the Women\u2019s International Convention. 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