Once again we had a wonderful time at our annual women's conference. The purpose of this conference was to minister to the needs and concerns of women.

Our theme this year was "Healing for the Broken Heart. Our own Pastor James, did an excellent job of teaching that "God heals the broken heart, and how to receive that healing.

On any Sunday morning, the women in most congregations might look well-dressed, happy and smiling on the outside. But on the inside, many of them have broken hearts that hide secret pain and beg for help. So many of today's Christian women are hurting. Weighed down with heavy responsibilities for family, home, and career, she also often deals with personal pain. Most of the time she suffers in silence. They crave help, relief, healing and biblical direction from their church.

We are to educate ourselves on the ways that women today are hurting. Several women in the church today have had abortions, and are still suffering from guilt, anxiety, and depression. One out of every five women in the church is enduring some kind of spousal abuse in her home. Be it physical, verbal, or emotional. Did you know that one out of every four women in our churches has experienced childhood sexual abuse by a trusted family member, and as a grown woman is still suffering from the pain of that experience. These women desperately need help.

The purpose of this convention was to show that Jesus came to heal the broken-hearted, and that healing is available to all. (Luke 4:18)

Pastor James did an excellent job of ministering healing thru the word of God. God's anointing flowed mightily thru this meeting and several women were set free. Praise The Lord!

When hurting women know the church will love, care and reach out to them with open arms, they will stop suffering in silence and receive the healing that Jesus has so lovingly provided.

Our praise and worship team did a wonderful job leading us right into the presence of the Lord!

We also enjoyed a lovely meal at Stacey's Buffet.We left spiritually and physically fed, and a good time was had by all.

God bless all of you for attending this conference. We at F.I.C.C. love you very much.

Your sister in Christ,

Flora Anderson
FICC - Pastor