WFS Virtual Conference Update

WFS Virtual Weekend Conference June 12 - 14 Hello 4C warrior women, We hope this notice finds you healthy and safe during these unprecedented times.  As you may have heard, our in-person annual conference had to be postponed to 2021 due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.  However, we are very proud to announce that this year we will be offering our first totally virtual conference June 12th-14th with the growth inspiring theme of ENVISION IT!   Register Now ENVISION IT!    This exciting conference will feature the following: Live Keynote addresses by important thought leaders in the addiction field  13 inspiring workshops focusing on New Life topics and self- growth Live opening and closing ceremonies Live WFS meetings A fun New Life Celebration event complete with entertainment and fundraising. The opportunity to watch any portions of the live conference you may have missed by accessing recorded sessions that will be available only to registrants for the entire week following conference. That is an unbelievable value, especially when you consider that virtual conferences prices are significantly lower than in-person prices. This year conferences tickets can be purchased at one of three levels shown below.  This is a sliding scale and there is no difference in what activities are included in your Conference registration based on price.   $25 - Compassion Rate - Anticipated to be 50% of WFS's actual costs for technology and other fees for the event. $50 - Sustaining Rate - Anticipated to be 100% of WFS's actual costs for technology and other fees for the event. $75 - Benefactress Rate - Anticipated to be 150% of WFS's actual costs for technology and other fees for the event. Women selecting this rate will receive a tax receipt for $25 of the fee.* Register Now New! Virtual Conference Frequently Asked Questions Q: What do I need to be able to attend the conference? A: You can use just about any device – laptop, desktop computer, notebook, tablet, cell phone, or even a touchtone landline – to access the workshops and presentations. Live workshops will use Zoom.. There will also be a conference website with information and connection opportunities, so an internet connection and browser is highly recommended. To get the best interactive experience during sessions, you will want to have a camera, microphone, and speakers. Q: Do I have to purchase a Zoom account to participate? A: No. On most devices, you can attend as a guest, without any Zoom account at all, although you may wish to create a free Zoom account to enable a more streamlined sign-on experience. Q: When I watch the live programs, will my face show up on the screen? A: If you choose to enable your video, your face may be visible to others. To prevent this, do not activate your camera. Q: I understand all sessions will be recorded to watch for up to one week after the conference weekend at my leisure. How do I access the content? Can I download the videos to watch later? A: We will have a special conference website with embedded movie files. There will be a discussion section for each workshop, so you can continue to engage with other participants for an additional week. To respect the privacy of our presenters, downloading will not be possible, and you will be asked to agree to not attempt to record or download sessions as part of your registration. Q: Can I still interact during the sessions even if I don’t want to appear on any recordings? A: Yes! Some presenters may elect to pause recording during discussion periods, small group work using the “breakout” function of Zoom will never be recorded, and any typed chat will also be omitted from the recordings. Q: What if I have technical problems during the conference? A: We are training a Geek Gal Support Squad to support attendees. There will be practice Open House drop-in Zoom gatherings during the pre-conference week, and Geek Gals will be available by phone at the WFS office number (215-536-8026) throughout the event. Check out the full FAQ here. Register Now Conference Agenda We are so excited to share our fantastic schedule and line-up of amazing growth inspiring workshops led by both our generous professional and peer facilitators. Pre-conference activities begin Sunday, June 7th. Friday, June 12th, 2020 7:00 - 8:00 pm          Opening Ceremony - Visualizing Growth 9:00 pm                     WFS Meeting Saturday, June 13th, 2020 8:30 am                    WFS Meeting 10:00 – 11:30 am     Workshops/Breakout Sessions Riding the Waves of Grief in a time of Uncertainty EnVision Boards Yoga and the 13 statements Love Can Change the Course of My World.  Caring is all Important 12:00 – 12:45 pm    Keynote - Recovery as a Practice with Dawn Nickels, PhD 1:30 – 3:30 pm       Workshops/Breakout Sessions Five Money Questions for Women Relapse:  Common but not Necessary Practicing Peace: The Path to Joy and Prosperity The Sober Mindset: Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Life An Organization of Women, For Women 3:30 – 4:30 pm        WFS Meeting 5:00 – 6:00 pm        WFS Meeting  6:00 – 7:30 pm        New Life Celebration-Fun, Fundraising & Entertainment 10:00 pm                 Pajama Party WFS Meeting Sunday, June 14th, 2020 8:30 am                  WFS Meeting          10:00- 11:30 am      Workshops/Breakout Sessions         Taking Back Control: Telling the Right Story Exploring Different Types of Meditation to Enhance Sobriety 4C Facilitation:  Bringing WFS to Your Community All Love Given Returns.  I Am Learning to Know That I Am Loved. 12:00 – 12:45 pm    Keynote - Self-Compassion, Self Esteem and Recovery in Times of Great Uncertainty with Lynn Matti, MA 1:30 – 3:30 pm       Workshops/Breakout Sessions Intuitive Eating in Recovery Gratitude is MORE Than an Attitude Healing Power of the 13 Statement Bracelet Making Expressive Writing: A Guide to Wonder and Wellbeing 4:00 pm                      Closing Ceremony - Manifesting a New You 5:30 pm                      WFS Meeting Monday, June 15th, 2020 through Sunday, June 21st, 2020 Recorded sessions available via online streaming and discussion ALL TIMES ARE LISTED IN U.S. EASTERN TIME - Click here to convert to your time zone!   Register Now Stay up to date as conference plans develop by visiting the WFS Annual Weekend Conference 2020 web page. We hope you will join us for this exciting event. Enthusiastically Yours! Adirenne Miller President/CEO Women for Sobriety, Inc. Copyright © 2020 Women For Sobriety, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the News and Announcements list from WFS Our mailing address is: Women For Sobriety PO Box 618 Quakertown, PA 18951 Add us to your address book

Encouraging Update for You!

Message from the Founder I pray that you are doing well! I wanted to thank those of you who have joined our MORE MONDAY Bible studies on Monday, 8PM eastern on Youtube and Facebook. We are having so much fun diving in God's Word together and learning how to have victory even in the difficult seasons of life. Last night I shared about God's faithfulness during our adoption process of our two children, Dalton and Ivy. If you missed it, you can click on the image above to view. I think it will encourage your heart!   The COVID-19 quarantine has provided many opportunities for our prison ministry to expand and reach 1000s more with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. People may not be able to physically go into prisons now, but Victorious Living Magazine can! And as inmates read our magazine, they meet the author of life, and giver of hope—Jesus.   Everyday our post office is flooded with letters from new inmates searching for answers, hope, and fellowship. Our correspondence team is faithful to answer each letter personally as well as provide Bible-based devotions, and our magazine to each inmate. And when the inmates are released, we will be there to connect them with our partners who can help with transition!   Thank you for helping us deliver hope and the Good News of Jesus! More than ever we need your support.   Last week we printed and mailed Victorious Living to over 250 prison facilities nationwide. We are believing God will provide the $25,000 needed for those magazines and are also moving forward creating our bi-lingual, expanded edition that will be published in July. We sense God saying "go and expand, and reach both English and Spanish speaking inmates," so we move forward in faith.   Your support will make all this possible! Every $1 sends in a magazine and every $1 impacts multiple lives! Up to 10 inmates read each copy, so this issue alone has the potential to impact over 500,000 lives!

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Ministry Update Victorious Living, Issue 2, 2020 went to press last week and will be mailed out to our partners today. In April, we added 30 new prison facilities to our bulk distribution list including TN, CA, FL, NC, AZ and NV. We've also developed partnerships with Global Leadership Summit and Christian Library Intn'l with a potential exposure to 1300 new facilities.

Upcoming Events More Mondays with Kristi Overton Johnson aired its 4th episode this week. You can view all past shows on Kristi's YouTube Channel or by clicking here. Click on the following episode links: Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Please be sure to like and subscribe to the YouTube channel and share with your friends. You can also like and follow on Kristi Overton Johnson FB Page

VL Story Highlight This month we highlight Stanley McGraw's story: "Change the Equation of Your Life". Stanley is a former inmate who has had his life turned  around because of the love and power of God, and the mentoring of God's people. You can read 100s of inspiring stories and download every issue of VL mag on vlmag.org. Click here to read.

Ministry Impact Incarceration is a journey our family never thought we'd walk, and at times knowing my husband is behind prison bars is too much to bear. When I called the Victorious Living's team, I was met with compassion and love. Connecting with people who understand our family's situation has encouraged my heart and given me the strength and support I need to face the uncertainty of each day. I am a part of the VL family now, and I look forward to connecting other families who are walking through incarceration to find support through VL, too! - Denise

Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Hebrews 13:3 NLT

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America's Hidden Pandemic & How We Prevent It In Our Youth

Michael DeLeon Presents: America's Hidden Pandemic & How We Prevent It In Our Youth 108 Challenge Live We invite you to join us for this online presentation. Michael DeLeon will be conducting a virtual Parent Academy presentation in this online summit. If you are an educator we ask that you share this email with your staff, parents, and your local community. We thank you for your continued support. Click Here To Join.

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