On Saturday July 11, 2008 Fresh Start for Women held its first women's conference at the Last Day Outreach Ministry Church in Covington, GA where Pastor Marvalene Foster presides. The success of the conference prompted Pastor Foster to announce on her weekly Wed. night radio program that each month Fresh Start for Women will be hosting a conference where the needs of women in the community spiritually, physically and emotionally will be met.
This first conference titled, "A New Beginning - Dumping the Trash and Polishing the Treasure", offered women insights into their personality as well encouraged them t let go of those things that do not add positive value in their lives. Presenters at the conference included Founder and Executive Director Mrs. Janice Pettigrew and long time Fresh Start for Women volunteer Ms. Bettye Ferguson. New board member Ms. Darlene Sheardon as well as the co-host & producer of the Last Day Outreach radio program Ms. Priscilla McCallop.
A key component of this first conference was presented by Ms. Bettye Ferguson in which she examined the purpose and importance of forgiveness. Using scriptural references the women in attendance were able to take away nuggets of truth to aid them in their journey to a New Beginning.
This conference not only allowed women to fellowship with other women looking to make a change in their circumstances but small/independent business owners were able to showcase their goods and services. Plans are already in the works for the next conference scheduled for Saturday August 30, 2008. The cost of the conference will be $25 and includes lunch.
