Grace Temple Hosts Transformative Women’s Conference
On Oct. 5-6, 2024, the Grace Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted the highly anticipated Southwest Region Conference “God Restores” Women’s Conference. This event brought together hundreds of women from across the region, united in their quest for spiritual growth, empowerment and community.
Renowned pastor Kimberly Bulgin from Denver, Colo., delivered powerful keynote addresses infused with biblical wisdom and personal anecdotes. Her thought-provoking message titled “This is My Disruptive Era” resonated deeply with the audience, challenging them to embrace their faith and trust in God’s restoring power.
Complementing Bulgin’s message were workshops led by Danielle Byrd, Audra Holt, Gwen Hunter and Claudette Turner. These interactive sessions provided women with practical tools and strategies for navigating challenges. In addition to sessions aimed at adults, there were Jehova’s Jewels sessions for girls ages 10-18.
The conference featured outstanding musical performances by the award-winning group Virtue. Their soul-stirring renditions brought the audience to its feet, creating an atmosphere of joy and worship.
A poignant highlight of the conference was the women’s ministries theme song, “I’m Moving Forward,” crafted by Gale Jones-Murphy and Anysia Archibald, Southwest Region Conference Women’s Ministries director. As the women sang in unison, their voices echoed the mission of the ministry: to support, uplift and empower one another on their Christian journey of sharing the Gospel message.
On Sunday, a prayer breakfast provided a serene setting for attendees to reflect, pray and connect. This intimate gathering fostered a sense of sisterhood, reminding participants that they were not alone in their walk of faith.
In recognition of October’s Cancer Awareness Month, conference participants donned shades of pink, creating a sea of solidarity and support. This visual reminder underscored the importance of community and its role in healing and restoration.
The conference was a blessing, the result of teamwork and collaboration among the women’s ministries team, volunteers and supporters.
As attendees departed, they carried with them a renewed sense of purpose, a deeper connection with their sisters, a profound understanding that God is always ready to restore and a burning desire to share the Gospel message with others.
