2018 sisters social program

SOUTHERN HILLS CHURCH OF CHRIST

2018 Sisters Social

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2525 Archdale Drive Charlotte, NC 28210 WWW.SISTERSSOCIAL.ORG

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Still, I Rise

Registration and Continental Breakfast Mistress of Ceremony: Alexis and Bria Waller Devotional Song – Sister Congregation Welcome –Delois Harris – Southern Hills Scripture: Kim McNair – Winston Salem, NC Opening Prayer – Patrice Franklin – Rock Hill, SC Song - Sister Congregation Introduction of Speaker – Syietta Pettiford-Balwin, High Point, NC Guest Speaker – Avis Robinson, High Point, NC “Even the Caged Bird Sings” 1 Chronicles 4:10 Game – Alexis & Bria Waller

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Song – Sister Congregation Introduction to Speaker – Sis. Donna Green, Greensboro, NC Guest Speaker: Nikki Glenn, Greensboro, NC “But Still, Like Dust I rise!” Isaiah 52:2 Introduction of Monologist – Pamela Hempstead, Charlotte, NC Monologist: Geannetta Bennett: “A Peace of Sky”, Hartford CT Romans 11:27-29 Presentations: Rising Star and Shining Star Award – Sis. Pointer Closing Prayer Lunch – Fellowship Hall

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Avis Robinson, MA HIGH POINT, NC

Avis Robinson holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication from High Point University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management. She has married these two disciplines in a very strategic and impactful way for the purpose of enhancing the body of Christ and her community at large.

Avis has presented her message of advanced communication both nationally and internationally and believes it’s one of the most disruptive thoughts on communication in the marketplace today. Avis learned early on in her career, once a problem has been revealed a solution should soon follow; thus, transforming ambition into action.

Her teaching approach is said to be “innovative, thought provoking and engaging.”

She has ministered to and impacted students ages 6-60. Avis has taught hundreds of classes on Effective Communication, Personal Development and Career Readiness, and believes mastering these skills is nothing short of life altering.

Her favorite quote is “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” This is a testament that life is about perspective and change is first realized internally. This approach leads to true empowerment, actualization, peace and freedom. Her passion for effective interpersonal communication surpasses mere words, and encompasses the whole being of the people she has been placed here to serve.

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Nikki Glenn GREENSBORO, NC

Nikki Glenn is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is an adopted daughter of the King, the beloved wife of Nicholas Glenn, the PROUD mother of Nia Symone, the only daughter of Julius S. and Donna Greene, the baby sister of Julius A. Greene, and the adored aunt to Evan Chase. Nikki is a graduate of Hampton University and North Carolina A&T and is currently a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at Johnson Street Global Studies in High Point, NC. Nikki is a lover of the Lord and strives daily to allow Him to work through her. Aside from all of her duties as the “preachers wife”, Nikki works with various ministries at her congregation, Sharpe Road church of Christ, including teaching the Little Jewels Sunday School Class, the Evangelism Ministry, and the Ladies Ministry. She is also a member of Soul Purposed. Nikki’s hobbies include spending time with her family (especially her husband, daughter and parents), spending time with friends, worshiping and praising the Lord, shopping and sleeping!

Although Nikki refers to several scriptures which help to get her through the highs and lows of life, a constant reference is II Corinthians 4:16-17: “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” Therefore, Nikki is not swayed by the seen, because her eyes are fixed on the unseen.

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Geannetta Bennett HARTFORD, CT

Geannetta Bennett is from Hartford, CT and has been a member of the Lord’s body for over 35 years. She was married to the late Donald J. Bennett, minister of the Northside church of Christ in Hartford for 25 years. Together they have three beautiful children: Anthony, Victoria, and Morgan. She is currently a member of the Capital City Church of Christ in Hartford, CT. Geannetta is a product of Christian education. She is an alumnus of Harding University and Michigan Christian College where she received her degree in Theater/Communications.

Sister Bennett has written, directed and produced 12 different productions, but is best known for her gospel A-Capella musical, “My Soul Sings.” She has successfully completed her new production, “Wings”.This moving play is a dramatic interpretation of the African American folktale, “And the People Could Fly.”It debuted last year in Dallas, Texas as a fundraiser for Southwestern Christian College and at the historic Strand Theater in Boston, MA. This production is currently on tour in limited engagements in various regions of the United States.

Geannetta is also a published writer. She is a contributing author to the book, “Trusting Women” by New Leaf Publishing. She has self-published two books of poetry “Jar of Alabaster” and “Silhouette at Sunset”. Sis. Bennett is currently working to finish two new books, “When the Mourning Comes” and “Still, Sis. Bennett: Memoirs of a Surviving First Lady.” Giving all praises to God, her greatest hope is to be an instrument for the Master and to use her gifts for His service.

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Thank You Hello Sisters, The Ladies Ministry of Southern Hills Church of Christ would like to thank you for attending our annual Sisters Social. We hope you were uplifted and had fun! We look forward to seeing you at the next event: 2019 Sisters Social - Saturday, June 29, 2018!

We truly appreciate your support.

Thank you!

Ladies Ministry Southern Hills Church of Christ www.sisterssocial.org