Annual Women’s Break Away 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Registration is limited to the auditorium capacity of 735 ladies.
Chilton High School
530 W. Main St.
Chilton, Wisconsin
Sponsored by Faith Alliance Church
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Brochure (pdf)
Registration Form (pdf)
A. “Relax Through the Simple Technique of Doodling” Jean Harder
Learn how to turn ordinary ‘doodles’ into stress relievers. In this seminar you will be shown how to incorporate repetitive patterns on paper as a strategy for relaxation. This is a fun and creative way to unwind from the buziness of the world. No art experience necessary, only a desire to ‘let go and let God’ carry your burdens.
Jean has a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and is currently employed at the Rehabilitation Center of Sheboygan. As a therapeutic Art Instructor, Jean incorporates the creative art process as a way to reduce stress and develop a deep sense of well being.
B. “Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart” Lucy Boll
Our values are passed on from generation to generation. They are taught by example from those around us. This seminar is about mentoring. Based on Titus 2:3-5, you will gain insight as to what mentoring is, what it looks like, and how it applies to you.
Lucy and John have been married twenty-nine years. She has taught EBD (Emotional Behavioral Disabilities) both at the elementary and secondary levels for thirty years. She enjoys working with children, collecting antiques, and restoring old furniture.
C. “The Effects of Past Sexual Abuse” Rev. Stephen Rose
This seminar will define sexual abuse and discuss the effects it has upon the injured. In order to survive sexual abuse the person abused develops protective coping mechanisms, which must be evaluated so that healing may occur, and they become strong enough to forgive their abuser. In marital situations both partners must seek help in the healing process. Healing is ultimately Christ's work in and through the Holy Spirit.
Rev. Stephen Rose was born and raised in London, England. He and Lori were married in 1981 and have two children. Pastor Steve serves as a Counseling Pastor at Southside Alliance Church in Sheboygan and counsels out of Faith Alliance Church in Chilton. He limits his counseling services to those who are fourteen years of age and older.
D. “Sticks and Stones” Beverly Lynch
Learn how the application of God’s Word will alter our speech patterns to ones that are positive and uplifting, instead of ones that are harsh and hurtful. You will learn how the Lord instructs us to use our words to heal, help, and encourage others.
Bev and her husband Gary have been married for ten years. Combined they have six children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Bev has taught Sunday school classes and worked with the youth for fifteen years. For more than thirty-three years she has worked for Sartori Cheese, holding a variety of positions.
E. “Photography - Tips and Techniques” David Andre
Learn to create memorable photographs rather than forgettable snapshots.
David has been in the photography industry his entire working career. Though mostly retired, he still does some part time photography for professional studios. David is married, has four children, and eight grandchildren.
F. “Banking on God with Your Finances” Pat Bain
There are over 2000 verses in the Bible about money. Ten major principles about finances, as well as practical budget savers, will help you understand and gain peace of mind as you manage the money God has given you.
Pat Bain is a pastor’s wife and mother of two grown children. She has been a teacher and bank teller, and has taken the Crown Financial study course.
G.“A Tour of Tea with Moxie” Mellisa Stafford
In this seminar you will learn about the different categories of teas from white, green, oolong, herbal, etc. We will discuss the differences of each category, growing regions, and health benefits. Ever wonder where tea came from or who invented bagged tea and ice tea? Come join us and find out! You will wow your friends and family with your new tea knowledge.
Mellisa is co-owner and creator of Fava Tea Company. She is certified by The Specialty Tea Institute in Level I and II tea certification. Mellisa is also a certified yoga instructor. She lives in Neenah with her husband Bryan, son Nathan, and their two dogs.
H. “Canning and Preserving” Kate Schumacher
Learn basic techniques for preserving fruits and vegetables, and making jams and jellies. Enjoy equipment demonstrations and receive free recipes.
Kate was raised on a family farm in Fond du Lac country. She learned many basic and secret steps to food preservation from her mother and grandmother. Some of Kate’s preserves are sold at The Little Farmer Apple Orchard under the label ‘Made By A Little Farmer’. Look for her favorite one that she has been producing for over twenty-five years, ‘Apple Pie Filling.’
I. “Dealing with Unbelieving Relatives” Kelly Swietlicki
In this seminar you will learn how important it is to keep centered in Christ even when the ones you love the most are not. You will learn how to begin to let go and let God take control, and what can happen when we try to take the control back. Learn the importance of prayer. Hear how Kelly’s relationship with Christ changed her life forever. Understand how the Lord took bitterness, anger, fear, and hatred, and turned it into the most amazing love, courage, and peace. You will learn that hope is a reality even when others see it as hopeless.
Kelly is a widow, mother of two, and grandmother of two, soon to be three. She has learned how her life experiences were all part of God’s plan. Finding the Lord is an adventure Kelly has experienced and is still experiencing.
J. “Misfeeding Our Appetites” Karen Lueders
Take control of what’s controlling you. You can struggle with harmful cravings for food, shopping, alcohol, work, power, or whatever ‘drives’ you. Gain understanding into what you are really hungry for, ‘retrain your brain’, and seek out what will really fill you up. Live the life God intends for you to live!
Karen and her husband live in Sheboygan and actively share a music ministry named ‘His Harmony’. She is the mother of two grown daughters and five grandchildren. Karen loves her job as a full-time Activity Director for the elderly. She teaches good thoughts in Christ are mandatory for a life of love and service.
K. “The Power of Words” Penny Benzschawel
Words can change our attitudes, influence our behavior, and ultimately inspire us to reach a little higher. At Uppercase Living they embrace the power of words and offer you an unparalleled approach to home décor. Imagine being able to decorate your walls and more with the look of a professional painter without ever having to paint or stencil. You will learn how to install vinyl lettering and embellishments. Each woman will have the opportunity to do a small hands-on project.
Penny has been married to her husband Bob for eighteen years. They have three grown children and one grandson. She enjoys motorcycling, photography, blogging and pottery. Penny has been with Uppercase Living for two years.
L. “50 Ways to Save Money in 50 Minutes” Alan Prahl
Find ways to save money on entertainment and eating out. Save money on groceries, clothes, cars and other needs. Get financial tips on how to spend more thoughtfully and stretch your dollars. Hear how to reduce your energy costs. There will be an opportunity to brainstorm and share ideas that work.
Alan is the Education Manager at FISC Solutions where he teaches on a variety of personal financial topics. He has an undergraduate degree from UW Madison and a law degree from Hamline University.
M. “Trash to Treasure - Decorating on a Budget” Paula Gonzalez
Find ways to decorate your home with little or no money by using items you already own or find at thrift stores and garage sales. Discover how to create a beautiful space in which to live on a budget.
Paula has been married for eighteen years and has two children. Growing up as an abused child and teen drug addict she was what the world called ‘trash’. Now, with Christ as her Lord, He is making her life a ‘treasure’, something beautiful.
N. “Going Green - Home, Garden, and Body” Mary Larson
Learn what chemicals are in many of the items we use in our homes and how they affect our environment. You will learn about low and non-chemical products that Mary has researched that are alternatives to toxic building materials, chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used in remodeling, gardening and landscaping. Learn shopping guidelines that encourage low or non-chemical product use for food, vitamins and herbs, body care, baby products, pet care, and household cleaners. Mary personally uses these alternatives whenever possible. She will show you the difference between the so-called natural products and those that really are.
Mary and her husband Richard have been married for thirty years and have four sons. They reside in Manitowoc and attend Faith Church. She is the Vice President and Office Manager of Whitewall Tire Co., Inc. Since her twenties Mary has had a passion to eliminate chemicals, additives, and toxins from her everyday life and environment.
****The information in Mary’s seminar is for informational purposes only. Any information should not be used as a substitute for medical counseling with a health professional.
O. “A Diary of Our Love Story: Journal Your Prayers and Watch God at Work” Marilyn Bazett-Jones
Whether you are feeling the excitement of a new relationship or the rich fullness of a long-established one, your journal can be a synopsis of all your sweetest experiences. You may be praising Him from the mountaintops or clinging to Him through raging waters – and the highlights and lessons learned are captured within. As you review, these pages become your cognitive rehearsal of how God has been faithful to you all along. These excerpts become your stones of remembrance – a treasured memorial of God’s love and a great boost to your faith.
Marilyn has been writing and editing newsletters for twenty years, and journaling for more than fifteen years. She is married, and her husband Ted is a pastor and marriage counselor. Together they have led many Bible studies. Marilyn is also a mother, stepmother, and grandmother.
P. “Planned Parenthood, God’s Way” Pastor Jim Jensen
Planned parenting God’s way starts with the right instructions from God’s Word to parents. Then it gives a clear plan for parenting so to prepare the child for time and eternity. When parents raise their children God’s way their message will be clear and the example of the parents’ lives will give clear understanding to their children.
Pastor Jim Jensen has been a pastor for over thirty-six years and the one thing he has focused on all these years is to follow God’s plan: to love his wife Marj as Christ loves His church, and parent his three children in a way that would be in line with God’s Word. He greatly desires that his family live consistent with God’s Word until the day they die and that they are ready to stand with joy before the Lord. Today his children are grown and raising families of their own. Pastor Jim believes that his role in parenting never ends as long as he is alive and his children are alive. His supreme desire is that he and all his family will stand before the Lord Jesus Christ, who is our Creator, Savior, Sanctifier, and Coming King, and hear Him say. “Well Done!”