Event

Helping others discover identity, purpose, and destiny!

Bonefire! Women’s Conference

St. Joseph’s African Methodist Episcopal Church of Durham, NC

Invites you to attend the…

Bonefire! Conference

February 3-4, 2006

Then I said, "I will not make mention of Him, nor speak anymore in His name. "But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, And I could not.

Jeremiah 20:9 NKJV

Whether God calls you to write or not, you have a God-given vision for your life! When God gives you something, it stays with you morning, noon, and night until you do what He says to do, the way He says to do it. It becomes like fire shut up in your bones. It becomes so hot that you have to write it down. It becomes such a powerful force that you can barely move or think.

Bonefire!

Come and hear from experienced authors and teachers who can help you to not only write your vision, but also give you spiritual and practical insight to find your purpose and fulfill your destiny!

Registration is just $69.00! To register, follow the Bonefire! registration link!

Space is Extremely limited!

Dr. Gail M. Hayes

Conference Host

Gail Hayes is a much sought after speaker and conference host that many call the “revelation” woman. She is the author of several books including Daughters of the King, Finding Victory Through Your God– Given Personal Style (Walk Worthy Press/Warner Books). Dr. Gail currently lives in Durham, NC with her husband and two children.

Reverend Philip R. Cousin Jr. & First Lady Angela Cousin

Conference Hosts and Sponsors

St Joseph’s African Methodist Episcopal Church is a proud sponsor of Bonefire! 2006. The pastor is Reverend Philip R. Cousin. Jr. who is a candidate for Episcopal honors as Bishop of the AME Church in 2008. Reverend and First Lady Cousin invite you to join them in experiencing the fire!

Featuring Psalmist Jennifer Evans in the national debut of her cd Delayed but not denied!

Bonefire! Speakers:

Sharon Ewell Foster

You've heard of gospel music. Well, Sharon Ewell Foster writes bestselling, award-winning gospel novels. Foster's books combine insight, faith, and literary style. As Bishop T.D. Jakes says, "To me, she is one of America's best-kept secrets-but not for long! Sharon writes for those of us who want more than just words on a page, but pictures painted on the canvasses of our minds. She has proven to be 'the Picasso of the pen!" She is the author of several books including Passing by Samaria, Ain't No River, Ain't No Mountain, and Ain't No Valley. Sharon is also the first African American to win the Christy award, the highest award for Christian fiction and the Golden Pen Award.

Jacquelin Thomas

Jacquelin Thomas is an award winning, best selling author with twenty titles in print. Other credits include contributions to the Women of Color Devotional Bible and Brides Noir magazine. Her current BET Books/New Spirit release is titled Saved in the City. Although Jacquelin initially published in the romance genre, she has decided to follow the call on her heart to write inspirational fiction. She seeks to write books that will touch your heart and uplift your spirits with tales of characters who yearn to have an intimate relationship with God.

Stanice Anderson

Inspirational Speaker Stanice Anderson, formerly with USAToday.com, is the author of two nonfiction books: I SAY A PRAYER FOR ME: One Woman's Life of Faith and Triumph (Walk Worthy Press/Warner Books), and 12-STEP PROGRAMS: A Resource Guide for Helping Professionals (Learning Publications Inc.).

Michele Andrea Bowen Brown

The best selling author of Church Folks and Second Sunday (Walk Worthy Press/Warner Books) will serve as the devotional speaker for Bonefire! Come and hear as she leads us into a prayerful time of love and devotion for our heavenly Father.

Workshop Leaders

Rebecca Osaigbovo

Rebecca Florence Osaigbovo is the author Chosen Vessels, Women of Color, Keys to Change and Movin' on Up: A Woman's Guide Beyond Religion to Spirit Living. At a young age, Rebecca was intrigued by the power of prayer. In her senior year of high school, she was diagnosed with a rare blood disease that was almost always fatal. Her parents were told that even if she were to live; she would be a vegetable. Rebecca not only miraculously survived, she lives to tell of God’s power as an international author and speaker.

Victoria Johnson

Victoria L. Johnson is a author and Moody Bible Institute Instructor. She is the author of several books, including The Sister’s Guide to In-depth Bible Study, Restoring Broken Vessels, and Confronting the Attack on Female Sexuality.

Marilynn Griffith

Marilynn Griffith is the author of six books, two of which will be released in January and February 2006, Pink and Made of Honor from Baker/Revell and Steeple Hill Publishers. Marilynn is a talented author who presently lives in Tallahassee, FLA with her husband and seven children.

Claudia Burney

Claudia Burney’s first book, Murder, Mayhem, and A Fine Man is due out July 2006 from Navpress. She is wife and mother and has a powerful testimony that will blow you away. She writes her online saga on her Ragamuffindiva blog.

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Conference Location Hotel Information

St. Joseph’s AME Church The Sheraton Imperial

2521 Fayetteville Street Hotel and Conference Center

Durham, NC 1-800-325-3535

Mention the Bonefire/St. Joseph AME

Conference for the conference rate

of $80.00 per night

http://www.sheratonrtp.com

For more information contact:

Daughters of the King Ministries

PO Box 71017

Durham, NC 27722-1017

(919) 286-4200

ambassador@daughtersoftheking.org

Conference Schedule

Friday, February 3, 2006

6:00—9:30 PM

An Evening of Tea & Books with the Authors

Come and meet and talk with the authors and have some tea! This evening is sure to be a glorious time as we come together as women who love God and books!

Saturday, February 4, 2006

9:00 AM—4:00 PM

· Welcome—First Lady Angela Cousin

· Devotion—Michele Andrea Bowen Brown

· Praise & Worship—Jennifer Evans

· Morning Session—Speaker TBA

· Workshop—Authors

· Lunch with the Authors

· Afternoon Session with a View

· Closing Session— Speaker TBA