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Sessions

Session 1 “Sarah, A Woman Who Chose to Believe God's Word”

- by Ruth Ann Wuthrich

Sarah had to learn what it means to take God at His word. Her chances for having a child had gone from poor to impossible. What brought Sarah from a place of doubting and unbelief to faith that glorified God? The answers to this question can benefit each of us as we also learn to take God at His word.

Session 2 “Mary, the Mother of Jesus: Will the Real Mary Please Step Forward!”

- by JoAnn Dyer

Mary is many things to many people. We will look at her life historically (Biblically) and spiritually. We will separate fact from fiction to see who she really is...a woman of faith, blessed and chosen of God to be the mother of the Messiah.

Session 3 “Bow the Knee”

- by a 18-voice ladies’ ensemble

This session will be a rich blessing to you as you listen to the beautiful blend of our eighteen voice ladies’ ensemble represented by five local assemblies under the direction of Mrs. Leah Bergquist. The songs sung will draw your attention to God’s loving and guiding hand, a reminder to “walk by faith and not by sight” and the challenge to “live to love Him more and bow the knee.”

Session 4 “How Can I Be Like the Women in Paul's Shadow?”

- by Amy Fagan

"The Bible mentions several women who influenced Paul's ministry. We will look at the characteristics Paul praises in these women and how they affected the Lord's work. Let us examine our lives and see what we can do to emulate these women!"

Speakers

	Mrs. Ruth Ann Wuthrich Ruth Ann and her husband Scott are members of Salem Bible Church in Salem, NH where Ruth Ann has been teaching in a ladies’ Bible study and a Bible study geared toward young women in their roles as wives and mothers. She is also active in the music ministry. Previously, she participated in various ministries at The Church of the Open Bible for 22 years. Scott and Ruth Ann have two daughters. Katie is living in Greenville, SC with her husband, Dave, and is teaching high school art. Danielle is working on a Master’s degree in Piano Performance at the University of South Carolina.
	Mrs. JoAnn Dyer JoAnn is a wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoys serving the Lord alongside her husband, Don. They will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on September 11th. The Dyers have two sons and seven grandchildren. JoAnn was saved in her late 30’s and soon after began attending The Church of the Open Bible. She worshipped and served there for 26 years and taught 6th and 7th grade at the Open Bible Academy for 20 years. JoAnn & Don moved to New Hampshire in 2004 and in 2007 started attending Fellowship Bible Church in Methuen.
	Mrs. Amy Fagan Amy is the wife of Pastor Matthew Fagan of Heritage Baptist Church in Windham, NH. Amy was born in Indiana and graduated from Bob Jones University with a B.S. in Composite Science Education and a M.ED in Secondary Education. The Fagan’s moved to New Hampshire to start Heritage Baptist Church in 2001. Amy teaches 1st-3rd grade Sunday School, serves in music ministry, teaches ladies' Bible studies and directs the Ladies' Ministry. She is also involved in counselling and hostessing in her home.  Pastor Matt and Amy have been married ten years and they have three children Josiah (7), Caleb (6) and Katheryn (3).

History

In the late 1980’s, a group of ladies had a vision to hold a seminar that would edify the ladies of The Church of the Open Bible and their guests. After much prayer and discussion, the first seminar was held on Saturday, February 27, 1988. In the past 22 years, several hundred ladies from around New England have been blessed and challenged in their walk with the Lord by godly women at this annual event.

Notes

We look forward to seeing you at our seminar. To register for the seminar or if you have any questions, please e-mail us or call the church office (781-272-0090). We will be more than happy to assist you!