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Greetings from Beautiful Santa Fe!
What a joy to view the beauty of Spring from my office window . The trees, bushes and flowers are showing off their lush and vibrant colors. It prompted me to think of Christ's death and resurrection that is so profoundly demonstrated to us in nature. Winter brings what appears to be death. Almost all vegetation is left looking bare and naked . Then God brings the snow , like white linen, to cover that deathly appearance. After months of what feels like a cold tomb Spring arrives and suddenly new life appears in things that were thought to be dead forever . Wow! What a miracle performed for us every year to remind us of Him.
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RADIO and BLOGTALK INTERVIEWS
Christy Wong, our Tyndale publicist, secured
numerous interviews for Pam and me in the first quarter of this year. I enjoyed getting to know the radio hosts and how this radio interview process works! Here is a link to one of our interviews if you haven't had an opportunity to hear us.
http://www.wsradio.com/player/wsradio-player2.cfm/type/windows/show/On-The-HomeStretch/segment/30060.html BOOKS SOLD
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In early February, when Pam and I were at Focus on the Family to record our upcoming radio interview, we had the pleasure of having lunch with Larry Weeden, Brandy Bruce and Cami Heaps (our A-team for the book!) . With great excitement, Cami informed us that more than 13,000 Raising a Modern Day Princess books were sold in our in the first month. FOTF was quite pleased; Pam and I were thrilled! INCREASE IN SALES In addition, I can hardly keep up with requests from the website for introductory packets Kara | about the Becoming a Modern Day Princess program and our new Enhanced Leader's Guide that now also includes a supplemental CD ! Treasured Celebrations Administrative Assistant, Kara Ashbaugh, who is also a facilitator, did an excellent job in updating the guide and creating the CD! NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER We are honored to have received a joyful acceptance from Shari Martin to become a new Executive Board Member of Treasured Celebrations. Shari was the marketing director of FOTF for more than 7 years. In her early years, she was the marketing director for Veggie Tales and on the marketing team for McDonald's Corporation. We are looking forward to her wise counsel as we look to grow our marketing vision . SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
Vicki Wafer & pal Vikki Stockton | April 10th and 11th had Vicki Wafer and I flying to the South for a Purity Conference hosted by Tracy Kirk, the pastor's wife at Calvary Chapel, Knoxville, TN. More than 120 moms and daughters attended. Jaime Jamgochian, who is touring with Point of Grace this year, was our fabulous worship leader. She has a heart for teen girls and encourages modesty. She had T-Shirts with the slogan "Modest is Hottest! They were a big hit - as was the conference.
After the conference I was whisked away in a cute convertible with TC's Southeastern Rep, Naomi Shedd, to meet her Seasoned Sistas' (yes - that is correct for those GA gals) that were on a weekend getaway in the Georgia
Doreen with GA Rep. Naomi Shedd | mountains. What a pleasure to have met such fun and God-hearin' women. The following day we presented at Gideon Camp in Ackworth, GA, to a dozen future leaders , hosted by Robin Gibson. 4 amazing DOKA's shared their stories. I was so blessed to see once again how God is at work in their lives and were profoundedly touched by this ministry! I wait with expectation to see what God has in store from our many divine encounters.
Enjoy the rest of the Newsletter. Doreen Hanna Founder, Treasured Celebrations |
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Recent Celebrations
Santa Fe, NM - The Light at Mission Viejo
Kara Ashbaugh & Criss Montoya, Facilitators
 Twelve beautiful (and nervous) young ladies raced between bathrooms and our library classroom preparing for their Celebration on Sunday, March 21, 2009. In all the chaos, I (Kara) was so blessed to see each of them taking the time to compliment one anothers' appearances and help each other with hair and makeup. This was truly an amazing group of girls.
Having discovered that my mother would be starting  chemotherapy the same week as the scheduled retreat, I had been very concerned about possibly having to cancel the event. But in true Treasured Celebrations style, women who have facilitated BMDP in our area immediately stepped forward to lend a hand. A total of 9 women and 3 alumni helped out, teaching some of the sessions, setting up for events, and countless other overwhelming tasks! This gave each of the retreat participants the unusual blessing of getting to meet and know many different Christian women and potential mentors.
 This retreat was definitely a God-orchestrated time, and these were 12 of the most motivated, focused, and "set-apart" young women I have had the privilege of taking on the BMDP journey. Special thank yous to Karen Evans, Roberta Cheek, Doreen Hanna, Vicki Wafer, Cici Tercero, Linda Brito, Rita Vigil, Leanne, & Criss Montoya - my own special Girl Friday, and my Princess Alumni: Anica, Bethany, & Amanda. What a beautiful example of Christian unity and sisterhood you all presented for these special Daughters of the King! I was so blessed.
First BMDP Group in Mississippi!
South Shady Grove Church of God in Mize, MS.
Mrs. Kristy Amason, Facilitator
These 7 beautiful young ladies became the first girls to complete the BMDP Program in Mississippi earlier this quarter. Kristy shared in an email "This program really touched hearts...the princesses, the men who spoke blessings over them, EVERYONE...it was one of the most moving moments I have had the privilege to be a part of."
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About Us
Want to know more about Doreen Hanna,
Treasured Celebrations, or the Modern Day Princess program and books? Click on these links:
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Mark Your Calendar! We are going to be on Focus on the Family's Radio Show
Monday May 10th & Tuesday, May 11th
The show will air in two episodes.. Check with your local Christian radio station for times, or click on the link below to listen to the programs on the dates they air. Then click on the "listen" button on the right side of their webpage.
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Don't miss out on the many EXCELLENT resources for women, men, and parents written by our co-author Pam Farrel and her husband Bill at:
farrelcommunications.com
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NOW AVAILABLE:
New Enhanced Leader's Guide & Supplemental CD
We are proud to announce the new Leader's Guide, enhanced with tips and personal recommendations from other facilitators just like you!
Included with the new guide is a supplemental CD containing forms, letters, flyers and extra helps in Word format - allowing you to add your name, location, dates, and other personal information - helping you to make each document fit your own needs.
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