February 2012
Book Selection
"The 40 Day Soul Fast" by Dr. Cindy Trimm --------------------------------
FEBRUARY MEETING DETAILS
Date: Friday, February 24, 2012
Time: 7:00pm
Location: contact Jacques for details
Host: Jacques McNeil
Telephone: 310-686-1860
Menu: Soul Food Please contact me with the menu item that you will be bringing ASAP at:
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If you are interested in becoming a member of W.I.T.N.E.S.S. Book Club, or supporting our ministry by sowing a seed please visit our website at www.witnessbookclub.com
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If you are interested in advertising your business in our newsletter, please contact Jacques McNeil at 310-686-1860
-------------------------------  You are invited to join the WBC Sisters for an early morning weekly workout session. It will be physically and spiritually invigorating. Our weekly workout details are as follows: WHEN: Every Saturday (weather permitting) WHERE: Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook 6300 Hetzler Rd. Culver City, CA 90232
TIME: 7:30am -9:00am
This will be an exciting workout session with our accountability partners. We'll See YOU there! ------------------------------------------- I Am My Sister's Keeper
As my Sister's Keeper, I am:
· Accountable ~ Capable of being explained; not hiding or covering up · Dependable ~ Reliable; Trustworthy · Loyal ~ Faithful to your word; Faithful to your commitment · Transparent ~ So sheer as to permit light to pass through · Humble ~ Not proud or arrogant; An ability to be submissive · Forgiving ~ Ability to grant pardon; Tolerant · Loving ~ Warmly affectionate · Honest ~ Honorable in principles and intentions |
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WBC 2012 Theme:
Women of Character Inspired to Live Authentically
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WBC Honors Whitney Houston
1963 - 2012
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"[Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good. Love one another with brotherly affection [as members of one family], giving precedence and showing honor to one another. ~Romans 12:9-11 (AMP)
- Happy Birthday: Gloria Burton, Kerry Winn, and Diana Pegram Mitchell
- Welcome January Book Club Meeting Visitors: Nella Harris Myesha Luster, Wenonnah Valentine, Stefanie Carroll, Gyni Burns
- Welcome Back WBC Sisters: Mika Williams, Sheila Adams and Rhonda Shain. It's great to have an opportunity to fellowship with you again. We love you and praise God for you!
- Thank You January Book Club Meeting Co-Facilitator: Jacquelyn Tisdale Scott
- Thank you for Welcoming members/visitors at our January Book Club Meeting: Gloria Burton
- Special Thank you to Cynthia Lee for attending our January "Day of Style" Event, and for photographing the event
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Safe Person
Jacques McNeil
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." I Peter 4:8
The recent passing of American recording artist, actress, producer, and model, Whitney Houston has touched the lives of men and women, young and old from coast to coast. From seeing her on television, in movies, and even at West Angeles COGIC, it was apparent that Ms. Houston was not only a colossal talent gifted by God, but she had a big heart ...keep reading
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A Healthy WITNESS ~ Now What?
Dale Hill
"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed....all things are lawful unto me but all things are not expedient..." John 8:36; I Corinthians 6:12a
In an effort to get closer to the Lord, hear him clearly, pray for others, and seek the more of the Lord to result in less of us in 2012, many of us participated in a month wide prayer and consecration in January.
Food restrictions were adhered to and spiritual disciplines were followed. No doubt, some days were difficult. No doubt, some days we gave up and started over the next day..or the next..or the next. But as we persevered, we believed by faith that God was doing a new thing ...keep reading
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An Eye on Fashion with Jacques
February 2012 ~ Bold, Vibrant Colors
Spring is the transition period between winter and summer, and it's a season for rebirth and rejuvenation. Traditionally soft, pastel colors are the favorite for the season, but this year bold, vibrant colors are taking center stage.
Each season designers are motivated by a plethora of influences. This season Designers such as Donna Karan, Roksanda Ilincic, and Lela Rose have all agreed to debut vivid, saturated, vibrant colors for Spring/Summer 2012. Take your pick and add a little color to your Spring Wardrobe.
Lela Rose
Roksanda Ilincic
Donna Karan
Remember, "You are God's UNIQUE masterpiece, so live your life confidently without excuses or apologies."
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W.I.T.N.E.S.S. Book Club Members and Friends, you are invited to be a part of the Book Club University Online Conference.
The Book Club University Online Conference, hosted by TaNisha Webb is a 5 hour webinar/conference call solely dedicated to book clubs and book club-minded individuals. During the conference you'll hear presentations by five book club presidents from across the country, who will provide helpful information and tips on specific book club topics with the goal of helping others to create and maintain a successful book club.
The conference is held online by webinar with a presentation slide show but can also be heard via conference call for anyone on the go. Individuals can also keep up with the conference throughout the day on Facebook and Twitter. We will also take questions for our presenters throughout the conference and during the panel discussion via phone, the interactive chatroom, Facebook, Twitter and email.
Date: March 3, 2012
Time: 12-5pm CST
Registration: Free - RSVP in order to receive information to participate http://www.bookclubuniversity101.net/bcu-online-conference.html
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Our 2012 presenters are:
KEYS TO STARTING A CHRISTIAN-BASED BOOK CLUB: Jacques McNeil of W.I.T.N.E.S.S. Book Club - Los Angeles, CA
HOW TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A TEEN BOOK CLUB:
TaNisha Webb of KC Girlfriends Book Club - Kansas City, MO
HELPFUL TIPS ON HOW TO TURN YOUR BOOK CLUB INTO A 501c3 ORGANIZATION: Daphney Young of Le Santuary Book Club - New Orleans, LA
STARTING AN INVESTMENT CLUB WITHIN YOUR BOOK CLUB: Annette Breedlove of Sistah Girl Reading Group - Miami, FL
KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL BOOK CLUB PLANNING MEETING AND SETTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET Sonya Ward of Books and Beignets Book Club - Jackson, MS
Our 2012 guest authors are:
Victoria Christopher Murray, ReShonda Tate Billingsley and Eric Jerome Dickey.
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WBC | Save the Date
WBC |Movie and Dinner
Hosted by Dana Frelix and the WBC Social Committee
Saturday, February 24, 2012 at 4:00pm
Movie: Good Deeds, by Tyler Perry
Dinner: RockSugar Pan Asian Cuisine
Westfield Century City Mall
10250 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
Contact Dana Frelix for Details and to RSVP at:
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WBC | Annual Mother's Day Skid Row Gift Bag Event
Hosted by Anise Fuller and the WBC Outreach Committee
The sisters of W.I.T.N.E.S.S. Book Club would like to invite YOU, your family, friends and co-workers to celebrate Mother's Day with us. Annually we prepare and deliver personal hygiene gift bags to women on Skid Row, and toys to the children. This year our goal is to deliver a minimum of 150 gift bags.
This event will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 9am, and we NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE.
You can participate by donating personal hygiene items, toys or monetary donations. For additional details, please contact Anise Fuller at anise@witnessbookclub.com
The deadline for all donations is Sunday, April 22, 2012.
Thank you in advance for your generous support!
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