By Bev Anne Moynham, Lorraine Welsh and Tamara Moore
The opportunity to have a visit from Jan Johnson, an award-winning author who has written eight books and 1,000 magazine articles, was a blessing for the women of the Ottawa and Calgary congregations, their friends and neighbors and others in the Christian community.
Mrs. Johnson spoke at the Canadian elders and wives conferences in August, and to the women in Ottawa, Aug. 8, in Calgary, Aug. 22.
Linda Rabey was host for the event in Ottawa, which 50 women attended, including seven from other denominations. Lorraine Welsh was host for the event in Calgary, attended by about 80 women, including about 20 from other denominations. Advertising was placed on Christian radio stations, newspapers and bookstores, and invitations were sent to churches in the communities.
After opening comments and worship music, Tamara Moore gave an overview of the transformation that took place in the WCG and what a pleasure it was to reach out to sisters in Christ at events such as these. She then introduced Mrs. Johnson, who spoke on Enjoying the Presence of God All Day Long and Saying Yes to God.
Susan McConnell said that Mrs. Johnson is "very real, and she gets to the heart of our intimacy with God."
Mary Ann Saik of First Alliance Church said: "I have been rehearsing Jan's perspective regarding her relationship with Christ. This practice of enjoying the Lord's presence all day long is exciting and contagious because I am learning a new dimension of his real joy in my life."
For more information about Mrs. Johnson, see her web site at www.janjohnson.org.
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