We are very excited to share our women’s conference for 2024 with the theme ‘Connect’. The Lord spoke powerfully as we explored the book of Malachi and its related topics through teaching and discussion. The day included teaching sessions, worship, panel discussions, opportunities to connect, and moments for personal reflection. The panel discussions covered key topics: Connecting with God, Connecting with adult/teen children, Connecting in marriage or as a single person, and Connecting across cultures. You can watch the sessions here:
00:00 Music
29:45 Welcome and introduction
37:50 Worship
The book of Malachi is the central theme with the key scripture from Malachi 3:16 “Then the people who feared the Lord spoke to one another”…they connected!!
53:12 Malachi teaching introduction
56:40 The story of the Bible
Retha de Villiers is the founder of ROH South Africa and has headed the ministry since 2014. Retha opened with a powerful teaching from the book of Malachi, and many hearts were stirred by the message to turn from sin and return to God. Not because of his anger towards us but because of His love for us – “I have always loved you,” says the Lord. Malachi 1:2. In Malachi 3:16, we read, “And those who feared the Lord spoke with one another.” This was the response of the faithful in Malachi and, therefore, our response at the conference as we moved into panel discussion sessions relating to the theme Connect.
1:14:05 Malachi 1
1:25:52 Malachi 2
1:47:00 Malachi 3
1:58:00 Malachi 4
2:04:00 Worship
2:14:00 Tea break
2:41:00 Worship
We presented a number of panel discussions with relevant topics relating to the theme Connect. These discussions included personal testimonies and practical encouragement and advice from women and couples who live out the message of Connect in different ways.
Gerdie Duvenhage is a teacher and a worship leader. She loves to worship Jesus and enjoys teaching children of all ages about Him. She is 28 and married to Armand. Gerdie will lead our worship and also share with us how to connect with God.
2:50:00 Panel discussion: Connect with God
Jannie and Retha de Villiers discussed Staying Connected In Your Marriage. They have been happily married for 39 years. They have 3 married adult children and 1 granddaughter. They are committed to God, their marriage and their children. They have a wealth of knowledge to share and have endured a lifetime together, all the while reflecting the beauty of Christ and His church.
3:15:00 Panel discussion: Connect in your marriage
3:43:00 Worship
Suria Scholtz is a wife, mother, and grandmother who loves Jesus, life and ministry. Answering God’s call to co-work with Him has taken their family on many adventures around the world. From serving refugees, pioneering schools in Africa, adopting orphans, and climbing Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of modern-day slavery, Suria has tried to pursue a lifestyle of freedom, fun, and fruitfulness. Her ministry also includes radio slots, motivational speaking, women’s conferences, and writing!
Suria was one of our keynote speakers and also facilitated a panel discussion on Connecting With Your Teen/Adult Children. We look forward to learning from her.
You can learn more about Suria on her website: www.avividlife.co.za
Or visit her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/
3:49:00 Connect with your teen/adult children
Dudu Masedi has been married to Albert for 18 years and they have 4 children. Dudu is stirred by the ministry of the Holy Spirit and her passion is to see women come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ. She also has a heart for the youth to come to Christ from a young age. Dudu sees herself as a disciple of Jesus, yielded to intercession as a mandate and assignment of her life. Dudu facilitated our session on Connecting Across Cultures.
4:12:00 Panel discussion: Connect across cultures
4:33:00 Lunch
5:08:00 Worship
Wilmie van Tonder serves as a Revive Our Hearts ambassador in George. She is investing her time and passion into the ROH ministry partners programme. Wilmie has a heart for women leaders and offers support and encouragement to them. Wilmie joined us as we discussed how to Connect With ROH.
5:23:00 Connect with ROH
Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth had a special message for us as well as announcing a new project called “The Wonder Of The Word”
5:48:00 Panel discussion: ROH wants to connect you with the Word
Suria Scholts from A Vivid Life taught in the closing session about The Table as a Place of Connection. She highlighted how Jesus served in His time of ministry around many tables and this brought profound spiritual insight to something as practical as a table! We will never sit around a table quite the same again!
6:03:00 The table as a place of connection
Our conference ended with communion and song. It was a holy ending to a rich day of encountering God on many levels. We give him glory for every beautiful and ‘worthy of praise’ moment. May He be glorified in the lives of these 120 guests who attended in person, and also those who attended online, and may Isaiah 55:11 be the standing testimony:
“So shall my word be that goes from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”
6:42:30 Communion