UPC California Ladies Conference Setting Records!

[StMark]

I talked to a pastor's wife this evening who is one of the leaders of the The Western District ladies auxillary. This year's conference has already had almost 700 pre-register for the upcoming conference at the end of the month.She said this means there will be about 1600 women at this conference. About 60% do not pre-register.

This conference will be held Feb 21-23 at the Visalia Convention center(near Fresno,Ca).

Why do I say this? It was predicted that CA. was going downhill.
It doesn't look like WPF is hurting the ladies meetings.


Any thoughts?

.

[AmazingGrace]

I have always said I think there will be less of a change than what so many thought. In all actuality this new org is not all its cracked up to be and because of that.. Nope I think more will see that life will go on.. and more than anything I think maybe the increased numbers because its all over now.. GC.. Tulsa... and everyone can go on with life as usual now and its not making a huge dent....

[ogatt]

i reckon i need to git sister ogatt a bus ticket over there to ca.
with that many women there it would be a good chance to clean up some heatherns
maybe she can get together a hair curler burnin party and get some of those hems cut out.

when the maxi skirts went out the upc went straight down the sewer.

[StMark]

i reckon i need to git sister ogatt a bus ticket over there to ca.
with that many women there it would be a good chance to clean up some heatherns
maybe she can get together a hair curler burnin party and get some of those hems cut out.

when the maxi skirts went out the upc went straight down the sewer.


:happydance:happydance:happydance:happydance :happydance


man you are total mess !

[StMark]

I have always said I think there will be less of a change than what so many thought. In all actuality this new org is not all its cracked up to be and because of that.. Nope I think more will see that life will go on.. and more than anything I think maybe the increased numbers because its all over now.. GC.. Tulsa... and everyone can go on with life as usual now and its not making a huge dent....


you always said that ?? are you sure? I sure don't recall that.
don't be trying come around taking all the glory now AG.

[AmazingGrace]

you always said that ?? are you sure? I sure don't recall that.
don't be trying come around taking all the glory now AG.

Nope, look back...I did indeed say that I didnt think this thing would be near as big as they alluded to...

[dizzyde]

I'm going, can hardly wait!!! It is always a big week for me and my pals, we wait for it all year!! Eating, shopping, and great church!! Party over here!!!

:party :dance :dance

:yahoo :yahoo :cheer :cheer

:rooting :rooting

:bliss :bliss

[AmazingGrace]

I'm going, can hardly wait!!! It is always a big week for me and my pals, we wait for it all year!! Eating, shopping, and great church!! Party over here!!!

:party :dance :dance

:yahoo :yahoo :cheer :cheer

:rooting :rooting

:bliss :bliss

I wanna go I wanna go!!! LOL

[Rev]

More news, I mean Mark?

:TulsaROCKS: :TulsaNO:

[revrandy]

I think it's great!!

[Rev]

More news, I mean Mark?

:TulsaROCKS: :TulsaNO:

Where did that other word go?

[dizzyde]

I wanna go I wanna go!!! LOL

Ohhh, I wish you could, we would have a blast! We would show you a good old CA time! It is actually one of the highlights of my year!

[StMark]

Ohhh, I wish you could, we would have a blast! We would show you a good old CA time! It is actually one of the highlights of my year!


Why? i've helped with the music for the men's conf for the last 4 yrs
It's okay but you seem almost giddy like a kid

[dizzyde]

Why? i've helped with the music for the men's conf for the last 4 yrs
It's okay but you seem almost giddy like a kid

Well, honestly, it isn't so much the conference, it is just like an extended girls night out with my best friends, with no responsibility, just having fun for three days!

You would probably have to be a woman and have children to understand. Although this year my sister has to bring her little boy, but it will still be a blast!

Yes, I am almost giddy, I don't get out much, so there!! :happydance :happydance

[George]

That's alot of estrogen in one building. :toofunny

Dizzy - what is the format of the conf? With that size of attendance, has California loosened the reign on the women and now allow them to minister?

[dizzyde]

That's alot of estrogen in one building. :toofunny

Dizzy - what is the format of the conf? With that size of attendance, has California loosened the reign on the women and now allow them to minister?

Well, as long as I have been going they have only had women speakers, that has been for at least wow, 20 years! I haven't been to every one of them until the last 4 or 5 years, but the first one that I went to had a woman speaker. This years speaker was supposed to be Sis. McGruder (sp?), but she is not going to able to come because of her health, I think Sis. Gleason is going to replace her as speaker.

As far as format, it starts on Thursday night, regular service; Friday during the day there are several speakers, and then it breaks for the afternoon, night service; Saturday is one morning service with several speakers.

As a matter of fact, the only man who I have ever seen minister at the conference is Bro. Mullings, they usually had him do the last session on Saturday.

and you are soooo funny, estrogen, whateveh! :toofunny

[Scooter]

Mark a real good source informed me that there has been about 500-550 register so far. I know you were probably speaking like a pastor and said that there was almost 700. I am sure it will get there. You also have to remember this is a anniversary ladies conf. so there are alot of women from outside of Cali. coming. Mark will you be in attendance?:bemine

[StMark]

Mark a real good source informed me that there has been about 500-550 register so far. I know you were probably speaking like a pastor and said that there was almost 700. I am sure it will get there. You also have to remember this is a anniversary ladies conf. so there are alot of women from outside of Cali. coming. Mark will you be in attendance?:bemine

A real good source?? I just heard from the person that is taking care of registration. the number is 679 to be exact

[George]

Well, as long as I have been going they have only had women speakers, that has been for at least wow, 20 years! I haven't been to every one of them until the last 4 or 5 years, but the first one that I went to had a woman speaker. This years speaker was supposed to be Sis. McGruder (sp?), but she is not going to able to come because of her health, I think Sis. Gleason is going to replace her as speaker.

As far as format, it starts on Thursday night, regular service; Friday during the day there are several speakers, and then it breaks for the afternoon, night service; Saturday is one morning service with several speakers.

As a matter of fact, the only man who I have ever seen minister at the conference is Bro. Mullings, they usually had him do the last session on Saturday.

and you are soooo funny, estrogen, whateveh! :toofunny

Poor Bro. Mullings! How did he cope with hundreds of knife wielding, chocolate deprived, PMS women? He probably couldn't breathe from all the hairspray, too. :happydance

Do they have any special music? Alot of ladies meetings are all about getting money. Do they focus on that or is it really good church?

[George]

A real good source?? I just heard from the person that is taking care of registration. the number is 679 to be exact

I wonder what the past attendance has been? DizzyD sounds like she knows quite a bit.

[Scooter]

Who is Bro. Mullings?

[Arphaxad]

Why? i've helped with the music for the men's conf for the last 4 yrs
It's okay but you seem almost giddy like a kid

where is this men's conference, and when?


ARPH :doggyrun

[StMark]

where is this men's conference, and when?


ARPH :doggyrun


It's been in Tulare for the last 5 years ??

they are working out something different now. I'm nost sure it's going to be in Tulare this year. they may do it one more year there and then in '09 they were talking about having one in the south and one in the north.
Bro Parkey was made the regional director of Apostolic men

[Scooter]

I dont think the Mens Conference in Tulare is a district event. I think it is just something hosted by their church.

[Scooter]

I think I may go to ladies conference and stay in a VIP room. :TulsaROCKS:

[George]

I think I may go to ladies conference and stay in a VIP room. :TulsaROCKS:

....and channel surf

[Scooter]

ESPN 1, 2, 3, and ESPN News, ESPN Classic, ESPN U, Fox SPorts, Fox Sports WEst.:TulsaROCKS:

[StMark]

ESPN 1, 2, 3, and ESPN News, ESPN Classic, ESPN U, Fox SPorts, Fox Sports WEst.:TulsaROCKS:


THAT DOES IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm calling LF

get your pitch fork and and horns in place - hell is about to be your new home



.

[StMark]

I dont think the Mens Conference in Tulare is a district event. I think it is just something hosted by their church.


It wasn't a Dist. event for the first number of years. but that changed last year.

[dizzyde]

Poor Bro. Mullings! How did he cope with hundreds of knife wielding, chocolate deprived, PMS women? He probably couldn't breathe from all the hairspray, too. :happydance

Do they have any special music? Alot of ladies meetings are all about getting money. Do they focus on that or is it really good church?

I wonder what the past attendance has been? DizzyD sounds like she knows quite a bit.

The music is usually great, it varies how does it from year to year, last year Melanie Elms was one of the speakers and she did the music.

It is great church! They do drag on about the money a little long, but it seems like last year it wasn't as bad. Seems like it was during the day service, I can't exactly remember, I tend to zone out while that is going on.

In the past, the WD has had 2 ladies retreats, one for the north end of the district, and one for the south. The individuals conferences ran 600 to 700 each in attendance. This year is a special year, because it is the last conference for the old WD. They are only doing one, it is being billed as a reunion. So far registration is only at about 700, but as had been stated, many register at the door. They are hoping for at least 1,000.

There, everything you could ever possibly want to know about the WD ladies retreat! I am a veritable fountain of knowledge!! :happydance

[George]

The music is usually great, it varies how does it from year to year, last year Melanie Elms was one of the speakers and she did the music.

It is great church! They do drag on about the money a little long, but it seems like last year it wasn't as bad. Seems like it was during the day service, I can't exactly remember, I tend to zone out while that is going on.

In the past, the WD has had 2 ladies retreats, one for the north end of the district, and one for the south. The individuals conferences ran 600 to 700 each in attendance. This year is a special year, because it is the last conference for the old WD. They are only doing one, it is being billed as a reunion. So far registration is only at about 700, but as had been stated, many register at the door. They are hoping for at least 1,000.

There, everything you could ever possibly want to know about the WD ladies retreat! I am a veritable fountain of knowledge!! :happydance

Melanie Elms?!?!? If she was single, I'd be chasing her. She is drop-dead gorgeous! :happydance If California brings people in like her just for music, it must be a pretty awesome conference. If it is true only about half pre-register, then it looks like they will easily go past the 1,000 mark.

[dizzyde]

Melanie Elms?!?!? If she was single, I'd be chasing her. She is drop-dead gorgeous! :happydance If California brings people in like her just for music, it must be a pretty awesome conference. If it is true only about half pre-register, then it looks like they will easily go past the 1,000 mark.

Whatever, you and her and all her kids!! Anyway, her husband isn't very hard on the eyes either..

[George]

Whatever, you and her and all her kids!! Anyway, her husband isn't very hard on the eyes either..

Hey, not too hard. I said IF she was single. :cupidlove Your're right. They are a nice looking family. My friend calls them "pretty people."

[dizzyde]

Hey, not too hard. I said IF she was single. :cupidlove Your're right. They are a nice looking family. My friend calls them "pretty people."

Ohhhhh, I wonder if I know your friends, because that is what me and MY friends call them!! Actually, they have family members that call them that as well! LOL!!! :toofunny

[SecretWarrior]

Melanie Elms?!?!? If she was single, I'd be chasing her. She is drop-dead gorgeous! :happydance If California brings people in like her just for music, it must be a pretty awesome conference. If it is true only about half pre-register, then it looks like they will easily go past the 1,000 mark.


Melanie Elms http://www.cathedralofpentecost.com/melanieelms/gallery.htm


Now is that what you call Apostolic ?

[Prodigal]

Melanie Elms http://www.cathedralofpentecost.com/melanieelms/gallery.htm


Now is that what you call Apostolic ?

Now is this what YOU call Apostolic?

877

Proverbs 31:30 - "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."

[Mr. Steinway]

Now is this what YOU call Apostolic?

877

Proverbs 31:30 - "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."
Are we Apostolic by how we look, or by what we believe and teach?

[Monkeyman]

Melanie Elms http://www.cathedralofpentecost.com/melanieelms/gallery.htm


Now is that what you call Apostolic ?
Yes, next question????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LaVonne]

Well, as long as I have been going they have only had women speakers, that has been for at least wow, 20 years! I haven't been to every one of them until the last 4 or 5 years, but the first one that I went to had a woman speaker. This years speaker was supposed to be Sis. McGruder (sp?), but she is not going to able to come because of her health, I think Sis. Gleason is going to replace her as speaker.

As far as format, it starts on Thursday night, regular service; Friday during the day there are several speakers, and then it breaks for the afternoon, night service; Saturday is one morning service with several speakers.

As a matter of fact, the only man who I have ever seen minister at the conference is Bro. Mullings, they usually had him do the last session on Saturday.

and you are soooo funny, estrogen, whateveh! :toofunny
You'll enjoy Sis. Gleason...she's a sweetheart!

[George]

Ohhhhh, I wonder if I know your friends, because that is what me and MY friends call them!! Actually, they have family members that call them that as well! LOL!!! :toofunny

I doubt you know my friend. He is another single guy (initials AG) that goes to my church.

[George]

Melanie Elms http://www.cathedralofpentecost.com/melanieelms/gallery.htm


Now is that what you call Apostolic ?

DUH!!! Modest dress, uncut hair, no makeup and fortunate to have perfect genes. Can't get anymore Apostolic.

[dizzyde]

You'll enjoy Sis. Gleason...she's a sweetheart!

I love Sis. Gleason!! They have a really sweet family, great kids!!

[LaVonne]

I love Sis. Gleason!! They have a really sweet family, great kids!!
Agreed! I hope you have a great time!!!

[Sandra]

I talked to a pastor's wife this evening who is one of the leaders of the The Western District ladies auxillary. This year's conference has already had almost 700 pre-register for the upcoming conference at the end of the month.She said this means there will be about 1600 women at this conference. About 60% do not pre-register.

This conference will be held Feb 21-23 at the Visalia Convention center(near Fresno,Ca).

Why do I say this? It was predicted that CA. was going downhill.
It doesn't look like WPF is hurting the ladies meetings.


Any thoughts?

.

hmm... looks like I need to come early, I am singing in FRESNO on the 29TH:D

[Minister_WD]

DUH!!! Modest dress, uncut hair, no makeup and fortunate to have perfect genes. Can't get anymore Apostolic.

No Makeup?You've got to be kidding!Anyone can see she's loaded with it

[StMark]

No Makeup?You've got to be kidding!Anyone can see she's loaded with it


Sounding just a little self righteous are we not?
I gotta wonder about people who have attitude like this

[NHyler]

This year the ladies conference will be a combined conference north and south. In the past they have split north and south, so this year should be twice as big as normal.

[Pragmatist]

No Makeup?You've got to be kidding!Anyone can see she's loaded with it

I can't see that she's "loaded with it". How do you know?

[George]

No Makeup?You've got to be kidding!Anyone can see she's loaded with it

Absolutely not. She has the purist skin and rosiest complexion I have ever seen. She is falsely accused.

[Monkeyman]

Absolutely not. She has the purist skin and rosiest complexion I have ever seen. She is falsely accused.Minister WD just ain't used to seeing purty womenfolk, he he!!!!

[George]

Minister WD just ain't used to seeing purty womenfolk, he he!!!!

Think you are right. Have you ever seen Sis. Elms up close? I got to talk to her at a conference and she is even "purty-ier" in real life. I have never seen such a healthy complexion.

[CC1]

Absolutely not. She has the purist skin and rosiest complexion I have ever seen. She is falsely accused.

She is the lucky exception to the rule when it comes to women not needing a little makeup.

Most women I know don't want to over use makeup. They just want it to even their complexion, cover blemishes, make themselves attractive in the same classy way they choose attractive dresses, shoes, etc.

In other words to look more like this woman naturally does! Oh, and the old line that you can't use makeup because it is "not natural" does not fly with anybody with an ounce of logic. We do many things that are not "natural" to better ourselves.

[Pragmatist]

It's also a possibility that the photos were altered after the fact. I know someone who has her picture on business cards. She made sure we knew that the company that produced them added color to her lips on their own; she was NOT wearing lipstick. I didn't think she needed to announce that, but apparently SOME people make it an issue.

[CC1]

It's also a possibility that the photos were altered after the fact. I know someone who has her picture on business cards. She made sure we knew that the company that produced them added color to her lips on their own; she was NOT wearing lipstick. I didn't think she needed to announce that, but apparently SOME people make it an issue.

Photoshop is a wonderful piece of software! However at every major UPC or Old Time Oneness Pentecostal meeting I have been two I have always seen one or two of these naturally beautiful young women gifted with smooth clear complexions, rosy lips, etc. As I said they are the exception to the rule in God's creation. Most need to make a little effort to look their best.

[dizzyde]

I can't see that she's "loaded with it". How do you know?

Absolutely not. She has the purist skin and rosiest complexion I have ever seen. She is falsely accused.

Also, some of this criticism seems to be coming from the WD. The same district that has people on this board who have claimed that girls on the platform at Youth Convention were dressed indecently.

*My daughter was one of the more prominent people on the platform the last few years. My best response to that imbecilic claim was not to comment.

[George]

Also, some of this criticism seems to be coming from the WD. The same district that has people on this board who have claimed that girls on the platform at Youth Convention were dressed indecently.

*My daughter was one of the more prominent people on the platform the last few years. My best response to that imbecilic claim was not to comment.

Sounds like you and your daughter need deliverance from the WD. Or has the WPF followers helped ease the strife since they left?

[dizzyde]

Sounds like you and your daughter need deliverance from the WD. Or has the WPF followers helped ease the strife since they left?

From your mouth to God's ears....

As far as easing things since they have left, one can only hope.

[Scooter]

hahahahaha

[StMark]

That does it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm Calling LF and telling him EXACTLY


what's been Said here !!



You watch and see !!!!!!!

[SoCaliUPC]

StMark...something tells me that you don't even have to call him for him to know what goes on here. He has lurkers from his church who read this and report back.

[George]

StMark...something tells me that you don't even have to call him for him to know what goes on here. He has lurkers from his church who read this and report back.

I feel the spirit of prophecy. :toofunny

[AmazingGrace]

But SoCali... he wants to be important... He wants to make the call... oh but St Mark... be thou careful... for wasnt it thou who was so very upset when the calls were made the other way around ? ;)

I am messin wit ya... kinda

[dizzyde]

That does it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm Calling LF and telling him EXACTLY


what's been Said here !!



You watch and see !!!!!!!

The amazing thing is, I had to stop and try to figure out who you meant! Be my guest, I know the two of you are BFF's!

[Dora]

Melanie Elms is also a sweet person. Great combo of beauty, brains, talent and heart.

God bless her!

[ReformedDave]

Melanie Elms is also a sweet person. Great combo of beauty, brains, talent and heart.

God bless her!

Nice kid. The Elms are a fine bunch that haven't turned their back on a ex-upcer turned Presbyterian.

[George]

Nice kid. The Elms are a fine bunch that haven't turned their back on a ex-upcer turned Presbyterian.

That testifies to a true Christian.

[pelathais]

Some of the nonsense that was said here yesterday was very trite. I'm disappointed with one poster who professes to be a "minister." Minister of what? Gossip?

[ReformedDave]

That testifies to a true Christian.

They are...

[crazyjoe]

...so did anyone attend?....how was the ladies conference?.....I used to live near Visalia a long time a go....how'd you like Visalia?.....

[CC1]

crazyjoe,

For the first time ever In-N-Out burger let me down! Last month when our shipped docked in San Pedro and we headed for Marina Del Ray and Hollwyood I made a point to eat at my favorite In-N-Out burger. It is the one on Sunset or Hollywood Blvd (I forget which) near Hollywood High School.

However this time my double double tasted like one of the teenage workers went crazy with the salt shaker. It was very salty. Arghhhhh!!!! I was only there for 1 1/2 days so did not get a chance to eat at one again.

[dizzyde]

...so did anyone attend?....how was the ladies conference?.....I used to live near Visalia a long time a go....how'd you like Visalia?.....

Well, me and my pals had a blast!! Don't ask me about the spiritual stuff, I'm sorry, but church wasn't really the point!! We have good church at home, so we went to have a good time (not that you can't have a good time at church, but you get my point). :bliss

I was actually pretty impressed with Visalia, it has come up a lot in the world! We shopped and ate and laughed to our hearts content!! :party

[A_PoMo]

Well, me and my pals had a blast!! Don't ask me about the spiritual stuff, I'm sorry, but church wasn't really the point!! We have good church at home, so we went to have a good time (not that you can't have a good time at church, but you get my point). :bliss

I was actually pretty impressed with Visalia, it has come up a lot in the world! We shopped and ate and laughed to our hearts content!! :party

Did Lee Stoneking preach?

[dizzyde]

Did Lee Stoneking preach?

uh, no. It was a Ladies conference, not a Singles conference. He has the market on Singles events.

As a general rule, the Ladies conf. have women speakers. Don't get me started. :runhills

[CC1]

uh, no. It was a Ladies conference, not a Singles conference. He has the market on Singles events.

As a general rule, the Ladies conf. have women speakers. Don't get me started. :runhills

Since it was a ladies conference was Timothy Spell the guest singer?:gaga

[A_PoMo]

Since it was a ladies conference was Timothy Spell the guest singer?:gaga

LOL!!