ADVANCED TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED BUT WE WILL WELCOME WALK-INS THE DAY OF THE CONFERENCE!

Our 5th annual Whittington Church Women's Conference will again feature powerful speakers and amazing praise and worship music. Cost is $25 per ticket, or you can order a t-shirt only for $20. NOTE: All registrations prior to Saturday, October 15 will received a free shirt. We will continue to collect shirt sizes after that time in case we have extra shirts available. The shirts are Bella Canvas soft-style.

As we have done in the past, we will offer a non-judgmental, and comfortable atmosphere for everyone! Masks are optional - please do what makes you comfortable. As you register, please indicate who you would like to sit with. Seating will be assigned ahead of time. We will work to seat people with those they choose if possible. Note: Childcare not provided.

Speakers for the Day (check the event page on Facebook for individual speaker photos):

*Lindsey Yordy, Licensing Supervisor for Lutheran Social Services of Illinois - Lindey has lived in Southern Illinois her whole life and is currently living in Benton with my husband and 9 year old son.

She has a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood; child and family services and a Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction specializing in leadership.

Lindsey worked 10 years at the Night’s Shield Children’s Shelter, now serving on their Board of Directors. She then worked at John A Logan College Preschool as the Director and then with the Stress and Trauma Treatment Center serving youth involved in the juvenile justice system and youth and families with a history of trauma. She is driven by service to others and is excited to share with others the needs of our children and families and to build a community, a village, of helpers and supporters.

“Poor persons will never disappear from the earth. That’s why I’m giving you this command: you must open your hand generously to your fellow Israelites, to the needy among you, and to the poor who live with you in your land.” - Deuteronomy 15:11

*Ramona Stacy from Cairo, IL - Ramona is the mother of 8 beautiful children and 12 grandchildren. She is happily married to Jerry Stacy, and has been for 43 years! Jerry and Ramona are the Pastors at Holy Nation Outreach and Deliverance Ministry. Ramona focuses on youth and says that God has blessed her with a youth center! She loves God with all her heart!

*Miranda Dismang from Carmi, IL - Miranda has an 8 year old son, Dawson, who is the love of her life. She attends The Roads Church where she serves on the worship team and helps with the 2 & 3 year old classes. She has a love for missions and has traveled to Africa twice and hopes to return again soon! Miranda has a testimony of God's amazing grace and love which has brought her out of darkness and into his marvelous light!

*Saeward Mattox from Marion, IL - Saeward is a born and raised Southern Illinoisan! She graduated from Carmi-White County High School in 1998. After graduation she went on to graduate from Southeastern Illinois College (2000), Southern Illinois University (2002), and Oakland City University (2018). Saeward's part time job is a Physical Education teacher. Her full time job is to be a mother and wife! She married her amazing husband Aaron Mattox in 2015 and together they have two wonderful children, Isla (6) and Walker (4). Aaron and
Saeward recently welcomed her nephew Jerry (16) into their home and are now the proud parents/grown ups to him as well!

She is a God fearing, God loving woman who loves that God loves her no matter what!

We will provide coffee, water and snacks on the tables. Feel free to bring your own drink if you want something different. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tammy Head at tammy@whittington.org or call/text 618-927-5863.