Encounter Conference at Joy Fellowship Worship Center
Sat, Mar 15
|Hopewell
This year's theme, In the Garden, is all about learning how to stay connected to the Vine (our lifeline!) through thick and thin. Together, we will spend time discovering lies that the enemy has planted in our minds keeping our hearts from fully turning to Him when things are hard.


Time & Location
Mar 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hopewell, 1001 Perrymont Rd, Hopewell, VA 23860, USA
About the event
***LUNCH AND LIGHT DINNER PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION***
Come and discover tools to connect with Jesus in the dry and hard places in your life. We live in a broken world. People hurt us, the enemy is out to destroy us, and sometimes when we are in the thick of things, we can wonder, "Is God really there for me?"Â
This year's theme, In the Garden, is all about learning how to stay connected to the Vine (our lifeline!) through thick and thin. Together, we will spend time discovering lies that the enemy has planted in our minds keeping our hearts from fully turning to Him when things are hard. Deep down are you scared God isn't trustworthy? Perhaps you are worried you aren't enough? No matter what the lie is, we will also explore how to connect with Jesus in our most difficult seasons. We can't wait to see you there!
Love,Â
Joelle
Founder of First Love Ministries
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On the day of the conference, you can expect:Â
2 main sessions with life-giving worship and speakersÂ
Two interactive workshops (details below)
Lunch, dinner, snacks, and goodies throughout the day
A day that will feed your soul in the best way.
Our two workshops this year will be:
Art Sozo Workshop
Don't worry: this isn't an art class, and there's no expectation for you to frame your picture or even display it on your fridge! This workshop uses art as a means to connect with God and uncover areas where we've embraced false beliefs about our identity. Strongholds like anxiety, fear, triggers, unhealthy relationship patterns, and lack of trust in God often originate from these lies. Instead of merely managing those symptoms, healing becomes more effective when we identify the lies we cling to and invite God to replace them with truth.
The Immanuel Life Workshop
How do you manage intense emotions? Where do you turn when you feel triggered, overwhelmed, scared, or disappointed? Do you withdraw? Suppress your feelings? Explode? Do you get caught in the difficult emotion and feel unable to escape it? How do challenging times impact your relationship with God? The Immanuel workshop will guide you through a practice designed to help you connect with Jesus during overwhelming moments. You don't have to wait for the next alter call for your life to be changed. This practice is applicable in everyday life and fosters a lifestyle of healing, growth, and freedom.
First Love Women is a Christian organization dedicated to empowering women to encounter Jesus for themselves and live the abundant life He paid for them to have through knowing and experiencing Him in their everyday life. For more information about us, visit www.FirstLoveWomen.com
Please email joelle@firstlovewomen.com with any questions
Tickets
Registration
The ticket covers the cost of two interactive workshop sessions, two main sessions, lunch, and light hors d'oeuvres.
$40.00+$1.00 service fee
Total
$0.00