Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Prayer Conference

The annual Clara Gibson Prayer Conference began as a tribute to the Rev. Jack Gibson’s late wife, Clara Gibson, who was well-known within the church for her prolific prayer life centered on her family, her friends and her church as well as global issues. She founded a United Methodist Women’s circle that also bears her name.
             
2010 Prayer Conference
Sept. 24, 6:30-9 p.m., and Sept. 25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Register here.
 
(We're trying a new registration system, so if you have any trouble or questions, contact Virginia Compton.)
 
Sarah Wilke is this year's guest speaker. She is the world editor and publisher for the Upper Room Ministries, for which she presides over an international staff in offices in Nashville and Johannesburg, South Africa. The international Upper Room daily devotional guide is read by at least three million people worldwide, in more than 100 countries and 40 languages.
 
In the past, she worked for the United Methodist Reporter, a weekly newspaper for United Methodists. She served as CEO of UMR Communications and United Methodist Reporter in Dallas since 2004-2008, increasing its revenue by almost 200% during her tenure. Wilke also acted as urban strategist for the extended cabinet of the North Texas Conference, executive director of Wesley-Rankin Community Center, Peace Corps volunteer. She attended the University of Kansas for a bachelor's degree in political science and received a master's in business administration at Southern Methodist University.
          
Questions? Contact Linda George, prayer@crumc.org or ext. 267.