What is Embrace?
This ministry exists to allow women to grow in their faith together as we pursue the call to be the hands and feet of Jesus by serving our church and community.
How do I get involved?
Join our Facebook Group to get more information on a regular basis. You can also join the Embrace Women’s Ministry Flocknote group. You can also contact Jody at JodyMFranklin@gmail.com for more information.
Our mission statement
Our vision is to embrace God’s call to pray for and minister to women, their families and future generations for the building up of Christ’s Kingdom.
2024 EMBRACE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
All women (ages 18+) are invited to join us on Friday, November 15 (6-8pm) and Saturday, November 16 (9am-noon) for our Embrace Women’s Conference.
The theme is Thriving In Every Day: Discover the joy in making God a daily priority.
Join us for a dedicated time away from the hustle of daily life to Intentionally connect with the Lord and others. We will be challenged, equipped, and encouraged to pursue the Lord daily and become a HOPE disicple.
LEADING THE WAY
LynnDee Horne, guest speaker
LynnDee Horne, LCMHCS, is the owner of NarrowGate Counseling Services. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Counseling and Religion, and Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Lee University.
She has 20 years of counseling experience working with diverse populations in various settings to include higher education, the juvenile justice system, foster care, private practice, and community mental health. She is a certified biofeedback practitioner, Mental Health First Aid instructor, and supervises associate level clinicians for full licensure. She is also certified to teach the R.A.D. (rape aggression defense) system of self-defense.
LynnDee believes counseling is her professional calling and ministry, and she is passionate about mental health. She uses biblical principles and her clinical training as the foundation of her counseling approach. Her greatest joy and biggest adventure is being a wife and mom to 2 beautiful girls.
"Ladies, get your Sword! Let's take a walk together exploring how God's word guides us into better mental and spiritual health. We will look at 5 practical steps we can take to break unwanted patterns in our lives and thrive in Him."
Carole Allen, speaker
Carole is a woman chasing after God’s own heart through service and missions both internationally and locally.
International Missions trips include Dominica, Senegal, and Belize with current partnerships in Senegal and Belize. Domestic missions include disaster relief in Mississippi, Florida, and NC. She has spent thirty years evangelizing in Cherokee/Bryson City, NC.
Carole has also been passionately involved in Operational Christmas Child since 1994 from packing shoeboxes, leading fundraisers, and serving at operation centers and collection sites. She has even had an opportunity to distribute shoeboxes.
Carole received education at Campbell University, the University of NC at Pembroke, and Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest. She has been married for 34 years to Jim, who serves on mission alongside Carole as able.
Anna Ward, worship leader
Anna (pronounced Ah-nuh) is a passionate lover of Jesus who grew up in Wilson, NC. As the child of a pastor and a missionary to the Deaf, she grew up immersed in both the deaf and hearing communities at church, which fostered her deep love for music and a passion for supporting individuals with disabilities. She graduated with a degree in Sacred Music from Gardner-Webb University (2006) and earned a Master’s in Music Therapy from Appalachian State University (2010).
Anna is the proud wife to Matt Ward, a Boone, NC native, She is also a mom to Jonah (8), Silas (7), and soon-to-be-adopted Divya (3) from India. Having committed her life to Jesus at age 4, Anna's been worshipping ever since, starting her musical journey with piano and singing. She’s been leading worship since middle school (hello, youth band!) and picked up the guitar in college.
When she’s not leading worship, Anna works as the Senior Director of Disability Services at High Point University, where she loves helping students gain access to academics and campus life.
With a heart for creating Jesus-centered worship experiences, Anna is excited to the 2024 Embrace Women's Conference and can’t wait to share a powerful time of worship together!
"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord." - Psalm 40:3
Please register below by Monday, November 11.