On 23 April, the first Women’s Conference in Bath met at Kingswood school, run in partnership with the South West Gospel Partnership, with around 300 in attendance .
‘Am I fully obedient to the traffic laws of Bristol City council? I don’t drive in the bus lane. I stop at red lights. But some of the 20mph zones appear so randomly…’ Clare Cain used illustrations from life that truly spoke to the conference.
Clare led a study of Matthew 19 and 20 to reveal God’s scandalous grace available through Jesus. People may think that they do a lot of helpful, good things … but God owes people nothing and instead gives everything. It was a hugely encouraging day, uplifting the group in fellowship together. A magnificent band unified the conference singing glory to God.
Grace in anxiety
In addition to Clare’s main teaching sessions, seminars on a choice of ten topics were available. These included taming the tongue, life in the Middle East, adoption & fostering, and the Word one-to-one. ‘Grace in anxiety’ was well attended, and received rave reviews from many who seek to know God’s presence in the midst of anxiety, for themselves or loved ones.
It was a very special experience to take this day out. It gave an opportunity to hear from God, leading to conviction and release from sin, and refreshment of the spirit. As Anna Harcourt, who lead a seminar on ‘ready to give a reason’ said: ‘The truth is, we are messed up sinners who don't have all of this taped, we struggle with different things and we are sisters together, seeking to encourage and point one another to our beautiful Saviour.’
