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UNLOCKED
Worship Team Named
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The Christian Women in Media Association (CWIMA) International Conference Team has put together a powerful worship lineup for the UNLOCKED conference. The CWIMA International Conference will be held November 1-2 at the SpringHill Suites at the historic Ft. Worth Stockyards.
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Opening us up on Tuesday night at General Session One is CWIMA member, KEZIA ALFORD. Kezia recently released two new singles, Here with Us and Source of All My Joy. She has shared the stage with many gospel greats and is currently working on more music releases. Kezia is a television host for TBN’s community show, Joy In Our Town, seen in Metro Atlanta with over 46-million viewers. She has also appeared on numerous other television shows, including WATC TV 57, TBN Salsa, and radio shows. Kezia’s mission is to heal and equip women to become servants in God’s kingdom while incorporating the virtues of the Proverbs 31 woman.
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Providing special music on Tuesday night is another gifted CWIMA member; singer, voice actor, and comedian ANNIE DONNELLON from Cincinnati, Ohio. Annie is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University and has sung the National Anthem for the Cincinnati Reds. She has soloed with musical theater groups, the Jump & Jive Big Band, and with the St.Therese Brass Quintet performing jazz and musical standards. Annie presented a Facebook Live Concert in 2020 and is the featured soloist in the ‘One World’ video performance seen on You Tube. Along with her beautiful singing voice, Annie shows her unique wit and humor in her stand-up comedy routines. As a professional voice actor, Annie specializes in long-form narration performing a wide range of accents, ages, and emotional styles. Her album, A Sacred Collection released in 2019, showcases her classically trained voice and demonstrates her heart to serve God. Being blind since birth, Annie believes that one who sings prays twice and she considers music to be her visual art.
In General Session Two on Wednesday morning, CWIMA Advisory Board Member and Vice-President of Operations, DR. MARINA McLEAN, will lead the conference in worship. Dr. McLean is a keynote speaker, recording artist, songwriter, and award-winning author. She has released three worship albums: In the Glory, Synchronized, and Encounter with Worship. She has written two books, the Christian Literary Award-Winning, Appetite for Worship and she was also a contributor to The Invitation. London born and of Jamaican descent, Dr. Marina’s angelic voice captivates crowds and ushers in the true presence of God.
The Gala Worship Artist will be internationally known music artist, ERICA LANE. A former Miss Houston and Top 10 United States Miss World, Lane has toured the United States, and abroad, and has performed at events with such notables as Jon Voight, George Lopez, Candace Cameron Bure and Chonda Pierce. In 2014, Lane’s original music was featured on the box office theatrical releases, Left Behind, starring Nicolas Cage and also Veil of Tears, narrated by Natalie Grant. Lane’s music has been featured in nearly a dozen film and television soundtracks. Her original song, Believe in America was featured as the theme song for the syndicated talk show, Be the People. Her original, Angels in the Snow was featured in the movie, A Christmas Snow while her album, A Merry Little Christmas, was chosen by OnCourse Magazine as the Classic Christmas Standout for 2011.
Erica has made numerous television and radio appearances and has also guest starred in commercials. She was featured in Daisy Does America, produced by Courtney Cox and David Arquette. She has performed benefit concerts in support of Give Kids the World Village in Orlando, Florida and was an artist ambassador for GFA’s Women Reaching Women as well as the Executive Director for CWIMA’s National Music Showcase for Women.
“Our CWIMA International Conference is coming together in a spectacular way,” said Sue McGray, Conference Director. “We hope everyone will make plans to register and attend.”
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Voice Care Strategies for Speakers (& Singers)
by Carole Brewer
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No matter the time of year, being conscious of overall health includes care of our God-given mouthpiece, our voice. With speaking engagements, podcasts, and interviews ahead, make sure to apply these strategies for keeping a healthy voice on your performance day.
THE HEALTHY DO’S
- A vitamin B- Complex tablet is a healthy alternative to caffeine.
- Eat a few hours before you speak so your food will be digested.
- Bring with you clear lozenges and/or throat spray
- Place a cup of hot tea by your podium and drop in a clear cough drop. Sip as needed for soothing relief.
- To soothe and help heal a sore throat, gargle with warm salty water.
- If you must perform with a raspy sore throat, use a numbing throat spray or lozenge, speak at a reduced volume, and turn up your mic! Refrain from talking for the next several days to heal.
WHAT TO AVOID
- Extensive talking just before your presentation.
- Lemon juice, antiseptic mouthwash, ground pepper, tangy salad dressings, and spicy foods increase the risk of a dry, irritated throat.
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Milk products can cause congestion.
- Icy beverages tighten throat muscles. Think warm up, not freeze up.
- Carbonated beverages and coffee can unsettle the stomach and affect the throat.
- Avoid a regular dose of antihistamines and/or decongestants. For sinus congestion, take a less-drying, small amount of children’s antihistamine syrup to get through your session.
- Avoid air conditioning or cold air that blows directly toward your face.
- For events where food is served, eat lightly and save your voice by talking less. Keep in mind that it’s harder to speak and sing well on a full stomach and with a tired voice.
Together, let’s thank and praise God for the incredible ability to vocally communicate. Our prayer is that we use our voices well, ready for each new God-given opportunity to share His Good News.
“Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel” Ephesians 6:19
Carole Brewer is an author, speaker, and singer-songwriter who shares life-transforming truths from God's word. She hosts Bible Chicks podcast, has recorded four solo CD’s, and has written two books; Cookin' Up a Song, a self-help manual for singers, and Revitalize, a six-week devotional for women. Carole leads Noon Live Prayer every Friday on the CWIMA Facebook page. Learn about Carole’s ministry at CaroleBrewer.com
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Lisa Burkhardt Worley is the founder of Pearls of Promise Ministries, a ministry designed to help women overcome past dysfunction through biblical truths. She is a ten-time award-winning author of ten books and a Bible study including her most recent award-winning book, The Root that Never Died: A Christian Woman’s Journey Back to Her Hebraic Heritage. Lisa, who has a heart for the fatherless because of her fatherless past, also wrote a book to help individuals with father wounds called The Only Father I Ever Knew: How a Fatherless Girl Finally Found True Love.
Lisa spent almost twenty years as an on-air television sportscaster both nationally and locally and is now the Executive Producer and Co-host of the Christian television and radio show, POP Talk, an evangelical and topical interview program seen on twelve television platforms and heard on numerous radio platforms. She also recently produced a half-hour documentary on antisemitism, The Resurgence of Antisemitism in the United States: How Did We Get Here and How Do We Stop It? The documentary has aired on numerous platforms, including GOD TV and was named a finalist for an International Christian Film Festival Award.
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Lisa is Vice-President of Communications for Christian Women in Media Association (CWIMA). She earned a Masters of Theological Studies degree at Southern SMU Perkins School of Theology and is currently studying at King's University in pursuit of a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis on Messianic Jewish Studies.
Lisa has been married for 36 years to Jeff, has two grown sons, Kyle and Bret, a daughter-in-law, Bailey, a new grandson, William, a spiritual daughter, Lara and two godsons, Ethan and Isaac.
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Mustard Seed Faith
by Katherine Legg
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I’m a Jeremiah 33:3 girl! Are you? This scripture says, "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." Calling on God and trusting Him only requires a mustard seed faith!
The disciples were hungry for an increase in their faith and Jesus responded in Luke 17:5-6 saying that if you had faith like a mustard seed, you would be able to do impossible things.
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In Mark 4:30-32, Jesus tells us to picture the Kingdom of God to be like a mustard seed that when planted, grows to become very large. With that in mind, I like to choose scriptures, put mustard seed in place of the word faith, and begin to picture what God wants me to do.
In CWIMA, my little faith has grown through the luncheons and conferences I attended. I learned about the possibilities available in media and have made meaningful friendships. By letting my roots go even deeper, more opportunities to grow my faith have come about. As a member of CWIMA, I’ve traveled to Europe, been the Mainstage Manager for the Global Media Summit, and have worked with Suellen Roberts as her Executive Assistant. My journey has always been by faith but has greatly expanded by what God saw in my little seed.
Today, my faith continues to grow as I serve with Marli Spieker, Global Director of Heart of Mercy Mission. This new charitable division of Christian Women in Media Association reaches, rescues, and restores suffering women globally.
My NOW faith is found in Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Are you like the disciples and me, ready to increase your faith? Choose scriptures, put mustard seed in place of the word faith, and begin to picture what God wants to do through you!
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Katherine Legg is a natural encourager who shares God’s love, peace, joy and hope. She has been a radio co-host, speaker, and the main-stage production manager for the Global Media Summit. Currently, Katherine is the Associate Director Heart of Mercy Mission and serves on CWIMA Advisory Board.
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The Heart of Mercy Mission (HMM) established in 2019, is a charitable division of Christian Women in Media Association. In addition to demonstrating a tangible humanitarian effort, the purpose of the Heart of Mercy Mission is to rescue, redeem and restore women through the power of Christ. God’s heart is for those who are oppressed, disadvantaged, and abused. May we reflect God’s heart by showing love and mercy to abused women globally. Donate to Heart of Mercy Mission Today!
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CWIMA CONNECT NEWS is published by the Christian Women in Media Marketing Team
CWIMA Marketing Team Leader: Lisa Burkhardt Worley
Editor & Graphic Design: Carole Brewer
Team Members: Annette Trucke, Wendie Pett, Ruth Crow
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