Living Well ... Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17 (Amplified Bible)

Live Well Event
... a different kind of women's fair

Feed your Mind, Body, and Soul by attending Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s Live Well Event!

The Live Well Event Mission

To create a community outreach event with a friendly, God-loving atmosphere where women may come and find products, services, & information that could enrich their lives and that of their families. This would be accomplished by offering mini-workshops on various topics of interest to women (spiritual growth, finances, health & fitness, safety, family & relationships, career, personal care & growth, and home care), Christian keynote speaker(s), vendors that provide quality products or services in line with our vision including non-profit groups, and in addition highlighting those organizations & groups within our church that would be of interest to women.

The Event

The Live Well Women's Fair will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 7901 West 21st Street North, Wichita, KS, on September 25, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., featuring 8 different workshops, beginning at 10:00 a.m., 2 keynote speakers, and a wide variety of quality vendors and non-profit groups in the areas of health, fitness, finances, home decor & repair, jewelry & accessories, parenting, etc. Lunch by Nancy's A-Maize-N Sandwiches will be available from 11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale September 1st, and will be $8.00 for 2 tickets in advance, or $5.00 apiece. Come feed your mind, body, and soul! (See the flyer as a jpg [100KB] or a pdf [1MB].)

Keynote Speakers

Kathy Bond

Kathy is a wife, mother, and grandmother, while also managing a full time jewelry business. Kathy's humor and love for life is contagious! She loves public and motivational speaking, wishing to bring encouragement and hope, with laughter, to women of all ages and all backgrounds; believing that each one of us has been created with worth, value, and a special calling. Kathy will speak on "How to Live Well in an Unwell World" at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Karen Robu

Karen has a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. This past summer she was honored to play the role of Rose in Music Theatre of Wichita's production of Gypsy, and you may have seen her in other productions over the years. In her other life, Karen is Director of Children and Youth Ministries for University Congregational Church, where she has directed Children of Eden, Cotton Patch Gospel, and Tuesdays with Morrie. Karen is one third of the way through a Master of Divinity degree at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa; only 3 more years and you can call her Reverend! Karen will speak on "Finding God" at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

The Workshops

10:00 a.m.	*Surviving the Caregiver's Journey* Practical tips for any caregiver of a child, spouse, or parent. Presented by Peggy Moore
	*Fearless and Female, Hands on Self Defense* Practical personal safety for women and young girls. Presented by Cindy Coughenour
	*An Hour of Prayer Power* Refocus on the power of God through prayer, including information from Moms in Touch Prayer Group and "The Mother Daughter Project". Presented by Gayle Hadden and Tanja Weir
1:00 p.m.	*Effective Behavior Change* Navigate the steps for making healthful behavior changes. Presented by Shelley Rich
	*Parenting Discussion Panel* Seek advice for the different stages of parenting from a panel of experienced parents and counselors.
	*The Five Love Languages* Express love to those you love through effective communication. Presented by Dan Ahlstrom
3:00 p.m.	*Financial Peace University (Mini-Session)* Learn why you need a budget and how to create one with highlights from Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. Presented by Mike Janzen
	*Safety in the Technology Age* Help yourself and your children stay safe while using technology. Presented by Deanna Gooch
	*Fearless and Female, Hands on Self Defens*e Practical personal safety for women and young girls. Presented by Cindy Coughenour

Charity Information

The Live Well Women's Fair has chosen three charities to support:

For more information about the Live Well event contact Joni Johnson at 316-729-7459 or Sarah Wamsley at 316-722-0909. And keep watching this web page!