I am planning to lead a series of seminars throughout 2008 on some of the issues that face women today. I will address these subjects from a Christian and Biblical perspective, but all are welcome to attend whether you call yourself a Christian or not and whatever your age! I will be sharing from my own experiences and also calling upon the stories of others who have struggled with some of these issues.

Here is a list of the talks I plan to give with a rough idea of the areas I will address, along with the proposed dates so that you can put them in your diary if you are interested. Each talk will stand on it’s own so you are free to attend as many or as few as you wish. All talks will be held at Nettleham Methodist Church and will commence at 7.30pm. Entrance is free!

I hope that during these evenings we will get to know each other, make new friends and discover new things about ourselves, as well as finding help in the areas we struggle with. I look forward to meeting you and sharing in these evenings together as we look at what it means to be a woman in the 21st Century. Carolyn Lawrence

Thur 24th January Identity and self esteem
What is my worth? What can affect our self esteem? How can we have a healthy self image? Do I have any value to God?

Thur 21st February Appearance
Does it matter what I look like? Does it matter what I weigh? How do media images affect the way I feel about my appearance?

Thur 13th March Money
What is the secret of debt free living? What constitutes a need or a want? How much should I give away? How can I shop ethically?

Thur 24th April Relationships
Is marriage outdated today? What makes a good wife? How can I cope with divorce? How do I cope being single in a world of couples? What about relationships that go wrong?

Thur 22nd May Children
How can I be the best parent to my child? How can I integrate stepchildren into my family? What if I can’t have children? How do I cope with the after effects of abortion?

Thur 19th June Work
What is my calling in life? How do I choose a career or vocation? Does being a stay at home mum have any value? How can I find out what my gifts and talents are?

Thur 17th July Hot potatoes!
How do I deal with these problems personally or amongst my family and friends? Am I alone in experiencing these things? Alcoholism and other addictions; depression; fears; abuse; domestic violence?

Thur 25th September Mid life
How do I cope when my children leave home? Am I having a mid life crisis? Is my husband having a mid life crisis? Is there life after the menopause?

Thu 16th October Later life
How do I cope with bereavement? What if my parents need care? What happens after retirement? Have I the energy for grandchildren?

Thu 13th November Moving on
Does my past determine my future? How can I escape past hurts? Can I let go of the past and move forwards? Does God have a plan for my life?

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