Conference update...

We just wanted to give everyone a heads up on the agenda for this coming weekend. We have a great line up of speakers and pannelists and we are very excited for this event! We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday: (church dress)
6:30- 7:30 pm Keynote Adress by President Duane Gerrard (Dallas Temple President)

We will be holding this meeting at:
14740 Meandering Way, Dallas, TX 75254

8pm Temple session for those who are endowed and wish to attend.

Saturday: (cassual dress)
Session will be held at:
the Midway Building,
6545 W Plano Pkwy,
Plano TX 75093

Schedule for Saturday
8:45 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:15 Opening Prayer, Spiritual Thought by Janie White
9:15 – 9:50 Agency Updates by Eric Fernelius
9:50 – 10:10 Musical Numbers by Julia Bancroft, Katy Texas Stake“Follow Him” and “He Heals”
10:10 – 10:25 Break
10:25 – 12:15 Birth Parent Panel and Q & A
10:25 – 11:45 Panel
Panel Participates: Jacqueline Schnau, Amanda Phipps, Kati Budge, Kendra Mitchell
11:45 – 12:15 Q&A
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch

Break out sessions:

1:00 – 1:20
A. Language of Adoption by Amanda Phipps
B. “Who You Are Is Not What You Have Done” by Jacqueline Schnau
1:20 – 1:50
A. How Healing Comes Through FSA by Janie White
B. Mix and Mingle
1:50 – 2:10 Break

2:10 – 2:55
A. Adversity is Exercise for The Soul by Melanie Davis
B. Birth Parent Dating, “Who to Tell, How to Tell, and When to Tell” by Kendra and Cody Mitchell
2:55 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 4:00 Blessings of Openness Video

Agency Representative/Priesthood Support Sessions

1:00-1:25
Representing the Group – Lorelei Perkins, Volunteer Coordinator/Agency Representative Coordinator
1:25-1:50pm Overview of Agency Services, powerpoint
1:50-2:00pm break
2:00-2:30pm Planning with the Priesthood – Eric Fernelius, Adoption Supervisor
Making plans today – Lorelei Perkins
2:30-2:45pm Individual planning session with Agency Reps and Priesthood leaders
2:45-3:00pm Reporting back of planning and monthly reports
3:00-4:00pm Presentations to your stake – Lorelei Perkins “Faith Precedes the Miracle”