October 11-12, 2024
superheroes in the FAITH
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9
Our goal is to encourage women from Atlanta and beyond to learn from each other and grow in God's Word. We gather for a few hours every October to praise God and immerse ourselves in Bible study. We invite all women to join us in doing so.
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This Website and the Atlanta Women’s Weekend is not supported by, organized by, run by, or directed by any particular church. We are individual Christian women helping other women grow in the Lord our God. The 2023 Atlanta Women's Weekend Committee is Sherridon Dobbs, Debra Douthitt, Paula Hovater and Liza Mahn. See us on Facebook.
Photos from the 2023 Atlanta Women's Weekend. (View past images here)
See our past themes, listen to previous speakers’ lesson and view images from over the years here:
Stephanie lives in Plant City, Florida with her husband John of 34 years. Together they work with the Valrico church where John serves as an elder. They are blessed with six sons, three daughters-in-law and two grandsons with the third grandson on the way. Stephanie has been a registered nurse for over 30 years and finds such joy working in home health. Stephanie has been a part of the Tampa Bay Ladies Weekend Planning Committee for the past seven years. She also serves as a counselor at FC Florida camp and FC Camp Rock. She loves teaching Bible classes, especially teen girls, cooking and entertaining.
Laura Johnson lives in Flowery Branch, GA, with John, her husband of 34 years. They have 5 children--two “launched,” one in college, and two still at home. She considers being a stay-at-home mom the greatest blessing of her life and has been a homeschool mom for 20 years (only 7 more to go)! Much of her adult life has been spent working with children and young adults. In addition to having taught in the public school system, she taught at Florida College for a few years, has taught in various ways as a member of homeschool groups, and has co-directed Florida College Virginia Camp for the past 17 years. She loves a good book, a good cup of coffee or tea, and (when not injured), a good run or bike ride. Laura and her family attend the Gainesville (GA) church of Christ.
Robin has been a disciple of Christ for over 45 years. She began her spiritual journey as a teen after running away from home with one thought in mind: “There’s got to be a better way to live.” Three days after she was found and brought home, she received a Bible in the mail – with no note or return address. That was when her journey began as she began to read it and search for what would fill the gaping hole of angst in her heart. Robin and her husband Paul raised three children in the mountains and mission field of Utah. She is Nana to 7 grandchildren and 2 grand dogs and is a pretty good chaos coordinator. She recently had a book published, Seventy times Seven – The Transforming Power of Forgiveness, which is about her pilgrimage of faith and forgiveness, and the lessons she learned along the way.
Loretta Newman lives in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. She is the wife of James Newman. They worship and the Embry Hills church of Christ in Atlanta where he serves as an elder. She is the mother of 4 adult children. Two of her sons recently have gotten married so she is enjoying two daughters. She stays busy serving the saints at her local congregation. Loretta has been a nurse for the last 35 years. She currently is employed as a transplant coordinator for a local hospital. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, baking, reading and gardening. She is thankful for all of God's blessings great and small.
Kim Keenan lives in Temple Terrace, FL with her husband, Kerry, of 33 years and their youngest daughter who has been physically and mentally disabled since birth. Kim and Kerry worship at Temple Terrace Church of Christ where Kerry serves as a full time evangelist and elder. Kim has three other adult children, three adorable granddaughters and a grandson on the way.
Growing up in Colorado Springs, CO, Kim moved to Florida in 1985. She has remained there except for the time she and Kerry worked with churches in Romania and later Canada. Although challenging at times, Kim considers the five years abroad some of the best, filled with blessings and lessons learned. They are grateful to God for all the opportunities He has brought their way and pray He entrusts them with many more.
Bonny Cable currently lives in Temple Terrace, Florida with her husband, Joe, and 2 boys, Jack and Jett. By day she is a full time education professor at Florida College in the education program where she is thrilled to impact education by teaching future teachers. She moonlights as PTA volunteer for her boys’ school. For fun, Bonny enjoys reading, decorating her home for every holiday and season, and baking is her true love language! Her past musical involvement range from being a proud high school band nerd, member of the Florida College chorus, and a singer in Florida College’s traveling Friends group back in the day. Bonny loves music most of all because she knows we are offering our song of praise to our God who enjoys and is glorified by music, too!
3:00-6:00 PM - Check-In at the Hotel Lobby
6:00 PM - Worship in song
6:30 PM - Welcome
6:35 PM - Prayer/Dinner
7:30 PM - Opening Speaker
8:30 PM - Workshops
9:30 PM - Late Night Snacks
8:00 AM - Silent Auction Opens 8:30 AM - Meet and Greet
9:00 AM - Opening / Songs / Workshops
10:10 AM - Break/Hotel Checkout
10:30 AM - Prayer/Brunch
10:40 AM - Silent Auction Ends
11:00 AM - Workshops
12:00 PM - 15 minute break/Silent Auction winners pay
12:15 PM - Closing Speakers
1:15 PM - Wrap -Up / Farewell
You may select a hotel room that accommodates up to four people. Hotel guests may call the toll free number 1 (866) 312-4487 and identify they are with the Atlanta Women's Weekend group for further help.
Atlanta Women's Weekend guests are guaranteed a room with 2 double beds or 1 king size bed. Please request the room type you would prefer when making the reservation. The room type will be blocked AFTER the reservation is made.
The hotel will be offering our attendees an incredible rate of $95/night (plus state and local taxes) for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights!
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
TO RECEIVE SPECIAL RATE, RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE 5 PM EST THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
5750 Windward Parkway
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
Registration for 2024 is not yet open
June 15 - Sept. 8, 2023 “Early Bird Special Adult Ticket”
$85 (+$3.99 processing fee) = 2023 AWW Ticket
Sept. 9 - Oct. 8, 2023 “Regular Adult Ticket”
$95 (+$3.99 processing fee) = 2023 AWW Ticket
We are not able to accommodate children and toddlers. Newborns only. Thank you!
This is an Adult Ticket for the 2023 Atlanta Women’s Weekend Conference which includes a full supper and brunch.
June 15 - September 8, 2023 Oct. 8, 2023 “Student-Discounted Ticket”
$60 (+$3.99 processing fee) = 2023 AWW Ticket
September 9, 2023 Oct. 8, 2023 “Student Ticket”
$70 (+$3.99 processing fee) = 2023 AWW Ticket
To make a charitable donation to our scholarship fund, see the link below under “Sisters Helping Sisters.”
This is a Student Ticket for the 2023 Atlanta Women’s Weekend Conference which includes a full supper and brunch.
When Caneta wrote this in 2004, she and Sewell were working with the Upper West Manhattan congregation in New York City and also trying to encourage the many small congregations in New England by traveling to visit whenever a gospel meeting was announced, something they both enjoyed greatly. In December of 2005, they moved to work in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, until 2008, when they returned to the Embry Hills congregation in Atlanta, living in “the house on the hill.” In 2011, they moved into a condo just across the interstate from the Embry Hills building. It was there, on February 19, 2020, that she passed peacefully from this earth. She had served quietly but effectively as a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and even as a great-grandmother, but most importantly, as a Christian woman who constantly served others as she served Christ Jesus.
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her.”
- Proverbs 31:28
Please join us in this tribute.
The tribute may include tables or seats at this year's event with the balance to continue AWW's mission.
Platinum: $1,500 for 10 seats
Diamond: $1,200 for 8 Seats
Gold $900 for 6 seats
Silver: $600 for 4 seats
Bronze: $300 for 2 seats
Widow's Mite: Any Amount
Have questions or comments about the weekend? Send us a note below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.