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2019 Workshops

2/22/2020

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​10:15-11:05 a.m.
You Shall Live and Not Die  (Teens) Presenter – Pastor Mary Everett
Suicide does not discriminate. People of all races, genders, ages, and ethnicities can be at risk.  Most suicides happen in the lives of people between the ages of 15-24 and over 60.  We will look at risk factors for suicide and learn how to cope with and eradicate them.
 
There is Strength in Celebrating Our New Life (Women) Presenter – Evangelist Joann Banks
 This session is geared to open your mind to discover how it is possible to celebrate your life everyday as well as encouraging others to celebrate themselves.
Dominion  (Men) Presenter – Gabriel W. Oree
In this workshop we will discover that true dominion is from a biblical perspective and you will be able to apply it to everyday life.  We will uncover the purpose of dominion, why we need it to fulfill our purpose, how to properly apply it, and the effects of misused or abused dominion.
 
 11:15 am – 12:05 pm
Leadership Qualities for Teens   (Teens) Presenter – John H. Oree
Leadership is a very important quality for all to acquire.  While adults may be honoring and perfecting their leadership skills, it’s important for teenagers to understand the benefits of gaining an early understanding of  what makes a great leader and what things can hold them back.
 
Celebrations of Life (Women) Presenter – Asst. Pastor O”Violet J. Oree
We celebrate many milestones in our lives and they later become the memories that we hang on to.  Let’s reflect on some of these celebrations and discover the strengths, joys, and lessons we have learned from them.
 
Everyday is the Best Day: Living Your Dreams (Men) Presenter – Minister James Stallworth
This workshop focuses on the importance of developing your dreams.  We will help you identify some simple planning techniques that will help identify your vision for your future.  Our presentation will center on the daily habits which are necessary for your dreams to come into fruition.
 
12:15 pm-1:05 pm
The Balancing Act! (Teens) Presenter – Megan Middleton
As a young person, we may find it hard to balance the ideas of what and who we want to become along with other’s ideas of who we should be.  We have goals and dreams and imagine what a “good life” looks like for us.  But it is also important for us to know what God says about us and to understand that no matter how young or old we are, He wants us to live a good life!  In this session, we will discuss the struggles of developing your own identity and living in a way that promises us a good life!
 
Celebrating Christ and Our life in Him   (Women) Presenter – Evangelist Deborah Dawson
We have a lot to celebrate, but don’t forget that the reason we can celebrate is because of Christ.  As we walk down memory lane don’t forget to give him glory because you are who you are and have become what you are because of him.
 
Men of Honor (Men) Presenter – Elder Isiah Choice
What does it take to be a man of honor?  Who or what are some of the characteristics to adopt to become or to remain a man of honor?  Let’s explore this topic.
 
 
 
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2018 Workshops

1/22/2019

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​9:05 am – 9:55 am
The Obedient Mind: Choosing Wisely (Presenter – Co. Pastor O’Violet
J. Oree)
There is an important place of obedience that is necessary in our lives. It
can make or break our future. We can learn how to choose what is best to
be subject too and at the same time have free range in our lives.
Mastering Your Thoughts is Mastering Your Life (Presenter- Pastor
Mary Everett)
Thinking right is living right. Your thoughts control your success or defeat.
Mastering your thoughts will produce a healthy productive life as an adult.
10:05 am – 10:55 am
Inside Out (Presenter – Pamela Waters)
We live in a social media dominated world where so many messages hit us
- hashtags, tweets, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Periscope, and the
like. These one-liners only capture a moment, most times, the best moment
of our day. All of these influences can distract us from getting to know who
we really are or walking in the purpose that God intended for us to live.
Let's explore how these outside pressures influence our minds, learn
tactics to take control by submitting to God and allowing His Word to be our
influence, and see what it means to live life from the inside out.
Stinking Thinking (Presenter – Sharon Greer, MSN,RN)
We have to get rid of stinking thinking. It is what ruins the process of all we
hope to accomplish and to be. This hinders are progress because we will
not move forward by such thoughts.
11:05 am– 11:55 pm

Mastering Your Thoughts is Mastering Your Life (Presenter- Pastor
Mary Everett)
Thinking right is living right. Your thoughts control your success or defeat.
Mastering your thoughts will produce a healthy productive life as a teen.
Why Not Change Your Mind (Presenter- Evang. Deborah Dawson)
Do you find yourself thinking the wrong thoughts? Thoughts lead to
actions. In order to change your actions you must change your way of
thinking. So WHY NOT CHANGE YOUR MIND?
12:05 – 12:55 pm
Your Attitude Determines your Altitude (Presenter – Missy. Lorraine
Siugleton)
Your settled way of thinking is reflected in your abilities. To be or not to be,
lets exam the probable outcomes of your life.
Take a Mental Holiday (Presenter – Co-Pastor O’Violet J. Oree)
Are you stressing yourself out? Then you need a mental holiday. There is
nothing like learning how to relax and set your mind free. It’s amazing how
a little break can reset your mind.
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2017 Workshops

11/21/2017

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8:45-9:00 a.m.
What do you know about prayer?  (Ice Breaker – O’Violet J. Oree)
Can you figure out who prayed that prayer or who was delivered because of the prayer that was made?
 
9:00 am – 9:40 am
Conditioning for Prayer  (Presenter – Evang. Dorothy Johnson)
In order for us to be effective in establishing a life of prayer we need to be conditioned for it.  What are the parameters that make for a good prayer life?  There is a cliché that says, “If you fast you’ll last and if you pray you’ll stay.”  We want a life-long relationship of prayer with the Father.  Let’s look at how we start and how we develop it.
 
Purpose of Prayer  (Presenter – Pastor Mary Everett Washington)
What purpose does prayer serve?  Why do we need to pray and is it really necessary to pray?  People say prayer changes things.  Does it really change things?  Find out how prayer is purposeful and necessary as believers.  We want to live a blessed life and it involves prayer.
​9:50 am – 10:30 am
 Make Me a House of Prayer Lord - Intercessory Prayer  (Presenter – Apostle Deborah Campbell)
One of the greatest positions in the kingdom of God is that of a prayer warrior.  An intercessor knows in whom they believe.  As a born again believer you are called to be an intercessor.  This is not a position assigned to a selected group in the church.  The Bible declares that men ought to always pray for we are the temple of the Lord. 
 
Prayer Login  (Presenter- Evang. Joyce Brown)
Prayer Login is a free faith system that is available for all believers in relationship with God to communicate their needs; spiritually, physically, and emotionally.  The prayer login helps us to acknowledge the phase of our authority in prayer to defeat our enemy Satan from all levels.  It is an input system for the healing of the nations.  Come and learn more about it.
 
10:40 am– 11:10 pm
The Power of Prayer  (Presenter – Evang. Deborah Dawson)
Do you know the power of prayer?  What makes one prayer weak and another powerful?  Or is there such a thing as weak or strong prayers?  Is it the words we say, the length of our prayer, or the posture we take that gives credence to our prayers?  If prayer has power, what does that power do?
 
Strategic Praying  (Presenter – Co-Pastor O’Violet J. Oree)
Prayer takes on many forms and there is no one form that addresses all the needs and issues of our lives.  If we are going to be armed to fight in prayer, we need to be aware of the different prayer strategies that exist.  This will help equip us to fight off the spirit of the adversary.  He uses all kinds of weapons against us and we also need our arsenal, which is mighty through God; to the pulling down of strongholds.
 

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2016 Workshop Descriptions 

3/23/2016

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Who Gave Him Thanks?  (Ice Breaker – O’Violet J. Oree)
There are many stories in the scriptures that describe several who have been healed, delivered, and set on the path of righteousness.  Are you familiar with their stories?  They are just like us, ordinary folks with extraordinary stories of deliverances and so forth.  We read about them and they inspire us to keep believing and to allow the Lord to have his way.  See if you know who these are that gave him thanks.
 
A Woman is Who She Thinks She Is   (Presenter – O’Violet J. Oree)
“As a man thinks in his heart so is he,” Who do you think you are?  Are you in line with your God given purpose?  Or are you operating by what others think of you?  Let’s learn to appreciate ourselves and thank God that we are fearfully and wonderfully made.
 
Giving Him Thanks in Brokenness (Presenter – Vanetta Webb)
There are two types of brokenness.  This workshop will explore both of them.  Scriptural support will be provided and discussion on key steps in maintaining a heart of thanksgiving in our lowest times.  It is very important to do so and you will learn why that is.

Reshaping and Renewing the Brain (Presenter – Evangelist Mary Washington Everette)
This workshop will share some practical exercises to reshape and renew the brain.  We will make use of guided imagery and visualization that will helps us to relax and begin to restructure our thoughts and help us appreciate the joy of living.  
 
Even When God Says NO, I Will STILL Give Him Thanks   (Presenter – Evangelist Annette Dunmeyer)
It may seem like God will sanction every request we ask of Him.  But that is not so.  He has and will say NO sometimes.  That’s because he knows best and in these times we all need to learn to still give Him thanks.
 
Give The Lord The Praise    (Presenter – Evangelist Sharon Choice)
Give Him praise because He deserves it and when we do, everything else will fall in line.  When we praise Him we don’t have time to worry about our problems.  God will take care of it.  You praise Him and let Him work it out!
 
Having the Courage to Walk in Your Purpose  (Presenter – Adina A. Oree)
This workshop will help you discover your gifts and walk in your God-given purpose.  You just don’t know how God will move in your life.  You and I must be ready to move with God and take on every opportunity He gives us to benefit ourselves and the lives of others. If nothing else be a role model of the good that the Lord allows you to experience just to motivate others of where God will take you when you make the decision to do the right thing.  We don’t get there by ourselves because he uses a lot of people along the way to open doors for you and for that we give him thanks. 

 
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2015 Recap

3/23/2016

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On March 13, 2015 we held yet another P.A.T.T. Conference in Charleston, SC at the Plaza Hotel on Goer Drive in North Charleston.  Our theme was “Journey With the Lord.”  Our lives have really taken us on a journey and it was encouraging to hear others talk about their experiences and share lessons learned. 
 
On Friday night there was singing, poetry, eating and a word from Mrs. Oree, founder of P.A.T.T., who welcomed us to the beginning of this glorious P.A.T.T. Conference.  New faces and new energy filled the room.  We were able to take a journey back to the beginning of P.A.T.T. and see how the Lord had brought us over the past years. 
 
On Saturday our workshops were informative and inspiring as the ladies shared great insight and wisdom with us.  You could feel the presence of the Lord in the midst.  Deborah Dawson talked about taking Joy On Our Journey, Montreal Ravenel shared Living With Purpose, Evangelist Mary Everett spoke on A Journey Through the Steps of Jesus, Lorrie Lawrence highlighted aspects of Dealing With the Journey, and O’Violet J. Oree talked about Journeying With the Lord: The Invisible Woman.  These ladies had themselves together and it seemed like fire came down from heaven and burned up everything negative in our lives.  Deliverance was felt in us as the presenters let the Lord use them. 
 
We had two guest groups to sing for us during the Saturday evening banquet.  Faye Hanton and a group of women from her church sang two inspirational songs.   Megan Middleton, Fran, and a friend were three young women with such anointed voices.  Their harmony was so rich and melodious.  It was like angels singing and a heavenly presence engulfed all of us.  Our banquet speaker was Sharon Grier of Charlotte, N.C.  She put the icing on the cake as she spoke about doing the W.O.R.K. that it takes to pull us from an unhealthy journey, physically and emotionally, to a place of journeying on with balance and wholeness in our lives.  That wrapped up the conference and we had an awesome time as always because the presence of the Lord was there.
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2014 Recap

3/23/2016

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March 14, 2014 marked our first PATT Conference to be held in Charleston, SC.  We were at the Inn Place Hotel on Goer Drive of North Charleston, SC.  It was amazing.  It seems like we plan the conference and put it together, but the mood and the environment is all God’s doing.  Each time we have these conferences God just shows up in such wonderful ways.  Our theme last year was Dealing With Women’s Issues.  You know we have issues, but there is not one of them that God cannot help us handle or resolve.
 
We started off our welcome reception in a cozy little room set aside just for us to talk and to share.  After all the introductions, Deb de Poet shared one of her awesome poems, “Whose Shoes?”,  Lorraine Frasier and Vanetta Webb sung for us, and our founder O’Violet J. Oree gave a welcome speech.  By the time we got up Saturday morning, we were ready for a day of workshops and spiritual food.  Mrs. Oree started us off with the top twenty women issues survey and it was interesting to hear the results that were shared.  Deborah Dawson talked about sister to sister relationships and we learned that God can hook a sister up.  Lorrie Lawrence showed us how to deal with the issues we have and that means we can stay in character as we do so.  Dr. Yvonne Commadore talked about the family and emotional traumas that we experience.  It was an eye opener because we have practiced so many things incorrectly for years and it seems like we are straining when we try to break free.  Mrs. Oree shared lessons learned from women being in ministry.  There were many emotional break through moments for us that day.  Who would have thought that all of this information spoke directly to some of the things we were facing?  That’s why I said God takes over after we do the planning.
 
The Saturday night banquet put the icing on the cake.  Deb de Poet and company performed a play called “Ms. Millie”.  Vanetta Webb sung from her heart.  The food was good, especially the red velvet cake.  But we weren’t prepared for the thunder from heaven, as our speaker Co-Pastor Angela Washington, of Jehovah Gireh Family Worship Center, let the Lord cut loose in her.  It just seemed like all of the worships from that day came to a head.  What we missed during the day session was restored that night.  We just want to thank all of you that came, thank all our presenters and our speaker, and thanks so much to those who helped plan and who helped to implement.  Tell others to not miss another conference.  See you 2015!

 

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2013 Recap

3/19/2013

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First of all we were in Charlotte, NC and our first time away from Savannah, Georgia, where he have held it for the three previous years.  We were at the Embassy Suites and it was a beautiful facility.  Everything we needed was at our finger tips and the rooms were five star quality, suitable, and comfortable.  That put us in the mood for a successful weekend and indeed it was.  Our first timers were thrilled with the experience and went away looking forward to the next occasion.

Our founder, O’Violet J. Oree, shared insight on Spiritual Etiquette.  Just like we are subject to protocols in life we are likewise expected to have basic understandings about our walk as Christians.  We can’t do just about anything and expect to represent the Lord.  It would be misrepresenting Him and spiritual maturity brings us to where we are ambassadors in a world who needs to see the light of Christ.  We even had a facial when Sabrina Taylor, Mary Kay specialist, shared with us some beauty tips to help us take care of our skin.  Our banquet speaker, Evang. Jessie R. Singleton, gave us insight to life behind the pictures in our lives.  Pictures tell stories about who we are, what we are going through, and where we are or were at that point in our lives.  Sometimes we need to evaluate ourselves and pictures can be a great starting point.  Minister Lorrie Lawrence showed us how to free ourselves from spiritual stuff that hinders us from really developing a pure relationship with the Lord.   When we are caught up in routines and methods in our walk for God, we miss out on really knowing God.  We know the spiritual stuff but miss out on being spiritual.  Pastor Marva Green introduced us to all the spiritual gifts.  There are categories of gifts and each area has its function.  It is much easier to know where your gift lies when you understand the gifts and how they function in the body of Christ.  Everyone was able to be a part of all the workshops and we enjoyed it so much that we refused to take a break from any of it.
 
Evang. Jessie R. Singleton was our Saturday night banquet speaker and she painted a picture of our obligations in life using the story of Esther.  It was intense and we hung on to every word spoken.  We laughed, we smirked, we got serious, and we thought deeply.  Even the ladies who served us dinner rejoiced with us.  They didn’t want to leave the room because they were having such a good time.  Truly it was awesome.  The food was very tasty and the service was excellent.  There seemed to be such a bond with us and the staff there.  When we left Charlotte, the moment lingered for quite some time.
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2012 PATT CONFERENCE

3/14/2012

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Greetings in the Name of Jesus,
It is our prayer that this letter finds all of you well and in good spirits.
I am writing to share with you an upcoming women’s conference that will be
taking place in Port Wentworth, Georgia, ten minutes from historic downtown
Savannah, Georgia, on April 13-15, 2012. This conference is called a P.A.T.T.
which is an acronym for Passing Along the Torch. There is so much we need to
pass along to our women and teenage girls that will help prevent unwise
decisions and push forward to a more successful future and spiritual life.
That’s the goal of P.A.T.T.  We look forward to seeing you and hope you can join us for this occasion. If you have any questions please call me at 843-810-0827 or e-mail me at  Suntan2855@aol.com.

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2011 PATT WOMEN'S CONFERENCE! LADIES, SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE!

3/21/2011

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2011 PATT WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: 

LADIES, SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE!!!
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WELCOME TO PATT BLOG!

2/17/2011

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Welcome to Passing Along the Torch Blog!  We hope to inspire and encourage the hearts and lives of women everywhere!  We are gearing up for the 2nd Annual PATT Conference!  Last year, we had an awesome time in the Lord! Yvonne Campbell, RN, taught the women about health issues.  Then Prophettess Barbara Hazzard spoke about God's design for Marriage.  Speaker Viva Lewis gave an indepth presentation about women and abuse.  Evangelist Sharon Choice spoke about God's view of the family.  Pastor Jessie Singleton spoke about how women in the church influence the ministry.  We had a great time of fellowship at our Banquet catered by Holiday Inn.  Our Banquet Speaker Sharon Choice came from the theme that "Life is good!"  We had door prizes, comedy interludes, sight seeing in downtown savannah, and just pure relaxation and fun. Ladies, come and share how you were blessed last year at the 2010 PATT conference!
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    First Lady O'violet Oree assists her husband Bishop Walter Oree of 42 years in pastoring House of God Miracle Temple.  They are the proud parents of five Children. 

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