THE MODESTY CD

The Modesty CD from the Girl of Worth Conference is now available! Recorded live and produced by Christian Productions, this 30-minute audio presentation includes all the laughs and all the fun delivered in this heart-hitting talk on modesty! If you've got friends who missed it, or if you just want to hear it again, click here to go to Rebecca's website and order your copy today!

"LOVE WINS" NEW RELEASE BY MISTY RAE

JUST RELEASED!

You heard her at the Girl of Worth Conference and loved her! Now, Misty Rae's new CD, "Love Wins," has been released! Head on over to Misty's website and order your copy today!

Also available on iTunes!

Take a LOOK at Modesty!

PICTURES UP FOR YOUR ORDERS!

Christian Productions now has some pictures up and ready for ordering, with the rest of the pictures on the way! Go by and see if your pics are ready! You ladies are BEAUTIFUL!!

IN THE NEWS!

How exciting!

The Girl of Worth Conference is once again in the news! Click here to go the online article by Pam Cassady published today in the Logan News-Democrat!

I have read many comments and received some great emails from some of you girls, and I love that you think I am funny! I love it when God uses me to make people laugh, especially when it is during a session on what can be a rather uncomfortable subject--like modesty! LOL!

I hope everyone has had a great week! Don't forget to take a look at Mrs. Cassady's article, and if you have something more you want to add, why not write a letter to the editor? Let's keep the buzz going!

You can also feel free to leave a comment here, on the Girl of Worth blog! Or drop me an note--I love getting your emails! Write to: Rebecca@rebeccapowell.com

SPECIAL THANKS

"I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all in view of your participation in the Gospel from the first day until now. For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart. . ."

I would like to say a personal thanks to some very special people who made the Girl of Worth conference possible. First, the conference coordinator, Mrs. Melody Gidcumb. This woman is a spiritual dynamo! I will be forever thankful to the Lord that He allowed our paths to cross. I received an email from Melody on February 28, that began like this:

My name is Melody Gidcumb, and I live in Auburn, KY. I believe God is calling for a pre-teen conference, and I believe He has led me to you.

Melody and I began corresponding and soon God allowed us to meet. Most of the time I think we just stood by in amazement as God's plan unfolded! How thankful we both were to be allowed to be a part of such an incredible outreach to girls--girls, we soon found, who were just like we were at that age!

Mrs. Julia Stamps served as the conference co-coordinator. Julia, I think, can be best described as "grace under pressure." Her presence is simply calming. She is joyful and loving, and she is just the kind of "go to" person that you need when it comes to administrating an event like this. Whether we were dealing with pastors, powerpoint, or prayer, Julia's spirit was one filled with grace and dignity.

Ladies, from that very first meeting and that time of prayer that we shared together, I have been overwhelmed by your love for God and your passion for His Love to be received and recognized by a generation of girls who simply don't have a chance without knowing HIM! Thank you, and may God bless you richly for laying down your lives over the past six months.

Also, to Bro. Kenny Chyle and Liberty Baptist Church--you are an incredible, inspiring pastor and church family! From the very beginning, you made it clear that this conference was about what God wanted to do, and you simply offered your facility and your people to make it happen. You sacrificed time, finances, and resources for girls that you did not even know. You are a living example of what true Christianity is all about. Thank you, Church! You stepped up to the plate and hit it out of the park! Only God knows the many lives changed by your hearts joining Melody's and Julia's in obedience to God.

UNFORGETTABLE

What a day! What an absolutely unforgettable day! I want you to know that God MOVED yesterday! My prayer, for the past six months, has been that lives would be transformed by a movement of God among us, and--PRAISE THE LORD!--I believe God answered that prayer! My life was changed, and I know that for over 300 girls who were present yesterday, God did a work in their hearts, too.

When we arrived at the church at 7:00 AM yesterday morning, it looked like this picture. It was quiet and serene, yet a buzz of activity was going on as members of Liberty Baptist were getting all the final morning details together. Thanks to the efforts of this loving church body, this conference came together like none other I have ever been a part of. Every detail was choreographed as part of a great master plan...and this church came together with the community as one great body--working not only hand in hand, but heart in heart. I have never seen anything like it. I am really amazed at how smoothly it all seemed to go. The Holy Spirit was spilling out over everything! As we gathered to pray before any of the girls got there, it was obvious that God had gone ahead of us, and He was coming behind us, and He was thoroughly enmeshed in every aspect of this day.

And then the girls started pouring in! As you can see here, we had a full house--a packed out, standing-room-only house! We'll have more pictures up in a few days, but I wanted to show you how full the church was! It was just incredible to see all your precious faces and get to talk to you and share with you what God had laid on my heart. Keep checking back here for pictures, and we are going to try to get podcasts and videos up of different portions of the conference, so that you can remember the things we talked about.

The Bible says that one of the jobs of the Holy Spirit is to serve as a reminder to us of the things that God has taught us. My prayer for you now is that you will be reminded often of the things that we talked about, and that the Holy Spirit in you will also remind you of the commitment that you made to Christ in our last session. Lives were changed yesterday! Remember to keep the vision in front of you! Don't file it away! Don't let it get buried! Keep it UP FRONT!

Tomorrow!! Only a day away!

Hey Everybody!

All the last minute details have been tended to...the final music rehearsals...the decorations...the T-shirts...the tote bags...the folders...the FOOD!!!! And now, if you'll take a close look at the countdown clock, we are merely hours away from the very first Girl of Worth Conference!

Please don't forget to say those last minute prayers! Pray for the safety of those who are traveling! Pray for open hearts that are willing to listen to what the Lord has to say through His Word. We are eagerly anticipating a great move of God in all of our hearts! We long for Him to make Himself known, that we may glorify Him!

Are you ready for fun? I am! I am ready to have the time of my life sharing God's Word with all of you girls!

Get a good night's sleep...I can't wait to see YOU!

Got Milk? You Bet!

The Girl of Worth Conference coordinators would like to extend a big "thanks" to the folks at Purity who are donating milk for our breakfast on Saturday morning! Your generosity and support goes a long way in making this Saturday a very special day for the girls!

Also, another shout-out goes to Southern Foods of Bowling Green, who is donating 350 muffins! Thank you so much! What a blessing to have the support of these fine companies as we work together to help every girl realize her worth and value in God's eyes!

Ten, Nine, Eight....Countdown to Girl of Worth Conference!

I can hardly believe that the Girl of Worth Conference is only ten days away! Are you ready? I know God is, and I am counting on Him to make sure that the rest of us are!

How can you prepare for this conference?

Be sure and stay in prayer for the conference.

Also, come with an attitude of flexibility! You will have the best time if you come willing to bend a little...maybe even a lot! It's going to be crowded! We will need to bless each other with a spirit of patience and a willingness to let others go first, for seats, for the ladies' room (LOL!), and for lunch!

Come with open ears...God wants to speak to you! Come ready to give Him your attention! You want to hear what He has to say to you, and you certainly don't want to be a distraction when He is trying to speak to others.

Come ready for fun! When God throws a party, you're going to have a great time! The Girl of Worth Conference is His gift to you!

300 Girls, 15 Dozen Donuts!

What's for breakfast?

When the doors open at 8:30 am on August 25th at the Girl of Worth Conference, we'll be having fresh donuts from the kind folks at Dixie Cream! Manager Tom Suoy has generously donated 15 dozen donuts! Our warmest thanks goes out to him! Stop by the Dixie Cream, 2505 Russellville Road in Bowling Green, say hello, and let Mr. Suoy know how much you appreciate his supporting this conference!

Last Day to Register!

Many of you are procrastinators, like me!

Today is the last day to register, and people are still calling and getting signed up! Registrations are coming in from all over the area, and there is still time...all day today...to register!

God wants you to meet with Him on this special day, August 25, in Auburn, Kentucky. He wants you to know how much you are loved and cherished. He wants you to experience His power and His presence, and He wants you to know that He has a plan and a purpose for your life.

His Power. His Presence. His Plan. His Purpose. Think about it:

• Wouldn't it be great to make new friends?
• Wouldn't it be wonderful to know more about God?
• Wouldn't it be cool to say you were a part of a special day like this?
• Wouldn't it be a day to remember, forever?

Join us. This day is for YOU. Don't miss it!

How Can I Pray for the Girl of Worth Conference?

Prayer for this conference is essential, crucial, critical---imperative! Prayer is the foundation for everything.

I'm not really sure why some people hang prayer on the discount rack of life, like it doesn't really matter--like it doesn't do any good.

Prayer works! Prayer is powerful! Prayer can change things and circumstances, and most of all, prayer has the power to change people.

How can you pray for this conference?

First, pray for yourself. Pray that God will do a work in your heart. Pray that He will show you anything that is standing in the way of a close, tight relationship with him. Pray, "Lord, purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow" (Psalm 51:7). Ask God to help you understand how much He loves you.

Next, pray for the other girls who are coming to this conference. You never know what is going on in someone else's life, what another person may be going through, or what kind of life she lives at home. Girls may be coming with some deep needs, and God can meet those needs! Pray, "Lord, may the girls coming to this conference receive everything You have for them in full. You are faithful to supply all our needs according to Your riches in glory" (Philippians 4:18, 19).

Pray for the conference team. Please pray that God would pour out His Holy Spirit on all of us in the weeks ahead. Pray that I'll know what to say and have the courage to say it at the right time, making known with boldness the mystery of the Gospel (Ephesians 6:19). Pray for Danya and Misty to "exult in glory and sing for joy with the high praises of God in their mouths and a two-edged sword in their hands" (Psalm 149: 5-6). Pray for the conference coordinators, Melody and Julia, as they tend to last minute details and all the administrating of this conference. Ask God to "renew their strength and increase their power" (Isaiah 40), that they would "run and not get tired."

Finally, pray for more people to join us in prayer as we pray for the Girl of Worth Conference! Remember: "You do not have because you do not ask" (James 4:2c). Let's ask!

Having Trouble Sending an Email to Melody?

If you've been having trouble sending an email to Melody in order to register for the conference, here's why:

It's been listed on here incorrectly!

Melody's email is: t-gidcumb123@msn.com

Yes, even girls of worth make mistakes! So if you've been trying to email, please try again! Now that the deadline has been extended, there's still time, and we certainly don't want an email goof keeping YOU from getting out to Liberty Baptist Church on August 25th!

DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!!!!!!!!!

Whoo-hooo!!

We have received 175 registrations for the Girl of Worth conference!! After numerous calls to the conference coordinators requesting just a little more time to get registrations in, the deadline has been EXTENDED to July 30th!!!

But in order to get the t-shirt order in, this is the absolute LATEST DATE for registrations to be received!

Do you want to be a part of this exciting day? A day to remember? A day that has been planned and prepared with you in mind?

There are people praying for you right now! Praying for God to allow you to come to this conference, praying for you to come and experience a day of worship and learning and connecting with Him in a special way...

We want YOU to be there! You've got ten more days to register! Don't delay!

I can't wait to meet YOU!

Did you miss last week's interviews? FAQ about the Girl of Worth Conference

If you missed last week's interviews, browse through this short list of frequently asked questions about the Girl of Worth conference!

Q: Why is there a need for a girls’ conference for this particular age group (6^th – 9^th grade)?

Rebecca: A couple of years ago, a group out in California did a study on this age group, and they tagged these years as the “Bermuda Triangle” of adolescence. Now, if you remember much about the Bermuda Triangle, that’s a place where ships sail in and are often never found again. That happens often with our kids. They sail in to their middle school years, and also that first year of high school, totally unprepared for the changes that are going to happen there, and what parents often find is that they lose their kid. The child that seemed well adjusted, bright, cheerful, and secure, is suddenly this totally different person. I believe there is a real need to set this group apart and say, OK—here are some things to be looking out for: physical, emotional, and sexual changes are going to be going on, and a lot of crazy things are going to be happening to your body and your mind. But look around!!! Everyone else is going through the same thing. You’re normal!

Q: What happens to girls as they approach the middle school age? When it comes to growing up, why is this age so difficult?

Rebecca: Girls especially can be very uncomfortable about the physical changes that are occurring. I don’t know if you remember middle school, but those were the worst years of my life! I felt like I had the body of an alien, and my mother tried to comfort me by telling me that everybody has an awkward age—but it always feels like you’re the only one—the only one with bad skin, bad hair, no friends. But the thing about these middle years is that all that surface stuff is distracting girls from what is really going on: They are growing up, and they are growing into a future that God has prepared for them! Adolescence is really just a bridge. It’s temporary; and if you can just see that there is another side and that you are going to get there, it will give you the strength and hope you need for the journey!

Q: If I’m a parent, why would I want my teen daughter to attend this conference?

Rebecca: This is going to be a day of encouragement and inspiration for these girls, especially as they face the challenges of another school year. It’s going to be a great kick-off. And you know, I’m a parent, and I want my kids to listen to me, and I know that most of the time they do, but there’s something about hearing a fresh voice. Sometimes a speaker can say something that a parent has been trying to say for a long time, but their phrasing is just different enough that their teenager will finally catch it, you know, they process it. Many times, a song can speak to kids louder than any message, and we’ve got great music planned for this event!

Q: If I'm a teen, why would I want to go to this conference?

Rebecca: I think the word for the day is going to be FUN!! This is going to be a really fun conference—great worship, passionate messages, a powerful testimony about self-image—and then we’ve got door prizes, t-shirts, tote bags, lunch by Fazoli’s, and a fashion show by Dillard’s in Bowling Green.

Q: How can a fashion show be used to build self-respect in girls?

Rebecca: We are an image-conscious culture, and here we are telling our kids to “just be yourself.” The truth is, they often really feel like they can’t be themselves, especially when it comes to what they wear. If our girls think they have to show off their young figures and their skin in order to be admired and to “feel” attractive, then we are really going backwards in this culture. It’s hard to respect yourself when you feel like your personhood rises and falls on whether or not you have a boyfriend. And this is the age when instead of acknowledging that they can be and do anything—it’s still all about who is the best looking. It’s absolutely crazy. You can be cute and comfortable without being provocative. Fashion has everything to do with creativity—we hope to show girls some creative alternatives to all the body-revealing clothes that they see on TV and the Internet.

Q: What is your vision for the conference?

Rebecca: My vision is transformation—for the girls, for the community, for myself. What I see is a day where everyone leaves changed!

Resources Available On Site

Many people have asked if Rebecca's resources will be available at the conference. Yes! They will be available, and they will be available at special, one-day-only, conference prices!

Wise Up! Experience the Power of Proverbs is for girls in 6th - 9th grades.


Get Real! Embrace the Reality of Ruth is for girls 7th grade and up.

CHURCHES PARTICIPATING IN THE GIRL OF WORTH CONFERENCE

Are we going to see your church at the Girl of Worth conference on August 25? Here's a list of the churches that have signed up so far:

Antioch Baptist Church

Baugh Station Baptist

Burton B. C.

Crittenden Drive Church of Christ

Crossroads at Logan

Dunmor B. C.

Eastwood B. C.

First Apostolic Church

Green River B. C.

Lake Spring B. C.

Liberty

Little River B.C.

Living Hope B.C.

Living Waters Fellowship

Macedonia B.C.

Mt. Pleasant B.C.

Mt. Olivet B.C.

New Friendship B.C.

New Hope B.C.

New Life B.C.

Oakland B.C.

Parkway B.C.

Pleasant Grove B.C.

Post Oak B.C.

Round Pond B.C.

Shiloh B.C.

Stevenson B.C.

Sulphur Springs B.C.

Tabernacle B.C.

Temple Hill B.C.

Walnut Grove B.C.

Whippoorwill B.C.

Woodburn B.C.

Zion Lutheran

We've had lots of inquiries, and we want your church to be included! Don't delay! This is the last week to register!

Read all about it!

Pam Cassady has written a great article about the upcoming Girl of Worth conference in today's News-Democrat.

Check it out by clicking HERE.

Have you registered for the conference yet? Do it today! The deadline is July 20--one week away!

We want your feedback!

After you catch the Morning Cruise with Suz, tune in to Feedback on Wednesday morning at 9:05 am, on WRUS 610am. We'll be talking with host Don Neagle about the Girl of Worth conference. We invite you to join us!

Got any questions about the event, what we're doing, and why we're doing it? Call in! We want to hear from you!

LISTEN AND WIN!

Please note: If you missed this two-part interview, you can listen to it anytime, online at The Morning Cruise page on WCVK's website. Just click on "As Heard on the Show."

Be listening to Christian Family Radio WCVK, 90.7 FM, tomorrow at 8:10 am to hear the interview we taped with "Suz"--DJ Susan West!

PICTURE: (L to R) Danya, Rebecca (me), Susan, and the Girl of Worth Conference Coordinator, Melody Gidcumb (not pictured is Melody's co-cordinator, Julia Stamps)

We had a great time visiting the WCVK studios and meeting Suz! She is just as great in person as she is on the air! She really has a heart for the Girl of Worth Conference and all the things that are planned for the day. She will be giving away a couple of copies of my book, Wise Up! Experience the Power of Proverbs and Danya's CD, Generation Jesus. So be listening! YOU just might win!

TWO WAYS TO LISTEN:

• Tune in to 90.7 FM if you are in the listening area.
• Listen online at www.christianfamilyradio.com
  

Check it out! Midday Live

Be watching the Midday Live show on WBKO, channel 13, this Monday, July 9th! I'll be on sometime between 11:00 am and noon, and I am really looking forward to it! I'll be talking with anchor/host Whitney Ray, and I want to know that YOU are watching!

We are doing everything we can to let girls know about the Girl of Worth Conference... Television, Radio, this website, and other media outlets, but do you know how we can really spread the word? You tell your friends and invite them to join you! You won't want to miss out on this special day we have planned for you, and you'll enjoy it most if you share it with your friends!

Conference Sessions

Besides great praise and worship,
a fashion show presented by Dillard's of Bowling Green, and
a pass-the-breadsticks delicious lunch by Fazoli's...
what are we going to talk about at the Girl of Worth Conference?

Here are the three power-packed sessions that will be presented at the Girl of Worth Conference!

Friend or Foe? The Beauty of Friendship
Mean girls, best friends, and the stage is set for the drama of a teen's daily relationships. But what kind of friends are going to be there, no matter what? And what kind of friend are you? Learn the three secrets of true friendship and how to recognize the friends God sends.

Fad or Fashion? Dressed to Thrill
Rebecca takes a revealing look at the latest fashions and helps girls discover the naked truth about what their wardrobe choices say to others. Drawing on humor to take the sting out of a hard-hitting topic, Rebecca speaks candidly about the true definition of modesty in a sex-saturated culture.

Fan or Follower? Choosing the Beautiful Life
Evangelistic in nature, this powerful session helps teens recognize the difference between merely admiring Jesus from a distance and truly walking in personal relationship with Him.

Can't wait to see YOU there!

Is the Girl of Worth Conference for you?

What about a day filled with friends, fun, and great food?

What about a day of exciting, heart-pumping worship and praise?

What about a day of stories and secrets and maybe even good advice from someone who knows how you're feeling, knows where you've been, and knows where you really want to go?

What about a day--a day just for you?

A day for finding direction

A day for making friends

A day for hearing the truth

A day for knowing that the
heart of God is bent toward
YOU.

What about it?

IN THE NEWS!

The Girl of Worth Conference is in the news!

Check back here often! When appearances are confirmed, we'll post it here to let you know when and where to tune in!

Monday, July 9, 11:00 am
Midday Live--Watch the Midday Live Show on WBKO on Monday, July 9, at 11:00 am. Rebecca will be talking with anchor Whitney Ray! Be sure to check it out!

Wednesday, July 11, 9:05 am
Feedback -- Tune in to WRUS 610 AM on Wednesday, July 11, at 9:05 am. We'll be talking about the Girl of Worth Conference with the Voice of Russellville, Mr. Don Neagle.

Special Guest: Misty Rae

Joining Danya in Praise and Worship for the Girl of Worth Conference will be a special guest--the super-talented Misty Rae!

A native Texan, Misty moved to Nashville in 2004. This entertainer is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and musician. Besides her stellar vocals, what I think you will like most about Misty is her energy and enthusiasm for the Lord! Read all about Misty by visiting her website, www.mistyrae.com. You'll love her music, and you will love her!

Got Music?

Fifteen-year-old Danya Powell has been gifted by God to share the message of His grace-filled Gospel through music and song. A talented musician and composer, she plays the piano, keyboard, and guitar, and she has written over 200 songs.

She grew up singing in church and began piano lessons at the age of six. At the age of eleven, she was invited to join the teen worship band, “Without Shoes” (which was based out of First Baptist Church, Madison, TN) as keyboardist. The band played together for three years, regularly leading worship at FBC. “Without Shoes” completed an album project in 2004 and opened for CCM artist Jessie Daniels’ Nashville concert the same year.

Today Danya leads worship every week for the youth at FBC, and she continues to accept opportunities to lead worship at area churches. She often accompanies her mom, Rebecca, to lead worship at women’s and parenting conferences. Recently, Danya served as a contributing author on her mom’s latest Bible study for girls, Get Real! Embrace the Reality of Ruth.

Your Conference Speaker

Hi Everybody! I'm Rebecca, and I'm going to be the conference speaker at the Girl of Worth conference! I believe that God has given me a message for girls your age, and I promise to present the truths He has taught me in a way that is exciting, empowering, and attention-getting!

I've written several books, including two Bible studies for teen girls. I love showing girls how really fascinating God's Word is! I didn't even realize that God's Word had a message for me personally until I was around 16 years old. That's when a friend of mine got a new Bible and she was showing it to me.

We were on a youth retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee. We were actually sitting on a huge flat rock in the middle of a cold water creek in Cades' Cove. She pulled out her new Bible and we opened it to the Book of Psalms (that book is right in the middle of the Bible). My friend's Bible was written in a modern translation called the Good News Bible. As we began reading together, God's Word spoke straight to my heart in a language I could understand! It was incredible! It was so powerful! God was really talking to me through this wonderful book!

I got my parents to get me a new Bible just like my friend's. Ever since then, I've never stopped discovering new things--every day--in God's Word. It will be my privilege to share some of this "good news" with you on August 25th in Auburn, KY. I hope you will join me--I promise you will enjoy this conference!

CONFERENCE FASHION SHOW BY DILLARD'S

"I don't have anything to wear!"

How many days a week do you say that?

The Girl of Worth Conference will come to your rescue as Dillard's presents a fashion show with all the latest styles for back-to-school!

And check it out...did you know that you can dress fashionably and modestly at the same time? It's true! Oh, wait a minute....you don't know what I mean by modestly? Come to the Girl of Worth conference to hear modesty defined--through drama, music, and teaching that will get and keep your attention!

Announcing the Girl of Worth Conference!

Attention! Girls in 6^th-9^th Grades!

There is an exciting girls’ conference coming to Auburn, KY, just for you…

Saturday, August 25^th, 2007

Girl of Worth:

Discovering the Secret of True Beauty

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Liberty Baptist Church

Auburn, KY

The cost is $10 per girl, which provides a t-shirt and lunch.

Registration deadline is July 20^th, 2007

(Pre-registration is required to ensure a t-shirt)

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for registration for door prizes.

DOOR PRIZES!

FASHION SHOW BY DILLARD’S!

PRAISE AND WORSHIP!

SKITS!

For more information, please contact Melody Gidcumb at

(270) 542-8766 or email

t-gidcumb123@msn.com

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 20, 2007