"Walking by Faith," the Tampa Bay Women's Conference, is scheduled for Feb. 24 and 25, 2007.

Faithful ladies, teens to great-grandmothers, will strengthen their faith through encouraging messages, interactive forums, inspiring music and warm fellowship while enjoying the balmy, warm weather of central Florida in February.

On Sabbath afternoon, the Tampa church service at 2:30 p.m. will introduce our theme for the weekend through special music and a sermon on faith by Vernon Hargrove, UCG pastor serving in Hammond and Elkhart, Indiana.

Following the service, a bountiful potluck meal will provide a great venue for continued fellowship with the Tampa congregation. Conference attendees will then enjoy a variety of fun activities, fellowship and a wine, cheese and fruit bar from 7 to 10 p.m.

Sunday's events will begin at 9 a.m., with a keynote address by DeLee Hargrove. Panelists and audience members alike will participate in a women's symposium, followed by lunch. During the afternoon, a variety of interactive breakout sessions will help ladies internalize our theme on a personal and practical level.

"Walking by Faith" will include informative and inspiring stories of and by faithful women, helpful tips on how we may encourage one another as we journey toward God's Kingdom, beautiful music, tasty food and an abundance of supportive fellowship with other women of faith.

Sabbath services and all conference activities will be held at the UCG Tampa Hall, 9595 E. Fowler Ave., Thonotosassa, FL 33592. The cost for the conference (including meals) will be $20 for those who preregister before Feb. 17 or $25 for those who prefer to pay when they come. Preregistration is highly encouraged to facilitate our preconference planning. Online registration forms, housing information (including nearby hotels or staying with local members) plus additional conference details are available at http://ucg-tampabay.org.

Checks should be made payable to UCG-St. Petersburg and mailed to: Nancy Fike, 39038 Pretty Pond Rd., Zephyrhills, FL 33540.

If you have additional housing or registration questions, please contact Nancy Fike at (813) 714-1121 or nancy-fike@hotmail.com.