S.I.S.T.A.H.S. MINISTRY
Women Sharing and Encouraging
Official Conference Website: www.freewebs.com/sistahsconference
SISTAH Teens Ministry
DIRECTOR, SISTER SHARNAE COAKLEY
Sharnae Coakley born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to her loving parents Vernon and Norma Coakley. At the tender age of 5, she experienced the divorce of her parents. She was still blessed to be raised in a household with her mother and five other siblings. Even through rough time her mother always put Jesus first. Struggling to raise 6 kids on her own, her mother made her into the leader she is today.
Sharnae was raised in a church and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. I had the pleasure to have a grandmother (late Pastor Catherine Calloway of God’s Enlighten Army) being a Pastor in the 70’s, which was unheard of at that time. So I was raised knowing that “I can do all things through Christ who strengths me” no matter what the circumstances are or what the world may say. Jesus and Family was highly stress as importance in one’s family.
During her childhood, she had several encounters with Angels. Her most remembered encounter was when her Grandmother passed. Sharnae was 19 at the time. An Angel was just waving at me out my closet dressed all in white. The same vision was given to my two brothers but they saw it in a dream. That next morning is when we found out my Granny had passed and that we all had the same encounter. From that day forth no one could ever convince me that there is no a God! I knew God had plans for my life in his Kingdom Building.
Another encounter happened on Halloween night and our electricity was off and she had a plastic table as a nightstand next to my bed. On the table, was a typewriter and she place a small candle on it to see while going through her candy. I fell asleep with the candle burning. The typewriter and table were on fire and my curtains also above my head. The fire was burning right in my face and completely surrounding my head and mattress. The flames never touched me and I did not feel any heat. My brother Derric came and picked up the table and snatched the curtains and throw them into the bathtub, never burning his hands. My Mother made sure to let me that I was covered by the blood of Jesus and it was not my time to go. God has a purpose for my life and my family line.
After high school, Sharnae was given a full nursing scholarship to attend Wayne State University to obtain her BSN in three years instead of four. Unfortunately, she run into some giants and became pregnant and had my first child at the tender age of 19. She continued to press on at Wayne State but unfortunately was not able to cope with the stress of her first child and a rigorous fulltime school schedule, even with her family support. This only made Sharnae press harder to obtain her nursing degree. For God will never put more on you then you can bear. She finished her nursing degree at Henry Ford Community College and then returned back to Wayne State to obtain her BSN. She furthered her education with a Master degree in Business Administration.
Through her trials and tribulations being a teen-mother has given her testimony to be an inspiration to others. Mentoring and Counseling teenagers and young adults has fulfilled her life and her mission to be a Fisher of Men. For God said: “Follow me and I will make you Fishers of Men”. Kingdom Building is her mission.
Sharnae is a member of Heirs of the Promise under the anointing leadership of Bishop Andre "Sonny" Woods of Detroit, MI. She credits her strong foundation from Bishop Woods anointed teachings. Sharnae first started out serving her Bishop as a Nurse and years later elevated to Elder. Titles never fascinated her. For on her judgment day, she just want the Lord to know her name and say those bless words. . . My loyal and faithful servant, job well done. She was fearful of the calling on her life. God sent confirmation thru several Prophets telling her she was a Minister. She knowing “God did not give her the spirit of fear”. She continues to avoid the situation at hand asking God why me? “For many are call but few are chosen” was her understanding and God want her. Then God worked her doing her slumber allowing her to preach sermons in her sleep, causing many sleepless nights. She finally gave in to God’s will. For she knows he knows best.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come to pray to me and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
Sharnae continues to reside in the Metro Detroit area with her loving, supportive and devoted family. She now knows doing God’s work come natural and easy.
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and bring
me safely to his Heavenly Kingdom.
To God be the glory forever and ever.
(2 Timothy 4:18)
Sharnae Coakley born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to her loving parents Vernon and Norma Coakley. At the tender age of 5, she experienced the divorce of her parents. She was still blessed to be raised in a household with her mother and five other siblings. Even through rough time her mother always put Jesus first. Struggling to raise 6 kids on her own, her mother made her into the leader she is today. Sharnae was raised in a church and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. I had the pleasure to have a grandmother (late Pastor Catherine Calloway of God’s Enlighten Army) being a Pastor in the 70’s, which was unheard of at that time. So I was raised knowing that “I can do all things through Christ who strengths me” no matter what the circumstances are or what the world may say. Jesus and Family was highly stress as importance in one’s family.
During her childhood, she had several encounters with Angels. Her most remembered encounter was when her Grandmother passed. Sharnae was 19 at the time. An Angel was just waving at me out my closet dressed all in white. The same vision was given to my two brothers but they saw it in a dream. That next morning is when we found out my Granny had passed and that we all had the same encounter. From that day forth no one could ever convince me that there is no a God! I knew God had plans for my life in his Kingdom Building.
Another encounter happened on Halloween night and our electricity was off and she had a plastic table as a nightstand next to my bed. On the table, was a typewriter and she place a small candle on it to see while going through her candy. I fell asleep with the candle burning. The typewriter and table were on fire and my curtains also above my head. The fire was burning right in my face and completely surrounding my head and mattress. The flames never touched me and I did not feel any heat. My brother Derric came and picked up the table and snatched the curtains and throw them into the bathtub, never burning his hands. My Mother made sure to let me that I was covered by the blood of Jesus and it was not my time to go. God has a purpose for my life and my family line.
After high school, Sharnae was given a full nursing scholarship to attend Wayne State University to obtain her BSN in three years instead of four. Unfortunately, she run into some giants and became pregnant and had my first child at the tender age of 19. She continued to press on at Wayne State but unfortunately was not able to cope with the stress of her first child and a rigorous fulltime school schedule, even with her family support. This only made Sharnae press harder to obtain her nursing degree. For God will never put more on you then you can bear. She finished her nursing degree at Henry Ford Community College and then returned back to Wayne State to obtain her BSN. She furthered her education with a Master degree in Business Administration.
Through her trials and tribulations being a teen-mother has given her testimony to be an inspiration to others. Mentoring and Counseling teenagers and young adults has fulfilled her life and her mission to be a Fisher of Men. For God said: “Follow me and I will make you Fishers of Men”. Kingdom Building is her mission.
Sharnae is a member of Heirs of the Promise under the anointing leadership of Bishop Andre "Sonny" Woods of Detroit, MI. She credits her strong foundation from Bishop Woods anointed teachings. Sharnae first started out serving her Bishop as a Nurse and years later elevated to Elder. Titles never fascinated her. For on her judgment day, she just want the Lord to know her name and say those bless words. . . My loyal and faithful servant, job well done. She was fearful of the calling on her life. God sent confirmation thru several Prophets telling her she was a Minister. She knowing “God did not give her the spirit of fear”. She continues to avoid the situation at hand asking God why me? “For many are call but few are chosen” was her understanding and God want her. Then God worked her doing her slumber allowing her to preach sermons in her sleep, causing many sleepless nights. She finally gave in to God’s will. For she knows he knows best.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come to pray to me and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
Sharnae continues to reside in the Metro Detroit area with her loving, supportive and devoted family. She now knows doing God’s work come natural and easy.
me safely to his Heavenly Kingdom.
To God be the glory forever and ever.
(2 Timothy 4:18)
2 B Loved
by Sharnae Coakley
For there is no love greater than God’s, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23). Young ladies when you look into the mirror are you happy with what you see? Are you skinny enough, pretty enough, is your hair long enough or do you not even look into the mirror. For God made you in his image, perfectly, big or small, short or tall, dark or light complexion. He loves you for who you are not what you look like. You must first love yourself before anyone can truly love you. God will love you no matter what.
God desires for you to seek him and for you to depend on him. He does not want you to search for acceptance in a man. We all know times get hard and you get lonely and you desire to be physically held by a man. But if you seek God he will be your father, mother, lover, provider and your healer. God needs you to sustain from sexually active (fornication). Because fornication is a “work of the flesh,” it is naturally a temptation used by Satan to hinder the God’s children. “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body” (1 Corinthians 6:18).
Your body is a holy temple and it belongs to God until you are married. Food for the stomach and the stomach for food”—but God will destroy them both. The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body (1 Corinthians 6:13).
My young sisters television, the media and music industry makes it seem ok to half dress, aloud a man to call you out of your name, and sleep with as many people as possible for money. Don’t you dare aloud a man to define you, to direct your path, that’s not love that control. But this is just the way of the enemy to keep you bound and to stop your blessings from coming. It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God (Thessalonians 4:3-5).
Love yourself for who God made you to be. Seek Him in all thy ways and He will reveal Himself to you. Pray a prayer of faith.
PRAYER:
Most gracious Father, we come to You asking for forgiveness of our sins. We offer up our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable in thy sight of our Lord. You are our Strength and our Redeemer. Oh God we bind the spirit of low self esteem, we bind the spirit of worthlessness, we bind the spirit of depression, and we bind the spirit of prostitution. Renew in us a clean heart and allow Your living waters to flow deep within us. We give You honor and glory for You are worthy to be praised.
Thank You for Your love, oh God, and allow us to have that same love one for another.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
God desires for you to seek him and for you to depend on him. He does not want you to search for acceptance in a man. We all know times get hard and you get lonely and you desire to be physically held by a man. But if you seek God he will be your father, mother, lover, provider and your healer. God needs you to sustain from sexually active (fornication). Because fornication is a “work of the flesh,” it is naturally a temptation used by Satan to hinder the God’s children. “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body” (1 Corinthians 6:18).
Your body is a holy temple and it belongs to God until you are married. Food for the stomach and the stomach for food”—but God will destroy them both. The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body (1 Corinthians 6:13).
My young sisters television, the media and music industry makes it seem ok to half dress, aloud a man to call you out of your name, and sleep with as many people as possible for money. Don’t you dare aloud a man to define you, to direct your path, that’s not love that control. But this is just the way of the enemy to keep you bound and to stop your blessings from coming. It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God (Thessalonians 4:3-5).
Love yourself for who God made you to be. Seek Him in all thy ways and He will reveal Himself to you. Pray a prayer of faith.
PRAYER:
Most gracious Father, we come to You asking for forgiveness of our sins. We offer up our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable in thy sight of our Lord. You are our Strength and our Redeemer. Oh God we bind the spirit of low self esteem, we bind the spirit of worthlessness, we bind the spirit of depression, and we bind the spirit of prostitution. Renew in us a clean heart and allow Your living waters to flow deep within us. We give You honor and glory for You are worthy to be praised.
Thank You for Your love, oh God, and allow us to have that same love one for another.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
Delta Airlines Camp (FREE)
Do you know of any young person that may want to attend a free 1-week camp during the summer? Read below for details.
This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) will hold twp (2) Aviation Career Education Camps sponsored by Delta Air Lines. The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer.
For more information, visit http://dstfwac.org/files/deltaairapp.pdf
The age range is for boys and girls between the ages of 14-18 years old.
This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) will hold twp (2) Aviation Career Education Camps sponsored by Delta Air Lines. The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer.
For more information, visit http://dstfwac.org/files/deltaairapp.pdf
The age range is for boys and girls between the ages of 14-18 years old.
Developing K.I.D.S.
Fun workshops with SPORTS activities, ART, FOOD, COMMUNITY SERVICE hours, and more!
Middle school and high school on different days-call to find out your day
St. Suzanne Faith & Friendship Center
19231 West Chicago (Corner of Westwood - East of Evergreen)
Phone: 1-888-294-6554
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: www.DevelopingKids.org
This project was funded by a grant provided by a collaboration between Prevention Network and The Skillman Foundation as a part of their Good Neighborhoods Initiative. A goal of the Good Neighborhoods Initiative is to increase the ability of residents to address critical needs in their neighborhoods and communities on behalf of children.
Law Camp For Youth
Law Camp for Youth * Free for Low Income!!!
Click on link to download brocure and application
http://www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp/index.shtml
Brochure
http://www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp/Ruby%20Page%202%20&%203.pdf
Application
http://www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp/CrumpLawCampAppPackage08.pdf
Camp Overview
The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp was established by the National Bar Association to provide students entering the ninth through eleventh grades (between the ages of 14 and 17) with an introduction to the American judicial system.
The inaugural two-week camp was held during the summer of 2001 at Howard University School of Law through a grant by the Ford Motor Company Fund. Thirty-two students of diverse backgrounds and races descended upon the campus of Howard University where they were introduced to law school and learned some of the skills required to be an effective lawyer.
The campers were paired with college and law students, professors, and practicing attorneys to serve as mentors as they continue through high school, college and law school.
The camp provides students with an exciting academic and social agenda, which includes field trips in the Washington, DC area. The competitive highlight of the camp is the Evett L. Simmons Mock Trial Competition. The four winners of this competition are invited to the NBA's Annual Convention. The most telling compliment from campers is the request to return for another summer.
Goal of The Camp
More than 90 percent of this nation's lawyers are white, as are more than 80 percent of the students enrolled in law school. Yet, more than 30 percent of the United States is comprised of people of color. Projections are that by the year 2050, more than half of the people of this country will be of color. It is imperative that we begin now to direct students, while they are young, to seek careers in legal profession. Thus, there is need on the part of bar associations of color to "grow attorneys."
If America is to become a true country of inclusion, the legal system must lead the way. This can be done only when diverse groups of people bring their culture, ethnic, and social backgrounds into the equation.
Click on link to download brocure and application
http://www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp/index.shtml
Brochure
http://www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp/Ruby%20Page%202%20&%203.pdf
Application
http://www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp/CrumpLawCampAppPackage08.pdf
The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp was established by the National Bar Association to provide students entering the ninth through eleventh grades (between the ages of 14 and 17) with an introduction to the American judicial system.
The inaugural two-week camp was held during the summer of 2001 at Howard University School of Law through a grant by the Ford Motor Company Fund. Thirty-two students of diverse backgrounds and races descended upon the campus of Howard University where they were introduced to law school and learned some of the skills required to be an effective lawyer.
The campers were paired with college and law students, professors, and practicing attorneys to serve as mentors as they continue through high school, college and law school.
The camp provides students with an exciting academic and social agenda, which includes field trips in the Washington, DC area. The competitive highlight of the camp is the Evett L. Simmons Mock Trial Competition. The four winners of this competition are invited to the NBA's Annual Convention. The most telling compliment from campers is the request to return for another summer.
More than 90 percent of this nation's lawyers are white, as are more than 80 percent of the students enrolled in law school. Yet, more than 30 percent of the United States is comprised of people of color. Projections are that by the year 2050, more than half of the people of this country will be of color. It is imperative that we begin now to direct students, while they are young, to seek careers in legal profession. Thus, there is need on the part of bar associations of color to "grow attorneys."
If America is to become a true country of inclusion, the legal system must lead the way. This can be done only when diverse groups of people bring their culture, ethnic, and social backgrounds into the equation.
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs Host
Entrepreneurial Training Camp for Girls
(Southfield, Michigan) - Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs will host its Young Entrepreneurs BizCamp for girls age 11 to 18. The program will take place on Saturdays, June 14 – August 16, 2008 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield.
Funded by the Michigan Women’s Foundation, the Young Entrepreneurs BizCamp is a fun, hands-on educational program that guides young girls through the decision-making and planning process of starting a youth-owned business. BizCamp provides an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop a business idea, turn that idea into a business plan, and finally into a successful business venture. Students make real-world financial decisions about starting a business while practicing goal setting, negotiation, and verbal communication.
The Young Entrepreneurs BizCamp develops entrepreneurial philosophies and specific business skills that create value, encourage innovative and creative thinking, and empower youth to succeed. Students will learn valuable business concepts including marketing and advertising, business management, leadership, salesmanship, professional communication, supply and demand, international business, and global economics.
Students will enjoy a variety of hands-on projects and activities that are both fun and challenging. Some activities will include creating a business plan, creating a budget, analyzing a balance sheet, touring local businesses, field trips, innovative games, contests, group projects, and interactive sessions with prominent business and community leaders. The program also offer an optional business trip to Chicago where students will visit the Chicago Board of Trade, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, The Art Institute, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Sears Tower, and Museum of Science and Industry. At the end of the program, students will have an opportunity to compete for prizes and cash awards to fund their businesses.
For more information and program registration, please call 866.395.4YES (4937)
Or visit www.YoungEntrepreneurSeries.com
Funded by the Michigan Women’s Foundation, the Young Entrepreneurs BizCamp is a fun, hands-on educational program that guides young girls through the decision-making and planning process of starting a youth-owned business. BizCamp provides an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop a business idea, turn that idea into a business plan, and finally into a successful business venture. Students make real-world financial decisions about starting a business while practicing goal setting, negotiation, and verbal communication.
The Young Entrepreneurs BizCamp develops entrepreneurial philosophies and specific business skills that create value, encourage innovative and creative thinking, and empower youth to succeed. Students will learn valuable business concepts including marketing and advertising, business management, leadership, salesmanship, professional communication, supply and demand, international business, and global economics.
Students will enjoy a variety of hands-on projects and activities that are both fun and challenging. Some activities will include creating a business plan, creating a budget, analyzing a balance sheet, touring local businesses, field trips, innovative games, contests, group projects, and interactive sessions with prominent business and community leaders. The program also offer an optional business trip to Chicago where students will visit the Chicago Board of Trade, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, The Art Institute, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Sears Tower, and Museum of Science and Industry. At the end of the program, students will have an opportunity to compete for prizes and cash awards to fund their businesses.
For more information and program registration, please call 866.395.4YES (4937)
Or visit www.YoungEntrepreneurSeries.com
Youth Smart Start to Business Program
We are looking for youth ages 14 to 18 years old to participate in our youth entrepreneurs program. This program will teach youth how to develop a successful business. The mission of the program is to help youth that normally apply for summer positions start and maintain their own business.
The program begins June 14, 2008 and ends on August 16, 2008, classes are from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Friday and Saturday only.
Please visit our website for registration information at www.DetroitNetwork.net
We are also seeking volunteers to aid our staff members. If you are a business owner, parent, youth mentor, fraternal or sorority member please volunteer.
You may also contact:
CJ Eason
President, National Action Network, WOC
Phone: 313-304-8838
E-Mail: Eason@DetroitNetwork.net
The program begins June 14, 2008 and ends on August 16, 2008, classes are from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Friday and Saturday only.
Please visit our website for registration information at www.DetroitNetwork.net
We are also seeking volunteers to aid our staff members. If you are a business owner, parent, youth mentor, fraternal or sorority member please volunteer.
CJ Eason
President, National Action Network, WOC
Phone: 313-304-8838
E-Mail: Eason@DetroitNetwork.net
