OUR TEAM:
Keeping it Real with René and Friends
GWEN AMEY of Merced, California is the Pastor of New Faith Tabernacle
Christian Church. She is the wife Bishop Dwight W. Amey Sr. Gwen has been a
Minister of Music and Choir Director since the age of sixteen. She was the Minister of
Music under the leadership of Dr. Jerry C. Huey, Pastor of St. Matthews Baptist
Church in Merced for 12 years. She travels to military bases ministering to troops and
people throughout the USA and Africa. She is a devoted Woman of God, a Godly Wife,
an Anointed Servant of God who is an excellent Counselor and example to all who are
privileged to work with her in service to the Lord.
LETHA CROSBY of Fresno, California began her faith-walk early in life
and grew up serving in the Body of Christ. Her heart is to see women everywhere
liberated from bondages that hinder victorious living through word-study and study of
The Word.
With 20 years of women's ministry experience, God has used her teaching, singing
and writing gifts for encouragement in a variety of venues including laboring in
Christian television by way of The 11th Hour Television Ministry which aired in
Modesto, California. During her eight-year tenure there, the Lord opened the door
for ministry to Africa. In addition, she co-produced and hosted "Focus On Women" a
program created to address real life issues with biblical answers.
Most recently, God has blessed her to begin a women's web ministry which can be
found at www.oneaccordwoman.org
THERESA FINLEY of Modesto, California is a woman with a passion for
women who are struggling through divorce, abuse, and finding their way to self
sufficiency. As a single mother of three, God has enabled her to persevere through
obstacles and trials that have strengthened her faith and commitment to the Lord as
he has provided her every need. Theresa has experienced divorce, teen pregnancy,
abandonment, physical and mental abuse.
As a single mother she understands and recognizes the hardships of raising children
and grandchildren, coupled with the struggle of never having adequate resources.
With the wisdom that God has given her she has obtained her education and is now a
Principal with Modesto City Schools. Her desire is to help other women achieve their
full potential through Christ.
Her testimony is powerful and shows the love of God and His working in her daily life
in ordering her steps.
PEGGY FREITAS of Modesto, California spends her spare time with
Celebrate Recovery at her church, Big Valley Grace. She facilitates a group for
Women in Recovery from Abuse. Peggy is a part of the leadership team at Big Valley
Grace’s Tuesday night Recovery meetings. Peggy's Testimony can be heard by
clicking on the site below.
http://www.recoverymodesto.com/index.phpoption=com_content&task=view&id=131&Itemid=26
To contact Peggy regarding their Recovery Group their web site is www.
recoverymodesto.com. They have groups for women struggling with issues of Abuse,
Co-Dependency, Love & Relationship Issues, Chemical Dependency, Sexual
Addiction, Women in Relationship with Sexually Broken Men. There are men’s
groups for Co-Dependency, Chemical Dependency & Sexual Addictions. Also, there is
a group for Parents of Chemically Addicted Children. We are one of the few celebrate
recovery ministries who also have a group for Jr High & High School aged children
(Life Hurts-God Heals) as well as for children Kindergarten through 6th grade (Solid
Rock Kids). There is day-care provided for infants & toddlers as well.
DEONA HALL of Ceres, California is the Praise and Worship Leader at New
Beginnings Worship Center in Modesto, California. She is the wife of the Youth
Pastor and mother of three children. Deona has a heart to serve. She also assist
Pastor Gary and Della Hall in any administrative duty necessary in the ministry.
Deona and her husband have mentored youth throughout Stanislaus County.
She is an unselfish servant. If youth or their parents are having trouble at home or
school, she will intercede with love and godly advice. Youth are very comfortable with
Deona. She is soft spoken, but lovingly firm. If you need assistance with your children
or teenagers, she can give you wonderful advice that works.
SHIRLEY JERNIGAN of Modesto, California is an Intercessory Prayer
Pastor. Shirley is a prayer warrior. Her husband calls her a "Woman of God" and a
"Mother to All". Shirley calls herself and encourager to the Body of Christ.
Shirley has been a Christian for 39 years. She says, "God has been Faithful" to her
through every year. I love ministering hope to those who feel hopeless or discouraged.
I pray always that I will be sensitive to God and when He speaks to me and says, "My
child is hurting go speak a word of reconciliation, a word of comfort, a word of
strength or a word of hope, "I OBEY".
Shirley also enjoys teaching the word of God, to see how His precious word manifests
in the lives of His people. Her prayer is that the Lord would be the lifter of your head.
If you need a mature senior woman to talk with, Shirley is the one!
MIRIAM MEDINA of Modesto, California is a staff member with the
Child Development Training Consortium at Modesto Junior College in Modesto,
California. Miriam is a "PK's" Kid (Pastors Kid). Her parents were Pastors until they
retired. Miriam has a heart fill with compassion for others. She is a mother who has
raised her sons with and understanding of the Lord and how He works in the lives of
men.
Miriam is a volunteer with the American Red Cross. Her heart is open to serve. She
has worked with families in crises with compassion and love. If you have a need,
Miriam is very resourceful and loves helping and serving others. Don't try to live life
alone..... call Miriam.
VELINDA MOORE of Atlanta, Georgia was born and raised in California
spending much of my adult life in the central valley where Modesto was home. She
worked in the field of criminal justice for almost 20 years as a police officer and
juvenile corrections supervisor. She attends New Birth North Church where Rev.
Robert C. Moore is the Pastor. Teaching people to know, love and follow Christ is our
mission. I work with the Recovery Ministry pointing hurting people toward a God who
is bigger than any addiction they could have.
Understanding life transition is not new for me after raising two daughters.
Understanding the empty nest syndrome and divorce in a new environment around
new people who do not really know you is a learned skill the Lord and His word taught
me. God continues to sustain, to bless and grant me favor. I am a Flight Attendant for
Air Tran Airways. I am a woman, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, but most of
all, I am a child of God.
I have experienced many challenges in life, but through the heartache, pain, self-
doubt and the desire at times to just give up, I have gained much wisdom as I
searched Gods Word for answers. I have found hope, peace and joy unspeakable in
the person of Jesus Christ. He is all I need and with him, all things are possible.
JANELL RYAN of Ceres, California is a member of New Beginnings
Worship Center in Modesto, California. I gave my life to the Lord Jesus Christ 30
years ago. Before I became a Christian, I was bitter about my physical handicap. I was
born with Muscular Atrophy which is a disease called "Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
I graduated from Lassen College in 1977. I lived in the dorm on campus. One night a
male student came through my window and raped me. He told me he did it because i
was a Christian. I was a few days before the 4th of July, so I went home. My parents
brought me back to report what happen. I had bitterness in my heart. I later realized
that bitterness was hindering my relationship with the Lord. Once I gave the situation
completely to the Lord, and forgave the young man for his actions, the bitterness was
gone.
My God took over and I am thankful and filled with praises to Him everyday for
helping me to overcome obstacles so that I could serve Him.
2 Corinthians says "When I am Weak, He is Strong." I am happy to say I am no
longer bitter. God has given me peace. If I can help anyone, they only need to ask.
Christian Church. She is the wife Bishop Dwight W. Amey Sr. Gwen has been a
Minister of Music and Choir Director since the age of sixteen. She was the Minister of
Music under the leadership of Dr. Jerry C. Huey, Pastor of St. Matthews Baptist
Church in Merced for 12 years. She travels to military bases ministering to troops and
people throughout the USA and Africa. She is a devoted Woman of God, a Godly Wife,
an Anointed Servant of God who is an excellent Counselor and example to all who are
privileged to work with her in service to the Lord.
LETHA CROSBY of Fresno, California began her faith-walk early in life
and grew up serving in the Body of Christ. Her heart is to see women everywhere
liberated from bondages that hinder victorious living through word-study and study of
The Word.
With 20 years of women's ministry experience, God has used her teaching, singing
and writing gifts for encouragement in a variety of venues including laboring in
Christian television by way of The 11th Hour Television Ministry which aired in
Modesto, California. During her eight-year tenure there, the Lord opened the door
for ministry to Africa. In addition, she co-produced and hosted "Focus On Women" a
program created to address real life issues with biblical answers.
Most recently, God has blessed her to begin a women's web ministry which can be
found at www.oneaccordwoman.org
THERESA FINLEY of Modesto, California is a woman with a passion for
women who are struggling through divorce, abuse, and finding their way to self
sufficiency. As a single mother of three, God has enabled her to persevere through
obstacles and trials that have strengthened her faith and commitment to the Lord as
he has provided her every need. Theresa has experienced divorce, teen pregnancy,
abandonment, physical and mental abuse.
As a single mother she understands and recognizes the hardships of raising children
and grandchildren, coupled with the struggle of never having adequate resources.
With the wisdom that God has given her she has obtained her education and is now a
Principal with Modesto City Schools. Her desire is to help other women achieve their
full potential through Christ.
Her testimony is powerful and shows the love of God and His working in her daily life
in ordering her steps.
PEGGY FREITAS of Modesto, California spends her spare time with
Celebrate Recovery at her church, Big Valley Grace. She facilitates a group for
Women in Recovery from Abuse. Peggy is a part of the leadership team at Big Valley
Grace’s Tuesday night Recovery meetings. Peggy's Testimony can be heard by
clicking on the site below.
http://www.recoverymodesto.com/index.phpoption=com_content&task=view&id=131&Itemid=26
To contact Peggy regarding their Recovery Group their web site is www.
recoverymodesto.com. They have groups for women struggling with issues of Abuse,
Co-Dependency, Love & Relationship Issues, Chemical Dependency, Sexual
Addiction, Women in Relationship with Sexually Broken Men. There are men’s
groups for Co-Dependency, Chemical Dependency & Sexual Addictions. Also, there is
a group for Parents of Chemically Addicted Children. We are one of the few celebrate
recovery ministries who also have a group for Jr High & High School aged children
(Life Hurts-God Heals) as well as for children Kindergarten through 6th grade (Solid
Rock Kids). There is day-care provided for infants & toddlers as well.
DEONA HALL of Ceres, California is the Praise and Worship Leader at New
Beginnings Worship Center in Modesto, California. She is the wife of the Youth
Pastor and mother of three children. Deona has a heart to serve. She also assist
Pastor Gary and Della Hall in any administrative duty necessary in the ministry.
Deona and her husband have mentored youth throughout Stanislaus County.
She is an unselfish servant. If youth or their parents are having trouble at home or
school, she will intercede with love and godly advice. Youth are very comfortable with
Deona. She is soft spoken, but lovingly firm. If you need assistance with your children
or teenagers, she can give you wonderful advice that works.
SHIRLEY JERNIGAN of Modesto, California is an Intercessory Prayer
Pastor. Shirley is a prayer warrior. Her husband calls her a "Woman of God" and a
"Mother to All". Shirley calls herself and encourager to the Body of Christ.
Shirley has been a Christian for 39 years. She says, "God has been Faithful" to her
through every year. I love ministering hope to those who feel hopeless or discouraged.
I pray always that I will be sensitive to God and when He speaks to me and says, "My
child is hurting go speak a word of reconciliation, a word of comfort, a word of
strength or a word of hope, "I OBEY".
Shirley also enjoys teaching the word of God, to see how His precious word manifests
in the lives of His people. Her prayer is that the Lord would be the lifter of your head.
If you need a mature senior woman to talk with, Shirley is the one!
MIRIAM MEDINA of Modesto, California is a staff member with the
Child Development Training Consortium at Modesto Junior College in Modesto,
California. Miriam is a "PK's" Kid (Pastors Kid). Her parents were Pastors until they
retired. Miriam has a heart fill with compassion for others. She is a mother who has
raised her sons with and understanding of the Lord and how He works in the lives of
men.
Miriam is a volunteer with the American Red Cross. Her heart is open to serve. She
has worked with families in crises with compassion and love. If you have a need,
Miriam is very resourceful and loves helping and serving others. Don't try to live life
alone..... call Miriam.
VELINDA MOORE of Atlanta, Georgia was born and raised in California
spending much of my adult life in the central valley where Modesto was home. She
worked in the field of criminal justice for almost 20 years as a police officer and
juvenile corrections supervisor. She attends New Birth North Church where Rev.
Robert C. Moore is the Pastor. Teaching people to know, love and follow Christ is our
mission. I work with the Recovery Ministry pointing hurting people toward a God who
is bigger than any addiction they could have.
Understanding life transition is not new for me after raising two daughters.
Understanding the empty nest syndrome and divorce in a new environment around
new people who do not really know you is a learned skill the Lord and His word taught
me. God continues to sustain, to bless and grant me favor. I am a Flight Attendant for
Air Tran Airways. I am a woman, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, but most of
all, I am a child of God.
I have experienced many challenges in life, but through the heartache, pain, self-
doubt and the desire at times to just give up, I have gained much wisdom as I
searched Gods Word for answers. I have found hope, peace and joy unspeakable in
the person of Jesus Christ. He is all I need and with him, all things are possible.
JANELL RYAN of Ceres, California is a member of New Beginnings
Worship Center in Modesto, California. I gave my life to the Lord Jesus Christ 30
years ago. Before I became a Christian, I was bitter about my physical handicap. I was
born with Muscular Atrophy which is a disease called "Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
I graduated from Lassen College in 1977. I lived in the dorm on campus. One night a
male student came through my window and raped me. He told me he did it because i
was a Christian. I was a few days before the 4th of July, so I went home. My parents
brought me back to report what happen. I had bitterness in my heart. I later realized
that bitterness was hindering my relationship with the Lord. Once I gave the situation
completely to the Lord, and forgave the young man for his actions, the bitterness was
gone.
My God took over and I am thankful and filled with praises to Him everyday for
helping me to overcome obstacles so that I could serve Him.
2 Corinthians says "When I am Weak, He is Strong." I am happy to say I am no
longer bitter. God has given me peace. If I can help anyone, they only need to ask.
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