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WEL COME

We’re so glad that you’ve joined us — and women all over the globe — for this gathering. This weekend, women are coming together across generations and denominations under the name of Jesus. Amazing!

Our hope is that you would be inspired and compelled this weekend to take Jesus back to your places and your people. Our heart at IF:Gathering is to create tools that gather, equip and unleash women right where they are. We’d like to tell you about some of these resources, so you can engage with IF:Gathering all year long...

IF:Table is a monthly meal and conversation. We provide four questions each month. You invite a few women, break bread and learn about God and one another through community. You can read more about IF:Table on the following pages.

IF:Equip is a simple tool that has gathered an online community of tens of thousands of women who encourage and challenge one

another. Each day we dive into Biblical truths, with a video and a few questions for processing. You can read more about IF:Equip on the following pages.

IF:Pray is when we gather around the world and humble ourselves before God in prayer. We believe God hears and answers prayers, and we want our focus to be a time of seeking the Lord in this way in our communities. Stay tuned for more information about this year’s IF:Pray gathering.

Thank you for coming this weekend. We hope that it will be used for the glory of God and the good of others.

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IF:Equip is designed to provide practical

tools and resources that will help you to

know God and give Him away to others. It's

what all of us were created to do, and our

studies are aimed to equip you to live it out.

Each study is anywhere from 4-8 weeks

in length, aimed at increasing your

knowledge, transforming your heart, and

impacting the way you live day-to-day. We

provide a lesson, scripture, a question for

journaling, and a video on a certain topic

five days a week.

There are a few ways to use these tools!

Grab one of our legacy studies in the

Shoppe and get equipped on your own

time, or subscribe to our latest study at

IFEquip.com or through the IF:Gathering

app. Check out all that IF:Equip has to

offer!

i f : e q u i p

visit if:equip.com

http://ifequip.com/

“LOVING IT. IT HAS BEEN REALLY EFFECTIVE IN GETTING ME

IN THE WORD MORE THAN OTHER STUDIES. IT IS SIMPLE, I

LOVE JOURNALING, AND I LOOK FORWARD TO THE SHORT

CLIPS.” – Amber

“IT IS A GREAT WAY TO START MY DAY. LOVE HEARING

DIFFERENT WOMEN DISCUSS GOD’S WORD. AS A CHURCH

PLANTER’S WIFE, IT IS SUCH A GREAT TOOL TO BE ABLE TO

SHARE WITH OTHER WOMEN. LOTS OF WOMEN ASK, ‘HOW DO

I START READING THE BIBLE?’ IT IS SUCH A GREAT RESOURCE

TO POINT THEM TO USE!” – Heather

• IF:EQUIP STUDIES AVAILABLE NOW •

Christians all over the world have used the

Nicene Creed for generations and centuries

to put into words what it is that we believe

about who God is. Do you know what you

believe and why you believe it? Have you

ever wondered how to better articulate things

that you've experienced about God? For nine

weeks, explore the language of the Nicene

Creed. Paired with scripture, we will have a

better understanding of the history of our

faith and of our God.

p r i c e $30

i b e l i e v eA Study of the Nicene Creed

Do you wish to be able to study the Bible? Do

you want to learn how to read, understand,

and apply the Bible? Rooted is a simple tool

in your hand that will equip you to know and

understand this important, God-breathed

book on your own. Learn what it means to

observe, interpret, and apply the Scriptures

in week one, and then put it to practice it as

you read the book of Philippians for the last

four weeks.

p r i c e $20

r o o t e dA Tool for Studying the Bible



At IF:Gathering, we are all about making

disciples who go and make disciples. In

Woven, we provide a basic blueprint that

helps women take practical steps towards

building intentional relationships. We're

calling it WOVEN because discipleship isn't

a to-do list nor a program. We believe that it

is a weaving together of individuals' lives and

stories, just like we're woven into this great

redemption story. To help you get started, we

present Jesus' call to discipleship and a basic

cycle of what discipleship looks like.

p r i c e $20

w o v e nThe Art of Disc ipleship


Have you ever wondered what happened after

the Bible ended? How did the church get from

Acts to today? We've created an eight week

study on the first five hundred years of the

church, and it's the first volume in a series

of studies on the history of the church we

are calling Anno Domini. It's a study unlike

anything you've done before and we promise

it will stretch and encourage you.

p r i c e $30

a n n o d o m i n iThe Firs t 500 Years of the Church

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Download this free equipping tool and connect with

thousands of women around the world as you study

the important things of God. Bring your gifts, your

creativity, and your unique voice to this safe space

to go deep with God and others. Access IF:Equip

studies and the community that gathers around it

from wherever you are. It's the like-hearted women

in this generation that you've been looking for.

AVA I L A B L E O N :

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While we adore getting together here at

the IF:Gathering, we know that so much

of our relationships take place within

the context of homes and around tables.

That’s why we dreamed up the idea of

IF:Table. The goal here is simple: two

hours, four questions, six women.

We based these numbers on Acts 2:46,

which says, “And day by day, attending

the temple together and breaking bread

in their homes, they received their food

with glad and generous hearts.”

It doesn’t have to be anything fancy

or orchestrated. It could be a potluck

or takeout or breakfast food. But what

matters is that you pull up chairs to the

table and ask questions that reveal where

you are in a real, authentic way. Our hope

is that, as women come together at the

table, they are able to be known and get to

know others and live out discipleship in

an environment that is safe and personal.

Each IF:Table has a flavor of its own

because every woman brings her own

uniqueness — which we love!

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We provide the questions every

month and sometimes a recipe or

a story to go along with inspiration

for gathering around the table. Our

prayer is that, as you invite people

into your home, you will find that you

can welcome one another to follow

after Jesus in the ordinary, everyday

lives that you lead in the places God

has put you.

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https://ifgathering.com/table/

EQUIPPERS

Each year we enjoy providing content that

helps you get acquainted with our equippers .

The fol lowing pages include brief b ios

of the men and women who make

this event possible .

Jennie is a teacher and builder of tools that help women get to the core of their need for God. She shares her and her husband Zac’s story of surrender in Anything and helps women untangle their purpose in Restless. Jennie is the founder and visionary behind IF:Gathering, which she created out of God’s vision for her life to disciple a generation. Through Jennie’s new book, she reminds us that we can stop trying so hard because we have Nothing to Prove. Jennie juggles four catalytic children in Austin, Texas.

JENNIE ALLENfounder and vis ionary of IF:Gathering

instagram @jenniesallen

twitter @jennieallen

Born in the Philippines, Roce has a heart for worship, songwriting, and the marginalized people of the world. Roce currently lives in the Philippines, where she uses her vast knowledge of music and years of experience in music and the arts as an ethno-arts minister. As the leader of an ethno-arts team, Roce helps people who don’t speak the majority language to express their worship to God with the use of music, art, dance, storytelling, and food. She dedicates her time to traveling throughout the Philippines and other countries, teaching language communities to use their own language and cultural expressions to communicate with each other and God.

ROCE ANOG

Jill is a Bible teacher, traveler, and UK native. She was educated at Cambridge and taught school before marrying her husband, Stuart, and raising their three children. In addition to sharing with her husband in ministry with Torchbearers and in pastoring a church in the United States for 30 years, Jill has written numerous books, traveled on every continent, served on the boards of Christianity Today and World Relief, and now acts as Executive Editor of a magazine for women called Just Between Us. Jill can be heard regularly on the worldwide media ministry called Telling the Truth, an on-air and online media ministry focused on helping people know Christ and experience full life. She is proud to be called “Nana” by thirteen grandchildren.

JILL BRISCOE

twitter @jillbriscoe

Amena Brown is a poet, speaker, author & truthteller. Her words — both spoken and written — excite, ignite, and inspire. In Breaking Old Rhythms, we are reminded and encouraged to believe that God’s love carries us beyond our daily rhythms into a more fulfilling life. Amena’s new live album, Amena Brown Live, is a compilation of her stories, poems, and vulnerable writing, all recorded live in Atlanta. When not performing, you can find her in Atlanta with her husband Matt, aka DJ Opdiggy.

AMENA BROWN

instagram @amenabee

twitter @amenabee

Lauren is a deep soul and is most comfortable in cowboy boots and out on a ranch with her husband Matt and three kids. She effortlessly helps usher us into sacred spaces and allows us to know God more through her words and songs. Her debut book, Steadfast Love, was released in January 2016 and focuses on remembering and embracing God’s incredible, steadfast love for us — even when life is hard.

LAUREN CHANDLER

instagram @laurenchandler

twitter @laurenchandler

Layla believes that music is a great way to communicate with God and has used it as a way to express her heart to Jesus since she was a child. She currently lives in Monterrey, Mexico with her husband Diego and leads worship at Vida Internacional. Layla hand-letters beautiful truths, values a good cup of coffee and can’t live without Mexican food.

LAYLA de la GARZA

instagram @layladelagarza

twitter @layladelagarza

Shelley is half of the heart and brain behind Passion Conference, Passion City Church, and sixsteprecords. She and her husband, Louie, care deeply about college students and have dedicated their lives to spreading the fame of Jesus and pouring into hundreds of thousands of students around the world. Shelley loves nothing more than being surrounded by her family on the ranch in Texas and at home in Atlanta with her goldendoodle, London.

SHELLEY GIGLIO

instagram @shelleygiglio

twitter @shelleygiglio

Esther has captured iconic imagery for charity: water, TOMS, and many more organizations that impact our world for good. More than a photographer, she is a storyteller — capturing not just a person’s portrait but also a sense of who they are and what makes them shine. She believes we are all better together and is grateful to be a part of the Dallas creative community at Weld. She loves investing in the next generation, sharing her skills and her old cameras with young apprentice photographers around the world.

ESTHER HAVENS

instagram @estherhavens

twitter @estherhavens

Ellie Holcomb has always viewed music as the ultimate bridge builder. As a singer-songwriter, she collaborates with her husband, Drew, as part of his band (Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors), and pens her personal reflections of God’s faithfulness as a performer, paving the way for conversations with people who have often walked through similar life struggles. Scripture is at the forefront of her writing and is the focus of her albums, As Sure as the Sun and, most recently, Red Sea Road, which released in January 2017.

ELLIE HOLCOMB

instagram @ellieholcomb

twitter @ellieholcomb

Leading worship and helping others draw closer to Jesus through music has always been a passion for Andrews. While he’s ministering to people through music across the country, he loves looking for the best place for local grub. Andrews leads worship and lives in the Tampa Bay area with his wife, Lins.

ANDREWS LAGE

instagram @andrews_lage

twitter @andrewslage

Rebekah believes that survivors make the most beautiful people. She loves nothing more than watching women walk in freedom and bravely shares her story of surrender in Freefall to Fly. She is passionate about how faith and culture intersect and she and her husband Gabe founded Q Ideas to help Christians explore how to embrace the gospel in public life. Rebekah encourages women to walk into the freedom given through Christ in her her new book, You are Free, which releases in February 2017. She is a self-confessed mess who wears her heart on her sleeve, and she loves being at home in Nashville with her husband and three not-so-littles.

REBEKAH LYONS

instagram @rebekahlyons

twitter @rebekahlyons

Vivian has dedicated her life to discipleship and ministry through CRU, formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ. One of Vivian’s greatest passions is teaching the Bible, and she and her husband, Darrin, work with EPIC, the Asian-American ministry of CRU, equipping the next generation of Asian-American leaders. She is a breast cancer survivor and her first book, Warrior in Pink, documents her journey from discovery to recovery and is a great resource for anyone trying to respond to a cancer diagnosis. Married 25 years to Darrin and mom to Jonathan, Michael and Julia, they live in Mission Viejo, California, along with their German Shepherd, Koa.

VIVIAN MABUNI

instagram @vivmabuni

twitter @vivmabuni

Britt Merrick is a pastor, author, hunter, and surfboard designer. He is the founder of Reality, a family of churches that stretches from Hawaii to London, England. Britt is the Lead Pastor at Reality Carpinteria and Lead Designer at Channel Islands Surfboards near Santa Barbara, CA, where he lives and surfs with his wife, Kate, and their children. You can find him preaching on Sundays at Reality Carpinteria or Reality Ventura, or outside surfing, making surfboards, hunting, camping, offroading, or enjoying the outdoors in general.

BRITT MERRICK

twitter @brittmerrick

Kate is a writer, speaker, mama of a teen and a toddler, surfer, part-time cowgirl, and self-proclaimed chicken whisperer. She has been married to Britt for 19 years, and they live in Carpinteria, California. They founded the Reality family of churches, birthed in the heart of a tiny beach town in an old lemon packing factory. In 2013 she endured the death of her daughter, Daisy Love, after suffering through cancer treatment for three and a half years. She blogged through that time at PrayForDaisy.com, then went off the grid for 3 years. Currently Kate is returning to joy, and anticipating the March 2017 release of her first book And Still She Laughs, which examines the Bible’s gritty stories of resilient women as well as her own experience losing a child.

KATE MERRICK

Tasha is a justice fighter, a bridge builder and a champion of people. Through the work of her non-profit Be the Bridge, she is fostering healthy dialogue around the topic of race. She hopes for the Church to be known as a credible witness for true Biblical unity for the glory of God, and leads her local community as the Operations Director at Gateway Church in Austin, TX. She loves spending time with friends and family and does what she can to avoid the Texas heat, bugs, and birds.

LATASHA MORRISON

instagram @latashamorrison

twitter @latashamorrison

Shauna loves spending time by the water, trying new recipes, and gathering family and friends together around her table. In her most recent book, Present Over Perfect, Shauna tells her own story of leaving behind a frantic way of living and, in return, leading a life of grace, love, rest, and play. She is a bookworm, beach bum, and best-selling author who lives in Chicago with her husband, Aaron, and their two young boys.

SHAUNA NIEQUIST

instagram @sniequist

twitter @sniequist

Lindsey has invested so much of herself — her giftings, passions, and time — into making the IF:Gathering vision what it is today. Though you may not see her on many stages or bookshelves, her impact and influence is recognized by so many. A genuine includer and connec-tor, Lindsey is loyal and well-loved. When she’s not traveling the world, you’ll find her snuggled up on the couch with her dogs, Maisy and Molly.

LINDSEY NOBLESCOO and Strategis t of IF:Gathering

instagram @lindseynobles

twitter @lindseynobles

Christy’s life and songs inspire and remind us to Let it Be Jesus first and foremost. She is passionate about pouring into the next generation of worship leaders through the Worship Leader Collective. Christy’s newest album The Thrill of Hope celebrates the sacred beauty of the Christmas season. She lives in Nashville with her husband Nathan and their two kids.

CHRISTY NOCKELS

instagram @christynockels

twitter @christynockels

Bianca is a wife, stepmom, writer and a Bible teacher. Her debut book, Play With Fire, is a reminder that God isn’t waiting until you have more resources or a spouse or a job so he can use you. He’s ready to use you to build his kingdom right now. Bianca is passionate about God and is committed to speaking truth when it hurts, loving when it’s hard, and living life out loud. She loves to curl up in her robe with her chubby dachshund Ricci and read a good book. She and her husband Matt are passionate about building the Church in the United States and around the world.

BIANCA OLTHOFF

instagram @biancaolthoff

twitter @biancaolthoff

Keisha loves Jesus, her family, and dedicates her time to helping leaders of house churches all over Tampa lead their people as the Director of Coaching at Tampa Underground Network, a church made up of not just individuals, but communities. Tampa Underground exists to mobilize, resource, and empower communities (which they call microchurches) to proclaim and demonstrate the good news of the kingdom of God to their city and beyond. Keisha is a passionate leader committed to serving the hurting women in Tampa, where she and her husband raise their two children.

KEISHA POLONIO

instagram @Kpolonio

twitter @keishapolonio

Jo is a fiery leader who inspires and equips men and women for discipleship all over the world. Her heartbeat is to see the local church unleashed through its people. Jo’s book, More than Enchanting, was released in November 2016 and invites women to discover (or rediscover) the gifts and talents that God has vested in us, and more important, the calling He has placed on each of us to seek first the kingdom of God where we are. Originally from the United Kingdom, Jo lives with her husband and two daughters in the Minneapolis area.

JO SAXTON

instagram @josaxton

twitter @josaxton

Angie is the kind of friend who will make you laugh until you cry and then give you tips to help you reapply your makeup. Her greatest passion is to make the Bible feel accessible and relevant, and to share her own ups and downs along the way to encourage others in their faith. She and her husband Todd — one of the kindest men alive — have five daughters: Abby, Ellie, Kate, Audrey and Charlotte, and live in the most charming little neighborhood just outside of Franklin, Tennessee.

ANGIE SMITH

instagram @angiesmith19

twitter @angiesmith19

Tann grew up in a small town and had parents that instilled in her the belief that everyone, no matter who they are, needs to know and feel that they are valued. On any given Wednesday or Sunday, through-out the state of Georgia, you can find her leading with worship teams at Trinity Chapel Church or North Point Community Church. Tann loves her glitter ear-pieces, watching a good movie, and laughing un-til her stomach hurts.

TANN SMITH

instagram @tannsmithp

B. David loves helping people cultivate their artistic potential and use their gifts, voice, and lifestyle to create God encounters. His consulting group, B-FLAT Consulting, develops authenticity, diversity, and creativity in the worship experience. B. David loves living in Atlanta almost as much as he loves a new pair of kicks. He and his wife of 17 years, Debbie, have three kids.

B. DAVID STEVENS

instagram @bdavidstevens

twitter @bdavidstevens

Jeanne Stevens is a passionate teacher and pastor at Soul City Church in Chicago. She loves to take any opportunity to encourage people to live boldly from the fullest part of themselves, and her book Soul School encourages workers in Youth Ministry to nurture their souls and connect to the Creator. Jeanne, her husband, and their two children live in Chicago and love trips to the park, cheering for the Chicago Bulls, and the continued pursuit of the city’s best taco.

JEANNE STEVENS

instagram @JeanneMStevens

twitter @JeanneStevens

Lysa is a writer, speaker, and bestselling author of many books, most recently Uninvited, where Lysa shares her own personal experiences of rejection and leads readers towards God-honoring ways to process their hurt. She is passionate about teaching the Word of God in ways that get people excited to live the Bible out loud. Lysa still has a crush on her husband Art who she’s been married to for 24 years, and they deeply treasure doing life with their four married kids, one teenager, three dogs and a mouse that refuses to leave their kitchen.

LYSA TERKEURST

instagram @lysaterkeurst

twitter @lysaterkeurst

Ann is a farmer’s wife, a mother of seven, and a Canadian. Her book, One Thousand Gifts, helps people all around the world learn how to see God in the common, everyday occurrences of life, and her recent best-seller, The Broken Way, teaches us to lean into the abundance that comes out of brokenness. But the words that matter the most to her are the ones she lives. She is a convener and an advocate — constantly rallying the Esther Generation to be the hands and feet of God to fight injustices around the world.

ANN VOSKAMP

instagram @annvoskamp

twitter @annvoskamp

Jenny is a visionary who works on behalf of refugees as the Vice President of Advocacy & Policy at World Relief. She is the co-author of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compas sion and Truth in the Immigration Debate; Chair of the Refugee Council USA (RCUSA) Africa Work Group which brings NGOs and government partners together on the protection of African refugees. Jenny resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, Phil, and adorable son, David.

JENNY YANG

twitter @jennyyangWR

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SPONSORS

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IF:2017 possible .

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behind some of our 2017 sponsors .

a song of hope :: Dasha grew up in Troitskoye, a village on the

Amur River in far eastern Russia. As a child, she felt self-conscious and infe-

rior. Her teen years were spent drinking 190-proof alcohol. One day, Dasha

knocked on the door of a local church. The pastor smelled the alcohol on her

breath and closed the door in her face. She heard it lock, and Dasha’s tears

turned angry as she pounded and kicked the door. “Jesus would not do this!”

she screamed. Then the door opened.

That desperate day changed everything. She became the first from her family

to accept Jesus. She also pursued an education in music. Each weekend, she

makes a 3 ½-hour journey to Troitskoye to lead worship at the church where

she experienced salvation, and to visit her mother. Dasha’s hope is for her

family to accept Jesus and be saved.

Dasha’s mother speaks Russian, but her heart language is Nanai. That’s

why local Bible translators are helping Nanai storytellers craft accurate

Bible stories. Together, they are working to share the Good News with their

people – and create a bridge for the Nanai elders – in the language they

understand the best. That is Dasha’s song of hope.

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When you choose Phoenix Roasters specialty grade, direct-trade coffee, your choice matters. The cause of Christ will shine through this cycle of relief, by significantly increasing the living wage to workers on coffee farms, working to stop domestic abuse, strengthening families, and ending homelessness locally and around the world. When you purchase Coffee That Matters from Phoenix Roasters, you matter!

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Every morning during my visit to

Rwanda the sun rose huge and orange

over cool misty mountains in the dis-

tance. It was like an invitation to see

God each day and it was never hard to

find him.

I found God at the Africa New Life

campus in Kigali. He was with the

women in the sewing program – re-

flected in the hope in their eyes as the

new skills they learn empower and

equip them to take care of themselves

and their families. He was dancing

with the ladies in the Dream Beauty

Academy, whose joy had burst out into

song and dance. I felt God in the home

of my sponsored child. In her mothers’

words as she prayed with me and over

me. As she praised God for answering her prayers for provision. She

asked God to take care of me and my children. We are all family now.

I was overwhelmed that God put some of His treasure into my hands

to bring to Rwanda. That my prayers to find purpose had met with

her prayers that God would provide.

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We visited a church where thousands were murdered during the

genocide. Clothing was stacked in memory of those who died, the

baby sweater on top. There were shelves of skulls and not enough

air. I couldn’t feel God there, but I could hear Him. On the other side

of the fence a new church and school have been built. The children

are laughing and playing. It sounds like Easter morning to me. Like

God has once again conquered death. The stories of forgiveness and

reconciliation in this land are truly miraculous. I left with a hope

that this kind of gospel will transform the place where I live too.

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Go Rings was founded on the belief that the products

we buy and the jewelry we wear can make a tangible

difference in the world. In 2013, Darcie, a recent TCU

graduate, created and began selling the very first wire

Go Rings to fund an 11-month mission trip around the

world. She surpassed her fundraising goal, but the

rings kept selling like crazy. The product and purpose

were contagious, and boom, she had a business. Darcie

partnered with Dru, her college roommate, who took

over running the Go Rings operation while she was

away.

After the rings took off, Darcie and Dru realized that

by donating a portion of each purchase, Go Rings

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The little golden rings that helped Darcie fund her trip

now support the work of nearly 50 organizations and

individuals around the world. At the heart of Go Rings is

a commitment to creating beautiful handmade jewelry

for every occasion and financially equipping those who

are going out and doing good.

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Lovishly is an ethically sourced jewelry company created to support and empower

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an impact around the world. We aim to integrate sustainable and responsible practices

in every aspect of our company. Lovishly was founded by a mother of ten who was

seeking opportunities to engage her children to be aware of injustices while meeting

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talented jewelry designers in Uganda who dreamed of using fashion to create dignified

jobs in their community. Jessica hosted the first Noonday Trunk Show, selling Jalia and

Daniel’s jewelry in her home to raise funds to adopt from Rwanda. Women fell in love with

the style and story of Noonday Collection – and Jessica began to dream bigger than a

fundraiser.

Jessica soon partnered with Travis Wilson, a friend passionate about social entrepreneurship

and experienced in building businesses. Together they dreamed of starting a business

that would alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship. This dream became Noonday

Collection, a business that uses fashion to create meaningful opportunities around the

world.

In 2011, they launched the Ambassador Opportunity, inviting women across the United

States to launch Noonday businesses in their communities. Noonday Ambassadors are

stylists, storytellers and social entrepreneurs who earn an income by selling beautiful

products handmade by Artisans around the world.

Noonday travels the world to identify artisan entrepreneurs who design jewelry and

accessories in collaboration with talented local Artisans, using unique materials and

traditional skills. They now partner with 30 artisan businesses in 13 countries. Together we

are creating opportunity for more than 2,000 Artisans, impacting 8,800 family members.

When you shop our collection, host a Trunk Show, or become an Ambassador, you join us

in creating a flourishing world where children are cherished, people have jobs, women are

empowered and we are connected. Join us!

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S e e s o m e o f N o o n d a y C o l l e c t i o n ’ s p r o d u c t s o n t h e n e x t p a g e !

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Raven + Lily is an ethical lifestyle brand dedicated to empowering women through design.

We currently partner with over 1,500 women across 9 countries. They are talented artisans

seeking to improve their livelihoods and break the cycle of poverty. Our design approach is

a modern take on traditional craftsmanship; the collections are thoughtfully designed in our

Austin studio, taking into consideration the skills of each artisan partnership. When you pur-

chase our handcrafted apparel, jewelry, or home décor, you help provide dignity for women

through fair-trade employment. Our products utilize eco-friendly and sustainable materials

without compromising on style or quality. You can shop our designs online or at our Rock

Rose Domain location.

Every Raven + Lily piece has a story, just like every woman we help employ. Here’s a glimpse

into the life of one of our leather bag artisans, Ruth: “Since joining this team, I am finding

so much joy. I spent a year doing vocational training as a seamstress, and that’s how I heard

about the leather program. Now I have been working with R+L’s leather partnership for 4

years and have learned so much. It has taught me a lot about patience! It has also given me

the dream of opening my own business one day. When I see the pieces finished, it makes me

happy. I like the work and I like coming to work. I have gained sisters through working with

these women, and when I come to the workshop it feels like coming home.”

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http://www.ravenandlily.com/

Our shop was born from the idea that life is too short not to adorn your walls with meaningful

things. We are a team of people just like you - Christians - all just seeking to use our God

given talents to impact this world for the better. We deeply desire to make products that

matter. Products that challenge you to have hard conversations, love people well and make

waves. Products that equip you to follow God’s calling to us as Christians. “Therefore, go

and make disciples of all nations…” We believe that every one of us was created with

unique gifts and it’s our calling in life to use those to impact others’ in a positive way. There

is only one you - so we choose to come together as a team and bring all of our gifts to the

table so that we can change the world one product at a time. Not only are we dedicated

to equipping you with tools through our products but we will use the proceeds from our

products to make an even bigger impact on the world through charities we believe in.

The name of our business reflects who we are. Scarlet comes from Isaiah 1:18 and signifies

Christ’s blood that He shed on the cross to reconcile us to God. It also reminds us of our

southern roots. Gold comes from 1 Peter 1:7 and represents the refining process that the

Lord works in us and the promise of eternity that His sacrifice makes possible. It is our goal

that our brand embodies biblical truth, tasteful simplicity and product excellence.

SCARLET & GOLD IS A G IFT AND L IFESTYLE

BRAND SEEKING TO FULF ILL OUR BRAND

PROMISE : CREATE . G IVE . INSP IRE .

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S e e s o m e o f S c a r l e t & G o l d ’ s p r o d u c t s o n t h e n e x t p a g e !

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Everyone wants to change the world. Ever feel like the world’s problems are too big,

your schedule is too busy or that you could never do enough to make a lasting impact?

Take heart! Changing the world isn’t one big act, but instead tons of tiny decisions made

in our day-in and day-out living. Decisions that can, when combined, make a lasting

impact on our world. God can do big things with our small offerings. Our daily decisions

to be like Jesus will change the world.

Want to do a small thing that can make a BIG impact? Shop YouWood! At YouWood we

sell all wood products that fund good causes. Our proceeds support organizations that

feed the hungry, free the slave and love the orphan. YouWood believes that with your

help we can change the world, one life at a time.

If no one else would feed the hungry, free the slave or love the orphan, would you? We

knew YouWood!

visit youwood

S e e s o m e o f Y o u W o o d ’ s p r o d u c t s

o n t h e n e x t p a g e !

https://youwood.org/

1. Give Me the Mountain Necklace | $40

2. Gold Satin Bar Necklace | $63

3. Coordinate Cuff | $37

4. Jewelry Dish | $10

All The Wire was officially created in July 2013 by Desiree Cox and Tori Gonzales, two

sisters from Denton, Texas. We’re a small business built on sharing your stories through

stamped jewelry. Our vision is that stories could be worn, give back to our community

and share your story. Live your story, wear your story.

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http://www.allthewire.com/

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Awe Tee

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Together

Sweatshirt

$48

Gather Together

Trucker Hat

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Our hope is that these offerings create opportunities for

conversation, serve as reminders for what God has done, and

further equip and unleash you and your ministries in your

places around the world.

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