“Arise Deborah !” Women Conference ‘05

Deborah , in the Bible , becomes the model of a woman liberated by God to serve Him. In ancient Jewish society, which didn’t even consider a woman worthy of being numbered among the tribes of Israel, Deborah ’s defeat of Cisera broke strong social norms, and she did it with God’s approval.
(Judges 4:1-23).

Many years ago, God gave Sister Amutha Arnasalam a similar vision to set the woman spiritually free to serve God, family , and society and to bind her wounds inflicted by the mistreatment of society down the centuries.

In this year’s Deborah Conference (the fourth) held at Kalimpong, West Bengal (India), we saw this vision come to fruit ion in a greater fashion. From 14th – 16th January, about 350 women from all over the Himalayan region gathered to worship God . They came from different denominations but they came as one woman before God. Sadhu Sundar Selvaraj inaugurated the conference , telling how women are special in God’s eyes and are a unique creation of God in His plan. On that first evening God healed many women of emotional wounds they had been carrying for years.

The next day began with Ms Arnasalam sharing an anointed teaching that women are life-giving people through whom God wants to bring forth life in a dying world. As she concluded her session, she invited people to receive a touch from God. Hundreds of women came forward and there was a powerful visitation of God.

The meeting was also edified by the teaching of Rev. Saroj Rongong, who shared how women take the role of princess and can therefore act on the king’s behalf. She also taught on the significance of prophesying and blessing through our spoken word.

Ms Heather Rex shared an eye -opening lesson on mission. Her message powerfully impacted the people for she herself is a missionary from the U.K. living among the Nepalese people.

Rev. Stella taught on how God looks at women, and why it is important to overcome a poor self-image and self-pity.

One of the most significant features of the conference was the powerful worship led by the Joshua singers. In every session, as women broke out in singing and exuberant dancing before the Lord, Shekinah glory came down on the people, liberating them from the sins, bondages, wounds, hurts, discouragement and fear.

Many women committed their lives to do ministry in whatever capacity God would allow them to function.

All glory be to God!