With my whole heart conference challenged me to go to higher heights in ministry. It's preparing me to go deeper in my faith to minister to women who are hurting and need wholeness. I am so anticipating next year! I met a new acquaintence who poured into my life confirming many things. I am still so full and my Lord said there will be a "shift in the paradigm" as the Lord is near! God bless each and everyone of you. May the Lord continue a good work in you. Allison
I just cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate your obedience to the call of God for this Conference. It is well needed in our area and for the Women of our area. You hear about Conferences of this sort in the midwest and different parts of the country all the time and sometimes it is just not feasible for us to get to. God moved in a powerful way! Thank you Pastor Carmen and the Committee members. It was Magnicent and Powerful. With my whole heart I will continue to seek The Lord and His Kingdom and Righteousness! God's blessings to you. Sincerely,Opal Harmon, CT
I just want to say I went for the first time and I enjoyed every minute of it God really blessed me as woman to continue to seek him more and to encourage others.
Hello I just got back from the Ladies of Virtue conference and I want to say I had an awesome time. Seeing God moved in that place was something I wish every woman out there could have experienced. It was my first time attending and I am looking forward to many many more to come. Thank you Pastor Carmen and your team! God is really using you mightly to reach out to many hurting women. God Bless You Lucretia
Dear Pastor Carmen, I thank God for you and allowing me and the ladies from my church to attend the women conference. We were richly blessed!!! looking forward for this year. Beverly Hamer
I thank God for all the Word that was spoken to enrich my life and All the ladies that were there. Thank you Pastor Carmen for hosting a life changing conference.
I thank God that I got to attend. Thank you Pastor Carmen, your message caused me to reflect and work on changing the areas in my life that are not good or right. I want to model Christ in everything I do. Thank you again for giving so much of yourself to so many women. I love you!!!!!
Pastor Carmen thank you for such a spectacular event! Your message made me think about my behavior towards my pastors. I realized that I wasn't appreciating the man and woman of God I've been blessed with. I endeavor to treat them special and to pray for them and to make sure I help keep their arms lifted high. I'm also going to pray for you too. I hope the people in you church realize what special pastors they have. You and your husband are a God sent to the world! See you next year...
WOW!!!!! Thats all that keeps coming out of my mouth. From the music to the ladies,the speakers, Pastor Carmens daughter, the dancers, the give aways, WOW! I've never been to or heard of anyone doing and giving so much. Pastor Carmen's message was heart renching and convicting, Dr. Dee Dee was encourage and Dr. Baily was missions alerting. But out of all of them Pastor Carmen's message is still resounding in my heart. Thank you for being bold to speak the truth. I am tired of all the fluff! No one is going to get to saved on fluff!
This women's ministry is powerful in God! They know how to represent Him in Word and in excellence! Keep up the God work. Can't wait to see what God has in store for us next year. And all you ladies out there that attended this years conference, don't be selfish and just keep this to yourself. Spread the news and bring back 10 ladies with you next year! Pastor Carmen you need to post your itinerary so we can come visit you seeing as how you don't want to to visit your church! Just kidding I know what you meant when you said that and yes I love and honor my pastors.
I see that no one has left a comment regarding this year's conference! That's disappointing considering the number of woman that were there screaming and rejoicing. Come on ladies get with the program!!!
I still can't wrap my mind around how good God is to us to give us this day, so that we can be completely saturated in Him. Ps. Carmen is the most real and down to earth woman preacherI know. She tells it like it is and she does it with style. She was my favorite of the day. Thank you for your truthful message, it really made me think a lot about my love walk. I know I'm not where I should be. I wish we had more of that kind of teaching. PS. Love those shoes!!!!!
Darlene was awesome, and Vicki was off the hook. I have never been to any other Christian event that has been as organized and as excellent as this event. For 5 years they have not missed a beat! And they keep doubling in size, and they still get it right. They need to write a book on how they do it.
The film...who put this together? I was so awesome...it made me laugh but it also made me cry and think about how I look at love in my life. Pastor Carmen I want a husband, but I want to get him just like you said, I want him to go though God to find me.
All I can say is GLORY GLORY GLORY. God showed up in a mighty way at this years LOV conference. He showed me the POWER of HIS LOVE. Things that I keep secret in my life were washed away by His Love. I NOW walk in the love and plan of God for my life. GLORY GLORY GLORY. Pastor Carmen your heart for this conference shows in every aspect and detail pure excellence. May God continue to bless you and your family. You truly are a gift from God !!!!! See you next year. GLORY GLORY GLORY
Every year I go I say this was the best year yet. I really was blessed this year. I enjoyed all of the speakers and the singers and the movie.
I was touched when pastor Carmen brought her family to the front so everyone can meet them. What a beautiful family. Her daughter is gorgeous and looks just like both parents, and those sons are not too far behind either. It's not often you a see a Christian family so together. God has truly blessed them.
Thank you Acosta family for give so much of yourselves to a bunch of strangers...you make Jesus proud.
Amen to that sister Janet. I think it's rare for people to be willing to be so open with their family...This family is of God, you can see it by the way this conference flows.
I was so touch by what Pastor Carmen spoke about. I went into work and I was ready to start loving people. I today the same thing. People at work think I'm going crazy cause I'm being kind and patient and loving. And that wasn't me. But she was right, He's giving me the strength to do it. Thank you Lord.
Pastor Carmen you need to get yourself on television and radio, I want to hear more from you and I am sure their are more ladies that want to also.
These ladies are right...I still can't stop thinking about the conference. I was in the car on my way thinking the same thing. Pastor Carmen is no different than listening to some of these women on television. She's pretty, looks great, and can pack a punch with the word. She is no joke. I enjoyed Darlene and Vicky, but she was my favorite. I wish we could see more of her.
I don't mean to sound like I'm in the flesh, but her sons are gorgeous! Those wives are really blessed...they're not only good looking, they're godly men. I wonder if they had to go to God to find their women...
So Pastor Carmen til next year, unless you get on TV this year...
God is good! i am still walking on air for what He did for me through that conference. Everything was great! I pray that they get all the money their budget so that we can continue to have this every year. I can't wait for Christmas and New Years to be over that's how much I look foward to it.
All you ladies out there, stop all this talk about her sons, did you hear what that woman of god said about her husband? Aint nobody messin with her boys!
This was my 4th year attending. I missed the very first one because I did not know what it entailed. When I heard the responses after the first conference I decided that I needed to go the following year to see for myself. I am hooked, and look forward to it every year with great anticipation and expectaions in what GOD has insotred for us. I loved, loved both speakers and the music and songs. To Roberto, I did not know that you wrote and composed the songs/music. You are truly blessed in the Lord's grace. To everyone involved I thank you all for making this so successful year after year. I am so very proud of my sister Pastor Carmen, and I ask God to continually bless her in her journey for his work. The gift of what she brings to each and EVERY lady who goes to the conferences amazes me. I walk out each year very different from how I walked in. I was BORN ready for these conferences and look forward to 2013 AMEN!!!
This is the conference of the year! I don't think there will be anything like it around us. And I'm no longer flying out anywhere to go see anyone when I have it available right in my backyard. Pastor Carmen thank you for being obedient and willing to take on this assignement. I think you have been doing an excellent job and God is well pleased. Your messages are about TRUTH, and not fluff. You keep it real! And that's what the Body needs today, including myself. Thank you, your husband, your children, your right hand ladies, your praise team and your staff! Thank you for the sacrifice you make every year. I know your harvest of blessing will follow your seed.
All I have to say is that God showed up! Thank you Lord and thank you Covenant Ministries for doing this. Words cannot explain how I feel right now. Woman of God (Ps. Acosta) you just keep going the way God told you cause you're doing something right. Just want to say hey Erica, thank you for getting me in when I thought there was no hope for me to get in. I really enjoyed it and I have God and you to thank for that. You are a swettie, and pretty too! Your
Pastor Acostas, thank you for being faithful. I have enjoyed these meetings so much. I don't know how God is going to top this one, but I know he can do it. Your family is beautiful, I was so blessed to see how united you are. You and your family are a tre model of what the Christian family is supposed to be. God bless those handsome boys, they not only look strong, you know they are strong cause they carry it. And your daughter and daughter in laws are beautiful. I'm praying for all of you!
I was totally blessed on Saturday. Pastor Carmen says that she spends 13 months planning this event and it definitely shows. When I first enter the room there weren't a lot of women in the room and everything looked so beautiful with the bags. I was surprise that they had bags this year with as many women as they had. The speakers were both great, but my favorite is Pastor Carmen because I feel like Darlene Bishop said many of the same things when she came the last time. I'm always looking for a new word from God and Pastor Carmen always delivers one. The team of singers and the songs were great. I;m glad I got there early cause I had a great view. Vicki Yohe is amazing, that voice just brings you straight to heaven. I really love I'm at Peace because that what I need right now to be at peace and the timing of her song was perfect. I'm glad I bought her CD. I thought is was a special moment when she brought out her family. I made me have hope for my own family. I desire that they be united as hers, and I know that God will grant that one day. The film was awesome. It was short but I got the message! Thank you and I hope you do get enough money to have it at the place you showed us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'm reading some of the post and I can't believe some of these women. This event was so awesome and you walked away with her sons in your mind. You're the kind of women that she talked about...did you not see their wives? They're MARRIED! Please be respectful! Besides did not see how drop dead gorgeous they are? Ladies please please please search your heart a little deeper, I'm sure you got a lot more out of this conference other than Pastor Carmen's sons. Pastor Carmen, thank you for all you did to make this conference possible. Thank your family for helping make it possible as well. I pray the God will continue to strengthen you and your family. God Bless. PS. I'm just watching out for you and your family.
I enjoyed myself in the Lord all day long. He spoke to me all day hmmm! And I'm looking forward to this year cause I just want to get closer to Him so when pastor acota comes back next year, I will already be set apart for him! Yes Lord! I read all of the blogs and its funny to see what people write. Let me just say that I don't think anyone of the ladies that commented on the pastors son said anything wrong. They were just telling it like it is. So a little lighter on the tone from the lady that corrected them would be nice. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that's what this conference was all about. Lets keep walking in love and loving one another. I hope the sister that started spreading love at work is still at it and doesn't give up cause we suppose to be the light and love in this world. Thank you God and lov for all you've done for me. Amen
Pastor Carmen the 2012 LOV Conference was a powerhouse of a day for me and my sista friends. I received the excellence that you all put forth. Thank you, thank your anointed team for coordinating, planning and executing such an outstanding event. OMG, the singing, the vendors, the ushers, everything was wonderful from beginning to end. (My small complaint is when we broke for lunch. Maybe there could be a better system to exit one row at a time, instead of everyone trying to cram out at once.) I love Darlene Bishop and what she spoke about her concerning her daughter ministered to me. I loved how you allowed women to give a testimony. But the brilliance in the day for me was my girl Vickie Yohe. OMG, I so love her voice, she is a true worshiper. Her and her sister Mary Alessi have heavenly voices; maybe you can have Mary at the 2013 Conference. God has given you a vision for us women and it gets better each year. This conference blessed me spiritually, emotionally and visually. I pray you and CLM seasons of God's abundance. Look forward to seeing what God has you do in 2013. Again thank you hugely. Much love, Many prayers~
Pastor Carmen, I truly thank you for all you do for women. I know that you sacrifice, however you make it look effortless. That is when you know God is all in it. I truly enjoyed myself. I saw you with what I thought was red bottom shoes and knew the devil was in trouble because they represented the blood of Jesus. You stomped him out with the message of LOVE. You spoke the truth in love. So many are not coming boldly with the truth in love. You are such a precious woman of God and I truly appreciate you. I thoroughly enjoyed the worship. I also enjoyed Darlene Bishop. The committee moved in excellence, as you are a woman that strive toward excellence in Christ. LOV, C Wright
This conference keeps getting better & better! As the Word of God says we go from glory to glory. The 2012 conference was electric, the prescence of God was felt from the ministering of the word, the singing of Ms. Vicki Yohe & the praise & worship team was AWESOME! It was great to actually see the ladies on the praise & worship team ministering as after all its a women's conference (no pun intended). The vendors, the ushers/ greeters. Everything was done in decency & in order all to the glory of God. Looking forward to 2013 should the Lord tarry.
I attended 2011 conference and could not wait for the 2012 conference. I guess I called so much, my ticket number was seats 2 thru 4. Pastor Carmen, what a vision that God has given you. I gave my testimony at conference 2012 and from that day until now, I can't get enough of my Lord and Saviour. This conference blessed me spiritually, emotionally and visually. To everyone involved I thank you all for making this so successful. With that said I will be making a pledge. Women all across this world need this type of fellowship. God Bless you Pastor Carmen and your family.
I have been attending the LOV Conference for four years now, and each year the expectancy is higher and higher. Last year I was able to share this with not only my sisters in Christ of Bethel AME Church of Bridgeport but my children and husband as well. It was an amazing experience and I would never forget that day. I was blessed by the word, by uplifting and anointed music but most of all the touch of the Holy Spirit. May God continue to bless this vision. See you soon
Pastor Carmen, Wow...what a spectacular conference today! You and your team get better and better each year. The music, the speakers were absolutely wonderful; I clug to every song, each word said. Mary Alessi was the highlight for me; such a beautifully anointed voice she has. God is an amazing Father and has amazing people like you to represent Him and produce such a triple A conference. Thanks again for filling my heart and preparing my mind for the year ahead -- I am set apart for Him. God's Blessing to you all~
Awsome, amazing, above and beyond my expectations! Thank you women of God team for your obedience to his word. Can't wait to next year! The entire venue was well put together next the anointing you gave me today words can't explain the strength it is speechless. Glory be to God!!! Savage mom.
Awsome, amazing, above and beyond my expectations! Thank you women of God team for your obedience to his word. Can't wait to next year! The entire venue was well put together next the anointing you gave me today words can't explain the strength it is speechless. Glory be to God!!! Savage mom.
Thank you Pastor Carmen and your entire team for one of the most amazing worship experiences I have ever had. Yesterday was my first time at the LOV conference but God willing it will not be my last. God bless you and the ministry that he has birthed in you to share with other women. I was inspired and uplifted by this incredible day of fellowship.
Had a really nice time at the 2013 Conference. This is my 6th year. Pastor Carmen you are a magnificent speaker and you are always so well put together. I would like to give a little constructive criticism. First off I was FREEZEING! I also felt that Pat Smith really didn't have a message although I tried to gain something from her I wasn't able to. Mary Alessi was WONDERFUL and I wish she had more time. Comparing this conference to the 5 others I have to say I was a little disappointed.CLM does an EXCELLENT job every year on these conferences and I know what a big job this. Next year I hope we can get back to the original formula.
Greetings! Thank you CLM for wanting to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Multitude.
I am a 4th year Alum for the LOV Conference. I look forward to this joyous event every year and I see why those of us who attend reach out to other sisters to invite them as it is so infectious.
This year was a bit different for me. The venue was FREEZING cold. I was surprised that the Oakdale didn't have the heat on.
Praise and Worship: Please bring back songs that the audience are familiar with like some of the mainstream Gospel/Christian artist who are in the industry.
Speaker: While Pat Smith's testimony was nice - - my heart longed for the fire of the Word that had been brought in years past such as Darlene Bishop, Patricia Bailey, Medina Pulliam, Vicki Yohe and a host of others. I was a little deflated with the speaker this year. I applaud her for being a positive role model and overcoming her silence. However, I was expecting fire breathing Word!
I look forward to LOV Conference every year to share the day with my two daughters. HOWEVER, this year the place was FREEZING!!!! Air blew on my neck the entire time...I told Usher's if they could get maintenance or someone to turn off air-conditioner (that you heard running). We moved our seats over to the other side of room and was still FREEZING! My daughter had my coat along with her coat on - and I had took as much as I could of the constant air blowing across my neck and feet. This big arena wasn't as annointed as previous years. My girls were so frozen, they were in tears - so we ended up leaving during Pastor Carmen's speaking. I've been to Conference's for the past four years and this year was different...
As always Pastor Carmen you were AMAZING. Unlike many of these women blogging about how cold it was, I new that the enemy was doing everything he could to stop what God had to say to us. I didn't let that stop me. Also, I appreciate everything you do to offer this conference for FREE! It's a shame that these complaining women can't stop to think about the overall event and forget about the little foxes! I aprreciate you and your team for always putting such and excellent event. I have yet to go to a conference in CT with this caliber of excellence. PS...loved, loved, loved your dress pastor Carmen. It gives me hope that I too can acheive beauty. Your a great example and a great role model. I hope those that are surrounded by you really know who they have in you and your husband. If I didn't iive so far, I would be a member of your church. Til next year, and don't let these negative comments bring you down. To me it was a negative on the Oakdale!!!!!!
I've been to all of your conferences but I have never blog about it. But I felt it was important to say something because I could hear all of the women complaining around me so I made up my mind that I would do it this year. Yes it was cold, but we need to get out of our premadana attitudes like God owes us comfort to worship Him! I believe everything happens for a reason, and I believe this was going to show him who was faithful and who was not, who was willing to fight and who was willing to give up! judging from my surroundings there were many that gave up. Shame on you! Where is your LOVE for God! I when with my church group and we just presssd in and we were able to worship him and also receive. Pastor when you spoke that word about send that man back home to his wife and children, I hope you understand what that did! You shook the foundation in that place with your boldness. It is refreshing for me to hear how free you are to speak for God. I know you are right when you say we have to pay attention who we are speaking for. My favorite statment was when you sent the pastors back to their altars to speak the TRUTH! Glory to God in jesus name. Don't let anyone stop you, don't let these slefish people stop you. You just keep on keeing on for God like you have.
Amen to your post. Women who complained need to be delivered from their "premadonna" spirits. Jesus Christ hung on a cross for them, so to be uncomfortable for a period of time is from a place of ungratefulness. Pray for them.
Hopefully everyone in our group will use this blog to talk about how they felt. I just want to say how blessed we were with everything except the lack of heat. We are looking forward to next year. hopefully it's not at the Oakdale! I will pray that God will find you a new place. Not sure I'd be willing to go back if it's held there. I hope you didn't pay a lot of money cause you sure had a lot of women leave before offerings were collected. That made me sad cause I know ya do everything to make it free and I don't want to see that change. Oakdale should give you at lest half of your money back!
I pondered if I should say anything but then thought you need to know. I kept going to the usher to ask when the heat was going to go on and she kept telling me they are working on it. That was very frustrating to me so I left early morning. I have been to all of the other conference and was upset to have to leave, but I couldn't take the cold air blwoing on me. Sorry I missed it, but I plan to be there as long as it's not in the same place! RCT
Hi, my name is Tanisha and I attended the Ladies of Virtue on Saturday at the Oakdale. It was my first time at the conference and I had great expectations because everyone was talking so much about it. Pastor Acosta was my favorite never heard her speak before, Pat Smith and Mary Alessi was really good. My only problem was NO heat. That was really tuff for me and a lot of the women around me. I saw them take one woman out because she was frozen! You should have paid for some heat! I know maybe you thought you could cut corners but that wasn't the way to do it.
The use of a blog is to encourage people to share their experiences,observations and opinions (good,bad or indifferent.)it's ok. and yes, it was C-O-L-D!! However,God already new ahead of time every single person who would be there (workers,guests,Oakdale employees)everybody!! HE knew who would stay and who would leave HE also knew who would receive the WORD, and the very time and hour that HE would use Pastor Carmen to Birth the WORD that HE had given to her. Therefore, HIS WORD shall not return void it will go forth to do everything(draw,deliver,heal,convict,redeem)it was set out to do!! The WORD says "One plants, One water's, but it is God who gives the increase!!and it dosen't take HIM long. I am so thankful that HE is true to HIS promises!! I am thankful that in spite of the cold you were obiedient to the call!! and I am thankful to be able to see my daughter this year Praising and Worshipping her Heavenly Father at the conference!! Lastly, Your steps are ordered by the LORD, therefore, you do what is necessary so the Oakdale fully understands that they did not honor their commitment, and God will do the rest. I commit to keeping you, Pastor David and our CLM Family in prayer and I would like to encourage other Believers in the Body of Christ to do the same.
I would first like to say THANK YOU, to our Lord and then to Pastor Carmen and Pastor David and the rest of the ladies that help bring forth the might day that the Lord had. I have been to every Lov confrenece and woud not miss it and I can tell you first hand that the issue with the heat was by no way no how anything to do with Pastor Carmen or the committee. Every conference has always been done in such excellence, and even tho it was cold very cold this year was no different. So for those of you ladies that it was your first time please please do not allow the enemy to leave the negative thoughts in your mind, and please make sure you return next year as I know it will be excellent. Thank you Lov team for all your hard work and love and compasion for the vision that God has given Pastor Carmen!!! I'm already looking forward to the 2014 conference and I pray and stand in agreement with you to find the perfect place for it. God Bless
This is my first time blogging, but I have been to all 6 conference's and have to say I have always walked away in amazement at the level of excellence and detail that is put in to it!! This year we had an issue with the venue because by no means can I beleive that Pastor Carmen would of had anything to do with the issue and I am sure that you did everything you could and I'm sure you will do everything you can to get your money back. I would like to just say Jennifer I loveeeeeeeeeeeeee you, you make us all feel at home, we can enjoy you. I also want to say that the prayer at the start of the day was beautiful, but I miss Jennifer doing it, for some reason it was just a different when she did EXPLOSIVE and maybe it was because she is a part of the committee?? That's just my feeling and I would love to see her back up ther to open it again if possible. Also I think that was her daughter who did the prayer for Sandy Hook how powerful and awesome it was to see that not only is she powerful and anoited but it's being passed down, AWESOME!!!!!! Thank you all til next year......
This was an amazing event! Thank you LOV for always putting together such a wonderful day for us. I know it wasn't easy to put up with all the complaints about the cold temperature in the room but your ushers did an amazing job. They were always calm with the women that were complaining.
Hello, I've been to all 6 conferences and this was nothing like I had experience before. I was excited to get there but was quickly upset when I was told there was no heat. I tried to press ina and enjoy everything but couldn't because I was too frozen to move. this would have been no different had you held it outside. I was glad when it was over but sad that I didn't get to enjoy it like I did in the past. But thank you pastor Camen for trying to do something bigger but maybe bigger isn't always better.
I hate negativity so I will try to be as graceful cause I know it was free. From what I saw it was good, but had to leave cause I couldn't stand the cold. I walked in feeling good and walekd out not feeling so well.Weather you knew or didn't know we would have heat, somebody should have said more to us. I just kept waiting for heat or for somebody to tell us what was going on. I think thats what bothered me the most nobody was saying anything and we were sitting there freezing!Sorry wish I could have stayed.
Pastor Acosta, I've debated whether to post or not but seeing these other posts I feel I need to. First I want to say thank you for your faithfulness. Second, in no way do I believe that you and your ladies knew about the heat beforehand. I do agree that it should have been addressed. However, after several inquiries I have found out that Marilyn Manson had a conference the night before and that he requires the heat off for his concerts as he wants a dead effect in his concerts. Apparently the heat did not go on until the day of the conference which was too late to heat that enormous building. So the devil got in and tried to stop what God wanted to do for us ladies who attended. I think that all this complaining is causing the devil to rejoice because he has taken away these women's joy! I personally was freezing but I came for God and I stayed for God and I left with God and so did my friends who were with me. Pastor Acosta, I pray that you and your ladies will not become discouraged because of what happened. You need to remember that when you are called to do something great such as this conference, that the enemy is not just going to sit back and let it be easy for you. I read that people are saying that they won't go back if it's in the same place, but this can happen in any place that you go to. Please don't stop giving these conferences because of some challenges thrown at you. Get up and start again preparing for your next conference. I know that I'm praying for your next conference. If only the women who walked out would have stopped and sought the Lord, He would have shown them who was behind the scene of this thing and their hearts would have been warmed by God's love. I'm looking forward to your next conference and my friends and I will be there no matter where you have it. After all Pastor Acosta, if God is for you then who can be against you?
Thank you so much LOV God did an amazing job through all of you the conference is better every year...I brought six of my friends from work and they all had an amazing time...Some of the ladies that already attended churches decided they will press in more and other ladies that did not go to church have now started to go...We have decided to bring more ladies next year and make it a tradition for all of us to go and even go out to dinner after to fellowship...Thank you again for everything....Michelle
Thank you so much for the conference this year. It was my first time attending. My family and especially my siblings have been wanting me to go for years since it started. I just wanted to say that it was awesome hearing Pastor Carmen, the worship team, and listening to Mary Alessi. I left there rejoice and I will be there next year waiting to see what God has in store for me. Regarding about the heat situation to be honest it didn't bothered me because when I heard about Marilyn Manson being there the day before it made sense. But the Devil didn't took my joy. So ladies keep doing what God has put in your hearts. Don't be discourage at all. I leave you with Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." God Bless you to All!
I just want to thank you! This was my first time attending a conference, I really really enjoyed the experience and I am going to attend this conference every year if it is GODS' will I love you pastor Carmen ,I felt God spoke to me through you ,hallelujah ! I walk away feeling uplifted ,free, and blessed with an abundance of love & useful life changing knowledge . This was an AWESOME experience ! Thank you again !
I usually don't comment on these things, but I had to this time. It was my first time to your conference - I lead a women's group at my church and a few of us decided to attend. I/We were glad we did. I will attend next year but this time I want to bring my entire group as well as my sisters (who live in NYC). I was blessed by you Pastor Carmen, how the Holy Spirit moved through you a true vessel. The P&W team was awesome. I'm thankful to your entire "amazing" team of six. Thank you - thank you - thank you. I'm glad that you rose to the occasion when God spoke to you so many years ago. I pray that I also will rise. Thank you and God bless you.
Thank you so much for the conference this year 2014.It was my first time attending & I will be attending until the good Lord calls me.Carmen God bless you for letting God use you in the way he has...I just felt a supernatural healing in my life that just couldn't sit down...I walk with a cane and I just could be on my feet the most 5 min...But while I was there I didn't feel any pain God is awesome...I hope to visit your church, where are you located & what are your time of services. I have a church but would like to visit on the days we don't have service on Sunday with my Pastor permission which he wouldn't mind...God bless & thank you...
Dear Pastor Carmen, I only missed the 2011 converence and was so excited about attending this year. This conference was a home run for me. I kept thinking "Wow God Wow" look how you gifted this Pastor to reach out and change lives of so many woman. You brought a timely word for young girls and us seasoned waiting for a Godly man and how he should show up. There were so many amazing aspects in the day from the worship team, Vickie and Mary, the Pastors who prayed over us; and Pastor Vereen brought me to tears when she touched and prayed for me. The skits, the vendors, everything was so Godly thrilling!! Pastor Carmen you are what you preach, a down to earth woman of God, who speaks truth & accuracy in how we need to live and walk. Thank you for taking the time to high five me when I showed you how I took the LOV keychain I received from a past conference, and wore it as a necklace. It is a beautiful reminder of how I must conduct myself as that virtous woman walking thru life. You and your team are tremendous woman and I'm excited in what God will do thru you in 2015. God's blessings~
I just have to THANK YOU for an amazing conference. I was truly blessed and to let you know I brought a teenager with me and you truly touched her heart. That is all she talked about. The little skit was a blessing because I believe you had gotten thru to many young woman and Vicki Yohe what an amazing woman of God, she put me on my knees. Can not wait until next year. God bless and many many thanks
This was my sixth conference... Everyone from my group had the time of their life. We had Tweens who just turned into teens attend ,it was the perfect mother/daughter experience so the skit was perfect. Our new converts we're strengthen and this year some of our sisters from New Jersey attended and excited about next year! Happy to report my daughters sight has improved since the conference . Please continue to be touchable and true to the vision God has given you the overflow is awesome. The members call me Pastor Mom and I was beginning to dislike the reference but when Mary prayed for a mothering spirit it hit me like a ton of bricks and I repented .You and the team will always be in my prayers!
Thank you so much Pastor Carmen for your obedience to the Lord! This is my second year. I brought several friends with me this year and will plan to bring more next year. What a life changing experience. My life will never be the same! God bless you!
Wow Jesus Wow!. What an amazing experience to be gathered with other ladies declaring our love and commitment to our God. I have been bragging about the conference ever since. Did not our hearts burn with the grace that was given us. Our church is already planning a bus trip with our ladies for 2015
I traveled from New York City with little information about the gathering and I was thoroughly impressed with the spirit of excellence displayed from the greeters to the presenters to the vendors.
Pastor Carmen you brought a message of integrity for our walk with the Lord. Yes, we will never surrender to complacency.I will be extraordinary in function, personality and activity. Pastor Mary Alessi, we saw the power of God at work in what you poured into our lives. The four Bs that hinder our walk with God: Busyness, Betrayal, Bitterness and Brokenness. Pastor Alessi don't forget to use your accesscard next time you travel.
That Vicki Vicki Yohe: I will be a constant Worshiper. Next time bring us photos of the Ugandan mansion, your bi-racial children and show us the Carol's Daughter hairstyles. LOL.
I am so loved by the King to be a part of Ladies of Virtue 2014
Wow! Awesome experience. We were crying at the Star Spangled Banner with the flags! Worship was off the charts this year, the Word was brilliant, Vicki is just WOW, the skits, perfect and our bus load is still talking about it. Next year, we want to pay for the entire Worship on DVD. $50-$95 will not be too much to ask so that we can go home and share with our families . We want them on the floor too, lol. Many Blessings! The Arena will Not be big enough for next year!
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God Bless you all.
ReplyDeleteLOV Confererence 2010... Life Changing Experience I will never forget. Love God with your WHOLE HEART.
ReplyDeleteWith my whole heart conference challenged me to go to higher heights in ministry. It's preparing me to go deeper in my faith to minister to women who are hurting and need wholeness. I am so anticipating next year! I met a new acquaintence who poured into my life confirming many things. I am still so full and my Lord said there will be a "shift in the paradigm" as the Lord is near! God bless each and everyone of you. May the Lord continue a good work in you. Allison
ReplyDeleteMy life already started to change. Thank you lord. Can't wait for next year!
ReplyDeleteI just cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate your obedience to the call of God for this Conference. It is well needed in our area and for the Women of our area. You hear about Conferences of this sort in the midwest and different parts of the country all the time and sometimes it is just not feasible for us to get to. God moved in a powerful way! Thank you Pastor Carmen and the Committee members. It was Magnicent and Powerful. With my whole heart I will continue to seek The Lord and His Kingdom and Righteousness! God's blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,Opal Harmon, CT
I just want to say I went for the first time and I enjoyed every minute of it God really blessed me as woman to continue to seek him more and to encourage others.
ReplyDeleteHello I just got back from the Ladies of Virtue conference and I want to say I had an awesome time. Seeing God moved in that place was something I wish every woman out there could have experienced. It was my first time attending and I am looking forward to many many more to come. Thank you Pastor Carmen and your team! God is really using you mightly to reach out to many hurting women. God Bless You
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Dear Pastor Carmen, I thank God for you and allowing me and the ladies from my church to attend the women conference. We were richly blessed!!! looking forward for this year.
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Wonderfu!!!
ReplyDeleteI thank God for all the Word that was spoken to enrich my life and All the ladies that were there. Thank you Pastor Carmen for hosting a life changing conference.
ReplyDeleteI was truly blessed!
ReplyDeleteI thank God that I got to attend. Thank you Pastor Carmen, your message caused me to reflect and work on changing the areas in my life that are not good or right. I want to model Christ in everything I do. Thank you again for giving so much of yourself to so many women. I love you!!!!!
ReplyDeletePastor Carmen thank you for such a spectacular event! Your message made me think about my behavior towards my pastors. I realized that I wasn't appreciating the man and woman of God I've been blessed with. I endeavor to treat them special and to pray for them and to make sure I help keep their arms lifted high. I'm also going to pray for you too. I hope the people in you church realize what special pastors they have. You and your husband are a God sent to the world! See you next year...
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!! Thats all that keeps coming out of my mouth. From the music to the ladies,the speakers, Pastor Carmens daughter, the dancers, the give aways, WOW! I've never been to or heard of anyone doing and giving so much. Pastor Carmen's message was heart renching and convicting, Dr. Dee Dee was encourage and Dr. Baily was missions alerting. But out of all of them Pastor Carmen's message is still resounding in my heart. Thank you for being bold to speak the truth. I am tired of all the fluff! No one is going to get to saved on fluff!
ReplyDeleteThank you pastor david for empowering this woman of God to move on her calling! Jennifer we love you too!
ReplyDeleteThis women's ministry is powerful in God! They know how to represent Him in Word and in excellence! Keep up the God work. Can't wait to see what God has in store for us next year. And all you ladies out there that attended this years conference, don't be selfish and just keep this to yourself. Spread the news and bring back 10 ladies with you next year!
ReplyDeletePastor Carmen you need to post your itinerary so we can come visit you seeing as how you don't want to to visit your church! Just kidding I know what you meant when you said that and yes I love and honor my pastors.
I see that no one has left a comment regarding this year's conference! That's disappointing considering the number of woman that were there screaming and rejoicing. Come on ladies get with the program!!!
ReplyDeleteI still can't wrap my mind around how good God is to us to give us this day, so that we can be completely saturated in Him. Ps. Carmen is the most real and down to earth woman preacherI know. She tells it like it is and she does it with style. She was my favorite of the day.
Thank you for your truthful message, it really made me think a lot about my love walk. I know I'm not where I should be. I wish we had more of that kind of teaching. PS. Love those shoes!!!!!
Darlene was awesome, and Vicki was off the hook. I have never been to any other Christian event that has been as organized and as excellent as this event. For 5 years they have not missed a beat! And they keep doubling in size, and they still get it right. They need to write a book on how they do it.
The film...who put this together? I was so awesome...it made me laugh but it also made me cry and think about how I look at love in my life. Pastor Carmen I want a husband, but I want to get him just like you said, I want him to go though God to find me.
Your sister in Christ
All I can say is GLORY GLORY GLORY. God showed up in a mighty way at this years LOV conference. He showed me the POWER of HIS LOVE. Things that I keep secret in my life were washed away by His Love. I NOW walk in the love and plan of God for my life. GLORY GLORY GLORY.
ReplyDeletePastor Carmen your heart for this conference shows in every aspect and detail pure excellence. May God continue to bless you and your family. You truly are a gift from God !!!!! See you next year. GLORY GLORY GLORY
Every year I go I say this was the best year yet. I really was blessed this year. I enjoyed all of the speakers and the singers and the movie.
ReplyDeleteI was touched when pastor Carmen brought her family to the front so everyone can meet them. What a beautiful family. Her daughter is gorgeous and looks just like both parents, and those sons are not too far behind either. It's not often you a see a Christian family so together. God has truly blessed them.
Thank you Acosta family for give so much of yourselves to a bunch of strangers...you make Jesus proud.
Janet
Amen to that sister Janet. I think it's rare for people to be willing to be so open with their family...This family is of God, you can see it by the way this conference flows.
ReplyDeleteI was so touch by what Pastor Carmen spoke about. I went into work and I was ready to start loving people. I today the same thing. People at work think I'm going crazy cause I'm being kind and patient and loving. And that wasn't me. But she was right, He's giving me the strength to do it. Thank you Lord.
Pastor Carmen you need to get yourself on television and radio, I want to hear more from you and I am sure their are more ladies that want to also.
Thank you!
Cynthia
These ladies are right...I still can't stop thinking about the conference. I was in the car on my way thinking the same thing. Pastor Carmen is no different than listening to some of these women on television. She's pretty, looks great, and can pack a punch with the word. She is no joke. I enjoyed Darlene and Vicky, but she was my favorite. I wish we could see more of her.
ReplyDeleteI don't mean to sound like I'm in the flesh, but her sons are gorgeous! Those wives are really blessed...they're not only good looking, they're godly men. I wonder if they had to go to God to find their women...
So Pastor Carmen til next year, unless you get on TV this year...
God is good! i am still walking on air for what He did for me through that conference. Everything was great! I pray that they get all the money their budget so that we can continue to have this every year. I can't wait for Christmas and New Years to be over that's how much I look foward to it.
ReplyDeleteAll you ladies out there, stop all this talk about her sons, did you hear what that woman of god said about her husband? Aint nobody messin with her boys!
god bless you Pastor Carmen!
Today is Wednesday and the conference is still in my heart! Thank you God and Covenant Ministries for you Ladies of Vitue.
ReplyDeleteI was bless to be there and I cant wait for next year.
This was my 4th year attending. I missed the very first one because I did not know what it entailed. When I heard the responses after the first conference I decided that I needed to go the following year to see for myself. I am hooked, and look forward to it every year with great anticipation and expectaions in what GOD has insotred for us. I loved, loved both speakers and the music and songs. To Roberto, I did not know that you wrote and composed the songs/music. You are truly blessed in the Lord's grace. To everyone involved I thank you all for making this so successful year after year. I am so very proud of my sister Pastor Carmen, and I ask God to continually bless her in her journey for his work. The gift of what she brings to each and EVERY lady who goes to the conferences amazes me. I walk out each year very different from how I walked in. I was BORN ready for these conferences and look forward to 2013 AMEN!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the conference of the year! I don't think there will be anything like it around us. And I'm no longer flying out anywhere to go see anyone when I have it available right in my backyard. Pastor Carmen thank you for being obedient and willing to take on this assignement. I think you have been doing an excellent job and God is well pleased. Your messages are about TRUTH, and not fluff. You keep it real! And that's what the Body needs today, including myself. Thank you, your husband, your children, your right hand ladies, your praise team and your staff! Thank you for the sacrifice you make every year. I know your harvest of blessing will follow your seed.
ReplyDeleteAll I have to say is that God showed up! Thank you Lord and thank you Covenant Ministries for doing this. Words cannot explain how I feel right now. Woman of God (Ps. Acosta) you just keep going the way God told you cause you're doing something right.
ReplyDeleteJust want to say hey Erica, thank you for getting me in when I thought there was no hope for me to get in. I really enjoyed it and I have God and you to thank for that. You are a swettie, and pretty too! Your
See you next year.
Pastor Acostas, thank you for being faithful. I have enjoyed these meetings so much. I don't know how God is going to top this one, but I know he can do it. Your family is beautiful, I was so blessed to see how united you are. You and your family are a tre model of what the Christian family is supposed to be. God bless those handsome boys, they not only look strong, you know they are strong cause they carry it. And your daughter and daughter in laws are beautiful. I'm praying for all of you!
ReplyDeleteI was totally blessed on Saturday. Pastor Carmen says that she spends 13 months planning this event and it definitely shows. When I first enter the room there weren't a lot of women in the room and everything looked so beautiful with the bags. I was surprise that they had bags this year with as many women as they had. The speakers were both great, but my favorite is Pastor Carmen because I feel like Darlene Bishop said many of the same things when she came the last time. I'm always looking for a new word from God and Pastor Carmen always delivers one. The team of singers and the songs were great. I;m glad I got there early cause I had a great view. Vicki Yohe is amazing, that voice just brings you straight to heaven. I really love I'm at Peace because that what I need right now to be at peace and the timing of her song was perfect. I'm glad I bought her CD. I thought is was a special moment when she brought out her family. I made me have hope for my own family. I desire that they be united as hers, and I know that God will grant that one day. The film was awesome. It was short but I got the message! Thank you and I hope you do get enough money to have it at the place you showed us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'm reading some of the post and I can't believe some of these women. This event was so awesome and you walked away with her sons in your mind. You're the kind of women that she talked about...did you not see their wives? They're MARRIED! Please be respectful! Besides did not see how drop dead gorgeous they are? Ladies please please please search your heart a little deeper, I'm sure you got a lot more out of this conference other than Pastor Carmen's sons.
ReplyDeletePastor Carmen, thank you for all you did to make this conference possible. Thank your family for helping make it possible as well. I pray the God will continue to strengthen you and your family. God Bless.
PS. I'm just watching out for you and your family.
I enjoyed myself in the Lord all day long. He spoke to me all day hmmm! And I'm looking forward to this year cause I just want to get closer to Him so when pastor acota comes back next year, I will already be set apart for him! Yes Lord! I read all of the blogs and its funny to see what people write. Let me just say that I don't think anyone of the ladies that commented on the pastors son said anything wrong. They were just telling it like it is. So a little lighter on the tone from the lady that corrected them would be nice. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that's what this conference was all about. Lets keep walking in love and loving one another. I hope the sister that started spreading love at work is still at it and doesn't give up cause we suppose to be the light and love in this world. Thank you God and lov for all you've done for me. Amen
ReplyDeletePastor Carmen the 2012 LOV Conference was a powerhouse of a day for me and my sista friends. I received the excellence that you all put forth. Thank you, thank your anointed team for coordinating, planning and executing such an outstanding event. OMG, the singing, the vendors, the ushers, everything was wonderful from beginning to end. (My small complaint is when we broke for lunch. Maybe there could be a better system to exit one row at a time, instead of everyone trying to cram out at once.) I love Darlene Bishop and what she spoke about her concerning her daughter ministered to me. I loved how you allowed women to give a testimony. But the brilliance in the day for me was my girl Vickie Yohe. OMG, I so love her voice, she is a true worshiper. Her and her sister Mary Alessi have heavenly voices; maybe you can have Mary at the 2013 Conference. God has given you a vision for us women and it gets better each year. This conference blessed me spiritually, emotionally and visually. I pray you and CLM seasons of God's abundance. Look forward to seeing what God has you do in 2013. Again thank you hugely. Much love, Many prayers~
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ReplyDeleteI truly thank you for all you do for women. I know that you sacrifice, however you make it look effortless. That is when you know God is all in it. I truly enjoyed myself. I saw you with what I thought was red bottom shoes and knew the devil was in trouble because they represented the blood of Jesus. You stomped him out with the message of LOVE. You spoke the truth in love. So many are not coming boldly with the truth in love. You are such a precious woman of God and I truly appreciate you. I thoroughly enjoyed the worship. I also enjoyed Darlene Bishop. The committee moved in excellence, as you are a woman that strive toward excellence in Christ.
LOV,
C Wright
This conference keeps getting better & better! As the Word of God says we go from glory to glory. The 2012 conference was electric, the prescence of God was felt from the ministering of the word, the singing of Ms. Vicki Yohe & the praise & worship team was AWESOME! It was great to actually see the ladies on the praise & worship team ministering as after all its a women's conference (no pun intended). The vendors, the ushers/ greeters. Everything was done in decency & in order all to the glory of God. Looking forward to 2013 should the Lord tarry.
ReplyDeleteI attended 2011 conference and could not wait for the 2012 conference. I guess I called so much, my ticket number was seats 2 thru 4. Pastor Carmen, what a vision that God has given you. I gave my testimony at conference 2012 and from that day until now, I can't get enough of my Lord and Saviour. This conference blessed me spiritually, emotionally and visually. To everyone involved I thank you all for making this so successful. With that said I will be making a pledge. Women all across this world need this type of fellowship. God Bless you Pastor Carmen and your family.
ReplyDeleteI have been attending the LOV Conference for four years now, and each year the expectancy is higher and higher. Last year I was able to share this with not only my sisters in Christ of Bethel AME Church of Bridgeport but my children and husband as well. It was an amazing experience and I would never forget that day. I was blessed by the word, by uplifting and anointed music but most of all the touch of the Holy Spirit. May God continue to bless this vision. See you soon
ReplyDeletePastor Carmen, Wow...what a spectacular conference today! You and your team get better and better each year. The music, the speakers were absolutely wonderful; I clug to every song, each word said. Mary Alessi was the highlight for me; such a beautifully anointed voice she has. God is an amazing Father and has amazing people like you to represent Him and produce such a triple A conference. Thanks again for filling my heart and preparing my mind for the year ahead -- I am set apart for Him. God's Blessing to you all~
ReplyDeleteAwsome, amazing, above and beyond my expectations! Thank you women of God team for your obedience to his word. Can't wait to next year! The entire venue was well put together next the anointing you gave me today words can't explain the strength it is speechless. Glory be to God!!! Savage mom.
ReplyDeleteAwsome, amazing, above and beyond my expectations! Thank you women of God team for your obedience to his word. Can't wait to next year! The entire venue was well put together next the anointing you gave me today words can't explain the strength it is speechless. Glory be to God!!! Savage mom.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pastor Carmen and your entire team for one of the most amazing worship experiences I have ever had. Yesterday was my first time at the LOV conference but God willing it will not be my last. God bless you and the ministry that he has birthed in you to share with other women. I was inspired and uplifted by this incredible day of fellowship.
ReplyDeleteHad a really nice time at the 2013 Conference. This is my 6th year. Pastor Carmen you are a magnificent speaker and you are always so well put together. I would like to give a little constructive criticism. First off I was FREEZEING! I also felt that Pat Smith really didn't have a message although I tried to gain something from her I wasn't able to. Mary Alessi was WONDERFUL and I wish she had more time. Comparing this conference to the 5 others I have to say I was a little disappointed.CLM does an EXCELLENT job every year on these conferences and I know what a big job this. Next year I hope we can get back to the original formula.
ReplyDeleteGreetings! Thank you CLM for wanting to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Multitude.
ReplyDeleteI am a 4th year Alum for the LOV Conference. I look forward to this joyous event every year and I see why those of us who attend reach out to other sisters to invite them as it is so infectious.
This year was a bit different for me. The venue was FREEZING cold. I was surprised that the Oakdale didn't have the heat on.
Praise and Worship: Please bring back songs that the audience are familiar with like some of the mainstream Gospel/Christian artist who are in the industry.
Speaker: While Pat Smith's testimony was nice - - my heart longed for the fire of the Word that had been brought in years past such as Darlene Bishop, Patricia Bailey, Medina Pulliam, Vicki Yohe and a host of others. I was a little deflated with the speaker this year. I applaud her for being a positive role model and overcoming her silence. However, I was expecting fire breathing Word!
Looking forward to next Year!
Sincerely, TMBRAD
I look forward to LOV Conference every year to share the day with my two daughters. HOWEVER, this year the place was FREEZING!!!! Air blew on my neck the entire time...I told Usher's if they could get maintenance or someone to turn off air-conditioner (that you heard running). We moved our seats over to the other side of room and was still FREEZING! My daughter had my coat along with her coat on - and I had took as much as I could of the constant air blowing across my neck and feet. This big arena wasn't as annointed as previous years. My girls were so frozen, they were in tears - so we ended up leaving during Pastor Carmen's speaking. I've been to Conference's for the past four years and this year was different...
ReplyDeleteAs always Pastor Carmen you were AMAZING. Unlike many of these women blogging about how cold it was, I new that the enemy was doing everything he could to stop what God had to say to us. I didn't let that stop me. Also, I appreciate everything you do to offer this conference for FREE! It's a shame that these complaining women can't stop to think about the overall event and forget about the little foxes! I aprreciate you and your team for always putting such and excellent event. I have yet to go to a conference in CT with this caliber of excellence. PS...loved, loved, loved your dress pastor Carmen. It gives me hope that I too can acheive beauty. Your a great example and a great role model. I hope those that are surrounded by you really know who they have in you and your husband. If I didn't iive so far, I would be a member of your church. Til next year, and don't let these negative comments bring you down. To me it was a negative on the Oakdale!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been to all of your conferences but I have never blog about it. But I felt it was important to say something because I could hear all of the women complaining around me so I made up my mind that I would do it this year. Yes it was cold, but we need to get out of our premadana attitudes like God owes us comfort to worship Him! I believe everything happens for a reason, and I believe this was going to show him who was faithful and who was not, who was willing to fight and who was willing to give up! judging from my surroundings there were many that gave up. Shame on you! Where is your LOVE for God! I when with my church group and we just presssd in and we were able to worship him and also receive. Pastor when you spoke that word about send that man back home to his wife and children, I hope you understand what that did! You shook the foundation in that place with your boldness. It is refreshing for me to hear how free you are to speak for God. I know you are right when you say we have to pay attention who we are speaking for. My favorite statment was when you sent the pastors back to their altars to speak the TRUTH! Glory to God in jesus name. Don't let anyone stop you, don't let these slefish people stop you. You just keep on keeing on for God like you have.
ReplyDeleteAmen to your post. Women who complained need to be delivered from their "premadonna" spirits. Jesus Christ hung on a cross for them, so to be uncomfortable for a period of time is from a place of ungratefulness. Pray for them.
DeleteHopefully everyone in our group will use this blog to talk about how they felt. I just want to say how blessed we were with everything except the lack of heat. We are looking forward to next year. hopefully it's not at the Oakdale! I will pray that God will find you a new place. Not sure I'd be willing to go back if it's held there. I hope you didn't pay a lot of money cause you sure had a lot of women leave before offerings were collected. That made me sad cause I know ya do everything to make it free and I don't want to see that change. Oakdale should give you at lest half of your money back!
ReplyDeleteI pondered if I should say anything but then thought you need to know. I kept going to the usher to ask when the heat was going to go on and she kept telling me they are working on it. That was very frustrating to me so I left early morning. I have been to all of the other conference and was upset to have to leave, but I couldn't take the cold air blwoing on me. Sorry I missed it, but I plan to be there as long as it's not in the same place!
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Hi, my name is Tanisha and I attended the Ladies of Virtue on Saturday at the Oakdale. It was my first time at the conference and I had great expectations because everyone was talking so much about it. Pastor Acosta was my favorite never heard her speak before, Pat Smith and Mary Alessi was really good. My only problem was NO heat. That was really tuff for me and a lot of the women around me. I saw them take one woman out because she was frozen! You should have paid for some heat! I know maybe you thought you could cut corners but that wasn't the way to do it.
ReplyDeleteSorry, not a very good experience.
The use of a blog is to encourage people to share their experiences,observations and opinions (good,bad or indifferent.)it's ok. and yes, it was C-O-L-D!! However,God already new ahead of time every single person who would be there (workers,guests,Oakdale employees)everybody!! HE knew who would stay and who would leave HE also knew who would receive the WORD, and the very time and hour that HE would use Pastor Carmen to Birth the WORD that HE had given to her. Therefore, HIS WORD shall not return void it will go forth to do everything(draw,deliver,heal,convict,redeem)it was set out to do!! The WORD says "One plants, One water's, but it is God who gives the increase!!and it dosen't take HIM long. I am so thankful that HE is true to HIS promises!! I am thankful that in spite of the cold you were obiedient to the call!! and I am thankful to be able to see my daughter this year Praising and Worshipping her Heavenly Father at the conference!! Lastly, Your steps are ordered by the LORD, therefore, you do what is necessary so the Oakdale fully understands that they did not honor their commitment, and God will do the rest. I commit to keeping you, Pastor David and our CLM Family in prayer and I would like to encourage other Believers in the Body of Christ to do the same.
ReplyDeleteI would first like to say THANK YOU, to our Lord and then to Pastor Carmen and Pastor David and the rest of the ladies that help bring forth the might day that the Lord had. I have been to every Lov confrenece and woud not miss it and I can tell you first hand that the issue with the heat was by no way no how anything to do with Pastor Carmen or the committee. Every conference has always been done in such excellence, and even tho it was cold very cold this year was no different. So for those of you ladies that it was your first time please please do not allow the enemy to leave the negative thoughts in your mind, and please make sure you return next year as I know it will be excellent. Thank you Lov team for all your hard work and love and compasion for the vision that God has given Pastor Carmen!!! I'm already looking forward to the 2014 conference and I pray and stand in agreement with you to find the perfect place for it. God Bless
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time blogging, but I have been to all 6 conference's and have to say I have always walked away in amazement at the level of excellence and detail that is put in to it!! This year we had an issue with the venue because by no means can I beleive that Pastor Carmen would of had anything to do with the issue and I am sure that you did everything you could and I'm sure you will do everything you can to get your money back. I would like to just say Jennifer I loveeeeeeeeeeeeee you, you make us all feel at home, we can enjoy you. I also want to say that the prayer at the start of the day was beautiful, but I miss Jennifer doing it, for some reason it was just a different when she did EXPLOSIVE and maybe it was because she is a part of the committee?? That's just my feeling and I would love to see her back up ther to open it again if possible. Also I think that was her daughter who did the prayer for Sandy Hook how powerful and awesome it was to see that not only is she powerful and anoited but it's being passed down, AWESOME!!!!!! Thank you all til next year......
ReplyDeleteThis was an amazing event! Thank you LOV for always putting together such a wonderful day for us. I know it wasn't easy to put up with all the complaints about the cold temperature in the room but your ushers did an amazing job. They were always calm with the women that were complaining.
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Hello, I've been to all 6 conferences and this was nothing like I had experience before. I was excited to get there but was quickly upset when I was told there was no heat. I tried to press ina and enjoy everything but couldn't because I was too frozen to move. this would have been no different had you held it outside. I was glad when it was over but sad that I didn't get to enjoy it like I did in the past. But thank you pastor Camen for trying to do something bigger but maybe bigger isn't always better.
ReplyDeleteI hate negativity so I will try to be as graceful cause I know it was free. From what I saw it was good, but had to leave cause I couldn't stand the cold. I walked in feeling good and walekd out not feeling so well.Weather you knew or didn't know we would have heat, somebody should have said more to us. I just kept waiting for heat or for somebody to tell us what was going on. I think thats what bothered me the most nobody was saying anything and we were sitting there freezing!Sorry wish I could have stayed.
ReplyDeletePastor Acosta, I've debated whether to post or not but seeing these other posts I feel I need to. First I want to say thank you for your faithfulness. Second, in no way do I believe that you and your ladies knew about the heat beforehand. I do agree that it should have been addressed. However, after several inquiries I have found out that Marilyn Manson had a conference the night before and that he requires the heat off for his concerts as he wants a dead effect in his concerts. Apparently the heat did not go on until the day of the conference which was too late to heat that enormous building. So the devil got in and tried to stop what God wanted to do for us ladies who attended. I think that all this complaining is causing the devil to rejoice because he has taken away these women's joy! I personally was freezing but I came for God and I stayed for God and I left with God and so did my friends who were with me. Pastor Acosta, I pray that you and your ladies will not become discouraged because of what happened. You need to remember that when you are called to do something great such as this conference, that the enemy is not just going to sit back and let it be easy for you. I read that people are saying that they won't go back if it's in the same place, but this can happen in any place that you go to. Please don't stop giving these conferences because of some challenges thrown at you. Get up and start again preparing for your next conference. I know that I'm praying for your next conference. If only the women who walked out would have stopped and sought the Lord, He would have shown them who was behind the scene of this thing and their hearts would have been warmed by God's love. I'm looking forward to your next conference and my friends and I will be there no matter where you have it. After all Pastor Acosta, if God is for you then who can be against you?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much LOV God did an amazing job through all of you the conference is better every year...I brought six of my friends from work and they all had an amazing time...Some of the ladies that already attended churches decided they will press in more and other ladies that did not go to church have now started to go...We have decided to bring more ladies next year and make it a tradition for all of us to go and even go out to dinner after to fellowship...Thank you again for everything....Michelle
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the conference this year. It was my first time attending. My family and especially my siblings have been wanting me to go for years since it started. I just wanted to say that it was awesome hearing Pastor Carmen, the worship team, and listening to Mary Alessi. I left there rejoice and I will be there next year waiting to see what God has in store for me. Regarding about the heat situation to be honest it didn't bothered me because when I heard about Marilyn Manson being there the day before it made sense. But the Devil didn't took my joy. So ladies keep doing what God has put in your hearts. Don't be discourage at all. I leave you with Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." God Bless you to All!
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I just want to thank you! This was my first time attending a conference, I really really enjoyed the experience and I am going to attend this conference every year if it is GODS' will
ReplyDeleteI love you pastor Carmen ,I felt God spoke to me through you ,hallelujah !
I walk away feeling uplifted ,free, and blessed with an abundance of love & useful life changing knowledge .
This was an AWESOME experience !
Thank you again !
I usually don't comment on these things, but I had to this time. It was my first time to your conference - I lead a women's group at my church and a few of us decided to attend. I/We were glad we did. I will attend next year but this time I want to bring my entire group as well as my sisters (who live in NYC). I was blessed by you Pastor Carmen, how the Holy Spirit moved through you a true vessel. The P&W team was awesome. I'm thankful to your entire "amazing" team of six. Thank you - thank you - thank you. I'm glad that you rose to the occasion when God spoke to you so many years ago. I pray that I also will rise. Thank you and God bless you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the conference this year 2014.It was my first time attending & I will be attending until the good Lord calls me.Carmen God bless you for letting God use you in the way he has...I just felt a supernatural healing in my life that just couldn't sit down...I walk with a cane and I just could be on my feet the most 5 min...But while I was there I didn't feel any pain God is awesome...I hope to visit your church, where are you located & what are your time of services. I have a church but would like to visit on the days we don't have service on Sunday with my Pastor permission which he wouldn't mind...God bless & thank you...
ReplyDeleteDear Pastor Carmen, I only missed the 2011 converence and was so excited about attending this year. This conference was a home run for me. I kept thinking "Wow God Wow" look how you gifted this Pastor to reach out and change lives of so many woman. You brought a timely word for young girls and us seasoned waiting for a Godly man and how he should show up. There were so many amazing aspects in the day from the worship team, Vickie and Mary, the Pastors who prayed over us; and Pastor Vereen brought me to tears when she touched and prayed for me. The skits, the vendors, everything was so Godly thrilling!! Pastor Carmen you are what you preach, a down to earth woman of God, who speaks truth & accuracy in how we need to live and walk. Thank you for taking the time to high five me when I showed you how I took the LOV keychain I received from a past conference, and wore it as a necklace. It is a beautiful reminder of how I must conduct myself as that virtous woman walking thru life. You and your team are tremendous woman and I'm excited in what God will do thru you in 2015. God's blessings~
ReplyDeleteI just have to THANK YOU for an amazing conference. I was truly blessed and to let you know I brought a teenager with me and you truly touched her heart. That is all she talked about. The little skit was a blessing because I believe you had gotten thru to many young woman and Vicki Yohe what an amazing woman of God, she put me on my knees. Can not wait until next year.
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p.s....Pastor Carmen, I'm still praying that you will secure Pastor Sheryl Brady as a guest speaker.
ReplyDeleteThis was my sixth conference... Everyone from my group had the time of their life. We had Tweens who just turned into teens attend ,it was the perfect mother/daughter experience so the skit was perfect. Our new converts we're strengthen and this year some of our sisters from New Jersey attended and excited about next year! Happy to report my daughters sight has improved since the conference . Please continue to be touchable and true to the vision God has given you the overflow is awesome. The members call me Pastor Mom and I was beginning to dislike the reference but when Mary prayed for a mothering spirit it hit me like a ton of bricks and I repented .You and the team will always be in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Pastor Carmen for your obedience to the Lord! This is my second year. I brought several friends with me this year and will plan to bring more next year. What a life changing experience. My life will never be the same! God bless you!
ReplyDeleteWow Jesus Wow!. What an amazing experience to be gathered with other ladies declaring our love and commitment to our God. I have been bragging about the conference ever since. Did not our hearts burn with the grace that was given us. Our church is already planning a bus trip with our ladies for 2015
ReplyDeleteI traveled from New York City with little information about the gathering and I was thoroughly impressed with the spirit of excellence displayed from the greeters to the presenters to the vendors.
Pastor Carmen you brought a message of integrity for our walk with the Lord. Yes, we will never surrender to complacency.I will be extraordinary in function, personality and activity. Pastor Mary Alessi, we saw the power of God at work in what you poured into our lives. The four Bs that hinder our walk with God: Busyness, Betrayal, Bitterness and Brokenness. Pastor Alessi don't forget to use your accesscard next time you travel.
That Vicki Vicki Yohe: I will be a constant Worshiper. Next time bring us photos of the Ugandan mansion, your bi-racial children and show us the Carol's Daughter hairstyles. LOL.
I am so loved by the King to be a part of Ladies of Virtue 2014
Wow! Awesome experience. We were crying at the Star Spangled Banner with the flags! Worship was off the charts this year, the Word was brilliant, Vicki is just WOW, the skits, perfect and our bus load is still talking about it. Next year, we want to pay for the entire Worship on DVD. $50-$95 will not be too much to ask so that we can go home and share with our families . We want them on the floor too, lol. Many Blessings! The Arena will Not be big enough for next year!
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