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Discover Your Fresh Start at Life!

Peering into the backseat of her SUV with tears streaming down her cheeks, Cristina gripped the steering wheel tight as she prayed "Father, what now? How do I raise three children on my own without their father?" At that moment, she felt God reply back, "With me, I am their Heavenly Father." At the young age of 28, Cristina lost her husband, Brian, to cancer. Residing in New Lenox, Brian and Cristina fought the cancer faithfully for 2 years. In the midst of this terrible heartache and pain, she cried out to her Savior for love, hope, peace and guidance in moving forward.

Trials have transformed into triumphs through the strength of Christ for Cristina Harty. Many years ago, God gave her a vision that extended beyond her. "God made me aware that He doesn’t just want women to know OF Him but He wants them to KNOW Him personally."

Speaking all over the U.S. the past ten years, Cristina founded her own cosmetic line and etiquette training company, Kharisma Finishing School, a Christian based company. Cristina started this school with a mission of "Building Character and Confidence in Today’s Young People" by teaching them to recognize their unique qualities and talents God has blessed them with. Now, Cristina’s passion extends beyond textbook teachings to helping others feel God’s abundant love, mercy and compassion. “I desire for all women to experience God's healing power as I did.” And with that New Beginnings Ministries was born.

The 2nd Annual Chicago New Beginnings Women’s Conference will be held on October 12th from 9am-3pm at Living Water Community church in Bolingbrook. This conference is a Saturday event that gives women a break from the demands of their lives, and allows them to get refreshed, revived and refocused on Christ.

The purpose at New Beginnings women’s conferences is to get to the core issues of what women deal with everyday. As the Founder & President, Cristina and her team will minister to women through worship, testimonies, teaching and ministry. “We desire to reach women who are hurting, lonely, or lost… as well as those who want to deepen their relationship with God.”

Along with Cristina Harty, featured speakers include: Author & international speaker Pastor Chrystal Hansen and minister & Air Force veteran Pamela Jones. And the New Beginnings corporate committee and volunteers who pull it all off at these national life changing conferences are women from Frankfort, Orland Park, New Lenox and Bolingbrook.

Previous New Beginnings conferences have proven to fill women with encouragement, inspiration and laughter. Authentic and engaging messages are shared with women of all ages and backgrounds, at any level of faith, in every season of life without sugarcoating life’s challenges. With a mixture of humor and raw honesty, ladies will embrace God’s love and faithfulness with a fresh new confidence.

All are welcome at the New Beginnings Conference to enjoy a time of renewal and healing. Pre-register online by October 9th to receive the discounted ticket price of $39 that includes a delicious lunch! Go to www.AFreshStartatLife.com to register today.

Also, check the website for weekly devotions, read what others have said about past conferences and get more detail about this upcoming event! On October 12th, walk-up registration takes place from 8:15am-9am at Living Water Community Church in Bolingbrook. Walk up ticket price is $49. The conference will promptly begin at 9am.

Gather ten others to join you for this powerful and life changing conference and receive a FREE ticket & chance to win a cash prize! To learn how … email: info@AFreshStartAtLife.com or call Amy at New Beginnings 612-367-newu (6398).

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