LiLY’s Women Conference

GC Cleveland held its 22nd Annual LiLY Women’s Conference on April 24-26, 2026, at Embassy Suites in Independence, Ohio. The event centered on Hebrews 12:1–2 with the theme, “Aligned with Purpose.” It was a powerful and transformative experience for the 82 women in attendance.

Here are some highlights:

• • Dr. Vicky Newsom (GC Queens, NY) delivered a heartfelt message, “Holding Truth in Heavy Times: Faith, Health, and Maturity in Christ.” She reminded us that we are God’s beloved — fully seen, fully known — and never meant to carry life’s burdens alone.
  • Tamar Gray (GC Cleveland, OH) encouraged us to release every hindrance and cast it onto God. Her message was clear and freeing: nothing we face is too big for him to handle.
  • Ruth Phillips (GC Queens, NY) challenged us to look within and discover our true identity in Christ — not defined by others, but by God. The Word of God is the only accurate mirror of who we are.
  • A special moment of joy came through the humor of Clover Webb (GC Queens, NY) whose lighthearted presence created a perfect segue into our final session.
  • Author and recording artist Maria Jacobs gave a profound and powerful story of redemption. She reminded us that God still speaks, still heals, and is always writing new beginnings in our lives.

We closed the day with an evening of intercessory prayer and heartfelt testimonies. The gathering created space for God’s presence, healing, and breakthrough, and we left encouraged, renewed, and aligned with purpose. We left confident in God’s love, strengthened in faith, and ready to walk boldly in who he has called us to be.

Rosa Hulse, Women’s Ministry Leader
Cleveland, Ohio, US