Happy National Women's Equality Day!

Women's Equality Day, 2007
A Proclamation by the President of the United States

On Women's Equality Day, we commemorate the adoption of the 19th Amendment to our Constitution and the strong leadership of extraordinary women who have made America a more perfect Union by advancing women's suffrage.

At the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848, a group of visionaries gathered to proclaim the ideas that "all men and women are created equal" and "endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights." That gathering grew into a national movement that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. This achievement reflects the vision and determination of the suffragists who stood for a freer society and changed our Nation's history.

Since the passage of the 19th Amendment, pioneers such as Margaret Chase Smith and Sandra Day O'Connor rose above obstacles and broke down barriers to equality. Today, American women are shaping our Nation and the world by serving in all walks of life. Many brave women volunteer to wear the uniform of the United States, and they serve as an inspiration to all.
Our Nation is grateful for the bold leadership of American women who have opened doors of opportunity for women of future generations. On Women's Equality Day we honor the suffragists and all those who seek to expand equality in our world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 26, 2007, as Women's Equality Day. I call upon the people of the United States to celebrate the achievements of women and observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.

GEORGE W. BUSH




Thanks for taking a moment and "remembering with me" ladies! The photo above is of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of the pioneers who embraced her destiny and fought for what God has granted us all- (women included) FREEDOM and EQUALITY!"

"...there is no longer male or female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus."

Galations 3:28

Love & Blessings,

PD Are You With Me?

And oh YES she is! I am thrilled to announce the launching of a brand new venture and well, ministry. This was conceived in both of us separately and then birthed through prayer, confirmation, and with great passion.

I am so honored and excited to partner with a truly amazing woman of God who is confident and comfortable in her calling, co-founder of Equal Time, Rev. Deanna Shrodes. Got you curious yet? Read below for a great launch story about Equal Time written by Deanna and stop by soon!

Today is National Women's Equality Day! As Christians, and particularly as Assemblies of God believers, we celebrate women! Our fellowship officially holds an egalitarian view, meaning that we believe in the Biblical equality of women. The Assemblies of God celebrates and encourages women in leadership. This is just one great facet of this incredible group of believers of which we are a part.

In fact, our new superintendent-elect of the Assemblies of God, Rev. George O. Wood, has done some extensive Biblical research and much writing and speaking on this issue and is a passionate advocate for the equality of women. To read one of his sermons on this topic, go here. Superintendent Elect Dr. George Wood

Pastor Deanna has co-launched a new multi-writer blog along with her long time friend, Pastor Tara Sloan, another Assemblies of God pastor/pastor's wife from Chicago, IL. This blog is called "Equal Time" and will feature thought provoking writings from some of the best egalitarian writers today. They have chosen to launch this blog today, August 26 on the historic day of National Women's Equality day. To visit this blog go to Equal Time

It is our prayer that you will find Equal Time to be encouraging, empowering and thought provoking, not only for women, but for men too. Because equality for women is not just a women's issue...much like racial equality, it is all of our concern. We hope you stop by soon and visit us at Equal Time.


e·gal·i·tar·i·an (ĭ-gāl'ĭ-târ'ē-ən) adj. Affirming, promoting, or characterized by belief in equal political, economic, social, and civil rights for all people

Love & Blessings,