Rochester, IN Begins In…
Saturday, November 9, 2024
6:00 PM SHOW
5:30 PM Pre-Show panel with Speakers
5:00 PM DOORS OPEN
Aspire Speakers & Artists
Mary Shannon
Teacher & Speaker
From the moment we could sit still in our mother’s arms, we have loved stories. Stories around the supper table are some of the best moments in life and are the times we best come to know these people we call family. Much of our heritage is learned through the passing down of stories. This is exactly how the Bible was passed down for generations yet today people seem to believe that the Bible is a list of do’s and don’ts instead of a beautiful story of love, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption.
Shannon uses her divine knowledge of Scripture to put the story back together again. Many people have several pieces of the puzzle, yet they have no idea how it all fits together in the greatest love story ever told. This is what Shannon does! She has an amazing way of connecting the pieces while sharing some of the funniest yet applicable personal stories you have ever heard.
One minute you are laughing and the next minute you realize that the Holy Spirit just spoke and you have an “aha” moment that will stay with you forever.
Kay Dodd
Comedian
Kay Dodd has spent the better part of the last 25 years making people laugh as a professional comedian. Whether she is performing for women’s groups, conferences, and recovery groups or emceeing events, producing shows or raising funds for worthy causes, Kay Dodd will deliver the laughs that can lift spirits, open hearts, and leave your audience inspired.
In July, 2016, the National Livin’ on Laughter Gospel Comedy Association awarded Kay Dodd their “Lifetime Achievement Award”. Having previously been a club comedian who was regularly booked to host and emcee shows for A-List headliners such as Jeff Foxworthy, Shirley Hemphill, Brian Regan, Henry Cho, and more, Kay brings clean comedy wherever she goes. You may have seen Kay Dodd on the Dove Channel or on tour with Chonda Pierce. Kay is excited to share some laughs with you and hopes to see you
soon!
April Geesbreght
Artist & Songwriter
Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, April Geesbreght (pronounced JEZ-bray) has been writing songs since she could make a joyful noise. Trusting Jesus at a young age, April served in church and on worship teams throughout her youth. April moved to Nashville, TN in 2010 and landed her first publishing deal writing pop + country songs for Sony ATV. The Lord called her back to worship in 2019, moments after her father passed away. April’s journey of anxiety, insecurity, physical pain and grief, is now a story of hope, healing, assurance, freedom, and joy as she testifies to what the Lord has done. Moved to tell others of her journey in Christ, she began writing and recording a worship album that will release in April 2023.
April is a wife, mother to 3 children, worship leader, songwriter and singer who can often be found playing board games, riding bikes with her kids, interior designing and sitting at her piano creating a song of praise.
5:00 pm
Doors Open for General Admission & VIP
Come in early to shop and visit speaker and artist tables.
5:30 pm
Join us for a 15 minute panel called “Transformed”.
A panel time with all 3 ladies based on Romans 12:2
6:00 pm
Event Starts
Join us for 3 hours full of laughter, learning, stories, and music.
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