The C.L.O.C. Chronicle Quarterly Newsletter for Christian ladies of Conquest, Inc.

Who We Are and

What We Believe Christian Ladies of Conquest, Inc.

(C.L.O.C.) is a faith based, Christ-

centered non-profit women’s outreach

organization that provides emergency

assistance and services to those families

and individuals in need, with special em-

phasis on women and children.

Following the example of Jesus, C.L.O.C.

believes in a hands-on approach to serv-

ing those in need, whenever and wher-

ever possible. Some of C.L.O.C.’s out-

reach activities are: an annual back-to-

school program, scholarships, elderly

outreach, food baskets for the needy, gift

-filled shoe boxes for underprivileged

children around the world, donations to

local homeless shelters and centers, and

emergency relief donations.

We take our calling to be servants of God

very seriously and we are confident God

will continue to shower His blessings as

we serve His people.

Another Successful Operation Food Basket Luncheon It has become a C.L.O.C. tradition to host a Christmas luncheon in early December, and to assemble food baskets

for families in need. Each year, C.L.O.C. members and volunteers collect and donate canned goods and non-

perishable items for this project. This year’s luncheon was held in the Environmental Room at Josey Ranch Lake

Library in Carrollton, Texas. Praise and worship, a short program, games, door prizes, silent auction fundraiser,

and a delicious lunch were enjoyed by all. Then, volunteers eagerly stuffed large baskets to the brim, complete

with gift cards to purchase perishable items.

After adding our trademark “purple bow”, our

task was completed. Selected families in the

community were recipients of the baskets, and

as always, C.L.O.C. is most grateful for support

and food donations from dedicated members

and volunteers for this annual event.

A wonderful addition to the C.L.O.C. family is our new volunteer, Natalie Andrews. She

is a junior at Parish Episcopal School and a member of the Rosettes, the drill team, and

takes part in the theater department. She also plays soccer, but unfortunately was unable to

participate on the school team this year. She loves to sing, act, and dance, and hopes to

continue her love for the Arts in college. She also has big “hopes and dreams” of pursuing

a professional career in the same field. She stated, “I chose to start volunteering with

C.L.O.C. because I admired the work they do. They reach out to the community and help

people and spread the Word of God.” She admires the women of C.L.O.C. very much, and

is looking forward to continually working with them. C.L.O.C. is blessed to have a new

student volunteer who spends her spare time cheerfully helping others. Welcome Natalie!

Left photo: Natalie speaks and participates in C.L.O.C.’s Annual

Operation Food Basket Luncheon on December 2015. Right top:

Decorating shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child Project.

Bottom right: Delivering toys and much-needed items to Family

Gateway Center - Dallas TX.

C.L.O.C. Welcomes New Student Volunteer

C.L.O.C. supporter

Gloria Anderson

happily shows off

her tote bag with

door prize inside!

March 2016

M A R C H 2 0 1 6 P A G E 2

As a small non-profit, our organi-zations relies on the generous do-nations and volunteer services of many caring supporters and vol-unteers. For over a decade, the Biley Family -Erick, Versie, Tam-ela, and Allison, have shown God’s love by their giving and service to C.L.O.C. They have demonstrated time and time again their generos-ity, but also their words of encour-agement have been so uplifting. Whenever C.L.O.C. receives a do-nation from the Bileys, there is always a note or letter written by Versie encouraging the C.L.O.C. Ladies to never give up, knowing there is “a crown” for us in heaven. Simply put, if it were not for faith-ful supporters like the Bileys, we would not be able to completely fulfill our mission and fund the

The Biley Family

C . L . O . C . C H R O N I C L E

projects, programs, and events we sponsor. Because of their giving hearts, generous donations, and continued support, C.L.O.C. con-tinues to move forward as we en-rich the lives of families, children, students, the elderly, and dis-tressed individuals. Thank you, Biley Family, for your love, sup-port, and words of encouragement!

Erick & Versie Biley

Pine Bluff, Arkansas Supporters Allison & Tamela Biley

Daughters of Erick & Versie

ADOPT A ROOM Creating A Lasting

Impression! Family Gateway is an organization

committed to ending child homelessness and

ensuring that every child finds a safe and

friendly environment waiting for them when they enter the facility. After attending the Center’s open house several months ago, C.L.O.C. knew then

they wanted to be involved in the Adopt-a-Room Program. The purpose of this program is to provide the incoming family with stability and to en-

courage and empower them for a better life. After speaking with the Center’s Community Director, C.L.O.C. went to work collecting items to deco-

rate a room for an incoming family. After receiving information about the occupants of the room, C.L.O.C. collected bed linens and towels, shower

caddies, toiletries, wall decorations, lamp, trash can, alarm clock, clothes baskets, and books and toys. Upon completion of the project, Willadean,

Marion, and Christie were beaming with joy as they thanked God for blessing and allowing C.L.O.C. to be involved in such an awesome project.

Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for

yourself. It is what you do for others. ~Danny Thomas~

M A R C H 2 0 1 6 P A G E 3 A Word from C.L.O.C. President Marion Bradford

It’s Called Resurrection Day,

Not Easter! (Reprinted from C.L.O.C. Chronicle – April 2010)

As most of you know, I love reminiscing about my

childhood. It was fun growing up in a small town in

Louisiana, but more than anything, I believe celebrating

holidays was the best time of all. Christmas, Thanksgiv-

ing, 4th of July and Easter (that’s what I called it when I

was young) were holidays spent with family and

friends—good eating, gifts, and good times.

Out of all the holidays, one of my favorites WAS Easter.

Why? Because my parents bought my sisters and me a

new outfit from head to toe. New underwear, socks,

shoes and matching purse, dress, headband, or some-

times a matching hat and gloves made up our ensembles.

Mama always cooked a delicious meal and I can still

taste the smoked shoulder ham she always prepared with

cherries and pineapple on top. Our Easter baskets were

filled with chocolate bunnies and marshmallow baby

chicks, along with jelly beans, candy eggs, and dyed

eggs. If that wasn’t enough, my father was Post Com-

mander of the American Legion and we had the task of

dying more than twenty dozen eggs for the Annual VFW

Easter Egg Hunt. Dying all those eggs was stressful for

Mama, but we enjoyed every minute of this yearly

Easter eave ritual. My sisters and I didn’t even mind

being awakened early on Easter morning for Sunrise

Service at Brown Grove Baptist Church because we

knew what the remainder of the day held for us.

Oh, but thanks be to God I am no longer a “milk” but a

“meat” Christian. I celebrate Resurrection Day, not

Easter! I have grown in Christ and I have learned that

Easter does not come from the Bible, but started as a

pagan holiday celebrating the ancient Anglo-Saxon god-

dess of Spring. Its symbols and traditions do not honor

Christ or His sacrifice, but somehow Christian leaders

and followers came to embrace this pagan festival as

their own. I am so thankful to God for a true under-

standing of what we as Christians are supposed to cele-

brate - our risen Savior Jesus Christ!

I’m excited as Resurrection Day approaches because it is

still one of my favorite holidays, however I must be hon-

est because I still buy candy (just finished eating a

chocolate egg), and cooking a picnic ham as Mama use

to do for Resurrection Day dinner. However, I now

know the correct name for one of the most important

Christian days of the year. Let us always be thankful as

we celebrate and praise God for sending His son, Jesus

Christ, who bled, suffered and died for the sins of the

world, and on that third day rose from the grave that we

might have life eternal. Let’s take our minds off the

commercialized Easter holiday and get an understanding

of what the day should really mean to Christians all over

the world !

Happy Resurrection Day!

The C.L.O.C. Ladies have chosen a new Bible Study

Course!

Beginning in APRIL

NOT A FAN: Becoming A Com-

pletely Committed Follower of Jesus

By: Kyle Idleman

Tenth Annual

Scholarship Kicks Off in Second

Quarter

It’s time to begin C.L.O.C.’s annual scholar-

ship fundraising and application process! For

the past nine years, C.L.O.C. has awarded scholarships to students

who have demonstrated outstanding academic and community leader-

ship and who have demonstrated financial need. This year’s Crockett

& Louise Lewis and Xanthia Calahan-Weatherall Memorial

Scholarships will be awarded at a Scholarship Reception and Award

Ceremony in June 2016.

Applications will be available for download on CL.O.C.’s website on

March 15, 2016. If you know of students interested in applying, en-

courage them to visit our website at christianladiesofconquest.com’

We are extremely excited about this year’s scholarship program. Look

for your letter to kick off this year’s fundraising during the month of

April.

Little “AJ” Weatherall Son of Avery & Xanthia

December 2, 2008

C.L.O.C. Charter Member

Xanthia Calahan-Weatherall February 25, 1977 - May 25, 2010

and

Little Averie Alexis Weatherall May 25, 2010

In Loving

Memory Always In Our Hearts

Board of Directors Cora Calahan - Jonesboro, Louisiana

Annie Mouton - Lake Charles, Louisiana

Nathalyn Williams - Arlington, Texas

Conchita Doyle - Jonesboro, Louisiana

Officers Marion Bradford, President

Loretta Williams, Vice-Pres./Treasurer

For your convenience, tax-deductible donations can now be made to C.L.O.C. via PayPal. Please go to our website

christianladiesofconquest.com. Click on Volunteer/Membership, then click on DONATE button and fill out necessary information. Donations may also be mailed to: Christian Ladies of Conquest, Inc., P. O. Box 118261, Carrollton, TX. 75011. Your generous donations allow us to fulfill our mission of service to others. Thank you for your loyal support.

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C.L.O.C. Participates in Annual

Operation Christmas Child Each November C.L.O.C. collects small toys, toiletries, candy,

and goodies to stuff shoe boxes for needy children around the

world. This year, volunteers and C.L.O.C. members decorated

and filled shoe boxes with age-appropriate items for boys and

girls, ages four to fourteen. The following week, twenty-four

boxes were delivered to Prestonwood Church in Plano, and from

there transported to distribution centers and processed for ship-

ping. This is C.L.O.C.’s ninth year participating in this annual

outreach for children - a project that warms our hearts!

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers

mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something

back. ~ Maya Angelou

Christian Ladies of Conquest, Inc. (C.L.O.C.)

P. O. Box 118261

Carrollton, TX 75011

C.L.O.C. wins a raffle, sponsored by World Vi-sion. Some little girl is going to be blessed with a Sweet Pea electric scooter!

Thanks World Vision!

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