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THE DELTA CLASS DID NOT WINTERCOME TO PLAY 2018 DELTA INTAKE CLASSwww.etaalphasorority.org REFLECTIONSNEW PEACOCKS LANDED BY ETA ALPHA SORORITYBY ETA ALPHA SORORITY SOROR DAWN WASHINGTON On February 15, 2018, Eta Alpha welcomed two powerful women into her fold. \"...but I am learning that our pain is These ladies started their journey unaware of what awaited them. They often God’s classroom.  Do we really approached each turn with fortitude, strength, endurance and trust in their believe that God can fulfill his purposes leadership to see them toward the Land of Pi. We cannot be more proud of what through our pain? they accomplished and how hard they worked to get where they are today. We are even more proud to call them Sisters of Eta for they exemplify the qualities These Two statements really pulled at necessary to own such a prestigious title. Mission made! my heartstrings. I have had so much pain in my life from friends to family to even dealing with...WHO ARE THEY? SOROR LESLIE LORFILSBY ETA ALPHA SORORITY It is impossible to get exhausted in work for God. We get exhausted because we #1 Soror Dawn Washington try to do God’s work in our own way. Line Name: Heir Force 1 –Oswald Chambers Hometown: Miami, Florida We have become each other‘s burdens Location: Germantown, Maryland bears in each others lives and that this Affiliation: Divine 9 time is ordained for the specific purpose. I will remember to ask for help Occupation: Teacher/Educator when needed. #2 Soror Leslie Lorfils This is my lifelong goal. Remember that I Line Name: Execu2ive Order do have a support system all around me Hometown: Germantown, Maryland and that it is OK to ask for help. In the Location: Germantown Maryland end I am trying to lighten my load so that I can be as effective as possible Affiliation: Divine 9 and provide impact where it’s most Occupation U.S. Military Official needed, My Sorors have shown me... NEXT PAGE

ETA ALPHA SORORITY REFLECTIONS SOROR DAWN WASHINGTON\"Crying out to God, but learning that our pain is often God’s classroom. Do we really believe that Godcan fulfill his purposes through our pain?These two statements really pulled at my heartstrings. I have had so much pain in my life from friends tofamily to even dealing with myself. I often asked God why me and did he love me. I think I’m a genuinelygood person and I give so much to others but it is not always reciprocated. As a result I hurt. I do believethat God can fulfill His purpose through my pain. I am able to tell others how to get through things. I lookback over this past year and realize that I have become so much stronger hence, I believe that Godheard my cry. It still gets hard sometimes but I’m pressing my way everyday.I found I was able to learn my strength through this process. While it was not easy, I was forced to facemyself. I was given my reflection in how I identified with things or in how I approached things and I didnot always like what I saw. However, it taught me how to see things clearer and I can appreciate that. Ican reflect on the bond that I formed with my line sister (LS). My LS and I were always close but thisprocess bought us closer. We have developed a bond that can never be broken because we both knowGod brought us together.I can honestly say this process is not an easy one. Only the strong survives. I recommend anyone whois interested in membership with us to go to our website and learn all you can on our About Us page. Iequally recommend you to join in on our virtual and in-person events. This will help you make a soliddecision on whether this is the organization for you.I am proud to have crossed the black sands into the Land of Pi! I am proud to wear these letters andchallenge anyone who is God-fearing, God-led, passionate about service and support for God's peopleand passionate about doing God's work to RSVP for any events you see on our calendar and join us asmuch as you can. Eta Alpha is where its at! I am a proud Peacock. Peacock taaaaaaaaaaaails UP!\"

ETA ALPHA SORORITY REFLECTIONS SOROR LESLIE LORFILS\"It is impossible to get exhausted in work for God. We get exhausted because we try to do God’s work inour own way.\" –Oswald Chambers\"We have become each other‘s burden bearers in each others lives. At this appointed time, this journeywas ordained for the specific purpose of reminding me to ask for help when needed as this is my lifelonggoal. I am reminded that I do have a support system all around me and that it is okay to ask for help. Inthe end, I am trying to lighten my load so that I can be as effective as possible and provide impact whereit’s most needed. My Sorors have shown me that we are truly family and that we will help each other tostay the course.A favorite verse that I always reflected on during my process and my pursuit of ETA is Proverbs 35:6which says, \"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all thy waysacknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path.\" This is absolutely one of my favorite verses that keptme and sustained me. It helped me to keep my eyes on the prize even when there were times that Ithought I was not going to make it. A quote that I was reflected on from time to time is in reference toleadership. The author states, \"If you lead wisely, you will be obeyed cheerfully\". I thought this wasimportant because in Eta Alpha Sorority we are Leaders, Movers and Shakers. Part of being a greatleader is being a great powerhouse. Part of being a great leader is being able to motivate people into acertain direction to accomplish a common goal.Lastly, Philippians 4:13 which says, \"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me\", reallyresonates with me. It permeates every aspect of my life from being a mother and an Army Soldier, afriend, a professional, a sister and aunt, and a Christian. There were many times life hit me hard duringmy quest for ETA. In the end, God sustained me and gave me the strength I needed it to endure. As Ilook back, I am so humbled and I am so honored to be a part of such a wonderful organization! I lookforward to propelling us to the next level and continuing to attract women from all walks of life who comewith gifts and talents ready to serve the Kingdom of God!\"

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CHANGING THE FOUNDER'S DAYNARRATIVE WEEKENDBY ETA ALPHA SORORITY BY ETA ALPHA SORORITY We are proud to announce the return of our Congratulations to our Founding Onyx who will be Changing The Narrative Webinars beginning July celebrating her legacy this June in Pigeon Forge, 2018! Don't wait! Once you begin to see the flyers TN! That's right! She and the ladies of Eta Alpha circulating, RSVP for this free educational and are about invoke an Eta Takeover June 21-24 for empowering presentation on topics from politics, Founder's Day Weekend! We will celebrate 3 years faith, women empowerment to cultural histories, of excellence in Kingdom Work and watch an Life Tips, Kitchen-Table Topics and much more! exciting New Member Presentation! See you then!UPCOMING EVENTS NATIONAL PROGRAMS BY ETA ALPHA SORORITY BY ETA ALPHA SORORITY Mark your calendars for our first annual Awards Ceremony and Banquet December 2018! More Before you know it, 2019 will be here! Before then, details to come! there's Kingdom Work to be done. Be on the look We are expanding and welcoming new members out for the release of our National Programs into our Sorority! Beginning January 1, 2019, you managed by our National 3rd Vice President. Our will get a chance to express your membership National Programs will thrive on the heels of our interest! Our National Officer-Elects are beloved Three-Point Axis. We are excited about working hard to finalize business concepts, their release so we can get to continuing to be planning and implementations to gear up for about our Father's business! new membership intake seasons in 2019! Stay tuned!

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