08/02/2026
🌟 A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER! 🌟
Presented by Ive Been Mended Inc. (IBM Organization)
Join Min. Ronald L. & Prophetess Dr. Daphney Royster & The I've Been Mended Inc. Ministry Team for our 25th Annual Empowerment Initiative Christian Community Conference combined with the 12th Annual PEPS Awards Show!
🔥 THEME: "The Comeback"
📖 SCRIPTURE: Haggai 2:9 — "The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former..."
🗓️ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, Sept 4 – Conference Day 1
📍 Location: St. John M.B. Church (104 E. Zarley Blvd)
👉 Time: 6:30 PM - Opening Service featuring Dr. Pastor-Samuel Peters from Wonderful Works C.O.G.I.C / Sabina Church of God in Christ, Topeka, Kansas
Saturday, Sept 5 – PEPS Awards Show (Live TV Taping!)
📍 Location: All Nations Church (503 S. Water St, Joliet, IL)
👉 Time: 3:00 PM - Awards Ceremony & Celebration
Sunday, Sept 6 – Conference Day 2
📍 Location: St. John M.B. Church (104 E. Zarley Blvd)
👉 Time: 1:30 PM - Free Stress Relief & Light Lunch by Chiro One (Staff & Volunteers)
👉 Time: 3:30 PM - Prophets Gathering at the Table featuring Prophetess Gwenda Williams from Victory Cathedral / Pastor Smokie Norful (Bolingbrook, Illinois)
👉 Time: 5:45 PM - Closing Service featuring Apostle Nicole Echols
🍗 Evening: Fellowship Dinner provided!
🎟️ REGISTRATION & PASSES
💎 $55 – Full Weekend Pass
Includes full access to the Friday night service, Saturday General Seating at the PEPS Awards Show, and all Sunday events + all weekend meals and snacks.
🎫 $35 – Single Day Pass
Valid for attendance on Friday ONLY or Sunday ONLY. Includes that day's scheduled services and meals.
📚 Upcoming Workshop Segment: Rescheduled to a later date due to air quality shifts. Admission will be 100% FREE for conference attendees!
📲 HOW TO REGISTER
Text the word "Register" to 779-702-2766 right now to get your sign-up link!
(Ive Been Mended Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit Christian organization carrying on the legacy of our original founder, the late Pastor Evangelist Ethel Pearl Sims.)
