On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Deborah Stewart Ministries gathered women from across Southern California for an unforgettable Annual Winter Gala, themed “Stepping Boldly into 2026.” Hosted at the elegant Sheraton Hotel in Cerritos, CA, the event brought together faith, fashion, creativity, and sisterhood for a joyful celebration running from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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A Welcome Video of the Year-End- Recap of Saving Our Sisters 2025 events.
A Celebration of Style: The Fancy Hat Parade
The morning opened with a lively Fancy Hat Parade, where guests showcased their most glamorous, inventive, and eye-catching headpieces. Creativity was on full display, but one dazzling hat took the crown. The first-place winner received a beautifully custom-designed elegant charger plate featuring an exquisite designer-hat motif—an art piece worthy of display.
Artistry & Elegance: The Designer Heel Raffle
The excitement continued with an Elegant Art Raffle, where two lucky guests each took home a 16x20 canvas art piece featuring stunning women’s designer heels. These stylish canvases were crowd favorites and added a touch of chic décor to the festivities.
Artwork by D.Marquis (itsallarts280@gmail.com)
Sparkle & Shine: The Bring and Bling Contest
A beloved annual tradition, the Bring and Bling Contest, invited guests to accessorize their own purse or handbag with bold, beautiful jewelry adornments. The creativity was inspiring and dazzling. This year’s first-place winner proudly walked away with a custom Deborah Stewart tote bag, combining fashion with ministry branding in a meaningful keepsake.
Music That Moved the Room
Live entertainment was provided by LORI GRACE & FRIENDS, whose soulful and uplifting music selections set the perfect tone throughout the afternoon. Their melodies created a warm, joyful atmosphere, enhancing every moment from the parade to lunch. The band dedicated a special song for Minister Stewart which brought the crowd to their feet including her on the dance floor!
Shopping, Fellowship & Fabulous Finds
Guests enjoyed browsing a variety of specialty vendors, offering unique gifts, accessories, and décor. Many were especially excited to shop the exclusive Deborah Stewart merchandise, adding treasured items to their personal collections. The annual calendar for Deborah Stewart made its event debut and all copies were sold!
The STEPPING INTO 2026 CALENDAR is available now for purchase CLICK HERE
A Feast to Remember
The Sheraton’s buffet lunch was a delicious highlight, serving beef, chicken, and salmon entrées, perfectly complemented by fresh vegetables and a beautiful selection of holiday cheesecakes. Laughter, connections, and meaningful conversations were shared over every plate.
Strike a Pose: Instant Photo Memories
SnapPicture Booth once again provided some beautiful event photos that added fun and flair to the event. Guests posed with friends, captured their best hat-parade looks, and received their photos instantly—keepsakes to remember the day.
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A Closing Message of Hope and Strength
To conclude the afternoon, Minister Deborah Stewart delivered a powerful, uplifting message—one filled with hope, encouragement, and vision. Her words reminded every woman in the room to finish the year strong and to step boldly into 2026 with faith, confidence, and purpose.
ENJOY SOME OF THESE OTHER SPECTACULAR HIGHLIGHTS FROM STEPPING BOLDLY INTO 2026!
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR PAST EVENTS AT DEBORAH STEWART MINISTRIES:
BLING AND JEANS DAY AT THE PARK (2025)
SISTERS IN STRENGTH (2024)
LIP POWER PAINT AND PHOTO EVENT
BREAKFAST AND BINGO! (CLICK PHOTOS TO SEE OUR WINNERS)
WINTER WONDERLAND (2023)
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA (2022)
















