Prayer * Spiritual Growth * Discipleship * Evangelism * Missions * Fellowship * Common Joys

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PRAYER MINISTRY

Women’s Prayer Partnership
We are encouraging all women to join another sister in prayer partnership and accountability. Being part of hte prayer chain would keep you informed, and you are partner can meet at your convenience to spend time in prayer. .

Women’s Prayer Chain
We have an active prayer chain. If you have a prayer need or would like to be a part of the prayer chain, please contact us. Please indicate whether you want to receive prayer requests by phone or e-mail.
contact: Rhonda Dillard at 436-0008 or email

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Tuesday Early Risers Bible Study
If you're looking for small-group before work then this is the place for you. Our Bible Study is offered on Tuesday mornings at 6:30 a.m. We finish in time for those who need to be in the office or classroom by 8 a.m.They will beging a new study September 7 titled "Renewing the Heart: Principles from the Beatitudes".   They meet in the church atrium, and everyone is welcome.
contact: Trisha Yarbrough 332-2897 or e-mail

Wednesday Morning Bible Study
A Bible Study is offered on Wednesday mornings at 9:30-11:30 AM in the Dining Room. The study is open for all ladies in our community and surrounding areas. They will beging a new study on September 15 titled "Here and Now...There and Then" by Beth Moore. This is a great time to study God's word, develop friendships and pray for one another. Free childcare is provided.
contact: Sue Scrivner 332-0238 or by email

Wednesday PM Bible Study
If you are looking for a Bible Study on Wednesday evening, this one is for you. The study will be "Covenant-God's Enduring Promises" by Kay Arthur beginning September 22.  We meet at 5:45 in the Conference Center of the Education Building.
contact: Sherry Barnes by e-mail or 332-2129
 

DISCIPLESHIP

Common Hearts
Common Hearts is a new ministry opportunity where women with common interest and common situations meet for a determined period of time and receive discipleship and encouragement from one another.

Surrendering the Secret
Many women hide the secret of abortion deep in their hearts, and they are suffering from severe consequences. They carry a great burden of shame and failure afraid to reveal their hidden pain, and by doing so are forced to endure the long-lasting effects in isolation. Surrendering the Secret will allow women to release this burden and find freedom through 'redemptive community' while experiencing hope and joy as shame and failure are replaced with beauty. A new class will begin January 13, 2010.
contact: Dawn Christian at 272-3477 or Tami Rudd at 272-7352
website: www.surrenderingthesecret.com

Destined
Destined is a one-to-one discipleship experience in which you will develop a lasting relationship and learn to live out your faith. There are four steps in the destined process: destined for security, destined for intimacy, destined for ministry, and destined for eternity.
contact: Laurie Mettry at 332-0126 or e-mail

EVANGELISM

Common Threads
Common Threads is a new ministry for the Sisters of FBC. This event is held at least twice a year where church members can donate good, used clothing. “Common Threads” will be advertised, and the community will is invited to this one day event where they can receive free clothing.  For our next mission project will be collecting shoes for our "Back to School Bash". 
contact: Dex Carpenter at 421-7405

“It’s Cool To Be Kind”
“It’s Cool To Be Kind” is a ministry of FBC where we live out Matthew 5:16. By performing random acts of kindness to people we encounter, we share the love of Christ. It could be anything from mowing the neighbor’s lawn, paying for someone’s food in the drive-thru behind you, or leaving a larger tip than normal. We are encouraged to give a Cool To Be Kind card to whomever you have helped, not for personal glory, but to let that person know that God cares about them and so do we.

Mother’s Day Out
Mothers Day Out is on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:30 to 2:30 for ages birth to five years. We also have a new drop-in service. Anyone age 8 weeks to 4 years is welcome for reservation or walk-in. It is $25 per day.
contact: the church office at 332-4121

MISSIONS

Women’s Missionary Union (WMU)
Primarily a study group and prayer team for missions work and active in local works, this group meets every second Tuesday morning at 9:30 in Women’s Lounge in the Conference Center.
contact: Martha Martin 332-8245

Food Ministry
We have a team to oversee collection of food staples that will be used to minister to those in need. Watch the church announcements regarding how you can be involved in providing food.

Daily Bread Ministry
What a ministry! A lot of this goes on already; we have eleven teams of women who prepare a meal to be delivered in a time of need. Contact us if you would like to join like to participate on a team or for more information.
contact: Sue Scrivner email or 332-0238 or Rhonda Dillard 436-0008 or email

Naomi Ministry
This is a ministry to our shut-ins and homebound ladies. Harold Ware, Earl & Lawana Sullivan, and Walter & Glenna Causey are already involved in this ministry but could use some help. We are currently looking for a coordinator to pair together ladies with the homebound. Examples might be to take a nice gift bag to a homebound lady at special holidays or her birthday and visit with her awhile; take DVD’s of Church services, etc.
contact: Angela Kilby 235-0486 or Rhonda Dillard 332-4121 or email

FELLOWSHIP

Bunko
We meet occasionally in the Ada room for fun and fellowship playing Bunko. Watch for details of our next get together.
contact: Judy Schallhorn 436-3669 or Jane Cluck 332-4146

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Mark your calendar for October 29 & 30 for our retreat at Falls Creek.  Watch the bulletin or the website for further details.

COMMON JOYS

Bringing together women with common interests, this ministry is for women of all ages. Those listed below are already in place. Do you have a talent or interest you would enjoy teach other ladies or interest in learning? Please let us know. More coming soon!!!

Christian Readers
We have been meeting for five years and have read over fifty books. Our book discussions are friendly, thoughtful, sometimes intense and always include snacks! Our next book discussion will be September 19 at Barbara Feighner's home.  They will meet a 2:30.  The book is The Bean Trees and could be purchased at the Good Book Store.  We generally alternate between fiction and non-fiction; some recent titles include The Testament, The Shack Velvet Elvis, In the Presence of My Enemies, The Red Tent. We meet every 4-6 weeks on Sunday afternoons.
contact: Trisha Yarbrough 332-2897 or email

Honoring Marriages
Once a year we recognize couples who are having a milestone wedding. Couples, who have been married for 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, etc., will be recognized on a Sunday, February 13, 2011 in the  evening church service. If you have a milestone wedding this year, please contact Rhonda in the Church office or email. The planning has begun.

Wrapped in His Love
"Wrapped in His Love" is a new sewing ministry under the direction of Donna Radford.  No previous sewing experience is required, and men are welcome to participate too.  Our first project will be sewing blankets to be given away to area ministries.  Other projects will follow.  We will meet at Nine Months on Main Street, August 24 at 6:00 p.m.
contact: Donna Radford at 332-2459.

Pie Crust Making for the Holidays will be held November 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Dining Room.  We have a list of items you need to bring for this.  You will make twenty pie crusts to freeze for the holidays.  

Moved by His Word
They meet for exercise three mornings a week.  If you are interested, please contact Marianne Reeves at 399-9096.
 

contact: Angela Kilby at 235-0486 with needs or suggestions