| Contact Becky Millwood
at (423) 478-1132 for more information. |
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| Mary
Circle: (Bible Studies) |
| Mary
violated custom by sitting at the feet
of Jesus and learned
rather than retreating to the kitchen. Jesus
supported her action, saying she had “chosen
the better part.” What better way to
dig deep into the Word than to join together
in systematic Bible Studies. This small group
meets each week on Wednesday evenings from
6:15 to 7:30 in classroom B. Each study runs
about six to ten weeks. |
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| Martha
Circle: (Cooking/Baking/Fund Raising) |
| Martha was a close friend
and follower of Jesus. Martha represents
the traditional woman satisfied with her
role in society. She saw her place as being
in the kitchen. Hard working and always busy
with her hands. This group is involved in
preparing funeral family dinners, organizing
and planning church fellowship dinners, bake
sales, showers, making Christmas and Easter
candy, fund raisers, etc. Meeting times and
place will be announced in newsletter. |
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| Esther
Circle: (Quarterly Women’s Committee) |
| When
we first meet Esther she is selected as
one of the empire’s
beauties, to be considered by the king as
a possible queen. Esther was chosen as Queen
and because of her faithfulness, courage,
wisdom and patience she was known to be placed
there “for such a time as this” to
save her people. This small group will consist
of several committees that will be responsible
for planning, organizing, and implementing
our quarterly women’s fellowship meetings
from start to finish. Meeting times will
be announced. |
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| Ruth
Circle: (Scrapbooking) |
| Ruth the Moabitess,
influenced by her mother-in-law Naomi, married
an Israelite and their son became the grandfather
of David, in the line of Christ. Even though
she is remembered for many wonderful acts
of obedience and relationships, what could
be greater than her contribution to the lineage
of Christ. What better way to preserve our
own lineage than through the artful craft
of scrapbooking. This small group meets one
Friday night of the month from 6:30 to midnight
in the fellowship hall. |
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| Lydia
Circle: (Sewing/Quilting/Crafts) |
| Lydia
was a well-to-do businesswoman in Philippi
who became Paul’s
first convert in Europe. She was known as
a “seller of purple cloth”. Lydia
invited the apostles to use her house as
base to evangelize the city. This group gets
together and enjoys a great time of fellowship
while making quilts, knitting, crocheting,
sewing costumes, making table skirts, making
crafts etc. Watch the newsletter for meeting
times. |
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| Hannah
Circle: (Young Mothers/Mother’s Day
Out) |
| Hannah
prayed desperately for a son, whom she
promised to dedicate
to the Lord. God answered her prayer, Hannah
gave birth to Samuel. She kept her promise
to God and took her child to Eli to be used
by God. This small group will offer sessions
on parenting helps, infant CPR, new tips
for new mothers, spa day and dinner out for
mother’s along with many more activities
for mother’s day out. All mothers of
young children are encouraged and welcomed.
Meetings will be announced. |
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| Lois
Circle: (Grandmother’s Fellowship/Nursery) |
| Lois, the grandmother
of Timothy, who with his mother Eunice, brought
Timothy up to trust God. She has rightly
been honored along with her daughter Eunice
as a model mentor for rearing children. Lois
and Eunice had a genuine faith, and they
passed it on to young Timothy. This small
group consists of volunteers that rock babies
in the nursery during S.S. and Wednesday
Evening. They serve in the nursery once every
2-3 months. |
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| Deborah
Circle: (Ministry to our military) |
| Deborah
was the first woman judge of Israel. This
title was given
to individuals who served as political, military
and spiritual leaders in Israel. It is clear
from biblical text that Deborah’s leadership
was accepted by the people of her time and
that her many gifts won her a position generally
reserved for men. This small group will be
keeping in touch with our military with birthday
cards, Christmas boxes, phone cards, etc.
Also, outreach to family of military with
cards and calls. Meetings will be announced. |
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| Dorcas
Circle: (Outreach to the needy and widows) |
| Dorcas won the affection
of the Christian community in Joppa by her
concern for widows and other needy people.
Her death, around AD 40, led to such an outpouring
of grief that the apostle Peter prayed and
she returned to life. Some view Dorcas as
the prototype first-century deaconess. This
small group does outreach to widows and shut-ins.
Food Pantry for the needy is a big part of
this Circle, along with Thanksgiving basket
and Christmas basket distribution. Meetings
will be announced. |
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| Coming
Soon.... Elizabeth Circle: (Mentoring) |
| Mary, young and inexperienced
needed someone to go to for counsel, so she
ran to Elizabeth. This Circle of women, who
display wisdom and Godly behavior will meet
monthly to mentor the younger women. These
women will offer Godly counsel and draw from
their experience as mothers and wives. Meeting
times will be announced. |
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No
matter what your interest there is something
for you . . .