Womens Ministry
Our mission in Women’s Ministries is to equip and encourage women of all seasons of life to pursue a daily relationship with Jesus Christ, to grow in God’s Word and to be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit. The goal is for women to outwardly demonstrate God’s truth to the world by living lives that are biblically accurate, personally pure, family-centered, evangelically bold and socially responsible because of the existence of Jesus Christ in their life.
Not only is our goal to encourage women to pursue a relationship with Jesus Christ but to provide opportunities for women to cultivate friendships with other women. To accomplish our goals we offer a variety of ministry opportunities. Below are descriptions of our Bible study, enrichment opportunities, and a few of our Special Events.
- Two Circles of Friendship meet monthly from September-May.
Programs include Bible study, White Cross bandage rolling, and gift bags for shut-ins, restaurants and movies. - “Needle workers” knitting groups work on items for the fall bazaar, also knit caps for infants, prayer shawls, etc.
- Early morning Mall walking and coffee group.
- Quilting Group meets regularly in church.
- Weekly morning bowling group.
- Holiday Bazaar workshops meet until upcoming Fall Bazaar.
- February Bake Sale: Proceeds used for mission and outreach.
- Women’s Sunday: Women of the church lead worship service.
- Mother/Daughter Banquet in May.
- United Women’s Council Meetings are very popular
and meet twice a year. - Our local mission project is South Providence Neighborhood Ministries.
- RI American Baptist Women gather together each spring and fall at one church for a state meeting.
There is also a statewide Winter Spiritual Retreat and a June conference held each year at the Canonicus Conference Center in Exeter,RI
2010-2011 WOMEN’S CIRCLES
Rebekah Circle – Meets every third Monday at 6:30pm.
Co-chairs:
Marge Rowell 401 – 467-9874
Nancy Young 401 – 737-0618
Hannah/Ruth Circle – Meets every third Wednesday at 9:30am.
Co-chairs:
Sue Place 401 – 884-0505
Ruth Durlacher 401 – 737-8817
* Meetings themes and meeting places change monthly; for more concise information consult the monthly website calendar or call your co-chair. We welcome all women of the congregation.
| 2012 National Women’s Conference (July 21-27 in Nashville)! Here’s a brief overview of what’s new on our conference webpage: | |
| • Conference registration is now open! Register before May 1st for best rates. • First-timers are eligible for one of six $400 scholarships. Scholarship application forms and references are due to the AB Women’s Ministries office by March 31st. • Unable to attend the whole conference? We’re offering part-timer and commuter rates this year. Check out our conference schedule to see “what’s happening” on the days you want to attend. |
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| All this and more at www.abwministries.org/events/ |
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