is committed to glorifying God by providing women with opportunities for Discipleship, Fellowship and Outreach. Foundational to all we do, is our commitment to equip women to grow in their relationship with Christ. Whether you are single, married, a mother or single mom, the women's ministry will help you develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and with other women. Regardless of your interests, spiritual gifts or talents, there is a place for you! Women's Ministry Leadership Team:
Sheena Gabbard (Director) Linda Haines, Betty Hall, Angie Reid, Darlene Lambert, Kathy Pierson, Michelle Carpenter, Sue Amsler
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY CLASSES:
Through a variety of both inductive and topical bible studies, women of all ages come together each week to study, pray, worship and fellowship. God's Word has the power to change every area of your life. Join us in an atmosphere of love and support as we study God's Word together and learn to practically apply it to our lives. Our calendar of Women’s Bible Studies:
Winter: January - March
Spring: March - May
Summer: June - August
Fall: September - November
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
We are inviting you to be part of what God is doing through the Women’s Ministry at First Baptist Church Hendersonville, N.C. In whatever season you find yourself, we would like to encourage you to partner with us by embracing the opportunity to serve. You have been perfectly designed for the purposes that God has for you. As Ephesians 2:10 says, "We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." The Women’s Ministry of First Baptist Hendersonville is experiencing growth in areas of discipleship, fellowship, evangelism, and missions. Under God’s guidance, the Women’s Ministry is growing to meet the varied needs of the women in our church and our community. If you have any questions about how YOU can be part of what God is doing in and through the Women’s Ministry at First Baptist Church, please feel free to call us at 828.693.3493. WOMEN ON MISSION:
For together we are laborers with God! OUR TASKS:
…Pray & Give to Missions…
…Do Missions…
…Develop a Spiritual Lifestyle…
…Participate in Church Work & my Denomination…
General Meeting
1st Monday each month 9:45 a.m.Room 200 A (The Parlor)
Boyd and Joan Sutton - Prayer Group
Meets after the General meeting
Rivenbark Prayer Group
Meets 2nd Tuesday each month - at 2 o’clock in the Church Annex
Kitchin/Harthcock Group
Meets 2nd Monday at 1:30 in the homes (see bulletin)
For more information call the Church Office Ph. 828 693-3493
Come Join us! WOMEN'S PRAYER MINISTRY:
Meets every Thursday afternoon from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in Room A200B to pray for the needs of the ministry, our church and each other. All ladies of the church are invited to attend. PRAYER SHAWL/QUILTING:
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The purpose of the Prayer Shawl Ministry is to encourage those dealing with a loss or health issues. Also, shawls are given by this group for weddings, birth of a child and other joys in life. The shawl is given to the recipient and they share a prayer with them. The group meets on the second and fourth Friday at 9:30 AM here at the church next to the gym. two years they have been in existence they have given out 280 shawls. These shawls have been given to people in the church and also to various parts of the United States. Right now they are in the process of making approximately 250 scarves to be sent to the Russian orphanage that First Baptist sponsors. If you would like to be involved but do not know how to knit or crochet, no problem, this group will teach you how. If interested, please contact Jenny Creer - 458-1398. Memory Makers Quilting Ministry
Memory Makers Quilt Group started in 2007 with the Ethiopian project of making quilts for orphans awaiting adoptive parents. In 2008, over 100 quilts were made by many women in the church and community who came together once a month on Saturday morning. Recently, they began meeting every Thursday evening at 6:30pm as well. They learn new techniques in quilting and enjoy great fellowship together. This past year quilts were made for the children of Broyhill Baptist Children's Home, the Pregnancy Center and the Storehouse. Twenty quilts were delivered to Mexico and this years project is to provide 135 quilts to the Kirov #1 Russian Orphanage. Many people all over the world are blessed by this ministry. The quilt ministry is open to anyone interested in joining it. If you do not know how to quilt they will be glad to teach you. If you want to find out more, please contact Cindy Edwards - 697-0853. OPEN ARMS PREGNANCY CENTER:
Open Arms Crisis Pregnancy Center is a non-profit, Christ-centered, non-sectarian organization designed to meet the needs of women and teens who require pregnancy support. The center is staffed by volunteers and an executive director who consults with professionals, such as doctors, lawyers, psychologists, clergymen, and social service workers. Clients are also directed to other community agencies as needed. Volunteers are dedicated to providing compassionate and confidential aid to the distressed woman/teen and to those who care about her well-being. All services are free due to donated resources. Contact Open Arms Pregnancy Center - (828) 692-7935
