Women’s Ministries
• Ladies: Join us May 2nd at 3:00pm for “Out of Africa” with guest speaker, Naomi Redington. Come and hear Naomi share her experience as a missionary nurse in Zimbabwe, Africa. Dessert and coffee will be served. Please sign up at the Women's Ministry table or contact the church office at 852-4533; firstbap@srt.com.
2009 / 2010
WELCOME TO WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
Whether you are a regular attendee of First Baptist or a friend we invite you to join us! Our desire is to help women grow in their faith and in their walk with the Lord. We want to help you build friendships and to have something to look forward to. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Blessings, Esther Redington
Women’s Ministries Coordinator
Ministry Purpose
- To encourage and strengthen fellowship among all the women of our church.
- To develop personal spiritual growth.
- To stimulate interest and concern for each other.
- To cultivate an outreach and missionary spirit among our women.
Missions Offerings:
We take an offering for missions at Women’s Ministries events. We have three areas that we support:
First Baptist Missionaries
North Central Assoc. WMF
North American Baptist WMF
Bible Study
Morning Study: Sept. 8 – Dec. 1; Jan. 5 – April 6
Time: Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:00am
Place: First Baptist Church - Downstairs Lounge
Childcare available for the morning study. An offering is taken each week to help cover the cost of the nursery.
Living Beyond Yourself:
Exploring the Fruit of The Spirit
by Beth Moore
A video study led by Jean Chantland
An interactive Bible study of the fruit of The Spirit as presented in the book of Galatians and concentrating on Galatians 5:22-23. Beth walks participants through each trait listed in the fruit and encourages women to know the freedom of a Spirit-filled life.
Evening Study: January 21 - April 1, 2010
Time: Thursdays, 7:00pm
Place: First Baptist Church - Downstairs Lounge
Ladies’ Evening Bible Study: A new study - James, Life Change Bible Study Series will begin Thursday, January 21 at 7:00pm at First Baptist. This verse-by-verse study of JAMES offers a challenge to Christians of every age to keep on growing. Participants learn how to have a faith that is foundational, genuine, proven, and evident to the world. Participants will be encouraged to apply God's word to their life. Ladies, please sign up for this study at the Women’s Ministry table in the foyer. Book: $7.00.
2010 Ladies' Retreat
April 9 - 10, 2010
Central Campus High School
Speaker: Jan Silvious
www.jansilvious.com
Location: Central Campus High School
Jan Silvious comes with years of experience as a counselor, Bible teacher and speaker. Her passion is to help others understand relationships and be freed from the ruts of life. Humorous messages appeal to the young and old alike. Jan has been a guest speaker at Women of Faith, Moody’s Founders Week, and numerous other conferences. Jan has authored over nine books and through them gives practical, biblical tools to those who are floundering in deep water.
Block a Month
Time: Third Monday of the month 6:30pm
Place: First Baptist Church Downstairs Lounge
Chair: Kaylene Reddig
We will begin September 21. We will be working on our Sampler that we started last fall. Several quilters are “doing their own thing” so if you would like to join us and bring what you are working on, we would love to have you. There will be no regular meeting in October. I may be having a project for our group to work on this fall. In January, I hope to start a beginner’s class.
Questions: call Kaylene Reddig at 852-5485 or email at jkreddig@srt.com.
White Cross Circle
Time: First Thursday of the month - 1:00 - 3:00pm
Place: First Baptist Church - Downstairs Lounge
Chair: Lois KanKovsky
Focus of White Cross Circle: God and Missions
Prepare much-needed items for hospitals and medical work in Cameroon, as well as other needy areas of the world.
Activities of White Cross Circle
We have a time of sharing, caring, and fellowshipping together as we cut surgical squares and roll bandages. We also sew baby jackets, diapers, and blankets for the dear newborns in Cameroon – a gift to the new moms. We have updates on our missionaries and pray for their requests. We do have lunchtime too. Come and join us! All are welcome! If you are unable to come but would like to help sew some projects please call Lois Kankovsky at 838-0405.
Special Project 
Filling shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Project. These gift-filled shoe boxes bring joy and hope to needy children around the world
Book Club
Time: Second Tuesdays of the month 7:30pm 
Place: Barnes & Noble Coffee Shop, Dakota Square Mall
Chair: Debbie Guitian
For more information, contact Debbie Guitian, 839-8767.
Steering Committee
| Coordinator | Esther Redington | 852-2794 |
| Bible Study Chair | ||
| Block a Month Chair | Kaylene Reddig | 852-5485 |
| Book Club / Retreat Chair | Debbie Guitian | 839-8767 |
| Special Programs Chair | Sandy Cech | 852-8886 |
| White Cross Circle Chair | Lois Kankovsky | 838-0405 |
| Deaconesses Rep. | Diane Thorne | 839-6066 |
| Missions Committee Rep. | Esther Redington | 852-2794 |
| Publicity Chair | Dawn Brenno | 839-1761 |
| Secretary | Patsy Souter | 838-4082 |