cause (n.):
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition
THIS YEAR, I WANT YOU TO GROW AND “BE VIBRANT” IN EVERY AREA OF YOUR LIFE. TOO MANY TIMES WOMEN TEAR EACH OTHER DOWN, BUT WE WANT TO BE THE KIND OF WOMEN THAT ENCOURAGE OTHERS, LIFT EACH OTHER UP AND FLOURISH WHERE GOD PLACES US. I’M PRAYING FOR EACH ONE OF YOU AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! REMEMBER: YOU ARE FEARLESS, YOU ARE A WARRIOR, AND YOU ARE A PRINCESS!
FEARLESS WARRIOR PRINCESS WOMEN’S MINISTRY IS FOUNDED ON THE SCRIPTURE FROM HOSEA 2:14. WE BELIEVE THAT THE LORD IS RAISING UP A COMPANY OF WOMEN THAT ARE CAPTIVATED BY HIS VOICE. IN A TIME WHERE SO MANY THINGS ARE DEMANDING OUR ATTENTION, WE ARE DETERMINED TO HEAR AND OBEY HIS VOICE! WE HAVE A PASSION TO JOIN WITH AND LOVE OUR SISTERS AND RUN TOGETHER WITH THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS. LED BY PASTOR MIRIAM PHILLIPS, FEARLESS WARRIOR PRINCESS WOMEN’S MINISTRY IS A VOICE IN THE EASTERN REGION OF NORTH CAROLINA AND AROUND THE WORLD.
WE ARE ALL BORN FOR A CAUSE. WE’RE MOTHERS, GRANDMOTHERS, DAUGHTERS, SISTERS, AUNTS, ENTREPRENEURS, DOCTORS, SINGERS, ARTISTS, ENGINEERS AND WORSHIPPERS. LIKE ESTHER, WE ARE ROYAL. LIKE DEBORAH, WE ARE LEADERS. LIKE JAEL, WE ARE A PICTURE OF STRENGTH. LIKE MARY, WE ARE NURTURERS. LIKE ELIZABETH, WE ARE MESSENGERS. LIKE RAHAB, WE CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY. OUR COMMITMENTS MAY BE DIFFERENT, BUT OUR CAUSE IS THE SAME — TO MAKE THE NAME OF JESUS FAMOUS. TO HEAL THE BROKENHEARTED AND SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL NEAR AND FAR. TO DEMONSTRATE HOW WE WERE BROUGHT TO LIFE AND GIVEN THE CAUSE OF JESUS CHRIST. WE ARE MOTHERS, DAUGHTERS, GRANDMOTHERS AND SISTERS …
AND FOR THIS CAUSE, WE ARE FEARLESS.
TWO YEARS AGO, GOD SPOKE TO PASTOR MIRIAM ABOUT THE IDENTITY OF WOMEN AS HE SEES US. MANY TIMES, WE SEE OURSELVES IN A NEGATIVE WAY, BUT GOD SEES US AS FEARLESS, WARRIOR, PRINCESSES. ONCE WE LEARN THIS, OUR WHOLE OUTLOOK CAN CHANGE!
WE ARE FEARLESS BECAUSE IN JESUS, HIS PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT ALL FEAR. 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 SAYS, “FOR THE SPIRIT GOD GAVE US DOES NOT MAKE US TIMID, BUT GIVES US POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE.” THAT MEANS THAT WE ARE MEANT TO LIVE A FEARLESS LIFE, ONE WHERE JESUS LEADS! WE ARE WARRIORS BECAUSE IN THE BEGINNING, THE BIBLE SAYS THAT GOD PUT “ENMITY” BETWEEN WOMEN AND THE DEVIL. THAT MEANS THAT WE MUST BE ALERT AND VIGILANT AGAINST THE ATTACKS OF THE ENEMY. WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS WHEN WE STAND WITH JESUS! WE ARE PRINCESSES BECAUSE WE ARE HEIRESSES OF GOD. OUR FATHER IS THE KING, AND WE ARE JOINT HEIRS WITH JESUS. GALATIANS 4:4-7 SAYS THAT WE HAVE BEEN ADOPTED INTO GOD’S FAMILY AND THAT WE HAVE FULL ACCESS TO HIS INHERITANCE! THAT MEANS WE ARE ROYALTY -- WE ARE PRINCESSES!
CONNECTHER GROUPS ARE WOMEN’S SMALL GROUPS SPONSORED BY RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH AND THE FEARLESS WARRIOR PRINCESS WOMEN’S MINISTRY THAT MEET ALL OVER THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. THE GOAL OF THESE GROUPS IS TO CONNECT WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGH THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST.
Group Name: Speak “Faith & Live” Group Leader(s): Latrice Osmack Meeting Dates: Every Monday Meeting Times: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: 1000 Kensington Drive, Jacksonville Contact Information: 910.545.0440; osmacklm@gmail.com Description: In this group we will learn how to live from a place of victory by applying God’s Word. Group Name: Beginner's Dreams and Visions Class Group Leader(s): Kelly Myers & Katie Mims Meeting Dates: September 14 (Fellowship hall); October 5 (Fellowship hall); November 9 (Fellowship hall); December 14 (Fellowship Hall) Meeting Times: 6:15pm Location: River of Life Church Contact Information: (910) 548-4532, iamybeloveds@hotmail.com (Kelly); (912) 326-4437, ladybug_mims@yahoo.com (Katie) Description: Monthly discussion geared toward realizing the power of prophetic dreams and visions.
Group Name: Advance Dreams and Visions Class Group Leader(s): Kelly Myers & Katie Mims Meeting Dates: September 21 (Annex); October 19 (Annex); November 16 (Annex); December 21 (Annex) Meeting Times: 6:15pm Location: River of Life Church Contact Information: (910) 548-4532, iamybeloveds@hotmail.com (Kelly); (912) 326-4437, ladybug_mims@yahoo.com (Katie) Description: Monthly discussion geared toward realizing the power of prophetic dreams and visions. Group Name: So Long Insecurity Group Leader(s): Meagan Stephens Meeting Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6 Meeting Times: 6pm Location: 502 Clyde Drive, Jacksonville Contact Information: (910) 308-3581 Description: Encouraging women to walk in firm security of the identity Christ has given to us.
Group Name: Club57 Fearless Warrior Princess Group Leader(s): Karen Tates Meeting Dates: September 18, October 16, November 20 Meeting Times: 6:30 - 8pm Location: River of Life Church (Fellowship hall) Contact Information: 910.381.7232; Ktates@yahoo.com Description: Our goal is to help mothers and daughters build strong healthy relationships as their daughters grow from little girls to preteens. For girls in 5th-7th grades. Group Name: Forgiven and Set Free Group Leader(s): Karla Ampier & Tepora Beckman Meeting Dates: October 19 & 26, November 2 & 9, November 16 & 30, December 7, 14 & 21 Meeting Times: 12-2pm Location: 211 Laguna Lane, Jacksonville Contact Information: (910) 467-9899, ampierk@yahoo.com (Karla); (910) 330-8399, tepora@ec.rr.com (Tepora) Description: A post-abortion Bible Study for women.
Group Name: ASL Worship Group Leader(s): Shalon Turner Meeting Dates: October 1, 15 & 29, November 12 Meeting Times: 7-9pm Location: 302 Honey Court West, Jacksonville Contact Information: (910) 546-0614 Description: Learning praise and worship songs in American Sign Language (ASL). Group Name: Fuse Girls Group Leader(s): Nanette Phillips, Katie Mims, Tiffany Borges, Marie Merced, May Castilho Meeting Dates: October 4 (Movie Night); November 11 (Painting Party); December 6 (Christmas Around the World Party) Meeting Times: 5-8pm Location: River of Life Church Annex Contact Information: (910) 526-9523, nanette@rolchur.ch (Nanette); (912) 326-4437, ladybug_mims@yahoo.com (Katie); 910-865-1011, t.beasley84@yahoo.com (Tiffany); 910-554-1054, seriousegurll@gmail.com (Marie); 910-545-3121, castilhomayara@yahoo.com (May) Description: Group for 8th-12th grade girls.
Group Name: She Writes Group Leader(s): Dane Gaskins Meeting Dates: September 28, October 26, November 23 Meeting Times: 6-8pm Location: 414 South Bluff Circle, Jacksonville Contact Information: (910) 381-4967; Dane_gaskins@yahoo.com Description: For women who feel called to minister through written and spoken words. Group Name: Deployed Military Support Group Group Leader(s): Shirley Russell Meeting Dates: Second Monday of each month Meeting Times: 6-8pm Location: River of Life Church Contact Information: (910) 382-9080 Description: Our goal is to provide spiritual encouragement and emotional support for deployed military members and their families.
Group Name: Kingdom Daughters (Single Moms) Group Leader(s): Nadine Nash Meeting Dates: September 19 , October 17, November 21, December 12 Meeting Times: 2-4pm Location: 1219 Davis Street, Jacksonville Contact Information: (910) 381-9637 Description: Our goal is to come together and deal with everyday issues through God’s Word and to fellowship and build relationships. Group Name: Living Free, Breaking the Cycle of Defeat Group Leader(s): Deborah Love Meeting Dates: September 19, October 17, November 14 Meeting Times: 2-4pm Location: Please call Deborah Love for location & directions Contact Information: (910) 934-0881 Description: A 6-part DVD series lead by Robert Morris and James Robison. Topics include: God's Purpose for You and Spiritual Warfare.
Group Name: In His Presence Group Leader(s): Eva Evans Meeting Dates: September 17, October 15, November 19 Meeting Times: 7pm Location: 220 East Ridge Court, Jacksonville Contact Information: (910) 353-5315 (home) or (910) 330-4411 (cell) Description: Our group is a place where you can worship, pray, and experience God’s freedom and love. 2 Corinthians 3:17. Group Name: Sparkling Gems Group Leader(s): LaDonna McAllister Meeting Dates: October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17 Meeting Times: 11:30am Location: 896 Pine Valley Road, Jacksonville Contact Information: (910) 581-2333; ladonna_mcallister@yahoo.com Description: Break free of depression & anxiety with the daily devotional Sparkling Gem, it is a wonderful way to help with day to day struggles of life.
Group Name: Moms in Prayer Group Leader(s): Marilyn Ledoux Meeting Dates: Every Thursday Meeting Times: 11:30am Location: River of Life Church Fellowship Hall Contact Information: (910) 382-0750; mamabear2@hotmail.com Description: Join us and turn your worries into prayers and receive God’s peace as we cover our children and schools in prayer using God’s Word as our weapon. Group Name: Stand 4 Life Group Leader(s): Sylvia Avens Elderly: Premier Nursing Home 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17 @ 6:45pm Sanctity of Human Life: Training 10/5 @ 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall, Events also on 11/2 and 12/7 @ 6:30pm, Location TBD Contact Information: (910) 934-2338; suluais@yahoo.com Description: Our group stands for those who can’t stand for themselves — the elderly and unborn.
Group Name: The Body Group Leader(s): Cassandra Delong Meeting Dates: Contact Cassandra if you are interested in this ministry. Meeting Times: Contact Cassandra if you are interested in this ministry. Location: Contact Cassandra if you are interested in this ministry. Contact Information: (910) 526-1242 Description: We are reaching out to women in our local sex industry. In the Body of Christ, every part/person matters! Group Name: Women at the Well Group Leader(s): Dottie Brawley Meeting Dates: October 1 & 29, November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17 Meeting Times: 10am - 12noon Location: 104 Biscayne Court, Jacksonville Contact Information: (910) 346-4370 (home) or (910) 546-8048; bildot@ec.rr.com Description: ALL are welcome. This is a time set aside for the Holy Spirit to intercede as HE wills.
Group Name: Worship & Prayer Group Leader(s): Janice Redford Meeting Dates: Every Thursday beginning October 1 Meeting Times: 7pm Location: Contact Janice for location Contact Information: (910) 512-4591; janiceredford@aol.com Description: Let’s follow the Holy Spirit in prayer as we soak in His Presence. Group Name: K4 Fearless Warrior Princess Girls Group Leader(s): Topeka Benton Meeting Dates: October 16, November 20 Meeting Times: 6-8pm Location: River of Life Church (main sanctuary) Contact Information: (910) 346-1114; topeka@rolchur.ch Description: This group is for girls K-4th grade. Our goal is to teach them at a young age who they are in Christ and to foster healthy relationships with other girls.
Group Name: Healing Wounds Group Leader(s): Sandy Adams Meeting Dates: October 8 & 22, November 12 &14, December 10 & 12 Meeting Times: 7-8:30pm Location: 143 Mesa Lane, Jacksonville Contact Information: (910) 382-9827 Description: We explore unhealthy relationship patterns learned from the past. We also walk through the Word to learn how to love ourselves and others God’s way. Group Name: The Deborahs Group Leader(s): Christy Wing Meeting Dates: October 2 (Meet & Greet); October 16 & 30, November 13 & 27; December TBA Meeting Times: 10am Location: 302 Cardinal Road, Jacksonville Contact Information: 910-389-3613; christinawing28@gmail.com Description: We are a group of ladies growing and going deeper in the Lord together. This season we will be reading “A Jewel in His Crown: Rediscovering Your Value as a Woman of Excellence (slightly imperfect)” by Priscilla Shirer.
Group Name: Inner Healing Group Leader(s): Betty Boney & Louise Young Meeting Dates: Every Friday from September 4 - November 20 Meeting Times: 7-9pm Location: River of Life Church Conference Room (Drive to left side of the church, and enter the first door on the side; this is in the office area.) Contact Information: (910) 455-4971, bettyboney@ec.rr.com (Betty); (910) 330-3330, sweetart.weezie@yahoo.com (Louise) Description: We use the Elijah House Prayer Ministry material by John and Paula Sandford (www.elijahhouse.org) and watch a DVD at each meeting. These DVD teachings are life-changing and inspirational! Some of the topics are: Basic Trust, Inner Vows, Performance Orientation, Heart of Stone, Bitter Roots, and Rightly Expressing Emotions. After watching the DVD, we discuss the topic and pray for anyone who has a prayer need. No childcare is provided.
Group Name: Unity Dance Team Group Leader(s): Bobbie Williams Meeting Dates: 1st & 3rd Mondays in September, October & November Meeting Times: 7pm Location: River of Life Church (1st-4th Grade Classroom) Contact Information: (910) 938-0807; 8lessed@ec.rr.com Description: Unity Dance Team is a dance ministry that touches the heart of God through dance as we minister to His people. Group Name: Caring Hearts Group Leader(s): Naomi Wing Meeting Dates: September, October & November dates for group meetings "As need" basis, contact for more information if you are interested in this ministry. Contact Information: 910.581.5780, wing@ec.rr.com Description: Showing the love of God by visiting shut-ins with prayer & singing.
Group Name: Hospitality & Cooking Class Group Leader(s): Barbara Dozier Meeting Dates: October 29, November 12, December 10 Meeting Times: 7-8:30pm Location: 403 Sitton Place, Jacksonville Contact Information: (910) 382-2436; barbdoz@yahoo.com Description: This is for anyone who wants to learn how hospitality, cook and serve with love.
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