“As iron sharpens iron, so a woman sharpens the character of her friend” (taken from Proverbs 27:17)
Volume 03 ■ Issue 01
IRONWOMAN IN THIS ISSUE: - Getting to Know: Kathy Jeffers - Spring Tabletops - Life Stages at the Kirk - Reflecting on 50 Years - “The Blessing of Burden”
Welcome back to another edition of IRONWoman, our Kirk women’s ministry newsletter. We are so excited to share another issue full of edifying articles, thoughtful reflections shared by women in our congregation, ministry opportunities, and memories of time spent together in fellowship. We have had a few changes to our team recently, and we wanted to give a special thank you to those who have been working alongside us who will no longer be able to serve in the same capacity — at least in the near future! Our talented sister Jessica Martínez has been designing the last several issues after creating our amazing newsletter logo. She is expecting baby #5 in August, and she is taking time off for the foreseeable future to welcome a new little one into their family! Congratulations, Jessica, and thank you for the ways you have used your gifts to serve our congregation! Our resident historian, Sarah White, has recently moved to Pennsylvania with her husband, Kevin, to start a new chapter in their lives. While she was unable to write a piece for this current issue due to the busy nature of moving to a new state, she hopes to be able to contribute again in the future. Sarah, we are so thankful for the ways that you have blessed us with your historicaldevotional reflections. They are such a favorite for us readers, and we hope to read more of them in the future! With so many changes taking place in our team (and more folks going on sabbatical as this year progresses), you can imagine that we need help! Do you have design skills? Do you have an interest in writing book reviews or sharing what you are learning in a Sunday school class, a professional development course, or through seminary training? Do you have photography skills that you could put to use, adding photos for our newsletter (and social media accounts)? Might you be willing to be a “scout,” helping us find new folks to contribute for each issue of IRONWoman? Please consider and pray about the ways that you could help to edify the women of our congregation through future issues of our newsletter. We cannot do it without you! For now, we hope you are encouraged by the issue you hold in your hands. Thank you to the many women who worked hard behind the scenes — including our own Kathy Jeffers, without whom these newsletters would not even be printed! We have included a special spotlight piece introducing you to the unseen work that she does for every ministry at the Kirk (written by our senior pastor, Ben Porter)! We have also included some fun photos of recent events, Kirk ministry information and updates, as well as more personal pieces that we hope will be an encouragement to your hearts.
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