VISION FOR WOMENS MINISTRY

Tina Gilbreath Director of Family Ministry tinag@vpc.church

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. - Proverbs 27:17

Relationships with others are vital; we were never meant to live the Christian life alone!

After our Women’s Retreat in May we asked women what they enjoyed the most—more than three quarters of the responses mentioned relationships: I loved being at tables so we could talk. So glad I could attend with my daughter. The discussions with other ladies were uplifting. My friend and I felt so welcomed. I got to meet so many people. Being with my sisters in Christ. Encouraging one another and being inspired together. The fellowship. Meeting new people. Building deep connections with other women.

Few could argue with the invaluable role that women have played in our lives: from mothers and grandmothers to friends, mentors, and colleagues, women have had great influence on all of us. In Scripture we have many examples of women lifting each other up: Elizabeth and Mary, Mary and Martha, Ruth and Naomi. Creating the opportunity for women to build these types of relationships is part of why I am excited to be work with Women’s Ministry this fall!

My hope is that VPC Women’s Ministry becomes an intergenerational and invitational community of women that builds connection, spiritual growth, and encouragement. From social to service opportunities, from Bible studies to retreats, we hope to provide women with the opportunities to walk alongside one another, build relationships, connect with one another, and to grow in faith.

Mark your calendar for these fall 2023 Women's Ministry events:

September 8: MOPS (Mother's of Preschoolers & Beyond) Kickoff—meets every other Friday, 9-11:30AM

September 15: Women's Bible Study Kickoff—meets every other Friday, 9:30-11AM

September 28: Social Hour at Tina Gilbreath's home, 6-8PM

December 3: Ornament Exchange, 5-7PM

And, make sure you SAVE THE DATE for our next women’s retreat February 3, 2024!