Theme
To accomplish our overall purpose, each year we will identify a
theme that helps to frame and guide our discussions, activities
and
the work of the auxiliary committees.
This year's theme will be "Living life In purpose, On purpose
and With purpose: Being transformed by the renewing of our
minds."
We aim to transform our lives (and the lives of those we love) by
changing the way we think about who we are and why we are here.
Scripture references:
I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that
I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore
choose life that both thou and thy seed may live. Deuteronomy 30:19
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded
is
life and peace. Romans 8:6
Definitions:
In Purpose:
Understanding the real meaning and significance of why we exist
and why we are the way we are comes from knowing and fulfilling
God's unique purpose for our lives. During this year we will re-dedicate
ourselves to God as instruments for His use and His glory. Knowing
that we are dead to the things of God unless we are spiritually-minded,
we will focus on training our hearts and minds to hear and recognize
the voice of God.
On Purpose:
To walk out God's purpose we must know and intentionally apply
his principles, even when we don't feel like it or it doesn't
make sense to our carnal minds. To truly live, and not just exist,
every woman must submit her will to God's will for every area
of her life. This year we are seeking a deeper revelation of God's
principles by examining His words, His ways and His will. And,
by creating a greater sense of community among our women, we will
challenge and encourage one another to master these principles
as we grow up into Christ.
With Purpose:
As women we know that we are called to bring our spirituality
into action. We often feel most satisfied when we are doing for
others. The Proverbs 31 woman "provides for her household,
opens her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hands to the needy…
she opens her mouth with wisdom and the teaching of kindness is
on her tongue." We want not only to understand how our God-given
gifts will edify the body of Christ, but we want our children
and husbands and communities to benefit from the special strength
and grace He has imparted to His daughters. Because God has designed
us to pour into the lives of others, we will spend time this year
reaching beyond ourselves and
our church. We will also pursue spiritual insights on how to do
all things we feel led to do, without sacrificing our relationship
with God
or neglecting the care of the temple He has entrusted us with.
Women's
Ministry Teams/Auxillaries
Prayer and In-reach Team
"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of
prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep
on praying for
all the saints." Ephesians 6:18
The purpose of this team is to be devoted warriors of the Word,
seeking the Lord, and listening for His voice. It is our heart
to intercede for the women of LOJ, and to lead them by example
to be women of prayer. If you feel called to pray for others,
God can use you in this ministry to be the under girding of our
church and the Women's
Ministry Team. Join us as we grow in the Lord by knowing Him better
through an intimate relationship of prayer as we support the needs
of others. We also have responsibility for welcoming every woman
who joins LOJ in order to cultivate her sense of community and
encourage her involvement. We feel that it is important that all
women, from Singles to Seniors, find a place of comfort among
the Christian friendship offered by ministry. The team needs the
talents of ladies in all age groups who are willing to call, visit,
and make new friends among those that Jesus leads to us. A few
friendly moments of
contact from someone will help these women to feel the bond of
love that is such a vital part of LOJ. This team will also organizes
and maintains the prayer partner/circle program.
Communications Team
The Communications Team provides useful and timely information
for the purpose of encouraging and equipping. This team creates
newsletters, brochures, posters and informational signage in promoting
the events sponsored by the Ministry. This team also develops
and maintains a resource library of books/cds/videos available
to members only. This team also facilitates a woman's resource
network (Ask a Sister) that promotes the talents and gifts of
our members - do you need to talk to a teacher about the services
your child is receiving in school, are you single and need to
know the name of a good contractor or mechanic, do you have a
job interview and don't have the right outfit? Using a listserve
and namebank this team helps connect needs with solutions.
Sharing His Grace Team
The purpose of this ministry is to provide an avenue to encourage
and uplift the women of LOJ by providing emotional, physical and
spiritual support. The Sharing His Grace Team supports the ladies
of LOJ by making a phone call or sending a card in the mail, just
to say they
are being thought about and prayed for. Additionally, the team
makes hospital, nursing home or home visits during an illness
or difficult time.
Retreat/Conference Team
"...They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles'
teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."
Acts 2:42
This team organizes a weekend of learning and fellowship. A time
when women can get away and focus on improving their relationship
with God and each other. This team functions all year planning
the Spring Retreat. This special weekend is made possible through
the efforts of many volunteers. Help is needed in the wide range
of areas that encompass conference planning - speakers, lodging
and travel, registration, etc.
Generation to Generation
This team focuses its efforts on bridging the gap between women
of
all ages. The goal of this initiative is twofold. The first is
to strengthen and empower one another, by identifying seminar
topics, anointed teachers/preachers and social activities that
increase the capacity of women to share across boundaries. The
second is to make a special effort to ensure the needs of our
young women are being met and to increase their presence and involvement
at Judah.
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